Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-16
Letter No. 2
WHAT is THE BOARD OF TRADE?
By H. F. Greaves

Chairman Membership Committee
1t is an organization of public spir-
tied men and women willing to con-
tribute some of their time, energy,
thought and a little money to promote
the welfare of the whole community.
1t is a number of people, disregard
ing creed, politics and personal differ
ences of opinion, pooling their efforts
to keep their community a healthy,
growing, prosperous one for every
body.
1t is the forum where suggestions,
opinions, plans, projects, ideas and
sentiments are heard, considered, sift-
ed and then acted upon Or applied.
1t is the melting pot of brains and
a coordination of efforts.
1t is the hive where mental and
physical impulses are applied to pro-
duce results beneficial alike to the
workers and drones.
1t is the headquarters where cam
paigns are mapped, and the training
camp where the army is trained for
carrying on" of civic progress.
1t is the social center where neigh
Dor meets neighbor and a better I'M
derstanding arises from richer ac-
quaintanceship, and from where each
carries away renewed vigor to put
into his or her own business.
1t is the product of applied patriot
ism. A patriotism which is just as
c~ommendable as that which follows
the colors and repels an invading
enemy of the nation.
1t is the signboard of a progress
and points plainly to the men and
women who are the community's bull
wark against those who are thought
less, indolent, selfish or short-sighted.
1t is the antidote against intentional
and thoughtless belittlement of the
community. Against knocking"
which to the locality is as damaging
as is pernicious and malicious gossip
to the individual.
1t is the trumpet which announces
to the world that, Here is a place
worth while; a place good to live in
and labor in; a place where health,
wealth and happiness rules. =
1t is the watchdog Of all the peo-
pies interests against the outside
world.
1t is the welcoming hand to new
and better business and opportunity.
1t is the hub, the nucleus, the foun-
dation.
1t is the people.
Can a Community Do Without a Board
of Trade?
1t can. Just about as well as an au-
tomobile can on four fiat tires.
1t can. But only a fraction as much
as it can with one.
1t can. But it won't very long and
remain a community worth mention
ing.
1t can. But it will be classed with
the Dodo bird-extinct.
1t can. But it won't. 1t won't be-
cause the boosters, be they 8, 300 or
5000 will band together and carry
the load in spite of all obstacles.
Is the Board of Trade a Perfect
Organization?
No, it is not.
Perfected is a goal to be sought but
never attained.
What Does 1t Need?
II MAIDS ,nOro mon and woman
power. 1t needs more workers. Every
business man and woman, citizen and
property owner should be a member.
Everyone receives the benefits of the
work of the Board whether they admit
it or not.
1t needs, like most other organiza-
lions and many private businesses,
more pep.
1t needs those conscientious boost
ers as members who now express
their good opinions and ideas or the
outside where they seldom reach the
ears of those who will put them to
work.
What Can 1 Do to Help?
First. Join the Board of Trade. Do
it now.
Second. Attend the meetings and
take an active part in the proceed
Third. Get a friend to join.
Let your conscience be your guide.