MISSION

This organization shall be known as the MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED (hereinafter referred to as: Military Order of the Purple Heart; Corporation; Organization; Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A., Inc., or M.O.P.H. of the U.S.A., Inc.).

PRINCIPLES.  The principles underlying the Corporation are patriotic allegiance to the United States of America, fidelity to its Constitution and laws, the security of civil liberty and the permanence of free institutions.

OBJECTS.   The objects of the Corporation are educational, fraternal, historical, and patriotic, perpetuating the principles of liberty and justice which have created the United States of America.  These objects may be carried out in various ways, including: by (1) commemorating all national patriotic holidays; (2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; (3) preserving and strengthening comradeship and patriotism amongst its members; (4) assisting, comforting, and aiding all needy and distressed members and their dependents; (5) giving needed hospital and service work through its Veteran Administration certified Service Officers; (6) cooperating with other civic and patriotic organizations having worthy objectives; (7) keeping alive the achievements and memory of our country’s founders; (8) ever cherishing the memory of General George Washington, who founded the Purple Heart, at his headquarters at Newburgh-on-the-Hudson, on August 7, 1782; (9) influencing and teaching our citizenry, in a loyal appreciation of the heritage of American citizenship, with responsibilities and privileges; and (10) preserving and defending the United States of America from all enemies whomsoever.

PRACTICES.   At each chapter meeting of the Sunny Jones Chapter, allegiance to the 4 Objects are held in high esteem.  The Chapter Commander reiterates the principles of “education,” “fraternal,” “historical,” and “patriotism.”  The office of Senior Vice Commander affirms our duty by defining and amplifying the Object of Patriotism.  The office of Junior Vice Commander affirms our duty by defining and amplifying the Object of Fraternity.  The office of Chaplain defines and explains the Objects of Historical and Educational.

WELCOME TO CHAPTER 0049

“THE SUNNY JONES CHAPTER”

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART