Transactions Tennessee Academy of Science. 



Constitution 



ARTICLE I — Name and Objects. 



Section 1. This Association shall be called the Tennessee 

 Academy of Science. 



Sec. 2. The objects of this Academy shall be scientific research 

 and the diffusion of knowledge concerning- the various depart- 

 ments of science ; to promote intercourse between persons engaged 

 in scientific work, especially in Tennessee ; to assist by investiga- 

 tion and discussion in developing and making known the mate- 

 rial, educational and other resources and riches of the State ; to 

 arrange and prepare for publication such reports of investigations 

 and discussions as may further the aims and objects of the Acad- 

 emy as set forth in these articles. 



ARTICLE II— Membership. 



Section 1. The membership of the Academy shall consist of 

 active, associate and honorary members. 



Sec. 2. Active Members — Any white person interested or en- 

 gaged in any department of scientific work or original research 

 in any department of science shall be eligible to active member- 

 ship in the Academy. Active members only shall have the right 

 to vote and to hold office. 



Sec. 3. Associate Members — Any white undergraduate col- 

 lege student, who is interested in any department of scientific 

 work, may become an associate member; also any active member 

 on removing from the state may, on his request, be transferred to 

 this associate mcml)crslii]) class. 



Sec. 4. Honorary Menihrrsliip — Any while person who has 

 attained ])rf)mincnce in any department of science, on the recom- 

 mendation of the Executive Committee, may be elected an hon- 

 orary member at any regular meeting 1)\' a three- fourths vote of 



