Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
ALMA BUSINESS MEMS ASS0OIA-
TI0N.

gained themselves into an association,
chartered 10y the State, to be known as
the Alma Business Mems Association.
The objects of this Association shall he
TO unite the local business organizations
of Alma, in a compact body and assist III
furthering the AIMS sought to be ac-
complshed; to reform trade abuses; to
disseminate useful information; to i'll
fluence legislation in the interest OF
business men: to secure reasonable
transportation charges; to induce eqnit-
able insurance rates and settlements;
to assist in the prevention OF delin-
quency and the collection of debts; to
encourage the curtailment of the credit
business; to cultivate spirit of fraterni-
ty among business men; to raise the
standard of business men and business
methods; to assist in furthering such
other aims and objects as may here
after be deemed desirable for the best
interests of Alma.
The Association was organized by
Mr.. Mills, of Grand Rapids. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Presidents 5. Webb.
Vice President-A. Ronk.
Secretary-Ma Pollasky.
Treasurer-W. L. IIough.
Executive Committee. w. Ellison,
/ Chas Delevan and Jas. Stuttz.
The following constitution was adj
opted
PREAMBLE.
! WHEREAS, Comparison of ideas and
methods and concert of action are es-
sential to the well being of any com
munity; and
WHEREAS, We believe that Business
Mems Association will accomplish these
objects; therefore,
ReSoluod, That we, business men Of
Alma and vicinity duly assembled on
Tuesday evening, October Is, do here
by organize ourselves into such an AS
ISOLATION, and adopt the constitution
and bylaws following:
ARTICLE |.
NAME.
The name of this organization shall
be the Alma Business Mems A ssocia'
tioh, which shall be chartered by and
auxiliary to, the Michigan Business
Mems Association, and duly incorpor
ated according to the provisions of Act
A,N Af
ARTICLE II.
OBJECTS.
The principal objects of this Associa
ton shall be as follows:
SEC. /. To encourage well directed
enterprises; to promote the growth OF
the city and the progress, extension ant
increase of its trade.
SEC. ,. TO increase acquaintanceshiI
and foster the highest commercial in
tegrity among those engaged in the var
ious lines of business represented.
SEC. 3. To take concerted action IL
matters pertaining to the general goot
Of business men where individual efforI
is powerless, such as securing needed
concessions in freight, express and in
surance rates, observance of nationa
/ holidays. short hours in business, i'm
munity from inferior and adulterateC
goods, short weight and measures. ano
unjust values or determinations by any
class or corporation.
SEC. A. To maintain collection de-
partment for the collection of doubtful
accounts and the listing, for the pur.
pose of protection only, of delinqueuts
who abuse the confidence of business
and evade the payment of just debts.
SEC. D. TO compel the peddler to as.
sumo portion of the burdens borne by
/ the merchant.
ARTICLE III.
MEMBERSHIP.
SEC. /. Any firm. individual owner
part owner or manager of an establish
ed, honorable business may become a
member OF this Association when rec
commended in writing by two members
in good standing and receive three
fOurths vote of the members present al
any regular meeting, signing the con
stitution and bylaws and paying to the
Secretary the sum of II 90 membership
fee. and % cents quarterly views III adj
vance
OBLIG ALTON.
SEC. >. Every person becoming q
member of this Association shall he
honorbly bound to conform to the rules
regulations and bylaws.
NoN-PAYMENT or DUES.
SEC. 3. Any member Of this Associa-
ton who shall neglect or refuse To pay
his dues. OF any assessment ordered by
tie Association. for three months after
such sums become due. shall thereby
forfeit his membership.
ARTICLE ".
OFFICERS.
SEC. /. The officers of this Associa
ton shall consist of "A President. Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer and All