Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

In such enrolment and extension of mem
oership call freely on Divisional and M.
Divisional Offices are there to help the indi-
vidual Chapters and where possible the ri.
vision Directors or their representatives will
308. Accounting-In the past Ma
tional Headquarters has found it difficult to
get information about the extent and nature
sired now that each Chapter plan at once a
system for keeping adequate and complete
counting of ell funds and supplies received
BILE to secure the advice of accountants,
bankers, or others skilled in such work.
who will give this service free.
3os. Registration Of volunteers-We
feel also that many Chapters may in certain
eventualities be overw helmed with rush of vol
unteers of all kinds We therefore strongly
advise that machinery, be organized to regis,
for by Circular l6. Unless Chapters have
smooth machinery for this purpose they may
be seriously embarrassed; - :.
motor service other Red Cross work may be
authorized by the Chapter to use small Red
Cross Aas or badge. but the brassard should
thorizations should be kept and vigilance
should be exercised to prevent unautf..,rized
nse of the emblem. Brassards are military
insignia which can only legally be used when
authorized by the nationa! military authority
or the National Red Cross Headquarters
contributions of money and supplies for Euro
pean War relief should be continued. We feel
that there should be no no Interruption ho in THIS
help for sufferers in Europe might well go
3l2. Preliminary Plan as to Work
for MILITARY Torces-It should be borne
in mind that in addition to the relation of the
American National Red Cross to the national
armed forces relation should exist between
tons. This relation looks to the furnishing of
comforts and other things which add to the
sodef hoad IN he the maae
tween Chapters and the local military organi-
cations SO that when the latter are called into
propriate committees the relieving Of any needs
which may arise. Refreshment stations for
the feeding Of the soldiers in transit should be
planned for by the Chapters where it is rea-
sonably probable that troop trains will stop
so that they may operate promptly when move
ments Of troops are taking place.
1t must constantly be borne in mind that the
need for comforts and refreshment stations
may arise without warning and Chapters must
not wait until called upon by the military an.
thorities but must be the alert to antici-
pate such needs and meet them when they
arise.
Should it become necessary to place in the
field Q large number of man for military train.
ing it is expected that the Red Cross will have
regular representatives at the different train
ing centers. These representatives may be
volunteers from nearby Chapters II they can be
on duty with reasonable regularity. Their
names. instruction and duties should be re
ported to these headquarters and they should
in all cases clearly understand that while
they are nominated by Chapter they are
under the general authority and supervision Of
this Office and must work under its general
plan. Such representatives. will be asked to
cooperate in every way with the military au-
thorities and with their help will determine
what can and should be done to add to the
comfort and health of the troops. Regular re-
ports will be expected at frequent intervals
and based on the information in these reports
the Chapter committees will be asked to assist
in supplying the needs
Chapters in capital cities should lay the
matter fully before the Adjutant General Of
the state forces, and all Chapters should en-
desvor to arrange that Red Gross represen.
tatives will be recognized by the military au
thorities Military authorities should be thor.
oughly conversant with the fact that the Red
Cross organization is at their disposal
This very general plan may Be modified IN
many ways when put into practical operation.
It is now submitted, however. to the Chapter
officers and executive committees In order that
they may realize that every effort will be made
to coordinate the work Of all the Charters to
the end that Red Cross work may be efficiently
313. General-All Chapters should
notify us promptly of any deficiency in your
collection and shall be glad to supply ad.
ditional copies whenever possible
For your information we inclose copies nf
Circulars, 116. 1876. 1876, IA. all Of which
have been sent to the Chapters they were
published.
This circular may be used as publicity ma
terial.
ELIOT WADSWoRTH.
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