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ively questions of interest to the community, instead of struggling 

 with them individually. 



MEETINGS 



Meetings should be held once or twice a month during the 

 winter and as frequently as possible during the summer. 

 Meetings in the homes of the members have at least two ad- 

 vantages: (1) attendance is stimulated by the feeling of obli- 

 gation to the host or hostess, and (2) the knowledge that the 

 club is soon to meet on a given farm or in its home is a great 

 stimulus to housecleaning and decoration and corresponding 

 outdoor activities. 



SUGGESTED CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 



The following simple constitution is suggested as suitable, but 

 the form of constitution is not important: 



Constitution 

 ARTICLE I. NAME AND OBJECT 



Section 1. The name of this association shall be the Farmers' 

 Club of 



Sec. 2. The object of this association shall be to improve its 

 members, their farms, and their community. 



ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP 



Sec. 1. Any one in good standing may become a member of 

 this club by paying the annual fee of $ 



Sec. 2. When the head of a family joins the club any member 

 of his family may become an active member without paying 

 additional fees. 



Sec. 3. One-third of the active members shall constitute a 

 quorum for doing business at any regular meeting. 



ARTICLE III. OFFICERS 



Sec. 1. The officers of this association shall consist of a pres- 

 ident, a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer. They shall 

 be chosen because of their business ability rather than their pop- 

 ularity. 



