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a yield of sufficient value on a given piece of ground to 

 pay his expenses. In this way each member has a chance 

 to win. If he wins, he earns his own prize; if he loses, he 

 can try again next year. 



The value of boys' and girls'- club work can hardly be 

 overestimated. It is easily adapted to the needs or interests 

 of a community, is easily put into operation, because boys 

 and girls are naturally hopeful and enthusiastic and it very 

 naturally works into the activities of the school. We feel 

 that every teacher in grade or rural schools should give 

 very careful thought to this work. A suggestive constitu- 

 tion and by-laws are submitted. 



CONSTITUTION 

 Article I. Name 



The name of this organization shall be 



Boys' and Girls' Club. 



Article 11. Object 

 The object of this club shall be to improve ourselves, our school, 

 our homes, and our community. 



Article HI. Membership 

 Any boy or girl in this district between the ages of 10 and 18 

 years may become a member of this club by signing the constitution. 

 Article IV. Officers 

 The officers shall consist of a president, vice-president, secretary, 

 and treasurer, who shall perform the usual duties of such officers. 

 Article V. Meetings 

 The regular meetings shall be held at the schoolhouse the last Fri- 

 day of each month during the school term, unless otherwise voted. 

 Article VI. Amendments 

 This constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a 

 two-thirds vote cast. 



By-Laws 

 Section 1. The club motto shall be "To make the Best Better." 

 Section 2. The officers of the club shall be elected by ballot at 

 the first regular meeting of each school term, and shall hold office 

 until their successors have been elected and qualified. 



Section 3. The following order of business shall be followed at 

 regular club meetings: 



Roll call by secretary. 



Reading of minutes of previous meeting. 



Reports of committees. 



Unfinished business. 



New business. 



Program. 



Adjournment. 



