MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE KANSAS CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS += APRIL 15, 1941

The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Kansas Congress of
Parents and Teachers, met in the Dining Room of the Booth Hotel,
Independence, Kansas, April 15, 1941, at 4:30 p.m.

Mrs. James H. Whipple, the President, presided and the following mem-
bers of the committee were present: Mrs. E. EH. Miller, Mrs. George
Winters, Mrs. Norah Luther, Mrs. D. D. Harbaugh, Mrs. &. Le Jenkins,
Mr. Fred Smith, Mrs. Le R. Fulton, Miss Hazel Thompson, Mrs. W. R.
Loder, Mrs. Ben Mc Camant, Editor, Kansas Parent Teacher, and Mr.
James Sharpe, Chairman of the Student Loan Fund committee, were also
present,

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT RULUS COMMITTES

Mrs. &. &. Miller, presented the report of the Committee on District

Rules and Procedure and showed mimeographed copies of same.

MOTICN, by Miss Hazel Thompson, that the report be accepted and that

the work of the committee be approved with commendation and thanks.
(CARRIED)

REPORT OF THE LIBRARY CHAIRMAN

A letter from Miss Helen Wagstaff, Library Chairman, was read asking

for approval of suggestions for promoting the Reading Project and pre-

senting the proposition of having assistant Chairmen in-each district,

MOTION, by Mrs. BE. BE. Miller, that the Library Chairman, be authorized

to make up a report form, for reporting on fifteen (15) books read from

the ‘suggested list' and a form for a certificate of recognition to be:

given those completing requirements at the State Convention.CARRISD. .

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Mrs. E. L. Jenkins, Secretary.

PRS«Convention MSETING OF THT BOARD OF
MANAGERS OF THE KANSAS CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND T@ACH'RS
INDEPENDENCE, KANS.S «= APRIL 15, 1941

The Pre-Convention meeting of the Board of Managers of the Kansas Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers, was called to order by the President,
Vrs. James H. Whipple, at 9:00 o'clock, in the Sample Room of the
Hotel Booth, Independence, Kansas, Tuesday April 15, 1941.

The following members were present: Mrs. James %. Whipple, Mrs. E. 4.
Miller, Mrs. Geo. Winters, Mr. C. M. Miller, Mrs. Norah Luther, Mrs.
D. D. Harbaugh, Mrs. =. L. Jenkins, Mr. Fred Smith, Mrs L. R. Fulton,
Mrs. W. R. Loder, Miss Hazel Thompson, Mrs. James Siler, Mrs. Be Ae
Carlson, Mrs. A. 3. Stockebrand, Mrs. A. E. Hastings, Mrs. Arthur Leach.
Mrs. §. T. Beck, Mrs. Martin Brickson, Mrs. R. S. Pickler, Mrs. Wm.
Downs, Mrs. Ae De Lowe, Mrs. John Daly, Mrs. 0. C. Taylor, Mrs. de
Oscar Brown, Mrs. C. Fred Griffith, Mrs. J. W. Hutchison, Mrs. C. B.
Sherwood, Mrs. Ira Stockebrand, Mr. Ted Bunting, Mrs. Frank Langston,
Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, Mrs. Lucile Rust, Mr. Harry M. Dawdy, Mrs. Ben
Me Camant, Miss Helen Wagstaff, L. M. Bddy, Otis J. Mumaw, Mrs. W. H.
Lovett, Mrs. Leo Stewart, W. M. Richards, Mrs. LeRoy Arnold, Mrs. Paul
Kuhn, Mr. James Sharpe. )
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The Rev. Fred Smith gave the invocation.

The Call of the meeting was read by the Secretary and the Agenda
passed.

MINUTES APPROVAL COMMITT&SE REPORT

The minutes of the January Sxecutive Committee meeting were reported
as correct as printed by Mrs. George Winters.

MINUTES APPROVAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED

The President appointed Mrs. D. D. Harbaugh, Mrs. A.» E..Hastings, and
Miss Hazel Thompson, to check the minutes of the Board of Managers
and the Convention.

BILLS APPROVAL COMMITTSS APPOINTED
The President appointed Mrs. L. R. Fulton, and Mrs. George Winters to

check the bills presented at this convention.

TELLERS
The President announced that Mr. W. M. Richards, had been elected at
the January Executive Committee meeting to serve as Chairmen of Tellers
for the election at this convention. Nominations were opened for four
other members for this committee:

Mrs. Le Roy Arnold was nominated by Mrs. EB. &. Miller.

Mrs. C. Be Sherwood, was nominated by Miss Hazel Thompson.

Mr. Harry Dawdy, was nominated by Mrs. George Winters.

Mr. James Sharpe, was nominated by Mrs. J. Oscar Brown.
MOTION by Mrs. Lucile Rust, that the nominations be closed. CARRIED.
MOTION by L. M. Bddy, toc elect those nominated as Tellers for the
election. CARRIED.

CONVENTION RULES

The Convention Rules proposed by Mrs. Carl Anderson, were read by the
Secretary and on MOTION were recommended to the Convention body for
approval. CARRIED.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The elected Officers 2nd several District Directors gave reports of
their activities and filed same with the Secretary.

RESIGNATION OF THIRD VICEPRESIDENT

The Secretary read a letter of resignation from Mrs. Re A+» Seaton, who,
due to her temporary residence in Washington, D. C., wished to resign
as third Vicepresident. The resignation was referred to the Post-Con-
vention Board of Managers meeting»

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1941

The meeting of the Beard cf Managers was called to order by the Presi-
dent at 9:30 a. m.

The Secretary read the report of the third Vicepresident, Mrs. R. A.
Seaton, which was filed. !

TRSASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer, Mr. Fred Smith, read his report which will be found in
Appendix No. I, tc these minutes.
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APPROVAL OF COUNCIL BYLAWS
MOTION BY Mrs. Lucile Rust, to accept the report of the Chairman, Mrs.

Carl Anderson, on Bylaws and approve the Bylaws of the Liberal City
Council, Me Pherson City Council, Amendments of the Bylaws of the
Kansas City, City Council and Salina City Council. CARRIED.

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
Mrs. L. Re Fulton, read the proposed Budget for 1941-42, as set up by

the committee to be referred to the Post-Convention Board meeting.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN
The remaining District Directors read their reports and on MOTION by

Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, the reports were accepted and filed. Reports
were made by the Chairmen present and the report of the Emblems Chair-
man and the Editor of the Kansas Parent Teacher Magazine, were referred
to the approval of the Convention.

BOUND COPIES OF THE KANSAS PARENT THACHER MAGAZINE PRESENTED
Mrs. Ben Mc Camant, presented the Congress with bound copies of the

1940-41, Parent Teacher magazine for official files, as compliments of
the Zona Printing Company of Wichita.

MOTION by Mrs. E. T. Beck, that a letter of appreciation be sent the
Zona printing Company, for the volume. CARRIED.

The Board gave a vote of appreciation to Mrs. Ben Mc Camant, for the
Splendid work she had done on the Kansas Parent Teacher magazine, as
its editor.

Mrs. M. A. Taylor, National representative arrived and was introduced.

