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[[underlined]] PROPOSAL FOR A NEW LOOK AT COUNCIL STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION [[/underlined]]

During each meeting of the Executive Committee this year, time was allowed for consultation and analysis on the problems and needs of local councils as seen by Regional Directors and other officers in the field.

The National President participated in every regional conference except one, and the National Office has made a real effort to observe and to keep in touch with local councils. The 50 Day Mobilization brought new learnings and pointed up new needs and new directions.

As an outgrowth, the Executive Committee appointed a special Structure and Organization Commission to study and propose measures to strengthen local councils and assist in their development.

A self-survey which shall furnish each local council guidance on its program emphases and development is the first purpose of the Commission. 

"Starter" questions like the following will be sent to each council and will be used as guides for further action:

A. [[underlined]] Our Initial Organization [[/underlined]]

How was our Council established?
Has our Council's membership increased or decreased during the past three years?
How many members of our Council are financial?
What is our total budget for National and local needs?
How do we arrive at it?

B. [[underlined]] Our Council Structure and its Relationship with the Affiliates [[/underlined]]

How many of the national affiliate groups are officially represented in our community?
How does our Council program relate affiliate groups?
How is our program developed?
Does our program afford development and training of leadership ability?
Do we have workshops for members and the public on our concerns and interest in our community and nation?
What community projects has our Council developed?

C. [[underlined]] Our Future [[/underlined]]

Can we get five members from each affiliate organization to build our local council?
Can we sponsor a project on at least one phase of our national program?
How can our Council get and give more strength to develop the National Council?