Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
Scheme to Extend Activities
among the Graduates.
New England Association Invites CO.
operation of other Associations in
Appointment of New Committee
ut Next Commencement.

In view of the care and time necessary
for working out definite plans along the
lines suggested and in view of the deslr-
ability of joint action in a number of the
proposed undertakings, the committee be-
leves 1t to be wise to present a rocommen-
dalton to the Associate Alumni for the es-
adjustment of the machinery necessary
for co-ordnated effort of thorough and
permanent character
The committee further believes that a
single recommendation of this nature
should be presented. which shall embody
the joint views of all the Alumni associa-
lions 1t IS therefore suggested that the
committee of the several associations. or
representatives thereof. meet at the Bill
ings library at ten O'Clock on Monday
morning of commencement week for the
preparation of a single Joint recommen-
dalton to be presented before the meeting
of the Associate Alumni on the following
day.
4 copy Of the report and recommended
lions has been sent to the several almuni
associations throughout the country to-
gether with a copy of a proposed resolu-
tion to be submitted al the annual meeting
Of the Associate Alumni, as follows:
Whereas, it seems wise that our gradu-
closer organization as an almuni body, to
the end that each may secure the greatest
benefit and pleasure to be derived from
his rela tionship to his alma mater and his
fellow graduates, and that we may en-
hance the interests and prestige of the
University of Vermont and aid in the SER
vice which it renders by a greater degree
of united action.
And whereas. it seems desirable that
the arrangements for commencement
alumni day be systematlzed and perhaps
extended
Therefore, the Almuni association of
and ..............
by their representatives duly appointed,
recommend the adoption of the following
resolution by this meeting:
BE it resolved. that the alumni or
ganization is hereby amplihed by the ad-
dition of an alumni organization commit
tee and an almuni commencement COM
ittee, as hereafter provided.
Alumni organization committee: The
field secretary of the university shall be
the chairman and secretary of this COM
mitee. which shall also consist of two rep
resentatives of the Associate Alumni, an
nually elected, and Of one representative
from each alumni association. The original
appointment Of the last named members
shall he accompanied as follows: Each as
ISOLATION shall without delay be requested
by the chairman to designate. s soon after
commencement 1914, as practicable its
. representatives. thereafter, each Alumni
association shall designate its member
annually, prior to commencement, in or
der that the composition Of the committee
for the ensuing year may be announced
by the chairman at the annual meeting of
the Associate Alumni.
1t shall be the duty of this committee to
consider plans for the establishment of
new alumni associations, especially with
in the State of Vermont: for inter-com-
munication between alumni associations:
also, If practicable, for Il graduate day
carly in each college year to be observed
simultaneously at Burlington and by the
various alumni associations, or as may
seem best. and to formulate plans for
aiding new graduates in business and So
cial ways. The result of the deliberations
Of this committee shall be communicated
from time to time by the chairman to the
various alumni associations and prior to
or at their annual meetings, and a report
shall be made at the annual meeting of
the Associate Alumni.
The expense incurred for postage and in
cidentals shall be assessed pro rata, ac-
cording to their membership, upon the
va ri oil
Alumni commencement committee: This
committee shall consist of a chairman
who shall be a resident of Burlington a
secretary, who shall be a resident of Bur
lington, both to be elected annually by
the Associate Alumni. one representative
of the faculty, whom the president of the
university is requested to designate an
nually for announcement at the meeting
of the Associate Alumni and one repre-
sentative Of each alumni association. The
original appointment of the last named
members shall be accomplished as fol-
lows: Each association shall be notified
without delay by the secretary of the COM
mittee, to designate, as soon after COM
mencement, 1914 as practicable its repre-
sentative. Hereafter, each alumni associ-
alton shall designate its member annual
the composition Of the committee for the
ensuing year may be announced by the
president at the annual meeting of the As
sociate Alumni.
This committee shall have full power,
subject to consultation with and to con-
iirmation by the university authorities, to
arrange the program for commencement
alumni day, and to this end the commit
tee shall confer with such other alumni or
class committees as have Individual events
in charge.
1t shall be the duty of the secretary of
this committee to maintain record of the
names and addresses Of the permanent
officers of all classes who graduate from
the academic and medical departments
1t shall be the duty of this committee.
also, through Its secretary. to commune
cate with the permanent officers of classes
les are approaching, with reference TO
plans entertained by these classes for
commencement reunions to encourage
such reunions, and in It's consideration of
the program for alumni day, to set apart
such time as may seem best for observ-
ance OF the class anniversaries.
II snail be the duty of the secretary of
thls committee, after the commencement
program has been approved. to make pub !
nc announcement of the arrangements for
Alumni DAY, through the newspapers the
Cynlc, etc, and direct to the various
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