LETTERS _AUTHORIZ=D

By commen consent the Secretary was instructed to send a sympathy card
to Mrs. R. L. Barker, at the loss of her brother and regrets for her
inability to attend the Convention. Also to Mrs. R. A. Seaton, Mrs.
Carl Anderson and Mrs. R. H. Short of Salina, 2 past Vicepresident of
the congress, who was celebrating her golden wedding anniversary.

A telegram had been received from the British Columbia Parent Teacher
Federation, with greetings to this convention, and was read by the
Secretary. A telegraphed reply was suthorized.

The National Representative, Mrs. M. A. Taylor made a short talk.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Mrs. E. L. Jenkins, Secretary.

CONVENTION PROGRAM
THEMS
"EDUCATION FOR THES AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

FIRST GENERAL SESSION

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON--Memorial Hall.
Presiding--Mrs. Van D. Peterson, President, Independence Council
and Mrs. James H. Whipple, State President.
2:00 p.m.
Music--Robed Choir of Independence Grade Schools.
Director, Miss Margaret Gilmore, Director of Elementary
School Music, Independence, Accompanist--Mrs. E. C. Rader
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Processional--State Board
Directed by Elva Hughes, Physical Sducation Director.
Color Bearers--Sea Scouts.
Salute to the Flage-Sea Scouts
Invocation--Rev. Wm. Paul Barnds, Rector, Epiphany Episcopal
Church, Independence.
Greetings--F. Ii. Wilhelm, Mayor of Independence.
Greetings--J. H. Clements, Supt. of Schools.
Greetings--Mrs. Van D. Peterson, Pres. Parent Teacher Council.
Response--Mrs. James H. Whipple, State President.

BUSINSSS SESSION:
Report of _ Convention Committees:
CREDENTIALS--Mrs. BE. J. Nodurfth, Acting Chairman.
First Report--
Voting Delegateseccccccccccvscese volt
Visiting DE LEZATES oceeevccveeveves 23
Total WORIOEOROEs ince dais iccsian 37

RULES --Mrs. B. Le Jenkins, Acting Chairman.
MOTION to accept the Convention Rules as presented. CARRIED,

PROGRAM --Miss Hazel Thompson, Chairman.

Changes necessary at this time were suggested and
MOTION to accept the program as corrected with such
other changes as may be necessary. CARRIED.

 

Introduction of Local Convention Committees-Mrs. Van D. Peterson.

ADDRESS--"Home, the Primary Source of Education."
Mrs. M. A» Taylor, National Vicepresident of Region Six.
INTRODUCTION of State Board.
4:00 PeMe
DRIVE--"The Inde-Kan Way" courtesy of Independence Council and
Chamber of Commerce.
TEa SERVED:
Kindergarten--Lincoln Schcol
Blementery--Riley School.
Elementary-=-“/ashington Schrol.
Junior & Senior High--Junicr High School
Rural--Central District 58.

SECOND GENERAL SESSION

WEDNESDAY EVENING--Memorial Hall.
Presiding--Mrs. James H. Whipple, State President
7:30 Dem.
Concert--Independence High School and Junior College Band.
Director--Maurice Callahan, Director of Instrumental
Music, Independence High School & Junior College.
Invocation--Rev. Clarence Shackelford, Pastor Presbyterian Church.
Oration--"From Grave to Glory'--Miss Margaret . Carlile.
Panel Discussicn--"Four Pillers of Democracy"
Leader and Summarizer--C. M. Miller, Sth Vicepresident,
and Director State Board for Vocational Education.
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PARTICIPANTS:
Dr. Alice Sowers, Family Life Education Specialist--

University of Oklahoma. (HOME)

Rev. A. B. Miller, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg. (CHURCH)

Mr. Glenn A. DeLay, Supt. Schools, Neodesha--(SCHOOL)
Mr. Frank Sands, Independence--(PRESS)

Pageant--"History of the Flag."
V.F.W. Auxiliary and Sea Scouts.
Reader-j--Mrs. E.- L. Jenkins.

THURSDAY MORNING--MEMORIAL HALL

8:30 to 9:30
CONFERENCES WITH STATE CHAIRMEN:

GROUP I--Main Floor--East Side.
Presiding--Mrs. D. De a 7th Vicepresident.
Motion Pictures and Visual Education--School Education
and Exceptional Child--Use of Alcohol & Other Narcotics--
Character Hducation.

GROUP II--Main Floor--West Side.
Presiding--lirs. E. W. Emery.
Child Hygiene--Mental Hygieney-Social Hygiene--Summer
Round-Up °

GROUP IIiI--Balcony--Hast Side.
Presiding--Mrs. George Winters, 4th Vicepresident.
International Relations--Juvenile Protection--Safety--
Student Aid.

GROUP IV--Balcony--West Side.
Presiding--Mrs. Ee J. Nodurfth.
Membership--Finance and Budget--Hospitality.

RD Gs SESSION
THURSDAY MORNING--Memorial Hall.

Presiding--Mrs. James H. Whipple, State President.
10:00 aem. |
Devotional--Patriotic Dramatization--Presented by pupils of
Washington Sch:cl--Directors--Miss Dorothy Featherngill
and Miss Bertha Simon.
BUSINESS SESSION:
Report of Nominating Committee, Mrs Fred Smith,Acting @hr.
"Your State Committee on Nominations presents the follow-
ing named members as nominees for the respective offices:"
For PreSident..ccccccceccoccoveeceeelSe He We Emery, Atchison
For First Vicepresident,........+6+6.»Mps..W.e Re Loder, Hutchinson.
For SECretaryececcccsseccccorscceseehirsSe Ben Mc Camant, Wichita

Signed--lirs. Myrcen Husband, Chairman Miss Helen Wagstaff
Vrs. W. R. Loder Mr. Fred Smith
Mrs. G- Goodson Wright
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The President called for nominations from the floor for President.
Hearing none the nominations were closed.

The president called for nominations from the floor for lst Vice-
President. Hearing none the nominations were closed.

The President called for nominations fromthe floor for Secretary.
Hearing none the nominations were closed.

The ballot was prepared and the voting was held in the Lobby of
the Memorial Hall, from 11:45 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday.

REPOKT OF TH STATE TREASURER--Rev. Fred Smith.
MOTION by W. M. Richards to accept the Treasurer's report.
CARRIED. Report will be found in APPENDIX NO. I.

ADDRESS--"Home, America's Strength" -- Dr. Alice Sowers,
Family Life Educations Specialist, University of Okla.

Introduction=--Mrs. John Wadlin--Oklahoma President.

Report--New Legislation Affecting Schools--Mr. Rees Hughes,
Supt. of Schools, Parsons.

SECOND REPORT CREDENTIALS--Mrs. E. J. Nodurfth.

Voting Delegates..ceeceseceevee49D
Visiting Delegates...secerse ves 63
Total Registered. cccceceseseeeeD0d

Telegrams read from:
Mrs. J. B. Riddle, Past President.
Mrs. Wm. Kletzer, National President.
British Columbia Parent and Teacher Federation.

PENNY PARADE--Directed by Wm. Newell, Director, Physical
Education, Independence.

