COOPERATIVE BULL ASSOCIATIONS. 
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before the farmers it is best at the outset to explain the subject and 
ask each to sign an agreement somewhat like the following: 
We, the undersigned farmers of _ and adjoining territory, 
realizing the need of more profitable dairy cows and tl>e importance of pure¬ 
bred dairy bulls of good breeding, hereby agree to become members of the 
proposed cooperative bull association-and agree to enter the number of cows set 
opposite our respective names, provided that a satisfactory constitution and 
by-laws can be drawn up and adopted, that a block can be formed within reach 
of our farms, and that all other matters are satisfactorily arranged. 
Name. 
Number of cows pledged. Address. 
Many people hesitate to sign any paper, but in this case there 
should be no hesitation, as the agreement is only the expression of 
a desire to form an association and receive its benefits. The list of 
signers is convenient in organizing an association and furnishes the 
names and addresses of those interested when calling a meeting. 
The preliminary discussion gives the prospective member an oppor¬ 
tunity to consider the plan before the first important meeting for 
organization is held. If possible a sufficient number of bull-asso¬ 
ciation bulletins should be obtained, so that each prospective member 
may have a copy to study before the time for organization. 
SUGGESTIONS FOR A FIRST MEETING. 
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After the preliminary steps have been taken, the first meeting 
should be called. Those who have signed the agreement should have 
a personal notice of the meeting, and in addition the time and place 
should be generally advertised. It is important to select a con¬ 
venient time and place for the meeting in order to have the largest 
possible attendance. More business can be transacted in the form¬ 
ing of an association in one hour at a well-conducted meeting than 
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in a month in traveling from farm to farm. The meeting should 
be called to order promptly at the hour set, and each one present 
should remain until the necessary work is completed, for it is much 
better to prolong the meeting than to call another. In other words, 
have as few meetings for organization as possible. 
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR ORGANIZATION MEETING 
1. Selection of temporary officers. 
2. Explanations of the plan and aims of the bull association. 
3. Choosing the breed of cattle. 
