Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-17

year in soliciting the special gifts OF
large amounts that constituted slightly
more than so per cent Of the total
budget in 1929.
Quota System Adopted.
Announcement was made at the
meeting of the metropolitan unit OF
the Chest last night at the Willard
headquarters that the quota system
would be inaugurated for the first time
in the 1880 campaign, now approaching.
Each division will be allotted its own
special quota by quota division COM
mittee headed by A. S. 1mirie, welfare
officer of the American Legion. In this
way the drive will be more concen-
trated and each individual objective
made the clearer.
Although the formal campaign does
not open until January %, the first
contribution toward the 1890 Com
munity Chest budget was made yester-
day through Mrs. Charles p. sum-
neral, wife of Gen. Summerall, chief
of staff of the Army. It was in the
form of a check for $500 from funds
received at the military exposition and
carnival held at the Washington Bar
racks last October. In sending the
contribution, Mrs. Summerall acted ac-
cording to the directions of the execu-
tive committee of the carnival.
States Purpose Of Exposition.
1.-THE exposition was held primarily
to raise funds for Army relief pur-
poses," wrote Mrs. Summerall, land as
the success of our efforts are due in
large part to the loyal support of the
people of this community, it is felt that
the Community Chest, which Is all
embracive in its relief activities, should
share in the proceeds thereof"
Headed by Judge James A. Cobb OF
the Municipal Court, another unit Of
the special gifts committee. working in
connection with region 5 of the metro
politan unit for the solicitation of
funds from the colored people Of Wash
ington, began its campaign at dinner
meeting last night at the Whitelaw
Hotel. More than two-score workers
were present.
The chairman was introduced by DR..
Kelly Miller. vice president Of, the
Chest and head of region 5. Others
who spoke briefly in support of the
campaign were Prof. George William
Cook, S. w. Rutherford. Mamie H.
Burroughs, Rufus G. Byars, Rev. Will
liam D. Jarvis and DR.. T. Edward
Jones.
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The meeting of the metropolitan unit
at the Willard last night, presided over
by Chairman Merritt Q. Chance, was
demonstrative of the whole-hearted
spirit with which the army of nearly
1000 workers are entering upon the
drive. More than $50 regional and d.
vision chairman, division secretaries
and team captains, who constitute the
leaders Of the shock troops, attended
the dinner meeting. Reports from
regional leaders indicated that the
metropolitan unit is nearly complete
and at least one region, No. /, headed
by Simon Lyon, reported itself organ
lied 100 per cent in advance of the
opening campaign.
Special appeals to the campaign
leaders were made in addresses by
Chairman Chance, John Poole, general
chairman Of the Community Chest cam
paign; L. w. De Cast, general secre-
tary of the Y. M. C. A. and secretary
of the metropolitan unit, and finally by
Elwood Street, director OF the Chest.
Poole Forsees Early Success.
by February s. no doubt we will be
over the top" Mr.. Poole predicted in
stressing the greater difficulties that
confront the campaign this year.
Cautioning team workers in the
methods of soliciting funds, so as to elimi-
nate any adverse criticism, Mr.. Poole
stressed the Importance of avoiding I'M
due pressure in persuading employees to
contribute. He particularly praised the
effectiveness Of the Chest in reducing It's
expenses. Pointing out that the cost of
last years initial campaign was only 6
per cent OF the amount OF the entire
budget, he said the usual cost of rails
ing sums by individual organizations is
between Is and 20 per cent.
II that high ratio of expense were
maintained by the Community Chest,
Mr.. Poole explained, it would be nee
essary to raise about 81, 900 900 to obtain
the full benefit OF this years budget.
Streets Advice to Workers.
Mr.. Street declared that the success
In raising the additional sum required
for the 1880 budget of the Chest rests
largely on the training and securing OF
jealous workers. 1T is a dtficult lob
but we can do 1t for Washington
sake" he declared.
The Chest director explained in de-
tail the various elements entering into
the increased needs of charitable and
welfare work of the city this year. The
main reason for the increase of 20 per
NChO Al Illc OuusCO ID uut 10 UIl6 1I1CIu-
sion OF 19 additional appeals combined
In the Community Chest this year
making rs In all.
1t fell to Mr.. Streets lot to explain
in detail to the several hundred cam
paign leaders the methods of approach
ing prospective contributors In this
way he was assisted by Mr.. DeGast in
a practical demonstration. Mr.. DeGast
as secretary Of the metropolitan unit
cited the importance of selecting team
workers to complete the organization
of the unit and the importance also
of holding at least two or three division
al meetings during the progress of the
campaign.
He declared that all the questions
| asked about the reasons for contribute
ing to Community Chest are not tt
be regarded as directed at criticism
For the most part, he said, they are
| asked honestly, and at meetings during
the campaign many difficulties can bt
ironed out readily.
Metropolitan Units Job Outlined.
The actual Job of the metropolitan
unit is to secure the most generous DOS.
sible subscriptions from all persons not
assigned to the special gifts committee
| or 10 the group solicitation unit. Tht
special gifts committee Is to solicit pre-.
| sumably persons able to give $500 OF
more toward the Chest. The grour
solicitation unit is to solicit in genera
the employees of all firms employing 81
or more persons, although some smaller
Arms will be included
The campaign workers Of the metro.
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