LUNCHEON HOUR--12:00

PUBLICITY--Presbyterian Church--5th & Maple
Presiding--Mrs. Paul Kuhn, State Publicity Chairman.
Invocation.
Group Singing
- Round-Table Discussion--"Defense for P.T.A."
Participants:
Mrs. Ben Me Camant, Editor--Kansas Parent Teacher
Mrs. We Re Loder, State Radio Chairman.
Mrs. Geos Winters, 4th Vicepresident.
Favors furnished by Chanute Council.

 

 

RURAL LIFE--Methodist Church--Penn. Avenue & Maple.
Presiding--Mrs. A. E. Hastings--Director 4th District.

Invocation. |
Assembly Singings
"Rural Youth"--Ws Ms Ostenberg, State Chairman Citizen-

ship. :
Favors furnished by Coffeyville Council.
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VISUAL EDUCATION--Christian Church--10th & Laurel.
Presiding--L. M. Sddy, Chairman, Motion Pictures and
Visual Education.
Invocation.
Introduction of State Officers. .
Remarks on Visual Education Service rendered by the
State University, Fred S. Montgomery, University of
Kansas e
Sound Picture.

Favors furnished by Parsons Council.

FOURTH GENERAL SESSION

THURSDAY AFTERNOON--Memorial Hall.
oe George Winters--4th Vicepresident.

:00 p.m. 7
Vocal Solo--Mrs. Earl Merchant--Accompanist, Miss Mildred Fansler.
Devotional--Mrs. George Winters.
BUSINESS SESSION: REPORTS

state PRESIDENT--Mrs. James H. Whipple read her report
and on MOTION it was eccepted and filed.

Aan ovation of applause was given Mrs. Whipple.
NATIONAL PARENT TE..CHSk MaGAZINE--Mrs. Wm. Lovett, CH.
MOTION was made to accept the report. CARRIED. -

KaNS.S PARENT TEACHER MGAZINS--Mrs. Ben Me Camant. Chr.
MOTION tc accept the report and financial statement of
the Kansizs Parent Teacher editor. CARRIED. Report found
In APPENDIX NO. II.

One Act Play--"& Day in Traffic Court."--Presented by Riley School
Safety Club, Director, Miss Marie Pitts, Principal.

 

 

ADDRESS--"The Responsibility of the Press in Sducction for the
American Viey of Life." W. G. Anderson, /infield Courier.

aul SECTIONAL MSETINGS--PROGRAM PLANNING & PROJ=SCTS
: PM.
GRADE aND PRE-SCHOOL<--Main Floor--Jest Side.
Leader=-Mrs. Dezsl Six, Lowrence.
"Programs ond Projects beneficial to the Welfare of Children."--
Mrs. Le &. Greiner, Ccuncil President, Ottawa.
"Program Plans in cur Unit"--Mrs. 4. E. Strid, President, Bryant
Pre-Schcel, Kansas City, Kansas.
"To What Extent Parent-Teacher Associations are Warranted in
Student Aid Work."--Mrs. Fred Powers--President, nandolph-
Pre Schccl--Topeka.
"Our Thrif Shop."--Mrs. L. EH. Yulich, Ccuncil President, Kansas
City, Kansas. ,
Discussicn.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH+-jBalcony--\iest Side.
Leacder=--Mrs. EH. &. Miller, Parsons.
"Some Basic rrinciples of Program Building." Mrs. LeRoy arnold,
otate rrcogram Chairman.
"Revitalizing a High School Parent Teacher MPERELARIORsSoeihes

Paul Kuhn, State Fublicity Chairman.
Discussion. |
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RURAL--Main Floor--Hast Side.

Leader--lMrs. Norah Luther, Spearville.

“Organization, Program and Spirit of the Parent Teacher Assn«"
Mrs. M. Ae Taylor, National Vicepresident, Bonham, Tex.

"Helps Available from the Sate Program Chairman."--Mrs. LeRoy
Arnold--State Program Chairman.

Discussion and Questions.

COUNCILS --Balcony--last Side.

4:30
4:30
63:15

Leader--Mrs. Ben Buck--President Wichita Council.

Symposium: --

"Should a Council have a program?"--Mrs. L. E. Yulich, Council
President--Kansas City, Kansas.

"Can Councils Legislate or give Definite Orders to Units?"--Mrs.

. Arthur Gillette, Council President, Parsons. is

"Does a Council necd Publicity--Why--Usabie Methods?"--Mrs. Ike
Reed, Council President--Hays.

"What part may a Council take in Civic Affairs?"--Mrs. D. Lys
Fuller, Council President--imporia.

"What Type of Program is advisable for County Ccuncils?"--Mrs.
Helen Bacon, Montgomery County Council President. |

“What activities ere Profitable and Possible for County Councils?"
Mrs. Cora Shepler, Sedgwick County Ccuncil President. ,

Discussion--

SUMMARY: Mrs. M. A. Taylor, National Vicepresident.

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REHEARSAL--Memorial Hall--Kansas Mothersinger Chorus.

pem. :

SHOPPING HOUR.

p.m.

CONVENTICN DINNGR--Memorial Hall--First Flcor.

Presiding--Mrs. BE. E. Midler, Second Vicepresident.

Invocation--Rev. Fred Smith.

Music--String Ensemble. "

Musie=-Voenl Solo--Mrs. Marlin Reppert, Accompanist, Mrs. Ee C.
Rader.

Introductions.

Favors and Program Cover, furnished by Art Department, Independence
High Schcol.e :

FIFTH GENSRAL SESSION

Presiding:

8:15

Mrs. James H. Whipple--State President.
PLATFORM GUSSTS~-STATE BOARD.
PeMe
Musics
"Come, Spirits, 'Tis His Day"--Bach--Luvaas.
"Mists"--Respighi.
"Pales from the Vienna “Yocds"--Strauss-Riegger.
KANSAS MOTHER SINGER CHORUS=-Director, Otis J. Mumaw,
State Music Chairman--Parsons.
Accompanist--Miss Mildred Fansler.
Invecaticn--Rev. Geo. Dalrymple, Pastor Christian Church.
ADDRESS--"Educaticn, the Bulwark of Democracy." W. M. Jardine,
President University cf Wichite.
INTRODUCTION +--State Board.
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FRIDAY MORNING--Memorial Hall.
8:30 to 9:30 am.
CONFSRENCE WITH STATE CHAIRMEN

GROUP I--Main Floor--Zast Side.
Presiding--Miss Hazel Thompson, State Chairman Parent Education.
Homemaking--Parent Education--Radio.

GROUP II--Main Floor--West Side. :
Presiding--Miss Helen Wagstaff, State Chairman Library Service.
Arte-Music--Recreation--Reading & Library Service.

GROUP III--Balcony--Sast Side.
Presiding--Mrs. Ben Me Camant, Editor Kansas Parent Teacher.
Beablems--Publications--Kansas Parent Teacher--Natl. Parent Teacher,

GROUP IV--Balcony-<iest Side.
Presiding--Nrs. L. Re Fulton, Historian.
Historinn--Parliamentarian--Parent Teacher Courses.

