Report of Committee on Hoo-Hoo Club Activities

In order that the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo may secure the confidence and good-will of the public, and the lumber fraternity in particular, the Committee on Club Activities recommends the following ideas, and therefore, be it RESOLVED:

(1) That the convention authorize the Secretary's office to prepare a Manual of standardized Hoo-Hoo Club activities containing the best ideas and ideals in Hoo-Hoo Club work to da'e. This Manual to be made in loose-leaf form and kept up to date by the Secretary and to bc distributcd to the officers of each local organization, as soon as possible after their election, and that the following suggestions be incorporated in the Manual.

(2> That each local club arrange a budget for its individual needs.

(3) That every officer, director, or Vicegerent Snark selected, will whole-heartedly give his time and encrg'y for the good of the Order, and to the duties of his oftce, and serve his Club faithfully until his term expires.

(4) That various Commit'ees be appointed by the officers and directors of each club, that will faithfully carry on the work of the organization, and that the duties of each committee are to be defined by the oftcers and directors; directors to serve as heads of committees wherever possible or convenient.

It is further suggested that under this resolution, a fixed committee shall have charge of funerals, sickness, welfarc work, etc., and that a fixed and standardized foral ofrering be sent in each instancc for sickncss or death or bereavement in a member's family, regardless of prominence of member, and such remembrance to be paid for from club funds.

(5) That the various activities and sporting events be arranged to foster good-fellowship, such as golf, rife shooting, baseball, bowling and other sports, and that all Clubs try to compete in National events, wherever possible.

(6) That the member for the current year of the Supreme Nine from his district bc autornatically made Governor of the Clubs in his Jurisdiction, and that district mcetings and conferences be held from time to time, or at l€ast, oncc a year at a convenient place, to offer suggestions and hclp for the good of the Club activities in his district

(7> That every Hoo-Hoo Club in good standing, enter into competition, for a proposed Cup to be given by the Order. The winner of this Cup to be decided by a member designated by the Supreme Snark, and to serve for a term of two years. The winner of this Cup to be chosen on a percentage basis, on merit, according to the Nine cardinal points as follows: l. Attendance at Meetings.

2. Constructive Programs.

3. Regularity of Meetings.

4. Efforts towards forestation.

5. Favorable Publicity.

6. Fraternal and Charitable work.

7. Sports Activities.

8. Good of the Order.

9. Constructive Civic and Public Service,

Thirty days, or sooner if possible, prior to the Annual Convention, the Secretary of each local Club, assisted if necessary by the officers and directors of such Club, shall prepare a detailed statement which is to be sent to the proper designated person, covering the Club's activities in the Nine Points mentioned above for the past year, from which shall be judged each Club's percentage in the Contest.

The Club receiving the highest percentage in this Contest, shall be given the trophy for one year, said trophy to be returned to the Secretary-Treasurer at the next Annual Convcntion; howwer, should any Club succeed in winning the trophy for three consecutivc years, the cup to remain in the permanent possession of that Club.

Respectfully submitted,

HARRY F. PARTRIDGE, Chairman of Club Activitics.

GEORGE BARRON HOO-HOO CLUB NO. 9 SPEAKER

_ In keeping with Diamond Jubilee Week, George Barron, Director of the DeYoung Museum, Golden Gate?ark, was the speaker of the day at the Hoo-Hoo Club No. 9 luncheon on Thursday, ,September 10, at the Palace Hotel. Mr. Barron's subject was the "Early History of California." Mr. Barron, who was an excellent speaker, spoke in detail on the various periods in the historical development of the state, leading up to the "days of'49" and the-discovery of gold and the admission of the state into the Union in 1850. In referring to the Admission Day Parade, which was the largest and most spectacular pageant ever held in the state of California, he said that he was glad to know that the Grand Marshal of the parade, Harry Gaetjen, was a genius of Hoo-Hoo CIub No. 9. Mr. Barron's talk was very-much enjoyed by the large attendance at the meeting. '

C. C. Stibich, with Frederic S. Palmer, was the Chairman of the Day. Preceding the speaker of the day there was an excellent musical program.

In opening the business session of the meeting, President Rod Hendrickson in a few well chosen remarks thanked the members for the co-operation given him in making the past year such a successful one for Hoo-Hoo in the Bay District, and then passed the gavel along to John C. MCCabe, the newly elected Club President. President McCabe then called on D. A. Williamson, Vicegerent Snark of the Sacramento District, and L. D. May of Jacksonville, Fla., for a few remarks.

Parson Simpkin, who was also present at the meeting, was called on fora few remarks. After referring to the Annual at Spokane he said that the Order needed about 300 more members to bring the membership up to the constitutional limit and that he expected that thiy would go out of Spokane with a membership waiting list. He alio

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(Continued from Page 43) announced that through the efforts of Past President Rod Hendrickson, the official radio announcer at Station KTAB, Tenth Avenue Baptist Church, Oakland,. that he would occupv the church pulpit on Sunday evening, September 27, and urged all Hoo-Hoo members and their friends to ati""a. hh. P"tton will have for his subject,--"Lumb-er-.tt" Ideal and What We Are Trying to Do'" His discourse will be sent over the air from Station KTAB'

M. e. Harris, Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co', proposed a motion that was unanimously passed by the Club, extending to Harry Gaetjen, a member.of the Club, congratulations"for the iuccesi he achieved in the Admissiol-Day o"iaa.. of which he was the Grand Marshal' Haly iti""t "lt the members for their felicitations and said that itt. prr"a" exceeded their expectations. He stated that the ildit"i; Day parade *as ihe culmination oftwo years' work, and the-su-ccess was due to the wonderful co-operation ihat was given the committeg !y the Parlors of the N"ii". Son, "nf, Daughters of the Golden West throughout the state.

In closins the meeting President McCabe announced that I. H. Kruse" would be tEe chairman of the day at the meetitte ott September 24. The attendance prize, - 1 k-ey rtng caie, aott"led by H. P. Alderman of the Pacific Lttmber Co.,'was won by Frederic S. Palmer.

:.GRADE MARKS ARE CUSTOMER'S GUARANTEE''

The above is the titleof a pamphlet just issued by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Washington.

: Mr. Axel H. Oxholm, Chief of the Lumber Division, is the author.

, The article is a little long to reprint here, is full of interest and it is suggested thit all lumbermen write to Mr' Oxholm for a copy.