Principles of Public Speaking, Technique of Articulation, a Complete Guide in Public Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, Debate, and Parliamentary Law

by Guy Carleton Lee

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. ... CHAPTER XXI CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE DEBATING CLUB CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND OBJECT SECTION I. The name of this organization shall be The Debating Club. SEC. II. Its objects shall i. To conduct formal debates among its members. 2. To familiarize them with science, art, literature, and current events. 3. To train them in the appropriate expression of their ideas. 4. To give them practice in Parliamentary Law. ARTICLE 11 MEMBERSHIP Sec. I. Any young man of intelligence and good character, above the age of years, may become an active member. ARTICLE III OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES SEC. I. The officers of this Club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and an Executive Committee of (usually five) members. SEC. II. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club, and at the request of members may call a special meeting. He shall appoint the Censor and Judges of Debate (usually three), and the Extemporaneous Speakers. He shall be Chairman, ex-officio, of the Executive Committee. SEC. III. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in his absence or in case of other inability. Sec. IV. The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of each meeting, and shall perform all other duties usually pertaining to his office. He shall report all absentees and delinquents to the Membership Committee. SEC. V. The Treasurer shall collect and account for all moneys due the Club, and shall disburse all sums voted by the Club. He shall render a bi-monthly report, and on completion of his term of office present a written report of the state of the treasury. SEC. VI. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall receive visitors, and perform the office of Teller at all elections. He shall aid...

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First published September 12, 2013

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