SIXTH GENERAL SESSION

FRIDAY MORNING--Memorial Hall
Presiding--Mrs. James H. Whipple, State President.
10:00 aem. :

assembly Singing--Leader, Mrs. Marlin Reppert, Director, Vocal

Music, High School & Junior College, Independence.

Accompanist--Mrs. &. C. Rader.

Devotional--Patriotic Dramatization--Presented by pupils of
Lincoln School. Directors, Miss Maude Fortner and Miss
da Frances Gansel.

BUSINESS SESSION--REPORTS:

Election Tellers--. M. Richards, Chairman.
"The following is the report of the canvassing of the
ballots for the cfficers of the Kansas Congress of
Parents and Teachers:
Flor President Mrs. BE. We Bmerye.see+--220
Mrse Be Je Nodurftheecee 68
Mrs. E. Be Miller.....+. J
Mrs. Carli ANGELSONe osees 1
For lst Vicepresident
Mrs. We Re Loder...eseeeele
Mirs. Be Le JENKINS. cess 20Q
For Secretary
Mrs. Ben Mc Camant.....-289

Signed--W. M. Richards, Chairman Mrs. Ce B. Sherwood
Mrs. LeRoy Arncld Harry M. Dawdy

The President introduced the new officers to the Convention.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE-}-Mrs. Norah Luther Chairman.
The -Resolutions were resd and on MOTION were adopted
and may be fcund as APPENDIX NO. III.

ADDRESS--"The Church Under-Girds America Spiritually."
Rev» Fred W. Condit, Pastor Christian Church--Parsons.
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11:30 A. M. ,
DISTRICT MEETINGS--MEMORIAL HALL

Meeting places designated by placards.
FRIAY rOON--12:30 p.m.

AWARDS LUNCHEON--Memorial Hall--First Floor
Presiding--Mrs. George Winters, 4th Vicepresident, and

Mrs. James H. Whipple, State President.

Invocation--lrs. ‘Im. Paul Barnds.
aCHIEVEMENT AWARDS :

Membership--lMrs. &. J. Nodurfth, Acting Chairman.
1941

Total MemberShip..cccssscccreseseeces 040,080

PNAS c ce ceesse sere esesesesrersevevsstes 563

Units. 10% gain OF OVEPeeereserevcseecs 198

Units SAME cececcesreveeseeeeseneseerereoe 39

Units NOWé 6 666666 6H KEKE E CHK H EEO DES 34

Total Membership 1941....seeeeeee see 0 045,080
Total Membership 1940..-sssceeeveeeee 043,057
Gath, ws 06s oe Ls 64 4 665 600444040414 OS 1,423

AWARDS FOR MEMBERSHIP WERE saNNOUNCED AS. FOLLOWS:

1.
ae
3.
4.
Se
6.
Te
8.

City High School .ssociation.coreseecceresseessevesvctew
Washington High PT2, Salina.

City Junior High Associationsssccceseessceversccveses 68%
Sherman Jr-High PTa, Hutchinson.

City Grade MBBOCTSEEGRs c ccccbncccececerccescsoceseslLigwe
Concordia Grade PTs, Concordia.

Combination Grede & Jr-High Association. «...++e+10e+318%
Horton PTs, Horton.

Rural High ASsociationecsccrecceccccecseccscseeseses 410
Vilas Rural High PTA, Vilas.

Rural Gr2de SEE, 5 os 64 0 bd 606 06406060846 0060 00008188
Padonia PTA, Padonia.

Combination Rural ASSoCintione.sccseccscececvesesss sOaap
Belmont PT+., Belmont.

PreeSGh0ol] ASBOCLAtIONe ccseccccescsacccsccspesscsese BOD
Olathe Pre-School PT:, Olathe.

STANDARDS--Mrs. E. Be Miller=-Chairman.

Reports send Ot, ok 60000606 600 086000 t eee
St amaee VALS. «+ 4 bch s 6o4an 69 0860 50 686

PARENT TEACHER COURSES--Mrs. Leo Stewart, Chairman.

Number enrolled from April 1940 to April 1941......125
Number completing Courses sccccscccesccnceseseseeeelOl
Number completing last year's course this year..... 16
Number lessons graded April 1940 to April 1941.....123

EMBLEMS--Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, Chairman.-- Mrs. Steven gave a de-

tailed report of supplies scld and on hand.

March 15, 1941
The auditing committee of the Chairmen on Emblems' béoks
beg to submit the following report: We have audited the
books of Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, State Emblems Chairman &
find them to be correct.

Signed--Mrs. L. E. Yulich
Mrs. Carl Anderson.
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ASSEMBLY SINGING--Leader Mrs. W. L. Newell--scc. Mrs. BE. Ce. Rader.
INVITATIONS FOR 1942 Convention--Salina, Hutchinson, Lawrence
and Emporia.
REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITT"T--Mrs. E. J. Nodurfth, Acting Chr.
Number of voting BOA MORGE, s 5cs 5 ok 6a os sehes eh
Number of State Officers. cccscccsccevesssees 8
Number of State Chairmenecscccerecsesevsseve oe
Number of District DirectorS.cccsccvesceesee 15
Number of Council Presidents... ceresseseeves
CitVeceeevvccsvreverseorees 19
COUNTY ce reervevevevvess 4
Total number of accredited delegates........499
Visiting delegates paid..esesccceescvecevees vo
Visiting delegates not paid..sccccceveceeves SO.
TOTAL Pe kk 66440060606 0044 462 oe eT
A MOTION to accept the final report of the Credential committee
was made end carried.
aANvARD OF SILVER LOVING CUPS:
Penny Parade cup won by Eleventh District.
Life Membership Cup won by Tenth District
State Life Memberships were presented to:
Mrs. D. D. Herbaugh--Coffeyville.
Mrs. Le Ee Yulich--Kans2zs City.
Mrs. Mildred Curtis--Arkansas City.
Mrs. Ben Buck, Wichita.
Mrs. T. V. Weinhold--Kansas City.

 

INST::sLLATION OF OFFICERS--Mrs. M. A. Taylor, National represent-
ative from Region Six, installed the following officers
in an impressive ceremony: Mrs. He We Emery, President;
Mrs. Ye R. Loder, First Vicepresident; Mrs. Ben Mc Camant,
secretary.

MINUTES--MOTION by Mrs. E. L. Jenkins, that the reading of the
minutes be postponed to the July meeting of the Executive
Committee. CaRKIED.

CLOSING--A farewell eulogy was delivered by Mrs. James H. Whipple,
retiring president. ‘Words of her pledge of service to
the Congress for the coming years were given by Mrs. H.
YT. Emery, the new president. “The Unconquerable Spirit
in Man"--by James Hilton was solemnly read by the con-
vention as it closed.

ATTEST3; Mrs. James H. hipple Signed: Mrs. HE. L.- Jenkins
President secretary
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MEETING OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS & DISTRICT DIRECTORS

Elective Officers and District Directors met Friday a.m., in Memorial
Hall, eee Kansas, to elect the Chairmen from names presented
o

by the Nominating Committee.

The following attended: Mrs. Ben Mc Camant, Mrs. Norah Luther, Mrs.

