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The President's Message
Two new chapters have been char
tered this month, both wither* substan
tial number of charter members. In
behalf of. the Association I extend to
the- new chapters and the new members
a hearty welcome. The dew chapters
represent two new Vfcâte departments
who now through chapter delegates
can express their voice in the deliber
ations and activities of the Association.
This matter of active participation
appears to me to be the primary duty1
of each chapter, and the successful fu l
fillment of this duty is dependent upon
two prerequisites: first, that the chapter
become truly representative of the state-
employees in their department or area,
and second, that the chapter determine
through study and discussion the
thoughtful majority -sentiment pf the
membership concerning those objec
tives ¿which affeet the welfare of the
employees and the state. To accomplish
these objectives each chapter should
support strong membership and educa
tion committees.
The membership committee and the
executive secretary are to be compli
mented upon thë 'success of their ef
forts, not only in the organization of
the two newest chapters but in their
over-all success. The Association is be-
Corning truly- representative of the em
ployees . of all branches of state -gov
ernment, however, continued growth is
-essential .arid we should all, members’,
chapters and! membership eèhtailfctee-,
concentrate our efforts to.continue this
growth. To assist in this endeavor, two
membership committees have been ap
pointed, .one composed of men,-one of
women, and it is hoped that their com
bined efforts will effectively reach all
prospective members.
After considerable discussion and
study, the Association was incorporated
and it is felt th at among other ’results,
there will be an increased feeling of oon-
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fidence in our stability as an indëpen-
dent employee association among our
members, among prospective members
and among public minded citizens of
the state.
Every member is reminded that the
Association’s objectives -include the
maintenance of high standards ,of em
ployee conduct ‘in governmental affairs,
effective administration, cooperation,
efficiency and harmony. Let êaeh of
pledge ourselves... to perform ouri work
honestly and ¿efficiently, to the end that
the above objëc.tiv^Sf are attained in th e
highest degree possible.
Working under wartime shortages
and restrictions is difficult either in
public or private employment. Let each
of us accept these difficulties' as a chal
lenge to make greater ijsffort, for after
all, progress depends upon individual
achievement. Nothing will long pro
tect the inefficient employee.