The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-01-10
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO
Be DISSOLVED
ANOTHER COMMERCIAL BODY
AFFILIATES WITH NEW PENsA-
COLA COMMERCIAL AssocIA.
TON UNDER CONDITIONS OUT.
LINED IN RESOLUTION,

Without q dissenting vote the Pen
xSacola Chamber of Commerce dissolv-
ed, in its annual meeting yesterday
morning, to become affiliated with
the Pensacola Commercial Associa-
ton. This action, though. only be.
comes effective when all Of the other
commercial bodies do likewise and
when the new body assums all liab1li-
ties and assets Of the Chamber and
other minor obligations. Alba H. War
rem introduced the resolution, the
asoption of which means the new
afiiation.
Up to June /, next, the liabilities
OF the Chamber of Commerce, includ
Ing the lease on it's present quarters
In the Brent building, will aggregate
about $500. AS its terms of affilia/
ton comply with the invitation of the
Commercial Association, the Cham
ber's action Of yesterday will become
effective However, the Chamber
stands dissolved until Feb. 8. when
Il Its terms are not accepted and ali
the conditions imposed by it are
ffot complied with by that time, anoth-
sr meeting will be held. In the mean
time II its terms and conditions are
complied WITH the meeting of Feb.
will not be held, as the Chamber
is dissolved.
Yesterdays meeting was largely at
tended, an especially fair representa-.
ton of Its directorate and officials be-
Ing present. The meeting was mark
ed by no dissention Of any kind. The
final vote on dissolution showed all
the members voting to be unanimous
for the utilization with one blank
vote.
Mr.. Warren's resolution, which sets
forth the position Of the Chamber, is
As follows:
Mr.. Warren's Resolution.
Whereas, The Pensacola CONNER
cial Association has been organized,
with more than $4,000 year pledged
for three years for its support, condi-
tional upon the said organization con.
sofiiating the efforts Of the Cham
Der of Commerce. the Progressive
League ana the Merchants Associa-
ton; and
Whereas, Il is necessary for exist.
ling organizations to either dissolve
or be merged into said Pensacola
Commercial Association in order for
It to become a going concern; and
Whereas. One organization with
more than $4,000 a year is better
than Athree organizations with less
than $4,000, therefore be it
Resolved, That the membership OF
the Chamber of Commerce of Pensa-
cola, Florida, in annaul meeting as
sembled, does hereby direct the board
OF directors to take immediate steps
to dissolve the Chamber Of Commerce,
and dissolution to be effected when
the Progressive League and the Mer-
chants Association shall have also
taken the same or other necessary
steps to make the Pensacola CONNER
cial Association going concern, and
said dissolution being condition:
First, upon the Pensacola CONNER
cial Association. through its board or
directors, agreeing within fifteen days
to assume the assets and liabilities OF
the Chamber Of Commerce.
Second, that this resolution is null
and void and of no effect if the other
existing organizations fail to take the
steps required by this resolution
Further resolved, that the above
resolution ordering the dissolution OF
the Chamber of Commerce is null and
void and Of no effect upon the Cham
her of. Commerce or its members as
affecting their dues, accounts and
their membership unless the Pensa-
cola Commercial Association, the Pro-