The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-06-21
Form of n Constitution for Farrmers'
Clubs.
From the American Farmers AID

From the American Farmers Advocated
As we are receiving constant inquiry as to the
necessary form Of procedure in organizing
clubs, we publish the following as recommended
by the Tennessee State Board of Agriculture:
1t may be changed to suit different localities
or local necessities.
ARTICLE L.
This Association shall be known as --
Farmers Club.
ARTICLE II.
It's object shall he to promote the interests of
agriculture, by procuring and disseminating the
practical experience of farmers of the country,
and to collect facts as to its material wealth, and
so advertise its resources as to attract to 1t cap
ital and labor.
ARTICLE III.
It's officers shall be President, Vice President,
Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Librarian.
ARTICLE ".
Section l. It shall be the duty of the Presi-
dent to preside over the deliberations of the
Club; to maintain order and decOrUm; to enforce
the rules and regulations; to appoint commit
tees, and to call a meeting Ofthe Club, whenever
III his Judgment, the agricultural interests Of the
parish may require 1t.
Sec. 2. The Vice President shall preside in the
absence of the President, and shall during such
time, be clothed with all the duties, powers and
privileges of that officer.
See. 8. The Recording Secretary shall procure
II wellbOund book, in which he shall keep q
record of all the proceedings of the Club, and
prepare such portions of the same for publica-
ton as the President or the Club may direct.
h1CNs t. III corresponding cGtIClilIg SAdlA Iul
ry on correspondence with the various Clubs in
the parish, or State, exchange proceedings, re-
cclve and read letters and answer the same, as
he may be directed by the President or the Club.
Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall take charge of the
money and pay out OF the same, as he may be
directed by the Club, making report of the state
of the Treasury at each meeting.
Sec. 6. The Librarian shall take charge of all
books and papers, other than those belonging
to the Secretaries, and loan them to members,
for a period not exceeding two months at one
time, and shall hold such members responsible
for all injuries done such books, and for their
return.
ARTICLE V.
Any person may beadmitted a member of this
Club who sympathises with the objects and pur-
poses of the organization, upon paying the sum
Of : dollars, and such a sum the Club may re-
qUirG him to pay annually. TwO-thirds Of this
sum shall be applied to the purchase of books
on agricultural subjects.
ARTICLE VI.
The President, Vice President and Recording
Secretary shall constitute, eX-OfficiO, q Board of
Directors, and shall superintend the general
business of the Club, select subjects for discus
sion at GaChmeeting-the announcement of such
subjects always to be made at the meeting pre-
Tlous to their discussions, They shall also,
when advisable, procure suitable persons to de-
liver lectures before the Club, and adopt any
means, not Inconsistent with this constitution,
to further the interest and secure the prosperity
and success Of the Club.
ARTICLE VII.
Honorary members may be elected by the
Club, who shall he entitled to all the privileges
of the organization without the payment of any
fees.
ARTICLE VIII.
The regular meeting shall be held on the -
of each month, and members absenting them
selves without a good excuse shall he fined -
cents. What constitutes n valid excuse shall be
determined by the President.
ARTICLE IN.
AL points of order shall be determined by the
President, but should any membe feel aggriev-
ed at his decision, he may appeal to the Club,
and should tWO-thirds of the Club sustain such
member, then the rulings of the President shall
be reversed.
ARTICLE X.
New members may be admitted by suhscrib-
ing to this constitution, and paying the required
fees.
ARTICLE XI.
The following shall be the order of business:
/. Calling Roll.
2. Reading proceedings last meeting.
3. Reports of officers and committees.
4. Admission of new members
). Discussion of the regular subjects.
6. Announcement Of subject for discussion.
7. Miscellaneous business.
s. Adjournment.
ARTICLE XII.
This Constitution may be altered. amended on
repealed, by a vote of twO-thirds of all 1.-The mem.
bers; which shall be, and is hereby constituted
a quorum for legislative purposes; but Ave shall
be q sufficient number to transact all other bust
ness apDertaininG.