Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 10, 1920, Page 2

| | | { | i | -BELTRAMI COUNTY FARM BUREAU DRAWS - ARTICLES TO INCORPORATE Will Become Member of the Minnesota State Federation — The Beltrami County Farm Bureau has drawn its articles of incorpora- tion to become a member of the Min- nesota State Federation and for the information of the members is here- with given the details: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, State of Minnesota. (Adopted at meeting accredited county representatives, St. Paul, Min- nesota, November 8, 1919.) Know all men by these presents: That we, the members of the County Farm Bureau associations of the state of Minnesota, have associated ourselves together for the purpose of forming a body corporate under the provisions of Sections 6522 to 6527 inclusive, General Statutes of Min- nesota 1913, and all acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, and do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation: Article I—Name and Object. Section 1. Name. The name of this organization shall be the Minne- sota Farm Bureau Federation. Section 2. Object. The of this organization shall be: First: To develop, strengthen, and correlate the work of the county farm bureau associations of Minne- sota in their efforts to promote a defi- nite program for the development of the most profitable and permanent system of agriculture, and the most wholesome and satisfactory living conditions. Second: In support of the splen- did history of co-operation among Minnesota farmers, it shall be one of the purposes of this organization, in building on successes achieved, to foster, advance, and improve local co-operative organization among farmers, believing therein to be a field of wide and useful service, and thereon a firm foundation for larger co-operative movements which the future may require. Third: This federation shall en- deavor to serve as a voluntary body to stimulate personal action and to co-ordinate community and other re- lated organization activities, in co- operation with public and semi-public agricultural institutions for the pur- pose of comprehensive study of the whole problem of organizing rural life for® social, economic, financial, educational, sanitary and other need- ful purposes, with a view to further formulating, spreading understanding of, and securing the application of principles of organization for per- manence and consistency in rural Pprogress. Fourth: It shall deal with all questions affecting the business and social conditions surrounding agricul- ture in whatever manner may be deemed best by the executive com- mittee under the conditions as they develop or exist at the time of such action, and within the provisions of these articles. Fifth: It shall endeavor to so concert, co-ordinate and unify the above objects and the further efforts of the county farm bureaus as will extend their usefulness and public service in the development of agri- culture as a fundamental public need. Article ll—Program of Work and objects Procedure. Section 1. The primary activity of this organization, pursuant to its objects, shall be to promote the de- velopment and prosecution of a defi- nite state prcgram of work in agri- culture and home economics in co- operation with the county farm bur- eau associations, the United States department of agriculture, and the department of agriculture of the Uni- versity of Minnesota. This program shall be based primarily on the re- sults of a careful study of regional, county and community farm bureau programs. It shall be formulated and directed by the executive committee of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Fed- eration, hereinafter provided for, in co-operation with the county farm bureaus and the administrative offi- cials of organic co-operating parties. Article IIl—Membership. Section 1. Eligibility. Each coun- ty farm bureau association in the state of Minnesota incorporated un- der the laws of Minnesota and which is co-operating with the state college of agriculture and the United States department of agriculture, shall be eligible for membership following a vote by the membership at any an- nual or special meeting. Section 2. Application for mem- bership: A county farm bureau as- sociation applying for membership in this federation shall present written application accepting and agreeing to abide by the Articles of Incorpora- tion and by-laws, which application shall be submitted to and acted upon by the executive committee, herein- after provided for. Section 3. Election to member- ship. Application for membership shall be acted upon by the executive committee of the federation at the first meeting of said committee fol- lowing receipt of same. A majority vote of the committee present and voting shall be necessary to elect. Section 4. Withdrawal. Any member may withdraw from this or- .ganization by submitting to the secre- tary a written resignation accom- panied by a remittance in full of all dues to date. Any member failing to comply with these Articles of Incorporation and by-laws may be dropped from membership at a regu- lar meeting of the executive com- mittee by a two-thirds vote of the committee present and voting. Article IV—Representation. Section 1. County Directors. Each county farm bureau association hold- ing a membership in this federation in good standing shall be entitled to one official representative to be known as “County Director,” said representative to be duly authorized and designated