Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
The Business Mems Association.


- ion which fairminded men feel call
ed upon to discharge. And its perform
snce, like that of any other duty, is not
without reward. The community com.
posed Of public spirited men, of men
who are willing to do something for
the public good, for the benefit of all,
is growing community and all share
In the general growth and prosperity Of
the place. Men In search of new homes
are eager to locate In such places. Cities
and towns composed of public spirited
citizens grow and prosper because they
deserve to. But no matter how many
public spirited citizens there may be in
q community, it requires unity Of action
to produce the best results.
Many of the growing cities of the
state are like monuments to the wis
dom, energy and efforts of business
mems associations.
In years past Manchester might have
derived great benefit from business
mems association, organized strictly for
business purposes. But the past is q
sealed book 1t is the present and the
future with which we have to deal, and
with towns and cities, the same as with
individuals, it is never too late to do
the right thing. Manchester now has,
what the town should have had for
many years, q large, and we'll differed
business mems association.
At the meeting, which was held in
the Firemen's Hall last Monday even
ing the following officers were elected.
GEORGE w. HUNT, President.
BURTON CLARK, Vice President.
JOSEPH B. HoAa, Secretary.
H. H. LAWRENCE, Asst. Secretary.
M. F. LEROY, Treasurer.
On, and previous to the evening of
the meeting, the constitution which
was adopted, was signed by 1O1 Of
Manchester's business men and large
number of additional signers are OK
'pected before the next regular monthly
meeting. The following is the consti
tuition which was unanimously adopted
for theigovernemnt Of the association:
CONSTITUTION,
We. the undersigned, citizens and residents of
Manchester, Iowa, In order 10 promote the bust
ness wAlfare and interests of said city do hereby
organize ourselves Into body to be known IS the
,ss Businss. Mems Association. and for
adopt the following constitution:
ARTICLE I.-NANE.
The name of this organization shall be the Man
chester Business Mems Association.
ARTICLE n.-oBJEcr
The object Of this ASSOCIATION shall be to pro-
mote the businees interests and welfare of the
City Of Manchester, Iowa. =.
ARTICLE m-MEMBERsHIP.
Any resident OF the city of Manchester may be.
come member of t,is Association by signing
this this Gonstitution, and paying the required mem.
no oe As
member thereof without frst petitioning for such
membership. and receiving . three-fourths vote of
the members present; provided further that action
upon such petition eau only be taken at regular
meeting OF the Association.
ARTICLE Iv.-oPEIcRRs.
The officers OF this Association shall be Presi-
dent, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secre-
for the period Of one year and until their SUCCESS
sors are elected and Qualded such officers in ad.
dition to the duties hereinafter imposed upon
oubh CuubNLut0 An executive committee
with full power to represent the Association dur.
thereof.
ARTloLE v.-DuTIEs OF oFpIoERs.
Section I. The duties Of the President shall be
like associations, and. In addition thereto. such
dgtas may hereafter be provided for by
sections. The duties of the Vice President
shall be e act In the absence Of the President,
and 70 perform such other duties as may be re.
anifsd o. him BY the ASSOCIATE n as member of
Sections. The Secretary shall perform the du.
ss usually assgned 70 Of Ike sssoei.
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either manufacturing OF otherwise. and shall use
his best endeavors 70 locate him and the business
represented by him in said city.
Sections. The duties of Assistant Secretary
shall BE- to assist the Secretary In the dscherge Of
his duties. and to act as Secretary in the absence
Section S. The duties Of the Treasurer shall be
to collect and receive all membership fees, dues,
and assessor nte, and to pay out the same upon
the vote OF the Association, or order of the execu
ARTICLE v-ELEcr1oN OF OFFICERS.
All officers shall be elected by ballot at the an
nual meeting Of the Association, to be held on the
evening of the third Monday of November, in
proded S that any " VACANCIES
In office may be oiled at any regular meeting OF
the Association.
ARTICLE vu.-MEABIRsHlP ZEE.
The annual fee for mem bership In said Associa.
ton shall be q 90 payable In advance. No reduc-
ton shall be allowed on account of membership
| not covering an entire year. y
ARTICLE v1u.-AlIT1Nas.
The regular meetings of said Association shall
be held on the evening of the third Monday in
each month, at such place IS may be provided
deemed necessary, may be called by President,
Secretary. or executive Committee
ARTICLE X.-AMENDXENrs.
! This Constitution may be altered, or amended
| at any regular meeting Of the Association, by q
vided, however, that such amendment shall not
be acted upon until at least thirty days notice OF
such proposed change shall be given, by publica.
city Of Manchester.