The National tribune., 1883-03-15
PLAN FOR ORGANIZATION.

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value 10 those beginning their patriotic and
unsellish work:
PLAN FOR ORGANIZATION.
First Let the Post desiring the formation of
Noman's Auxiliary appoint Conference Commit
lee 10 confer personally with certain loyal women,
whom they may single out as prominent in works
Of charity and patriotism and ask their aid i'll the
organization of such Society.
Second. Let the Conference Committee then issue
general appeal, by letter or through the press,
asking ali who willing to lend their aid i'll the
formation of Il permanent organization TO be pres
ent at a general meeting, time and place desg-
mated.
Third When the ladies are assembled. the Chair
of the Conference Committee viii call the
meeting 10 order. and state in a few words the OBJ
iects for which they have come together. Secre-
.ary should be selected 10 keep the minutes OF the
meeting. some lady present should then offer
resolution for organization, something like the
following:
ResoIrcd That the ladies here present who may
leave their with the Secretary, shall consti-
gute Womans Auxiliary TO o----PoSt No.,
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Upon The adoption of this resolution the chair
man may declare the Society duly organized and
Ready 10 turn over to the ladies and shall report
the same at the next meeting of the Post.
Fourth. At subsequent meeting. the Woman's
Auxiliary. after adopting a Constitution and BY
Laws shall proceed TO the election of officers,
uily selecting those who shall have the best quail
koatons for the discharge of their various duties.
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.
This Society shall be called - Post Wonlan's
ARTICLE II.
The object of this Society shall be the perfection
and furthcTancc Of benevolent and patriotic work,
especially ii relates 10 soldiers and soldiers fani
lies. 1t shall at al times be In communication with
the Post and shall stand ready for conference and
suggestion whenever called upon for such purpose.
Its special work shall be 10 look aiier the widows
and orphans OF soldiers and 70 aid the Post in de-
F1slng ways and means to augment ana perpetuate
. relief fund, which shall furnish the source of
charities for both organizations.
ARTICLE III.
Any lady may become member of this Society
by a vote of two-thirds Of those present, her name
having been presented 10y "a member AT a previous
meeting. Estch member shall pay an annual MEM
bership fee Of Il, and enroll her name in book
provided for that purpose which shall he the pledge
ot her readiness TO work as prescribed by the Con-
Hitution.
ARTICLE ".
The officers Of this Society shall be a President
Eice-Presdent, Secretary and Treasurer, to be
chosen by ballot at the annual meeting, to serve
one year, or until their successors are appointed.
ARTICLE V
Section /. The President, in her absence the
Vice-President or some chosen by the meeting,
shall prVSl'ic 1T all meetings of the organization.
and 1t shall be her duty generally to look after and
superiniend the interests Of the organization its
chief executive officer.
Sec. .. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of
the organization duly recorded in book provided
Tor that purpose She shall notify all officers of
their election and committees of their appointment
and shall serve notice upon each new member
elected asking her 10 fill the qualifications of
membership before the next meeting She shall
serve the ORGAN of the Society in conference
with the pJil5iio. conduct TIE correspondence that
may come mp. and IN her annual report give a COM
plete outline of the work done throughout the year
This with the Treasurcrs report. the Secretary
shall forward TO the Post for their inspection and
approval.
Sec s. Tho Treasurer shall draw each month !
from the Post relief fund such amounts as may
have been appropriated by The Post for the Of
the WOmans Auxiliary She shall disburSe the !
money tl4us received under the direction Of the So
cety paving only such bills as have been audited
by the President or the members of committees
duly instructed 20 supply and purchase. She shall
make written report monthly 20 the Society. and
prior 10 the annual meeting submit her books. with
bills and vouchers for the inspection Of an audit
ing committee, consisting OF three members Of the
Society appointed FOR such purpose At tie eXpi-
ration OF the year She shall furnish Il copy Of her
annual report 80 the Secretary bc forwarded to
the Post. No money received from the relief fund
be appropriated TO dclray the incidental ex-
penses Of the Society.
ARTICLE VI.
This Constitution may he altered or amended bv
RvOtc OF two-.hirds oil the organization present Mt
sn annual meeting providing such alteration or
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