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CONSTITUTION 
OF THE 
Society of 
j^MERICHN 
HXIDERMISTS. 
NAME. 
Article i. This body shall be known as the Society of American 
Taxidermists. 
OBJECTS. 
Article 2. The objects of this Society are to promote intercourse between 
those who are interested in the art of Taxidermy in various parts of America, to 
encourage and promote the development of that art, and to elevate it to a perma- 
nent and acknowledged position among the fine arts. 
MEMBERSHIP. 
Article 3. Any taxidermist, whether amateur or professional, may become a 
member of the Society upon the written recommendation of one member, nomina- 
tion by the Executive Committee, and election by a majority of members present 
at any regular meeting. 
Article 4. The Society shall consist of Active members. Corresponding 
members, and Honorary members. 
OFFICERS. 
Article 5. The officers of the Society shall be elected by ballot in general 
session, and shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, 
each of whom shall be elected at each annual meeting for the following one. 
Article 6. The President, or in his absence the Vice President, shall preside 
at all general sessions of the Society, and at all meetings of the Executive Com- 
mittee. 
It shall be the duty of the President to give an address at a general meeting of 
the Society during the meeting over which he shall preside. 
