Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-21
BY HOWARD FISK.
iA-aE is strong desire on the
part of a large number OF au-
tomobile dealers in Washington
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1A4-hE IS q strong desire on the
part of large number OF au-
tcmobife dealers in Washington
to form dealers association.
and before another year there
il possibility that such an organization
will be in active operation. At the recent
annual meeting of the Automobile Club
OF Washington the matter was discussed
at some length. So strong was the SEN
timent In favor of such an organization
that many of those who had and still
have an interest In the clubhouse on
Georgia avenue announced their willing
ness to sell their interest in the structure
and transfer the money as nucleus for
new organization. The matter was
held in allegiance until another meeting
Of the club is called to settle the matter
and decide what action should be taken
regarding the receipts from the sale of
! the club property.
Organizations of this character are in
existence 4 number OF cities through
out the country and are proving very
successful. In Baltimore there Is an or
ganization, known as the Baltimore Au-
to...ou,ie Deaiers Association, which is
making excellent progress and is in a
nourishing condition. The management
and control of the corporation is vested
In a board of directors, seven in number,
the president, vice president. secretary
and treasurer being members Of the
board Of di ectors.
The officers and members of the board
are elected at an annual meeting of the
corporation, each member having one
annual meeting is held in November OF
each year, while special meetings may be
called by the president at the request of
FIVE members.
reSentative of any firm or corpora ton en-
gagged In the automobile or allied trades
In the city or vicinity, is eligible to men,
bersllip. The applicant is required to flle
with the secretary a written designation
of his authorization to become member.
the firm or corporation SO represented be-
ing bound by all the actions Of its repre-
sentative as its agent in the association.
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The entrance fee is $40. and the annual
dues $50, payable In advance on the first
day Of October Of each year. If any
the automobile or allied trades he ceases
to become a member of the associa ton.
In addition to the entrance fee and an
nual dues each member is also required
to deposit $500. or to give bond In double
the amount as guarantee for the faith
full observance Of all covenants and
agreements he may enter into with the
association
board of directors to conduct the business
Of the corporation. At each annual meet
ing a general report of the board of
directors is submitted to the corporation
The board meets once a month at a stated
time to transact business. The treasurer.
through the general manager. collects the
entrance fees and dues and all other
funds of the corporation. and keeps the
accounts of the corporation and reports
from time to time to the corporation.
The general manager, under the direc-
ton of the secretary. gives notice OF all
meetings and conducts the correspond
ence and keeps the records OF the organ
ization. His salary Is determined BY the
board OF directors, and he holds office
during their pleasure.
Several of the local dealers have pro-
posed or rather suggested that suitable
rooms be secured in the business section
Of the National Capital. with cafe privi-
.eges where visiting motorists and SUBJ
agents could be entertained from time to
time during their brief stays here. Incl
dentally rooms could be arranged for the
comfort Of the members Of the organiza-
ton. with reading rooms and literature
of interest to motorists.
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An announcement of interest to local
motorists is that from New York few
days ago stating that the new owners
Of Madison Square Garden have decided
not to tear down this historic structure
for the present at least. Associations
and organizations have come forward
and guaranteed the new proprietors the
sum of $275, 900 annually in rentals, and