The New York herald., 1921-11-10
The proposed constitution of the Ma
tional Amateur Athletic Federation fol-

The proposed constitution of the Ma
tional Amateur Athletic Federation fol-
lows:
Article l. Name--The name of this
organization shall be the National ANA
teur Athletic Federation of the United
States OF America.
Article H. Misson--Its mission shall
be to create and maintain permanent
organization, representative OF amateur
sports and OF organizations devoted
thereto in the United States; to estab-
lish and maintain the highest ideals OF
amateur sport in the United States; to
promote the development of physical
education: to standardize the rules of
all amateur athletic games or compeu-
tions. and to direct and control the par
ticlpation of this country in the lnterna-
tiorai Olympic Games.
In order TO carry out It's mission as
outlined in the paragraph above, the
federation will seek to;
(a) Unite all organizations OF per-
rnanent character and which are ma
tional in their scope, and which are ac-
lively Interested in the promotion OF
amateur athletics and other forms Of
physical activities.
(b) Aid the constituent organizations
in the Federation i'll their efforts to i'm
nrove and place wholesome physical ne
tiyities fithin the reach of every possible
person.
(c) study the best methods of fur
thering the development of the physical.
social and moral well-bcing of all
classes Of individuas through partici-
patton In wholesome physical activities,
(d) Educate it's constituency in par
ticular and the public in general re-
rarding the function and value of ply
sical activities when properly con-
Quoted.
te) Adopt. formulate and publish
principles. standards and rules govern
ing the games and events included in
the activities to be promoted.
(f) Administer such forms OF ANA
teur athletics as may be agreed upon
from time 10 time through its con
stltuent organizations. or US fedora
ton, and to conduct State, sectional and
national championships.
(g) Foster interest in the Intcrna-
tional Olympic Games and TO encourage
the participation of representatives of
the United States in these events. and
to direct and control such participa-
tions.
Article III.--Membership. The fed
Grafton shall consist of organizations OF
q permanent character which are ma
actively Interested in the promotion of
amateur athletics and other forms OF
physical activities The board or gov
ernors may admit other organizations
which are definitely committed to an
amateur basis, provided there Us no or
sanitation already a member OF the red
Grafton through which they may be rep
resented.
Article N.-Government. Control OF
the federation shall he vested IN
board OF governors consisting OF
two representatives elected By each
OF the constituent organizations In
the federation, and such additional MEM
hers at large as the board may elect to
its membership. The number OF mem
bers at large shall not exceed one-balt
of the number OF those representing
organizations In the federation. Each
member of the board of governors shall
be entitled TO one vote.
Article V.--Officers. (a) The officers
Of the federation shall be a president
vice-president. Secretary and treasurer
and such other officers as may be
elected by the board.
OBJ The officers shall be elected az
the annual meeting TO hold office fol
! one year or until their SUCCESSORS ar,
| elected.
| Article vI.--F,xocutive Committee
(a) The executive committee shall
consist OF the president, vice-p president
secretary and treasurer and three addi
tional members to be elected from tho
board at the annual meeting.
(b) The executive committee shal
! have All the powerg Of the board whor
/ the latter Is n3t d, saga'on, except o.