by the executive com- mittee ,or corresponding governing body of the respective county farm bureau association. In no case shall the county agricultural agent be se- lected as such representative. Section 2. Alternates. In the absence of the regularly authorized official representative from any coun- ty at a meeting of the federation an alternate may ‘act, provided such al- ternate presents proper credentials from the executive committee of the respective farm bureau association which are acceptable to the creden- tials committee of this federation. Article V—Finances. Sectio 1. Annual Dues. The annual dues of each county farm bureau association holding member- ship in this federation shall be pro- rated according to the number of paid up memberships in the county farm bureau association and shall be payable to the treasurer of this fed- eration. For each paid up member of the county farm bureau associa- tion, the assessment shall not exceed fifty cents (50c) per year (or such portion thereof as shall be needed and designated by the executive com- mittee of this federation). The as- sessment of the county farm bureau association shall be made by the exec- utive committee of this federation and shall be payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 of each year. Section 2. Suspension for delin- quency. In all cases when the an- nual dues are not paid ninety days after same are due and payable (April 1 and October 1) delinquent members in this federation shall be thereby suspended, until such time as membership shall be duly restored through payment of dues and action taken by the executive committee of the federation in restoring mem- bers to good standing. Section 3. Financial policies. This federation shall engage in no busi- ness for pecuniary profit. It may re- ceive gifts and donations of money or property for use in carrying out its purposes. The highest amount of indebtedness to which the federation shall be subject at any time shall be ten thousand ($10,000) dollars. Section 4.” Remuneration. Sub- ject to a majority vote of the mem- bers at the annual meeting of the following plan of remunation shall be in force: All elective officers, hereinafter provided for, and county directors of the Federation shall serve without pay. The elective offi- cers and the other members of the executive committee and the county directors shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attend- ing the respective meetings of such bodies in transacting the necessary business of the Federation. In addi- tion to such expehses the employ- ment of a secretary, hereinafter pro- vided for, and necessary stenographic assistance, clerical help, printing, pos- tage ,telephone and telegraph cam- munications, and other expenses duly authorized by the executive commit- tee shall be paid from the funds of the Federation. Section 5. Audit of Finances. The executive committee of this Federa- tion shall provide for an annual audit of all its resources and expenditures, a full report of such audit and the financial status of the Federation be- ing furnished to each member. Article VI—Place of Business and Continuance of Organization Section 1. Headquarters. The headquarters and the principal place of business of this organization shall be St. Paul, Ramsey county, Minne- sota. The time of the commencement of this organization shall be when thirty counties shall have ratified and affiliated with the Federation and Articles of Incorporation filed. The period of its continuance shall be ten years. Article VII—Meetings Section 1. Annual meetings. The annual meeting of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation shall be held at such time during the month of November, December, January or February, and at such place as may be designated by the executive com- mittee. Notice of the time of each annual meeting shall be mailed to each county director and county farm bureau secretary-treasurer at least fifteen days in advance thereof. Section 2.—Specgal Meetings. Spe- cial meetings shall be called by the president upon the request of two- thirds of the members of the execu- tive committee or upon the demand in writing of twenty (20% ) per cent of the county directors. Notice of all special meetings shall be sent by the secretary to each county director of the Federation at least ten days in advance of such meeting. Such no- tice shall state ‘the object of the meeting and the subjects to be con- sidered. Section 3. Quorum. Twenty-five (25%) per cent of the members shall constitute a quorum at annual meet- ings and those present a quorum at special meetings. Any less number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is present. Article VIII—Board of County Directors Section 1. Personnel. The board of county directors as hereinbefore provided, shall consist of one official representative (duly authorized) of each county farm bureau association holding membership in this Federa- tion in good standing, and they shall serve for a term of one year, or until their successors are designated and shall have qualified. Section 2. Duties and Privileges. The board of county directors shall have supervision of all the a.flinrs of this Federation and in addition to duties hereinafter specified s.hall ac- tively promote its projects with both the Federation and the .county farm bureau association. In case a county has more than the one official repre: gentative in attendance at meetings of the Federation, such regresen}& tives may participate in