The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
REPORT OF w. o. w.
DISTRICT CONVENTION

Through the courtesy of ]. E. Beck
ley, one Of the delegates to the dis
trict convention Woodmen of the
World, we are able to give our read
ers the following abridged report of
the convention which was held at
Yosemite California, June 21st to 26th
both inclusive.
The meeting was held in the gov
ernment assembly hall and was called
to order by l. l. Boak, head consul.
There was a full representation of
delegates and head camp officers,
these numbering 127 and II, respec-
lively.
Rollcall and report of credentials
committee. Then followed an ad-
dress of welcome by w B. Lewis, su-
perintendent of the Yosemite Ma
tional park, and a response by Head
Consul Boak. Then Neighbor Joe
Wilson of Portland, Oregon, asked for
special privilege and presented Head
Consul Boak with beautiful silver
gavel, handsomely engraved, and
made entirely by the Neighbors of the
Portland camp.
The head consul's report was read
and accepted, and after this a mo-
tion to amend the constitution was
made. in which it was proposed to
pay part of amounts due to members
after attaining their 10th year, but
this was lost.
The second day was devoted large
ly to revising certain portions of the
constitution.
The matter of raising the head
consul's salary was discussed the
third day, but it was thought If this
we're done that others should have
the advance. and a resolution was
adopted providing for a 40 per cent
raise in salaries of all head officers.
Election of officers followed and
nearly all the old officers were re-
4 tanned. with the exception of Neigh
bor C. V. Benson, clerk. who was
succeeded by Neighbor T. NJ. Robin
son Of Oakland. California. Joe VIII
I son of Portland was elected head
4 manager. as we'll as Neighbor Ray
mond of Denver.
The fourth day opened by singing
America" after which Head Consul
Boak read several comparative ta-
between five old line companies and
the w. o. w, which showed favor
able comparison in mortality percent
age. but a vast difference in the ex-
pense of protection.
The question of admitting miners
at a hazardous risk was discussed
and referred to the laws committee.
The. question of issuing $1,000 certifi.
Gates was thoroughly discussed and
finally withdrawn by the laws com
mittee.
On the fifth day a resolution to
raise the percapita dues from 15c to
2Oc was adopted. A resolution was
then presented providing for slight
raise in rates effective September
and was hotly contested. the argu
ments continuing throughout the aft
ernoon and being resumed next morn
ing. Past Consul Foley of Los Ange
les introduced a substitute amend
ment in which it was proposed thai
all members should participate in the
advanced rates. but this was voted
down.
A resolution was presented provid
ing for the payment of a member:
dues a year in advance-that is. from
January to January. whether he diet
during that year or not, but this wa:
defeated.
The miner matter was brought III
again and a resolution was finall.
sdopter providing for the admittanc'
of metal miners at hazardous rat'
of soc per thousand per month extra
assessment. 1t also provided for the
full payment of the face of the Ger
ltificate in case of death.
\ The sixth day was devoted largel,
to the proposition of changing tn,
name, and after much discussion il
twas almost the unanimous decision Il
keep the name of the Woodmen o
the World.
Hereafter, the head camp session
will be held every four years and the
next session will be held in June
kl92i, the selection of q place to be
made at least six months prior to tn,
meeting.
The very lucid report is made ant
tsigned by E. G. Condit of Silverton
and J. E. Beckley of Delta.