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or buying of chapter houses and this need must be met. But it
should not be done to the exclusion of the National Fund.

To make this truly a National Work, every chapter, large and
small, should give to it. Owing to local demands and conditions
and the varying size of chapters, it is impossible for the National
W o r k Committee to set a definite sum for each chapter. Isolated
cosmopolitan chapters of course could give more than those near
an active chapter.

I n order to make this National W o r k a success, money, and
plenty of it, is needed. The question is, how can the chapters meet
this demand without it becoming a burden? High or recurring
taxes are weakening to any organization and it would be well to
keep away f r o m that method as long as possible. But we can
earn money and have f u n doing it.

Our National W o r k Committee has given us three ways of
helping: first, the L i f e Membership to T o D R A G M A which is $ 1 5
and can be paid i n f u l l or i n one or two installments. Second;
subscriptions to magazines, new or renewals, and t h i r d ; printed
stationery. A l l these net a commission which is credited to that
chapter sending in the order. Information about these can be
obtained f r o m any alumnae superintendent, or Josephine Pratt.

But any chapter with a willingness to work, and a keen interest
in the fraternity, can find ways and means of assisting this worthy
national fund.

I am presenting here, in outline form, some of the ideas which
have been tried out and have netted a good revenue for the
treasurer.

Rummage Sales. These sales usually net the chapter
very good profits. The work lies in collecting and putting in
good order the material. Everything should be clean and mended
in so f a r as possible. Children's clothing, women's clothing, rugs,
books, bric-a-brac and dishes all find ready sale, but as prices are
necessarily low, a large quantity is necessary. Several chapters
have tried it and made f r o m $ 5 0 to $150. Portland, Omaha, New
Orleans, Philadelphia, and Cleveland have found this a good
source of income.

Bazaars. These are usually fall affairs and planned to
catch Christmas trade. Plans should be made during the summer
so that alumnae far and wide will have time to make contribu-