Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-23
HOW RED Cross
uses IT'S FUNDS
ACTIVITIES OF RED CROSS IN
VARIOUS PHASES OF WORK
ARE SHOWN.

Adhering to its postwar policy Of
condensation and coordination with
out affecting accomplishment, the
American Red Cross has adopted a
budget for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1923, showing reduction of ST.
735'975 IS compared with the ex-
, penditures Of last year. The budget
S9,739,S72.47 for 1929, is appor-
toned solely for the activities of the
National organization, and it is ex-
elusive Of the large financial opera
tions of the $500 active Red Cross
Chapters which, it is estimated add
cd to the National budget would show
total not far under S20,000,0O0.
Budget allotments for domestic
operations aggregate $685., 1883
which is $4SS,Ol5.32 less than ex-
penditures for 1921-1923, For for
eign operations the total is $780,
O07.0S, less by $2,247,959.90 than was
spent the previous year.
The reduction in cost of domestic
operations represents saving in
overhead expenses and decreased per-
sonnet through the combining of
divisional units. The foreign opera
tions, with the exception of the Jun
ior American Red Cross, were prac-
tically terminated on last July l with
the fulfillment of obligations and
commitments abroad. OF this re-
trenchment, Chairman John Barton
Payne in his annual report says:
"One lesson learned from the war
is that imitation is easier than re-
trenchment, and it required consider
able time to withdraw from Europe
without giving our friends there the
impression that we were leaving
them in the luroh. They had learned
to expect much from American altru-
ism; but all legitimate expectations
have now been honorably met"
THE American Red Cross viii per-
serve the confidence of the American
people by a conscientious and reso-
lutte effort TO keep down overhead
expense without loss of efficiency in
those activities where the Red Cross
has unquestioned obligations and re-
sponsibilities.'
How the Red Cross Uses its Funds
Four years after the end Of the
World War the Red Cross is meet
ing with a spirit Of liberality both in
fund and service needs of disabled
ex-service men and their dependents.
OF the domestic budget S3,030,692.-
80 is set apart by the National organ
ization for soldier service-S366,0 900
more than was expended in 1922.
The increase is imperative in order to
keep pace with the demands for on
June last 27,4S7 ex-service men
were under treatment from the Gov
eminent, 1887 more than recorded
last year. This figure is exclusive
of service to 11,0S7 enlisted men of
the regular Army and Navy reported
under treatment in Government hos
pitals.
Other outstanding domestic items
in the 1929 budget are: For disas-
ter relief, $750,000; for emergencies
in Chapter work, 100000; for SER
vice and assistance to Chapters and
their branches, $1,293,000; for assis-
lance to other organizations and edu-
cational institutions that train Red
Cross nurses and workers, $4,000;
for Roll Call assistance furnished to
CHAPTERS, $4,000; for unforeseen
contingencies, 100000.
Less than 100000 is set aside for
management in the National organic
alton. The ratio of management ex-
pense to the total expenditures last
wear was five and two-tenths per
cent, and it is expected that the
ratio this year will fall below five
per cent.
The Red Cross must depend chief
" upon its volunteer membership for
financial support and service. In its
appeal for the maintenance Of
strength through full enrolment
during the annual Roll Call cam
paign. Armistice Day (Nov.1D and
thanksgiving Day NOV. 500 inclus-
i've. the American Red Cross presents
in its annual financial statement
It's evidence of unlimited work in the
service of all mankind at the lowest
cost commensurate with adequate
standards.
Half the population OPT France
grows products to keep the other
half alive. In other words onc-half
the population are farmers.