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National Fantasy Fan, v. 5, issue 4, June 1946
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Now those who deal in bromides will call all of the above destructive criticism, and unworthy of attention unless i also offer something constructive. Here it is, almost the same as before: Suggested Constitution 1. This organization, the Fantasy League, operates in the field of activity which has grown up around interest in science-fiction and other fantasy. It is intended to perform any desirable functions in that field which an organization can do better than unorganized individuals. 2. Members join upon approval of the Board. Dues are $1 per calendar year, fractions proportionately. 3. A Board of five is elected annually. Every member has five votes. The five people receiving the greatest number of votes become the Board for the year beginning July, and the one with the most votes is President. 4. The Board passes on appointments of all other officials and committees. Under its own rules, it has complete authority over acts of the League, and may delegate power to officials. 5. In the monthly or bimonthly official organ, any member may speak at reasonable length on affairs of the League, and all formal votes of Board members are given in detail. 6. Constitutional amendments, proposed by five members, must be approved by a majority of the members who vote in the annual election. Respectfully submitted, Jack Speer Addenda to President's Message Some question has been raised as to the Constitutionality of admitting to publication of suggested Constitutions in the official organ. Question was raised concerning the article by Jack Speer because it contained such a constitution. The article was sent to Charles Tanner and Charlie asked me for an opinion. Inasmuch as the article was sent in already stenciled and forbade of any editing, the suggested Constitution could not be deleted to conform with the procedure indicated by Article VIII. Before a definite decision was reached Charlie was forced to resign. Since the material has been forwarded to me, and I in turn forwarded it to Harry Warner, Board Chairman, for his opinion. 14
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Now those who deal in bromides will call all of the above destructive criticism, and unworthy of attention unless i also offer something constructive. Here it is, almost the same as before: Suggested Constitution 1. This organization, the Fantasy League, operates in the field of activity which has grown up around interest in science-fiction and other fantasy. It is intended to perform any desirable functions in that field which an organization can do better than unorganized individuals. 2. Members join upon approval of the Board. Dues are $1 per calendar year, fractions proportionately. 3. A Board of five is elected annually. Every member has five votes. The five people receiving the greatest number of votes become the Board for the year beginning July, and the one with the most votes is President. 4. The Board passes on appointments of all other officials and committees. Under its own rules, it has complete authority over acts of the League, and may delegate power to officials. 5. In the monthly or bimonthly official organ, any member may speak at reasonable length on affairs of the League, and all formal votes of Board members are given in detail. 6. Constitutional amendments, proposed by five members, must be approved by a majority of the members who vote in the annual election. Respectfully submitted, Jack Speer Addenda to President's Message Some question has been raised as to the Constitutionality of admitting to publication of suggested Constitutions in the official organ. Question was raised concerning the article by Jack Speer because it contained such a constitution. The article was sent to Charles Tanner and Charlie asked me for an opinion. Inasmuch as the article was sent in already stenciled and forbade of any editing, the suggested Constitution could not be deleted to conform with the procedure indicated by Article VIII. Before a definite decision was reached Charlie was forced to resign. Since the material has been forwarded to me, and I in turn forwarded it to Harry Warner, Board Chairman, for his opinion. 14
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