Evening star., 1933-06-13
FUNDS CAMPAIGN
AHEAD OF RECORD
Greater National Committee,
Headed by Fleming, 65
Per Cent Filled.

With six days left to go In its 14-day
campaign, more than IS per cent of the
Greater National Capital Committees S
.campaign quota for the coming year has
jbeen raised, it was reported at meet
ling yesterday Of the Campaign Com
nnittee, headed by Robert v. Fleming, at
the Mayfiower Hotel.
The campaign this year is several
thousand dollars ahead of the total
raised during the same length of time
a year ago. and it is believed the entire
quota will be raised before the expira-
tion Of the two weeks. The Campaign
Committee, which reported yesterday on
the result of eight days work, is COM
posed of so prominent local business
men.
Chairman Fleming urged members of
his committee to attempt to complete
their quotas before luncheon meeting
scheduled for Friday.
The more money raised, the greater
benefit for every business and profes-
sional occupation in Washington" the
chairman told the committee members,
who represent almost every important
business activity in Washington. The
increased number of visitors to Wash
ington. despite the times, has been
noticed on all sides. We must make the
most of Washington's second largest in
dustry-the travel industry-and con-
tinue this splendid program of bringing
more people to the Nations Capital"
Repeaters Increase Gifts.
Mr. Fleming said reports at yester-
days meeting showed that last years
subscribers to the fund in majority OF
cases are increasing the size OF their
contributions this year.
Impressing on leaders Of the campaign
the Importance of raising the fund Tor
the coming year, Mr.. Fleming pointed
out that this city, more than any other'
should pay attention to the stimulation
of the travel industry" saying that
visitors to the National Capital are
second in importance only to the Gov
ernment pay roll in putting money into
circulation locally.
The Importance of bringing national
conventions to Washington was stressed
by the chairman, who said this was
field requiring intense cultivation.
1.-The results of such constructive work
as this" said Mr.. Fleming, "are OF IN
estimable value to the business OF the
city and to every citizen. Failure prop
city 10 kifC d1tC1lllOAl w OAAAo aSAA'NSS
of stimulating outside interest in the
National Capital might easily result
each year in the loss of many millions
of dollars from the trade channels OF
the city. 1t is an enterprise that must
be maintained The Greater National
Capital Committee Is doing an excellent
piece of work / therefore urge the
campaign leaders to make their con-
facts rapidly, SO that by the end of this
week this work will have been ade-
quately financed for the coming year.
Special Events Donations.
Claude w. Owen, president of the
Washington Board of Trade, urged the
committee to impress upon subscribers
that their contributions to this enter
prise include the numerous contribu-
tions to special events formerly solicited
from Washington residents.
During the last year the Greater
National Capital Committee has spon-
sored such events as the firemans
parade, the Halloween celebration, the
beginning of the Transcontinental Air
Derby from the local airport and other
events, in addition TO contributing to
nearly every important event that has
taken place in Washington" Mr.. owen
said. 1.-THE more money put aside for
such events, the larger the crowds and
the more direct stimulus to Washington
business.
Reports Of the campaign classification
chairmen on the results of their efforts
to date show that seven classificatlons
have already raised more than half
their quotas. They are: Banks, George
Vass. chairman; newspapers, Samuel n.
Kaufman, chairman; electrical con-
tractors, c. Melvin Sharpe, chairman;
transportation, j. H. Hanna, chairman,
and graphic arts, William j. Eynon,
chairman.
Mr.. Fleming complimented the public
utilities classification for already having
surpassed its quota. LLOYD B. wilson
is chairman of this classification. The
hotel classification has practically
reached its quota, with the hotel as
sociation contributing 100 per cent.
Arthur j. Harnet is chairman OF this
classification.