Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-31
Educational Convention.

Agreeably to a call issued by gentlemen from
various parts of the state, \ large and respecta-
BILE body of teachers and friends Of Education,
assembled at the Court House in Montpelier on
"Wednesday Oct l6. for the purpose of taking
into consideration the general interests of the
cause of education in the state. and the proprie-
ty of forming a state ASSOCIATION for the furlber
ance of this cause.
The convention was called to order by NJ
BuRsHAM of Danvie, and organized by the ap-
poiniment of Mr.. HIcKOK of Burlington, Chair
man, and Mr. PEABODY of Burlington, Secretary.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr.. WHEELER.
Mr.. STEVENS of Hardwick, presented letters
from several gentlemen who were unavoidably
absent, expressing their hearty appreciation of
The purpose for which the convention was called
and their readiness to concur in whatever meas
ures The convention might choose to adopt
Messrs. NEwroN OF ST Adams, EATON of
Middlebury, STEVENS of Hardwick, SPAuLDING
of Bakersfield, aud ?ANoBoRN Of Johnson, hav-
ing been appointed committee to prepare bust
ness for the action Of the convention, reported
the expediency Of forming Stale association of
teachers and friends of education, add the fol-
loving Preamble and Constitution, which, after
an animated discussion, we're adopted.
| Preamble: Whereas, the perpetuiiy Of our
civil institutions Is dependent the intelligence
receive their education in the schools of tho
state ; and whereas, It is obvious from the prev
ailing apathy, that this fact is not sufficiently
felt, and that something should be done to rouse
IRON It's slumbers the public mind to interest
and encourage the heart Of the common school
teacher, to Impress upon SOperihtenden,s, and
Teachers of Academies and higher Se,alnaries,
their great responsibilities as exponents Of the
public school interest therefore, we, the UNDER
signed, do unite for the accomplishment of the
above ohjec;s, an6 adopt for our regulation the
following Constitution. ea
| Art. 1. The name of this association shall be
The Teachers Association Of Vermont
| Art z Its officers shall bs President, four
teen vice Presidents lone for each coun,y,) Cor
responding Secretary, two Recording Secreia-
ries, Treasurer, and Executive Committee of
three.
Art 3. The duties Of the above officers shall
be such as usually devolve upon such officers.
| Art 4. The Association shall meet annually
at such tune and place as shall be appoisted by
the Executive Committee; and notice shall be
| given by the Committee, three months previous
TO The time OF meeiing
Art. 5 Al County Associations sh III be inv:t
ed To become auxiliary to Tins. aa
Art. d. The exercises Of this Association shall
| be lectures. discussions, and reports from the
county associations. ~
| Art. 2. Any individual may become member
of this association by subscribing TO the Constr
tuition and paying 10 the treasurer the sum Of
one dollar. .'.
| Art. g. No funds shall be drawn from the
treasury except on the order Of the Executive
Comm.ttee.
| Arr. " The officers Of this Association shall
h0ld their Offices tor the term OF one year, and
uurii Others are elected. .raft
Art 10. This constitution may be altered BY
vote Of two thirds Of the membrs present At
any snnual meeting, provided written notice
Of such alteration had been submitted at previ-
Gus meeting.
The convention then proceeded to the choice
Of officers, provided by the constitution, for the
ensuing year, and the following gentlemen were
elected:
H President,
Rev. WORTHINGTON SMITH, d. D.
Vice Presidents,
Hon. HoRAcE EAror, Addison Co.
Rev. J. d. WicKHAn, Bennington Co.
JOSEPH r. FAIkBANKs, Caledonia Co.
Rev. H. ]. PAaKEa, Chittenden Co.
4. C. BENroN, Essex Co.