A. E. Hastings, Mrs. Wm. Downs, Mrs. J. Oscar Brown, Mrs. C. Fred
Griffith, Mrs. James E. Siler, Mrs. E. T. Beck, Mrs. M. Erickson, Mrs.
E. E. Miller, Mrs. D. D. Harbaugh, Mrs. A. D. Lowe, Mrs. J. W. Hutch-
ison, Mrs. John Daly, Mrs. R. S. Pickler, Mrs. C. B. Sherwood, Mrs.

O. C. Taylor, Mrs. Arthur Leach, Mrs. EB. A. Carlson, Mrs. Geo. Winters,
Mrs. We Re Loder, Mrs. As EZ. Stockebrand, Fred Smith, Mrs. E. W. Emery.

CHAIRMEN ELECTED WERE s
Art

Character Education
Child Hygiene
Citizenship

Congress Publications
Emblems

Exceptional Child-School Educ.

Founder's Day

Historian

Homemaking

International Relations
Juvenile Protection
Kansas Parent Teacher Editor
Legislation

Library Service
Membership

Mental Hygiene

Motion Picture & Visusal Educ.
Music

National Parent Teacher
Parent Education

Parent Teacher Courses
Parliamentarian

Program Service

Publicity

Redio

Recreation

Rural Service

Safety

Social Hygiene

Student Aid

Aleohol & Other Narcotics
Summer Round-Up

Mrs. Ira Stockebrand, Independence
Mr. John England, Newton.

Mrs. Matt Scherer, Newton.

W. Me. Richards, Emporia.

Mrs. Hubert Bell, Atchison

Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, Kansas City.
Mr. Chas. Hawkes, Salina.

Mrs. Reece Bowen, Arkansas City.
Mrs. James H. Whipple, Topeka
Mrs.e Lucile Rust, Manhattan.

Miss Julia Emery, Wichita.

Mr. Harry Dawdy, Topeka.

Mrs. J. W. Oursler, Wichita

BE. C. Westlund, Topeka

Miss Helen Wagstaff, Lawrence
Mrs. G. G. Wright, Newton.

Dr. Bert Nash, Lawrence.

L. M. Eddy, Parsons.

Otis J. Mumaw, Parsons.

Mrs. Jesse Wire, Ottawa.

Miss Hazel Thompson, Topeka

Mrs. Leo Stewart, Wichita.

Mrs. Le Re Fulton.

Mrs. LeRoy Arnold, Kansas City.
Mrs. E. L» Jenkins, Topeka

Mrs. I. U. Rea, Me Pherson.

Dr. Forrest Allen, Lawrence.

Mrs. Adah Cain, Topeka

Miss Irma Gene Nevins, Pittsburg.
Mrs. E. J. Nodurfth, Wichita.

Vr. James Sharpe, Chanute.

Mrs. Jesse Crawford, Kansas City.
Mrs. Harry Stewart, Manhattan.

Signed:
Mrs. Ben Mc Camant, Secretary.
a iS «

POST CONVENTION MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF MANAGERS OF THE KANSAS CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS
APRIL 18, 1941-------------- Independence.

The Post Convention meeting of the Board of Managers of the Kansas
Congress of Parents and Teachers, was held in the Basement Room of

the Hotel Booth, Independence, Kansas, Friday, April 18, 1941, follow-
ing the Convention Session.

Mrs. E. W. Emery, President, called the meeting to order and presided.
The Secretary, Mrs. Ben Mc Camant, read the Call.

The following members attended: Mrs. E. W. Emery, Mrs. W. R. Loder,
Mrs. &. E. Miller, Mrs. Geo. Winters, Mrs. Norah Luther, Mrs. De De
Harbaugh, Mr. Fred Smith, Mrs. Ben Me Camant, Mrs. L. R. Fulton, Miss
Hazel Thompson, Mrs. ©. A.» Cerlson, Mrs. A. E. Stockebrand, Mrs. A. Ee
Hestings, Mrs. Arthur Le2ch, Mrs. E. T. Beck, Mrs. Martin Erickson,
Mrs. C. B. Sherwood, Mrs. 0. C. Taylor, L. M. Eddy, Mrs. E. Jd. Nodurfth
W. M. Richards, Mrs. I, U. Rea, Mrs. C. Fred Griffith, Mrs. Wm. Downs,
Mrs. J. Oscar Brown, Mrs. G. G. Wright, Mrs. James Siler, Mrs. J» We ~
Hutchison, Mrs. John Daly, Mrs. Jemes H. Whipple, Mrs. E. L. Jenkins, |:
Mrs. LeRoy Arnold, Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, Miss Helen Wagstaff, Mrs.
Lucile Rust, Herry M. Dawdy, Mrs. J. W. Oursler, Mrs+ A. D. Lowe, Mrs.
Leo Stewart, Mrs. Ira Stockebrand, Mr. James Sharpe.

CONVENTION CITY 1942--HUTC 3
Invitations were reccived from Hutchinson, Salina, Lawrence & Emporia.
Tellers appointed by the President were: W. M. Richards, Chairman,
Harry Dawdy and Mrs. G. G. Wright. Ballots were passed and the vote
received was:
Oe ed 6 0 6 0 0 0 06 64 60 66s EmMporiascesccceseeeesh
SalLiNhecscccrvesesoccssoveldls LAWPENCE .ceeccesecseed

SELECTION OF CONVENTION DATE
MOTION, by Mrs. Lucile Rust that the selection of a convention date
for 1942 be referred to the Executive Committee.

SELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION :

The following were named as delegates te the Nationel Convention, to

be held in Boston, May 19-22: Mrs. E. W. Emery, Atchison; Mrs. Ben

Buck, Wichita; Mrs. A. B. Stoekebrand, Yates Center; Mrs. O. C. Taylor,

Cimarron; and Mrs. L. #- Yulich, Kansas City.

MOTION by Mrs. Whipple that the president be empowered to name others.
; (CARRIED )

MEMBERS AT LARGE

The following chairmen were chosen to serve on the Executive Committee

as Members-at-Large: Mrs. James H. Whipple, Historian; Mrs. &-. Good-

son Wright, Membership; Mrs. J. W. Oursler, Editor, Kanses Parent

Teacher.

MOTION by Mrs. Harbaugh to accept report. CARRIED.

ELECTION OF MEMBER ON BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR STUDENT AID
MOTION by Mrs. Luther that C. M. Miller be reelected for another term
2s 2 member of the Board of Trustees of the Student Aid Fund. CARRIED.
NOMINATING COMMITTSE

Those selected on the Nominating Committee were: Mrs. A. Ee Hastings,
Mrs..E. E. Miller, Mrs. Geo. Winters, Mrs. E. L. Jenkins, Harry Dawdy.

MOTION by Mrs. Carlson that the first one named by Chairman.CARRIED.

 
   

SELECTION OF PRESIDENT'S sLTERNATE ON NATIONAL BOARD OF MANAGERS
MOTION by Mrs. %- %, Miller, to select Mrs. . Re Loder, 1st Vice-
president, as alternate. CaRRI@D.

