Arizona republican., 1918-08-29

the HouSeWlVeS' league in the War building, and they were there carly, their interest in the move ment. A constitution and bylaws were adopted and officers elected A set of resolutions was presented but the league divided on the question of ap- proving the state council of defense in the matter of marking the prices of merchandise.
 This and other resolutions were therefore allowed to go over to the next meeting.
 The officers of the league are Mrs. A. J. Henderson, president; Mrs. Harry J. Bennett, first vice president: Mrs. James Goddard, second vice. president; Mrs. M. H. Sharp, record ing secretary; Mrs. E. Kerr, corre- spending secretary; Mrs. M. E. Wilky, treasurer; Mrs. P. I. Colodny, auditor. The following constitution and by laws were adopted:
 Constitution
 Article I. Name-The name of this organization shall be the Maricopa County Housewives league.
 Article II. Object-Its object shall be to cooperate with the government to win the war, and aid in food and household conservation.
 Article IT. Membership Every woman in the county, regardless of creed. color, or nationality, who be- lieves in and desires household effi- ciency, economical and careful home management. and cooperative con- munity welfare, is eligible to member ship in the league.
 Article ". Officers-Section l. The officers of this organization shall be a president three vice presidents, re- cording secretary, corresponding sccre- tary, treasurer and auditor.
 Sec. 2-All the officers of this Or ganization shall be elected for the period of one year
 Sec. 3-The first election of officers shall be by exclamation with nomina- tions from the floor.
 Sec. 1.-The future method of cleo tion shall be by ballot.
 Sec. 5-An informal primary election shall be held one regular meeting pre- ceeding the annual meeting, at which time every member shall have the privilege of nominating for each office any member that in her judgment is capable of filling that office. The two receiving the highest number of votes cast for each office will be declared candidates for final election.
 Sec. 6-At the annual meeting Gone year from the date of organization and each year thereafter) the final ballot shall be cast and those receiving the majority of votes for each office shall be declared elected.
 Article V. Executive Committee The officers of this organization shall constitute the executive committee.
 Article VI. Meetings - Regular meetings of this organization shall be held the second Monday of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Special meetings may be called by the executive committee i Article VI. Amendments-This con stitution may be amended by a two thirds vote. providing notice to amend be given in writing at the meeting preceding the meeting at which the amendment is to be presented. and the amendment is then taken under con- sderation until the next regular meeting.
 Article I. Meetings-All meetings shall be open to the public. Only members. however, shall have the privilege to vote, introduce resolutions and make motions. The floor shal be accorded 10 visitors for announce ments. suggestions etc. providing lo more than five minutes is taken up or any subject with the consent of shS program committee.
 Article II. Dues-In view of the nigl cost of living and that now womor need feel unable to be a member O this organization, the dues shall bt ten cents a year.
 Sec. Any member who is able anc wishes to aid the organization in SC curing the necessary funds to be eff cient and become a power, may oGn tribute whatever her purse allows. Do nations from persons, organization and others interested in and approvin; our nurpose will be grcatfully received
 Article III. Duties of Officers-Seo l. It shall be the duty of the presiden and the vice presidents to preside 2 meetings in the order of their election The president shall preside at the frs meeting, the first ce-president at tn second and so on until each vice -presi dent shall have presided at one meet ing when the president shall agail preside and then each vice -presid1n n in turn.
 Sec. 2.-The recording secretary sha1 keep an accurate record of all regula meetings. The corresponding secre tary shall keep in touch with other or ranizations of this type and keep O file articles, bulletins. etc. issued O the subjects this league is intcreste in, carry on all correspondence, wit members. federal and state depart ments and all other agencies the leagu may have business or intercourse with keep on file copies of all correspond ence sent out in the name of the lcagu and file all originals received.
 See. 4.-The auditor shall audit tn books of the league quarterly.
 Article ". Committees Sec There shall be the following standin committees, program, membcrshi press, promotion, public market, stap foods, perishable foods, meats, fue wearing apparel
 shall be voluntary No committe shall consist of less than three or mol than ten members. Each committt shall elect it's own chairman. A men Der of the league may serve on 1: many committees as she is able render efficient service to. No men Der shall be chairman of more tha one committed
 Sec. 3.-The president shall be e, officio member of all committees m may participate at any or all commi tee meetings, but will not be pcrmittl to vote for the. chairman.
 Sec. 1.-The membership committs will divide the county into distric and appoint a member, who in, tur may enlist other help outside tr committee, to canvass each distri' and make an effort to enlist ever woman in the county as a member !, this organization.
 Stc. 5.-The press committee sha cooperate with the daily and week periodicals in the county in promotir ,ixn