discussion but no county may exercise voting other than by the duly authorized official representative in annual' or special meetings on any question. The board of county directors may adopt such further rules and regula- tions for the conduct of its business not inconsistent with these articles as shall be deemed advisable. Article IX—Executive Committee Section 1. Personnel. The exec- utive committee of this Federation shall consist of the officers, as here- inafter provided, ex-officio and not more than seven (7) other mgmbers each chosen because of special fit- ness to represent an important proj- ect or activity of the program of the Federation who shall be elécted for a period of one year by a majority vote of the ¢ounty directors present at the annual meeting to serve until their successors shall be elected and qualify. . Section 2. : Duties of Executive Committee. The executive commit- tee shall transact the business of the Federation in accordance with the policies and plans set forth by the board of county directors. ' It shall manage the affairs of the Federation, approve contracts and bills and have charge of the disbursement of funds. Not less fregnently than annually, 1t shall consider the recommendations of the members, as represented by the county directors and County Farpn Bureau executive committees, and in co-operation with the director of agricultural extension or such per- sons designated by him shall develop, adopt and prosecute a state program of work in agriculture and home economics. It may make such by- laws consistent with these articles as may seem necessary for the best in- terests of the organization. The executive committee shall keep a full and complete record of all its pro- ceedings, which shall be open for in- spection to the mmabers at any time. It may also publish from time to time, reports indicating the results of the discussions and the various questions which shall have been sub- mitted and distribute such reports among the members as it shall deem wise and necessary. It shall be the judge of the qualifications of all ap- plicants for membership, and no ap- plicant shall be admitted to member- ship except by vote of said commit- tee. It shall be empowered to ap- point and employ such agents as may be necessary and as funds will per- mit. \ Section 3. Meetings of Executive Committee. The executive. commit- tee shall meet quarterly within the months of January, April, July and October at such time and.place as may be' agreed upon by the commit- tee, unless by agreement by the com- mittee certain meetings may be dis- pensed with as unnecessary. Speci meetings;may be called by the presi- dent whenever necessary and shall be called by him upon written request of five or more members of the exec- utive committee. Section 4. Quorum. One-third of the: members of the executive com- mittee shall constitute a quorum. Section 5. Vacancies. Vacancies in the executive committee may be filled by said committee until the next meeting of the board of county di- rectors. e Article X—Officers Section 1. Election of Officers. The officers of this Federation shall consist of a president, a vice-presi- dent and a treasurer who shall be elected by ballot for a period of one vear by the county directors present in annual session, and shall serve un- til their successors shall be elected and qualify. A majority of the votes cast shall elect. A secretary shall be appointed by the executive com- mittee. The duties of such officers shall be as follows: Section 2. President. The presi- dent shall preside at all meetings of the Federation and the executive committee and shall be a member ex- officio of all regular and special com- mittees. He shall appoint annually, subject to the approval of the execu- tive committee such standing, gen- eral, special, or sub-committees in addition to those hereinafter provided for as he shall deem necessary and shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to such an office. Section 3. Vice-President. The vice-president shall perform the duties of the president in the event of his disability or absence at meet- ings, shall execute such duties as may be specifically assigned to him and assist generally in the promotion of the work of the Federation. Section 4. Treasurer. The treas- urer shall receive all money paid to the Federation and shall disburse money only upon written orders signed by the secretary and counter- signed by the president or someone designated by him to perform such duty. 'He shall carefully account for all transactions and make full report of the same to the annual meeting or at any- time upon the request of the executive committee or presi- dent. The treasurer shall furnish such bond as the executive commit- tee may direct, the cost of which shall be paid by the Federation. Section 5. Secretary. The secre- tary shall be a salaried employee. He shall be responsible to and work un- der the direction of the executive committee. It shall be his duty to be thoroughly conversant at all times with the affairs of the federation and inform the members regarding mat- ters of interest to them. He shall receive all money that may be paid him by virtue of his office, carefully account for the same and promptly pay ii into the treasury, taking the treasurer’s official receipt therefor, (Continued on page seven) Subscrive for GOT NEW SET OF EYELIDS Man Who Had Lost Pair in Accident Had to Learn How to Make Use of Them. 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