 
   

ecretary read the proposed Budget. Found in APPENDIX NO. IV.

MOTICN by W. M. Richards fcr adoption, subject to what changes deemed
necessary by the “xccutive Committee. CARRIED.

BUDGET COMMITTEE appcinted by the President: Rev. Fred Smith, Mrs.
Ben Me Camant, and Mrs. S. &. Miller.

VACANCIES
The resignaticn of Mrs. Roy Seaton, 3rd Vicepresident, was read by
the Secretary. MOTION by Miss Wagstaff tc accept. CARRIU™D.

W. M. Richards was nominated 2nd elected 3rd Vicepresident.

MOTION by Mrs. Harbaugh tc accept resignation of W. M. Richards as
Citizenship Chairman. CaRRIED.

MOTION by Mrs. Jenkins that president be sllowed te fill vacancy from
nemes presented. Names presented ore: C. 3. Strange, Wichita; Finis
Green, Pittsburg; 4. H. Procter, Pratt; Dr. Geo. E. Kelley, Hays, Supt,
Ae G. Soehrcoedermeier, Dodge City; and Supt. Arnold Anderson, Hill City.

SET-UP FOR KaNS.iS PsRENT TS..CHER MAGAZINE

The Scerctary resd the report cf the ccmmittec previcusly read te the
Executive Committee. (MINNT™S January 1941--Page 6.)

MOTION by Mrs. Luther tc secept repert. CARRIED.

Letter from the Delta Kappa Gamma Society read.
MOTION by Mrs. Fultcn to refer it to Executive Committee fcr further
study.

RETURN =SXPENSES ALLOWSD
- QUESTION was asked ccncerning the paying of return expenses of new
chairmen.
MOTION by Mrs. E. EB. Miller to pay them. CaARRIU@D.

attest: Mrs. 5. W. Smery Signed: Mrs. Ben Me Camant
President ‘Secretary
APPENDIX NO. I

Your Treasurer takes pleasure in presenting the Financial Statement
of the Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, for the year ending
March 23, 1940 to March 15, 1941.

CASH BaLaNCS ON MARCH 23, OOD. nc 4 occ oees0ncesesedee, Tia

RECEIPTS: ) |
TR cs Ld dehoekees 66446¢« 40400000000 Tee

Founder's DAVe reece cccesesecserssecse
State Convention Regge FecS.cceereees
Emblem SaleSeccrecvecveceeveserveces
Correspondence Courses. scacceseceees
Treasurer's Books (Unit) .osccccecese
OVEPTEMILLANCE veer evessscceseveesecs
Refund National DucSecseccrsevssecers
Refund National Meetingerccrccvcecee
Registration Fees (2nd District)....
Building
Sale of PublicetionSe.cecrecescccoce

Student Loan:

Life MembershipSecccocccenceevecseves
Penny PAradeSrercecessccecesersessere
DividendSeccccccsccesesasceresessees

& Loan Dividends..cccccesse.

503.57
660.50
150 .87
48,50
1.50
20622
020
31.55
12.47
80.00
61.26

50.00
328.86
28.40

Building & Loan Stockeccccsecsseccses 800.00 _. -

oo 2 ee rrerrreryrrerre ee
TOTAL CASH Ea Oe 6 08 664 e HHO OSE OTHE HOE DES

eeeeesveee eee ee @

2p
Office Expense:

ee. ines ph eases 44 64064 64200000088
SUPPLIES reccsesecvesuvecvesvssvecoce
Clericel HE Lpscccccsccrccccecveseses
Stationeryececcsccess
PYAntingecersvesesccccevevsessevvecs
LIterature-ceovssecvrvesecseesseseses
EHQuipmenteccccsescsvccsereveveccsens
President:

Office EXPENSE oecees see sseceesecevee
Perscnal EXPENSE cece eveceescseveveee
Conference EXpenSGececorecescscsevses
First Vicepresident...csccvcessevcee
SECTECATY scarce ccvesesseceseveveses
TTEASULPET cee ccscerceereseresesescues
Committee ChALTMEMec eecessevevessecce
Board of MANABZeTS.ccccrccnvcceesvese
CONVENCTONe ceo eeceossesavesesesesesee l;
National DUCSe ccccervecseesesseserse 25
State Paper DuCSecccscvcveccsvsvseseece
Founder's Day GEEES ico sececeoesevecese
DIPECtoTYeecsscescvsrevecesessreseve
District DirectCPSecvsecrsscsesseseses
Extension Department. cecccesseeesere
Audit WXPENSE ce vesesesvessesvesecers
EmMDLEMS. cc ecccereeseveerseesesereves
SubSCLIpPtioNS. .ccccesevessesesvvoves
Loans Through Student MEG se cerocveverse

es teovevoeeve eevee @

516.00
150 .68
800 -00
60.11
198 .387
43.00
21.79

400 .00
380.00
128.21

15.00
13.01
215.00
497.18
340.12
334.20

322.60 |

464.48
215.69
90.00
488 .37
27.42
53.26
262.53
86.90
800 .00

eee ees eee ee ee eee 31.94

Total DISDUPSEMENTS. creceesssvereseanseesssesvesssseerseseences
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 15, WAL cccceccevevessvscersessessvsere

$15,186.61

$_ 9,955.86
5,230.75
TREASURER'S REPORT CONTINUED

The $800.00 loan frem the Student Loan Fund was distributed as
follows: $200.00, was leaned tc each of the follcewing State
supported schocls:

Kansas State College--Hays, Kansas

Kansas State College--Manhattan, Kansas

Konses State Teachers College--Emporia, Kansas

Kansas State Teachers College--Pittsburg, Kansas.

Deducting these loans from the Student Loan Fund the assets of
this fund cn March 15, 1941 were:

Cash in GenePal Purdescscicescccerccsseeecs sph e260

Funds SE OOS ss ob a 660 64:42:5-0.40-0% 634.207 do 08 300 .00

Balance CO a ee ee 170.56

Total MEG sk. & 00046 6 6bs 26 6068666 044600 40 604600 04 451000 a

The Tetal assets of the Genernl Funds cf the Congress of the
date cf March 15, 1941 were:
In Commercial National Bank, Kans.City, Ks.$4,652.93 |.
Funds BIOOTOR 6 6b 40 666 5 4 Ob 046 tO KOSS 6006 GAO 2,000.00
Total Assets in General NN 6 646600460446 O SS OO OES 6.65 ®
Combining Student Lean Fund snd General Fund, we had) ,
on Varch 15, 1941 total assets to the amcunt cof ) $7,530.75

The depositary bank is the. Commercial Naticnal Bank of Kansas
City, Kansas.

all invested funds are dez,osited with the Railroad Building Loan

and Savings association, Newtcn, Kansés.

Ycur Treasurer has attended all meetings c2lled of the Executive
Committee and the Board cf Managers.

