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Welcome to the Virginian Regional Convention
Corporation (VRCC)
What is the
VRCC? The VRCC serves the
recovering addicts of the
Central Atlantic
Region
in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and West
Virginia area. There are 15 areas in our region.
Relationship to
Narcotics Anonymous. All Directors and officers of this
Corporation shall act as a fiduciary under the principles of the
"Twelve Traditions" of Narcotics Anonymous society as set for the
in the pamphlet identified and entitled as "Narcotics Anonymous."
It is herein specifically acknowledged that this Corporation acts
as a fiduciary in its dealings with the
Central Atlantic
Region
and the Fellowship of Narcotics
Anonymous. (Bylaws 12.02).
Relationship to
the Virginia Regional Service Corporation. The VRCC has
a fiduciary relationship with the fellowship of NA but is a
separate and distinct entity from the
Central Atlantic
Region
and other service bodies of NA. This
allows the corporation to function as a business and to provide
protection to the fellowship from legal liability and public
incrimination should there be problems with a convention. Neither
the Region nor any other service body of NA can be held
responsible for debts or law suits against the VRCC. The VRCC also
maintains autonomy over distribution of any and all funds. (March
26, 1988; July 11, 1988; November 1993).
Affiliation with
other organizations. This Corporation is a service
entity which serves a function within the society of an
organization known as Narcotics Anonymous. In doing so, it
endorses the aims, goals and purposes of that organization, and in
fact, by special endorsement per Section 12.02 hereinafter, it
operates under the guidelines of the "Twelve Traditions" as
espoused by the Narcotics Anonymous society. (Bylaws
12.01).
OBJECTIVES AND
PURPOSES. As set forth in the
Restated Articles of Incorporation, the objective of this
Corporation shall be to provide administrative services for, and
oversight of, celebrations of recovery from addiction, for
the Central Atlantic
Region
. The purpose is to help make available
the program of recovery from addiction that has been
developed by the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous, all
within the purview of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and Regulations issued thereunder. The
Corporation shall have all powers and authorities now or hereafter
conferred upon non-stock, not-for-profit corporations organized
under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Central Atlantic
Region of Narcotics Anonymous
& World Service
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