Constitution & Bylaws

PREAMBLE

Whereas the need exists for cohesive action on the part of the physicians who are graduates of Guntur Medical College (GMC), it is hereby resolved that a non-profit organization be formed to maintain the identity of the said group of people, to provide a forum for scientific, educational, cultural, charitable and social interaction among its members.

ARTICLE I- NAME

A. The name of the association shall be the GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE ALUMNI OF NORTH AMERICA, herein referred to as the GMCANA.
B. It shall maintain its office in the place designated by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE II- OBJECTIVES

A. To bring together physicians who are graduates of GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE and faculty and post-graduate students of allied institutions.

B. The Association is organized exclusively for scientific, educational, cultural and charitable purposes.

C. To assist medical and dental students and students of human sciences, physicians, dentists and Nurses from Guntur Medical College, to obtain scientific training in the United States.

D. To conduct seminars and other educational programs to acquaint members of new scientific developments in the field of human medicine.

E. To support and foster the availability of medical assistance to indigent people in the United States and in the home state of Guntur Medical College.

F. To make contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.

G. To provide mutual understanding and cooperation between this association and other sister organizations in the United States and India.

H. To maintain a directory of members and provide other services as needed.

I. To collect dues and raise funds from members and other resources to achieve the above said objectives.