' Respectfully submitted,
Fred Smith, Treasurer.
APPENDIX NO. II

FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE KANSAS PARENT TUACHIR MAGAZINE
FROM APRIL 1, 1940 to APRIL 1, 1941

RECEIPTS

Bal. on hand in Union Natl. Bank, Apr. l, WOOO i cccvcvecees® 840.56
Membership Dues (1¢ for each member from Kansas Congress).. 449.10
Printing Directory ($10.00, per month) ecscseccssrreveveeces 90.00
Subscriptions (april to april 3,263) eeeseeve@*@qsoevoenveee 7 @ © 82 Ge ee @ 803.80

Extra Magazines Sold. @eeeeoeeeeoeoevs eee 8 @ e esvneseoeaoevoveese707R7000800806 ° iz
Advertising. eeorvoenweeceaoeosee eer evseaeeve eevee ee eee @ ees eocoeve ee ew eee ee @ 434.40
Plates and MOT e che ce ce hehe aH RET EVE CEE OC EOS eeeeoevevoeeev e088 82 8 27.63
National subscriptions to be forwardederceccecceresessccers 4.00

Tax on SUDSCPUPTLTONS-cccrrevavrvcersesesessesserepesserorers 15.00
TOTAL i Se sic pddudedcsdsdve sn eisteressyeree

DISBURSEMENTS

Zona Printing Co. (25,712 copies--9 issucS)+esseeeeeeeeeeee Gly 233.94
Zona Printing Co. (Mailing --$3.50 per issucecerseseesesene 31.50
CIty POSTAgGS een cocevecrevereessvreaseveeovervesssrsssessesoers 43.61
Post Office deposit (Postage outside City) -sscscceseceseece 35.00
Postage for extra copies, statements, typing)

Supplies, and post office changes Decdeeeneceeses 30 200
State Tax ON SUDSCTIDTIONS...cccecesereeveceeeencevesecvers 15.33
N.C.P.T. for subscriptions to National l’agazine)

Sent to this office bien seevoues 4.00

Advertising COMMULGSLONs 6 cc bc ese seceeese erase eeKoeeseeoreseos 179.96
Wichita Eagle..(Ungraving.for.plates.amd-Mats)..seesseeeees 27.57

National Convention CHECK cree cess eee seessresecewevrrcseses 60.00
Casts, Changes and additionSs.ssrecssveececcerssrnervsvvere 55.78
Fillers for unit PACKAGE cere cnerecer recesses eseeseseoserers 5.6)

TOTAL ke i cn beade ubeknnaesesseoestag Teena |

BALANCE on hand in Union Natl. Bank, April 1, 1941........+___952.68
7 $2,674.98

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: 3

April 12, 1941, received check from dues for $9.72.

Total Balance on hend in Union Watl. Bank, April 12, 1941..$ 962.40

Respectfully submitted
Vrs. Ben Me Camant, Editor.

eUDIT

Wichita, Kansas
April 4, 1941

To the Kans2zs Congress of Parents and Teachers:

We have this day, April 4, 1941, audited the
books of the Kansas Parent Teacher Magazine, for
the period april 1, 1940 to April 1, 1941, and
found the accounts correct.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Geo. W. Winters, Chairman
Mrs. Ae De Lowe,

Mrs. Ben H. Buck
APPENDIX III

RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED FOR TH? CONSIDSRATION OF THE ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE KANSAS CONGRESS OF PaRSNTS & TEACHERS
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS - APRIL 1941

we, the Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, assembled in
annual convention in Independence, Kansas, April 16, 1941, hereby
record our position in regard to problems affecting education and
the proper care and development of youth in our state as follows:

(1) We re-affirm our belief in the program of the Public Schools
as a means of safeguarding our form of Government and of guarantecing
the perpetuity of our democratic institutions.

The training of youth is a vital factor in the provisions for
neticnal defense. Today's youth are tomorrow's citizens, and our
continued national welfare is dependent upon their ability to assume
the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship in our increas-
ingly complex society. Therefore, we urge that in cur intensive
program for nationel defense that preperation and training of our
youth be carefully and adequately provided.

(2) We commend the Governor and the 1941 Kansas Legislature for
enacting the state-wide Schccl Employee's Retirement Law, thereby
following the practice previously sdcpted in more than half of the
other states. It establishes a retirement policy for school employ-
ees, 2 provisicn that is considered "Gocd Business" in a majority of
leading business:. organizations for their employees. We believe it is
constructive legislation that will improve the profession of teaching =
and strengthen the schcol cffering for many of our children.

(3) We urge ecntinuetion of the effcrts te secure enactment of new.
laws thet will impreve the system of secondary education in the state,
including an enriches curriculum, more adequate financing, equitable |
tuition provisions, end suitable transportation. We alsc commend the =
Kansas Senate for enacting the rescluticn which provides for con-
tinued study of the ecdificaticn cf sehcol laws and, also, special
study of rursl educaticn in Kansas. We trust that this study will
lead tc modernization cf many schc<l laws to provide a more suitable

program cf education threughcut the state.

(4) We also believe that the cffice of state and county superin-
tendent shculd be removed from partisan pelitics and we recommend
thet every unit study needs fcr and methcds whereby the standard and
— of educaticnal leadership in these imprctant offices may be
insured.

(5) We commend the Naticnal Congress cf Parents and Teachers, the
Kansas State Safety Council, and the State Highway Commission for the
splendid work being done in the interest of safety and urge both
parents and teechers to ecoperate in these programs in every way
possible.

(6) We recognize the increasing need for Christian parenthood in
cur changing world tcday. Therefore, we urge that teaching apprcp-
riate tc this need be provided through the close eccperation cf the
home, schocl, and church. We believe that this teaching for Christian
parenthcod shculd incorporate, as a part cf its subject matter, mat-
erial related to the problem of the use of alcchol end nercotics.
We wish te express cur appreciation tc the City of Indep-
endence for its hcspitality; te the Council cf Parent Teacher
Associations; tc the Bosrd cf Sducaticn; tc the Superintendent
of Sehccls and his staff; tc the Chamber of Commerce; to the
press; tc the redios; and tc all others who have provided So
gracicusly and <ffectively for cur entertrinment 3n4 comfort
during the eonventicn of this Kansas Congress of Parents & Teachers.

Mr. Zarl Bevan, Independence
Mrs. 4. De. Lowe, Wichita
Mr. Rees Hughes, Parscns
Irs. Re Ae Seaton, Manhattan
Mrs. Norah Luther, Spearville, Chm.
 

 
PLAN OF WORK FOR 1940-1943
COMMITTEE ON RECREATION

J. W. Faust, National Chairman
315-4th Avenue
New York City, New York

There was an old hymn of our youth "We're marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful
Zion," wnich crystallized the longings and the aspirations of those ancient days
for a heaven free of earthly cares and toil. The trouble was that sometimes so
much fervor was spent in singing the hymn that there wasn't enough left to tackle
the unpleasant earthy things necessary to be combatted to make this a heaven on
earth,

Ever since its organization the national Recreation committee has had a Zion -
an ultimate objective toward which all its work has been directed:

YEAR-ROUND RECREATION FOR ALL AGES, UNDER TRAINED PERSONNEL,
TAX-SUPPORTED AS IS ANY OTHER SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL NECESSITY.

Whether the emphasis has been on the home, the school as a neighborhood recreation
center, or after-school play, it all leads toward this objective.

