Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-04-06
BOOMING THE STATE
Preliminary Organization of the
Greater Vermont Association.

1Teater vermont ASSOCIATION.
The Greater Vermont Association
began its work in behalf OF the
development of the natural resources
OF the state to /" foster its agricul--
tural, industrial and commercial
interests and to promote the common
welfare OF its citizens" at meeting
in Montpelier, Friday, March 2o,
when temporary organization was
effected and constitution adopted,
nominating committee elected and
impetus given the project in series
OF enthusiastic addresses by promi-
nent men of the state.
About 90 delegates attended with
heavy sprinkling of other inter
ested men. The addresses were short
and snappy and applause was
frequent.
James p. Taylor of Saxtons River
presided and introduced Mayor
James ls. Estee, who extended
welcome in behalf of the citizens of
Montpelier.
Mr.. Taylor, member of the COM
mittee which was appointed after the
initial meeting in Burlington, then
stated in brief the plans and purposes
of the meeting in Montpelier, the
object in view aud outlined the two
especial features proposed, YER
mont-IoI6 movement to which the
entire state should work, similar to
the Boston-IoI5 movement, and a
Vermont week every spring in which
the state might be travelled more
extensively in order that men might
faniliarize themselves more thor
oughly with this commonwealth.
Mr.. Taylor was elected temporary
chairman and A. c. Hurd of White
River Junction temporary secretary.
i" This association," said MIR.
Taylor, "in considering Vermont
week does not refer to such a reun-
ion as New Hampshire has or the
migration of little groups here and
there as in the West but something
which might be adopted in every
state and continuedin this state, that
every man might see the state in
which he votes. Then, in 1916, we
should celebrate the Iz6 years of our
connection as state with the
Union"
On request, c. P. Cowles of Bur-
lington, another member of the
committee of three, read the consti-
tuition which was adopted after some
discussion.
A nominating committee consisting
of President Guy P. Benton, of the
University of Vermont, DR.. II. d.
Holton Of Brattlebore, and III. w.
Randall OF st. Johnsbury, was
named to bring in list Of officers at
the next meeting.
Secretary ofSState Guy w. Bailey
explained the work of the publicity
department of the state the past year.
During the past year my depart
ment has been trying to get in touch
with matters outside Vermont," he
said. . From the advertising sent
out, thousands of letters have come
from all over the country from people
interested in the state. This year
more is being done. The summer
booklets and other printed matter
will be issued earlier. l am in cor
r-spondence with a selected LIST of
as, 900 automobilists in the country
aud now have 10000 addressed
envelopes and selected list of 7s,-
900 automobilists who are in the
habit OF touring the East. BY the
r5th day of June at least 10000
replies will be i'm"
Among the other speakers were
State Commissioner of Agriculture
O. l.. Martin, Frank L. Greene Of
ST. Adams, Edward K. Allen of
Burlington and Mr.. Hatch OF Ram:
dolph.
On motion Of Mr.. Cowles of
Burlington twas moved to meet at
Rutland for further organization at
such time as the nominating COM
mittee approves. Adjournment fol-
lowed soon after with parting
admonition from Mr.. Scheurle to
!" Be unafraid. Go at a big thing in
n big wav and take chance"