FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 6, 1 July 1947, Page 9

FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS

It sometimes hapi>eus that circumstances arise in a district with which the officers find themselves unable to ileal, h you find this is happening in votir district, will you write and ask utor any help or information you think we may be able to give you? Our reason tor asking tin: is that what is your problem may very easily lie that of another district officer, and an answer published in a regular column devoted to Union working, may be more useful than an individual letter. If the latter is indicated as the l>est sort of response to an enquiry, it will certainly be sent.

At a recently held officers’ meeting (Dominion), tlie matter of procedure regarding "Lapsed” Unions was discussed at some length.; As the result of thi> conversation the following points were made clear.

I.—That it is the duty of the officers of the Lapsed Union to RETORT the fact of the Union’s having closed down to the District Secretary. If any hope exists that the Union may be resuscitated, the DISTRICT OFFICERS should make some effort to do this. A Lapsed Union is a tragedy and a griel to all who have the cause at heart.

2.—IF and WHEN it is decided that all efforts to keep the Union in action are unavailing, it is the duty of the District Secretary to REPORT to (a) The Dominion Corresponding Secretary (Mrs. Toomer); and (b) To the Business Manager of the “White Ribbon” (Mrs. (irigg). Mrs. Toomer needs to know so that she will not include "Lapsed Unions” in the Handliook for the ensiling year. Mrs. Grigg needs to know the jK)sition regarding the “W.R.” subscribers; and the Agent for the Union that once was. A very desirable thing is for the Agent to be asked to continue to act, for most of the subscribers will probably wish to continue to receive the paj>er even if their meetings arc no longer held. Tlie District Officers should assure themselves that these matters are in cider, as they arc tlit link between the Union and Dominion Officers, except when the Union Officers themselves make the necessary contact. Unfortunately, when a U nion lapses, it is because for various reasons, its officers are unable to do the work belonging to their office, so it is unlikely that they will he able to see to these details.

3. The question of property in the shape of hymn-books, texi-books etc., and money, belonging to Lapsed 1 niohs was considered, and the followings points were made clear: — (a) Such property and effects should be handed to the District Secretary to be held for the use of any Union in tlie District requiring it. If not required in the District, it is to he sent t f - I >ominion Headquarters.

(1>) Any moneys remaining in hand -Hould be sent at once to the Dominion treasurer (Miss Lovell-Siniih). In the event of a Lapsed Union being restarted, proper adjustment* will he made.