61st Annual Hoo-Hoo Convention

Arthur H. Gieser

All records were broken at the 61st convention, the 1952 annual of the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, which opened informally September 7, at the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colorado. The total registration was 450 not including tl-re many members from Denver itself who attended all functions. When Snark of the Universe Robert J. Stalker, 36918, called the first formal meeting to order on Monday, September 8, every seat in the meeting room was filled. Men and women attended all scheduled functions and there truly was 1@ pei cent participation.

Denver Hoo-Hoo Club No. 74 was the host club. Under the inspiring leadership of Convention Chairman Clark R. Gittings, 50313 and co-chairman, president of the club, Walter E. Kellogg, Jr., 51477, every feature and every detail were carefully worked out, all of which contributed to the outstanding success of this 61st annual. All .committee chairmen and Committee members as well as the membership at large, contributed immeasurably. Special recognition must be given to the ladies' committee, headed bv Mrs. Joel F. Scott.

Arthur

H. Geiger Elected Snark

The New Supreme Nine

Arthur H. Geiger, 48505 of Tacoma, Washington, a member of the Supreme Nine for the past 3 years, was elected Snark of the lJniverse. His election was a tribute to his fine record of accomplishment as well as recognition of Jurisdiction III which includes the lumber producing states of the great Northwest. 5 new men were elected to the Supreme Nine and 4 were retained. The newly elected men are:

Jurisdiction No. I, Walter Webb, Jr., Massachusetts, Gurdon

Jurisdiction No. III, Stuart Smith, Oregon, ..Bojum

Jurisdiction No. I-V, Hubert Lamson, Lousiana, Arcanoper

Jurisdiction No. VI, Alfred 8ell, Jr., California, Custocatian

Jurisdiction No. VII, Winfield Oldham, Texas, Junior Hoo-Hoo

The others on the Board are:

Jurisdiction No. II, Ernest Hammerschmidt, Illinois,

Jurisdiction No. v, Martin McDonatd,

Jurisdiction No. VIII, John Egan, Minnesora, Senior Hoo-Hoo

Jurisdiction No. IX, John Dolcater, Florida, Scrivenoter

Robert J. Stalker, 36918 Elected President Minneapolis-1953. : :. Ilouston-1954

Immediately upon election, the new Supreme Nine went into session and elected the officers of the corporation, namely, the board of councillors for the year 1952-1953 as provided by the by-laws. The retiring Snark, Robert J. Stalker, 36918, was elected president. Harry F. Partridge, 1983, and Edwin F. Fischer, 4INJL, were re-elected vicepresident and treasurer respectively. Secretary S. F. Springer,34265 was continued in office.

Elected Snark

Minneapolis, Minnesota, selected at the previous convention as the convention city for 1953 was again confirmecl and Houston, Texas was selected lor 1954. The Minneapolis convention, 1953, will be held in September.

Philippine Club Welcomed-Progress Reports

Progress reports given by the national, regional, and local officers thrilled the many delegates representing the 102 Clubs of the Order. A new high in membership,11,502, anrl 115 Concats, as against 105 held the previous year, were reported. Eight new clubs were added. The big story of the convention, however, was the report on the new club organized in Quebec, Canada, the Montreal Hoo-Hoo Club No. 60, the new club of the Philippines, Manila Hoo-Hoo Club No. 141, and Club No. 142 at Honolulu, Hawaii, norv in the process of organization.

At the opening session, members were brought to their feet in a grand welcome to the official delegate of the Manila Hoo-Hoo Club, Senor Jose Espinosa, 58456. Secretary Springer, in a formal ceremony, presented the Philippine flag which now takes its place with the Canadian and American flags displayed at Hoo-Hoo conventions. In appropriate resolutions, the convention extended a special rvelcome to the Manila Hoo-Hoo Club, its officers and members "for enabling Hoo-Hoo to expand the sphere of benevolent influence of the Order into the Philippine Republic and irito the Eastern Hemisphere of the world."

Education and Promotion Programs

The convention again developed serious thought and consideration of the place of Hoo-Hoo in the educational and promotional programs of all lumber associations ancl determined that all clubs organize cominittees on education to help industry schools and all other educational projects. Two important committee reports on these industry programs were presented. The report of the committee on education was given by Chairman William C. Bell, 45306, State of \rVashington, and the report of the committee on wood promotion was given by Chairman R. M. Eagle, 35506, of Texas. The analogy between wood and lumber, as the greatest product now and forever more, and "The Greatest Show on Earth" was particularly happy and effective as given by Chairman Eagle. Chairman Bell's report traced the development of the Nationa.l Retail Educational Program and told that many manufacturers are taking active part in educational work. He emphasized that Hoo-Hoo International, including as it does, men from every branch of the industry, has been and can continue to be, a most potent factor in this general industry program.

Civic Responsibility Stressed

Members were urged to interest themselves in, and to participate in the exercise of the voting franchise at national as well as all elections and to fulfill their obligation as citizens toward the end that all may enjoy the blessings of