Toward a Plan of Work for the next three years, your national chairman submits the
following suggestions:

SUGGESTIONS FOR STATE CHAIRMEN

For your own basic information read, at least, the pamphlet "Recreation - A Major
Community Problem"* and "The Theory of Play."* If you have not already done so,
get for your kit on social recreation "A Handbook for Recreation Leaders."* Ask
your library for these. The national chairman will be glad to send you on request
a full bibliography on recreation too long to print here.

Build up a lending library which you can loan to local parent-teacher groups, Have
in it besides books a wide range of information pamphlets and material, game kits
with instructions as to how they can make their own kits.

One state has formed state recreation teams that put on play nights at association,
council, district, and state meetings.

Help associations plan play evenings, or furnish materials.

Keep local associations informed of: available free and inexpensive material,
speakers on recreation, recreational leaders who can help them in training and in
other ways. We can send you the names we have listed here of superintendents

of recreation for your state if you ask.

Find out from the state agencies mentioned below what helps and free material they
have available,

*See Bibliography
Collect from your locals and from individuals forms of recreation popular and suc-
cessful at parent-teacher meetings and in the home. Use these and other materials
in making your own state recreation bulletin.

There is scarcely a committee of the state board that has not a stake in adequate
and wholesome recreation. See that the importance of recreation is considered
by your state board as a whole. The entire state organization should be behind
doing something effective about it.

Study the existing state legislation enabling counties and local communities to
establish programs and support them. If none exists, consult with the National
Recreation Association (315 Fourth Avenue, New York City) on securing adequate

state-enabling legislation.

Cooperate with all state agencies concerned with the recreational use of leisure
time such as the state library commission, extension service of the state univer-
sity, the farm bureau, departments of public instruction, parks, conservation
development, and others. Use their resources.

The state chairman in some states has found it helpful to have a small unofficial
advisory committee made up of representatives from public and private agencies
concerned with the question of recreation.

Cooperate with the Safety committee and other agencies in state-wide "Learn to
Swim" and water safety programs,

Cooperate with the state committees on Music, Art, Reading and Library Service,
and others in furthering the recreational use of leisure time,

SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STATE CHAIRMEN TO LOCAL CHAIRMEN

Local chairmen will find many of the above suggestions useful. In addition here
are some others;

Get your local library to catalogue all recreation material available in the
library and set up a recreation shelf,

A properties and costume loan closet will prove a big aid for dramatic stunts at
the play periods of the associations and other groups.

Tie the men of your associations closely into the recreation program. Place upon
their shoulders a major responsibility for taking the lead in meeting recreation
problems.

Join with other parent-teacher committees and outside agencies in suppression of
degrading and unwholesome leisure-time activities. These are usually of a com-
mercial, exploitive nature.

SUGGESTIONS FOR WORK IN GENERAL

 

I. Work fo ermanency in_t} le recreation prozram,

Strengthen and expand existing municipal and county programs by helping obtain
adequate financial support. Cooperate with other related committees and or-
ganizations and with recreation departments, park departments, and boards of
education in this work. Cooperate with officials and directors of recreation in
the development of public opinion for the support and use of recreation,

A. Work in urban areas for -

1, The establishment of a municipal recreation department, recreation
commission or board, or a separate recreation department under the
school board,

e. Municipal appropriations for an all-year-round recreation program
for all ages, under trained personnel, Recreation is as definite a

lien on tax funds as is education.

3. Sponsor local conferences for the consideration of the problems of
recreation planning,

B, Work in rural areas for a rural community program through either -

 

1. A lay committee including representatives from such agencies as the
Farm Bureau, the Grange, 4-H clubs, Future Farmers, church, school,
etc., with leadership and funds obtained through these agencies or
by their support in a campaign for public funds.

2, A county recreation commission to direct a county-wide recreation
program, supported from county tax funds, when this is permissible.

3, Enabling-legislation to lay a foundation for (2) where necessary.

C. Make permanent the gains realized through the Federal Emergency Recreation
Program,

Great impetus has been given by the Federal emergency program to education on the
vital need of recreation and to the development of facilities for recreation,
Federal aid was set up as an emergency measure only. It will ultimately be with-
drawn. We must conserve this great gain, as suggested in A-l1, Bec, and B-3 above,
and make it serve as a spur to increased local initiative and action toward a
sound and sane program of recreation for everybody,

II. Continue -

Use of volunteer recreation leaders

Leadership training

Classes in family recreation for parents

Town, county, and state committees of volunteers to plan and promote
recreation

Sponsoring supervised playgrounds and other recreation facilities

Use of schools as neighborhood centers

Providing equipment, supplies, apparatus

Fostering participation in play, athletics, arts, music, dramatics,
crafts, hobbies by all ages and economic grouns

Beautification of school properties and playgrounds
III. Promote recreation for everybody through -

1. Recreation periods at parent-teacher meetings, conferences, conventions
2. Family play; neighborhood recreation

3. Cooperation with youth in the development of programs which meet their
needs

4, Personal participation in recreation for the sheer fun of it

 

nd tte oii is sb eth for effokticn 1 ic

A recreation committee or group of association or council members who are especi-
ally interested in studying recreation might form themselves into a study group.
For this purpose the pamphlet, "Recreation - A Major Community Problem," is
recommended, supplemented with the book "The Theory of Play," as a reference. See
the Parent-Teacher Guidebook sections on Recreation, Art, Music, Library Service.
Many interesting studies and experiments could be planned, Such groups, reporting
back to their associations, can be of incalculable value in stimulating activities
in the field of recreation by making specific recommendations supported by their
studies,

V. Use of resources

Every local parent-teacher association should know where to turn for advice and
assistance on any phase of recreation work. Let us keep them informed about the
services —- offered through our state and national office, the Farm Bureau, the
extension divisions of state colleges and universities, recreation departments,
the National Recreation Association and its district representatives in different
parts of the country, and the state offices of the Federal emergency agencies -
W.P.A, and N.Y.A,

BIBLIOGRAPHY

National Congress of Parents and Teachers Publications:

Parent-Teacher Guidebook. See Recreation, Art, Music, Rural Service, Reading and
Library Service, Character and Spiritual Education, Education for Home and Family
Life, Juvenile Protection, and Radio.

The Rural PTA, Leaflet.

Proceedings. Annual renort of national chairman on Recreation and report of
Recreation Conference at National Convention,

Our Homes. Select chapters on various phases of recreation in the home,

National Parent-Teacher Magazine, A list of articles on recreation may be ob-

tained from the National Office.
Other References:
Recreation ~ A Major Community Problem. National Recreation Association, 15¢.

The Theory of Play. Mitchell and Mason, A. S. Barnes & Company, New York, $2.80.

introduction to Community Recreation. Edited by George D. Butler.
McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, Just published. An authoritative

reference on the field. $3.50.

Handbook for Recreation Leaders. U.S. Children's Bureau. May be obtained from
the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C. Publication No.231, 20¢.

Partners in Play. (Youth age.) National Recreation Association, $1.00.
Adventures in Recreation. (Youth age.) National Recreation Association,  72¢,.

Recreation publications of Federal and state Government departments and of exten-
sion departments of state universities.