El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
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TuRE OF ORGANIZATION TO BE
MADE PROMINENT INCLUDES
WEST TEXAS ARIZONA AND
NEW MExIco yTS
Las Cruces, N. M. FEB. 20.--It has
occurred to several Of the faculty Of
the engineering school of the New
Mexico College Of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts that although there
are many engineers in west Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona there is lit
tie opportunity OF getting acquainted
with each other. Further that engi-
neers residing in the southwest are
not able to attend the national So
ciety meetings. II seemed that IL
would be beneficial to all OF us II an
organization of ZONE kind was per-
fected by which we might become
better acquainted and exchange views
on subjects Of common interest. in
order to bring this about Dean Barnes
took up the matter with several engi-
neers that he a acquainted with
and found approval, In order to start
the matter a meeting was called by
Dean Barnes on December 81, 1916.
at the III Paso Chamber of Commerce
building which was attended by IL,
In addition to this letters expressing
approval, intention to join such a So
ciety, and willingness to help were re-
ceived from many prominent men
who we're unable TO be present. Com
mittees were appointed TO draw up a
constitution and make arrangements
for the convention.
The constitution committee has
practically completed its work and ex-
tracts from the proposed constitution
are as follows:
First. The object shall be the pro-
fessional Improvement Of its men,
bers; the encouragement Of social in
tercourse among engineers; the adj
of engineering knowledge,
education and practice, and the main
Of a high professional stand
ard among its members.
Second. II was thought best to pro-
vide for three classes Of membership,
namely, the full member, which Is an
engineer not less than ~ years OF
age and. who has been in active prac-
tice in his profession for at least six
years; the associate or junior mem
Der who shall not be less than Is OF
more than 80 years OF age and who
shall be actively practicing or a stud
emit or graduate Of a recognized TECH
nical school; the affiliated, who shall
be persons interested in the objects
Of the society and who shall by prac-
Teal experience qualify them TO CO..
with engineers, but who ara
not professional engineers.
Third. The constitution provides
'or an initiation fee of IS for mem
oers, for associates So and for affl-
ated 50. The annual dues for mem
,ers are SO and for associates and al
81.
Fourth. The constitution provides
or semi.annual conventions, the first
III the third Wednesday in October to
,e held in EI Paso, Tex, and the sec
md to be held at such time and place
IS the board Of directors ma deter
nine.
Possibly the question may be ask
said Barnes, why not form Sec
ions Of the national societies rather
han one general society? The an
'wer to this Is that although there
probably available for member
hip in this society over 600 engineers
here are not enough Of any one
ranch in a given locality to make a
trong section. 1t is hoped in the fu-
ere that the membership may war
ant holding sectional meetings dur
ne part of the convention. i
''There is one point that ought to
made clar to everybody and that is |
hat we are starting a Southwestern
ociety covering west Texas, New
lexico and Arizona and in no way do
We wish 1t to become q local affair.
'ometime in the future local sections
nay be formed at the larger centers
7 population but at present the value {
f such a society depends q great deal {
n securing a geographically well dis s
membership. We have en-
Favored to see that the constitution
roteets this feature of the society !
3 a.hoT !
The program committee has called !
he first convention for March 5,
nd 10. The following program has
cen arranged;
Headquarters, hotel Sheldon. 4
Thursday, March 8 ]
The reception committee will meet
II trains and will look after accom-
lodations for members.
First session, 5 p. m.
Opening Of the convention. II
Roll call and short speeches. Ii
Adoption Of the constitution. i
Friday, March . |,
Second session, $50 a. m. /.
Paper No. f--Engineering Educa- ,
Ion, It's Purposes and Necessity.
Discussions. :
Paper No. 2--Some Lessons Taught |
lie Mining Industry of the Southwest :
y Present Activities and Prices. !
Discussions. 9
Third session, Q p. M. 3
Paper No. 3-IModern Highways ,
nd the Dividends They Pay. !,
Discussions. J
Paper no. 5-Engineerlng In Ma
onat Defense. J.
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