The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-16
GAINES
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'nb 'uan sincere appreciation, cre-
at and commentator Personally.
think that II the Association had
done nothing else this year. the
tribute paid 10 Dr. and Mrs. Peck.
on October o. was In itself a years
work, and look back upon II as
The real outstanding achievement
OF the year In fact. 1t seems that
from that day the organization has
taken on new life and many OF the
old members are getting back in
harness.
a fifty major accomplishment Is
the successful beginning OF an edu-
calional campaign to convince our
business and professional group that
TIE race conscience OF the Negro
consumer has been so aroused and
cu'liyated through the work OF the
Trade Association and Housewives
League that lack OF patronage
now is almost unimpreachable
evidence OF poor, inferior and In
efficient service on the part OF the
businessman himself.
A program committee was APP
pointed several weeks ago for the
purpose OF mapping out just the
Kind and class of programs and ac-
tiYi'ies that It thinks besf for the
organization, especially Wpse pro-
grams that will improve ~ stand
ard service. While 1t has Hot COM
plctcd its work. substantial pro-
gress is being made.
Aside from these major things
there are many other things that |
could tell you in detail il time per-
milied We have attended num-
Der OF churches In a body, espe-
cially churches whose pastors are
actively cooperating with our or
sanitation We have had many
speakers on various programs In
interest OF Negro business. We
played an important part in helping
10 organize the Cleveland Business
Organization. and the two cities are
still cooperating with each other.
This year through the courtesy Of
the Nacirema Club a trophy will be
presented 10 the businessman or
woman who has the most attractive
cleanest, aud best conducted store.
We have asked the Housewives Lea
que to appoint a committee to make
the selection. The Porter's Clean
efs are again this year giving a tro-
ply to the citizen who has render
ed Tie greatest service to the city
OF Detroit during the past year. We
know nothing that better focuses
attention on our community obliga-
ton and service.
Our organization has not missed
a single weekly meeting this year:
and it is utterly impossible to con-
tinue TO hammer away at the same
thing without getting results. The
results may be seer by everyone.
save those who are TOO narrow. too
prejudiced. and too Indifferent 10
see. So whenever the question Is
asked what has the Association
done?" make IL twin question and
also ask What have | helped it to
do?" Some people, especially those
whose hearts are not right, can't
see a beautiful home because OF
cracked window pane.
!. Recommend for the year 1910
that the Association promote two
major activities. It's annual exhibit;
and a Trade Week, spaced six
months apart.
2. The organization OF a mutual
financial corporation TO serve
members OF the Trade Association.
and SO organized that 1t can be con-
sidered the birth OF real banking
institution.
?. The encouragement OF the pro-
motion and establishment OF every
new business possible and most es-
pcciaIly where the fields are not
crowded.
4. That the members OF the Asso-
citation lead the way In patronizIng
Negro business by patronizing
other members OF the Association
as much as it is humanity possible.
;. That our membership goal be
increased to 500 with financial
goal OF $1,000. This will enable us
to employ full-time Executive
Secretary in addition 10 our pre-
sent set-up.
6. Greater encouragement. CO.
operation, and support OF the House
wives League and less criticism
when they overlook putting us on
some OF their important commit
tees.
z. Increased cooperation with H.
S. Dunbar. Manager in filing the re-
naming vacant stores In the Brew
ster Project with Negro business
es.
8. Cooperation with the Great
Lakes Mutual Insurance Company
through tie vice notwithstanding,
l.. c. Blount in making complete
survey OF Negro business and pro-
fessions. This is tremendously
expensive service that Is being rem
dered the Association with the COM
pliments OF Great Lakes.
.. That everything possible be
done to improve the service and
business efficiency OF our members,
as we'll as. increased patronage.
10. That Detroit present a solid
frort in making the 1910 Annual
Convention OF the National Negro
Business League an outstanding
success.
II. Continue 10 promote and de-
velop our inter-racial business and
educational programs.
IL. Strive 10 help organize as