Minutes of
Board of Directors Meeting
LAWRENCE COMMUNITY CHEST
October 9, 1941

   

The following members were present:
Theo, Aszman J. ‘ lt, Sanderson

Solon G, Ayers Walter Schaal

A, W, Berger Mrs, Deal Six

E, J. Coy A. E, Woestemeyer
Mrs.. Caryl Dodds Robert Wood

J, J, Lavery George Hedrick

George Lowman

J.J ; Lavery, Chairman of the Board of Divesters presided,
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved,

Mr, Lavery brought ‘isities the Board an application from the Lay-
rence Recreational Council for admittance to the Gommunity Chest, which applica-
tion had just been placed in the hands of Mr. Lowman, Chairman of the Budget Com~
mittee. After considerable discussion, a number of members expressed the opinion
that » While the application was worthy, it was too late to be given preeer consi-
deration mithout interfering with Chest Campaign plans, On motion by llr, Wood,
seconded by Mr. Coy, the Board referred the application of the Lawrence Recrea~
tional Council to the Budget Committee with the recommendation that it not be ap~
proved this year because it was too late. |

Mer, Lowman presented the report of the Budget Committee recommen-
ding thet a total budget of $9763.44 be approved, Mr, Lowman moved that the Com
mittee report be adopted, The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaal and carried,

itr , Woestemeyer reviewed the case of the U.S60. Drive and stressed
the fact that we must convince people that it will be necessary to increase their
contributions at least ten per cent if we are to reach our goal. The total budget
for both the Community Chest and the U.S.0. is $12,163.44.

The meeting was adjourned in due form by the Chairman,