Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-12-18
ORGANIZE CHARITY
ORGANIZATION

Dy Mayor w OOu WdTuJ dDOuI LII,
citizens which included representa-
lives from practically all OF the
church, clubs and other organizations
of the city, met Monday evening with
the Mayor and city council for the
purpose of forming some kind of
centralized charity organization thai
the families in need of financial as
sistance, and children most liable to
be overlooked at Christmas time be
cared for and at the same time the
proper distribution of charity in the
community.
After considerable discussion on
the subject (Which included some
splendid suggestions by the ladies
present), a committee was appointed
to draft resolutions, as guide in
forming the organization, and its
operation in the future. The com
mittee reported as follows:
Community Chest Fund
WHEREAS, The commissioners Of
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the recommendation of the probate
court, are expending large amount
of county funds, and
WHEREAS, The mayor and coun-
Gil of the city of Payette, Idaho, are
being solicited from time to time
to aid the needy, and
WHEREAS, The church ,fraternal
and civic and social organizations,
are being called upon for the same
kind of aid, especially during the
holiday season, and
WHEREAS, to get the best results
and to have these funds and supplies
judicially and economically distri-
buted, it seems best and wise to have
all such matters handled by and thru
one channel, now
THEREFORE, Be it resolved, that
at this mass meeting held in the
court house, Payette county of Pay
ette.- State of Idaho, this 18th day
of December, 1924, an executive
committee of five members shall be
elected which committee shall be
known and designated as the Com
munity Chest Fund of Payette coun-
ty, Idaho.
Said committee shall be hereafter
self perpetuating, and shall whenever
a vacancy occurs either by resigna-
ton, death, or the removal from
within the bounds of the county OF
a member, fill such vacancy by a
majority vote of the remaining men,
bers of said committe.
Said committee shall assist the
probate court of the county when
ever called upon in making such in
vestigations and recommendations
as may be necessary to see that
county and relief funds are judicu-
ously expended and that the needy
and dependent, within the bounds of
the county are properly cared for
Said committee shall solicit from
time to time such funds supplies and
PROVISIONS dS thSy may uo opiS ~
accumulate, from any and all sources
and shall see that such funds or sup !
plies are distributed only to care for
the needy of the community unless
the donor instructs otherwise, and
shall make detailed report of such
distribution to the board of commits /.
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no, on January first of each year,
and oftener if called upon. But
shall not be obliged to furnish in
such report, for public information
the names and addresses of persons
assisted.
Said committee shall Immediately, !
and hereafter yearly, or oftener If
necessary ask each board of county
commissioners. Each city council, |
or mayor, and each church, fraternal, !
social, civic and business organiza- {
ton to appoint, or elect, one member
from their organization, to act with
and under the instructions of the
said executive committee eof the
community chest fund.
Said committee shall request each
organization in the county, whether
represented by membership or other
wise, to turn over to this community
chest fund, such funds or supplies
as they may have or can obtain, for
distribution, it being the intent and
purpose. of this organization to cor
relate such distribution.
The rules and regulations govern
ing the activities of this organization
may be changed, altered or amended
at a regular called meeting of the
representatives of organizations by
a majority vote of all hte members
present at such meeting.
The above resolution was adopted