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nature to add life to the program. Variety is essential, and 

 whenever possible a discussion of woman's work should be made 

 a prominent feature of the program. 



It may frequently be advisable to limit the time devoted to 

 the discussion of each topic, especially if speakers are likely to 

 waste a great deal of time. Matters pertaining to the welfare 

 of the club and the mutual benefit of the members should be 

 given constant thought. Debates may be held occasionally to 

 interest the young people. "Where clubs include the entire fam- 

 ily in the membership, a basket lunch will add to the interest 

 in the meeting, but it should be simple so as not to be a burden 

 to the house-wives. 



The main point to consider is that there should be a good, 

 live, snappy meeting. Short, pointed talks followed by general 

 discussions are very much better than long talks. Music, humor- 

 ous recitations or readings, and topics of general interest, as 

 well as the more serious business problems of the community, 

 should be given a place on the program. The monthly topics 

 furnished by the Agricultural Extension Division, University 

 Farm, St. Paul, will be found helpful in preparing the pro- 

 gram. 



WORK TO DO 



No organization can exist very long unless it is doing some- 

 thing. From the start the club must be made of value to the 

 community socially, educationally, or financially, and in any 

 event some one must do some work. As a rule, those who do 

 the most for the club get the most out of it. The regular meet- 

 ings, if made interesting, will be made valuable socially and 

 educationally. Every class of people in the neighborhood or 

 in the club membership should be considered on the program. 

 Wholesome entertainment is often as important as profitable 

 business. 



Pacemakers 



A few clubs have adopted a plan of appointing pacemakers 

 or specialists along the various lines of interest in the com- 

 munity. The following list is suggestive as to lines of work and 

 methods of procedure: 



