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TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 313

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT

J U L Y 1, 1917—JULY 1, 1918

The past year has been given to proving the efficacy of the plans
instituted during the preceding term. The movement has been to-
ward the development of system in all departments of our work; to
meet and cope with our own growth and the changing conditions.

The war has made many changes; i t has brought us new problems.
The first that we faced was the inadvisability of holding a conven-
tion and the consequent need of some sort of action by the fraternity
in regard to its officers. At a special Grand Council meeting, held in
Boston, i t was decided to retain the present officers, although they
all voiced strong pleas against it. You have been forced, thus, to have
me for one more report, but a short one this time, as it has been almost
entirely expenditure for routine work.

Roughly speaking, our expenses for this year have been largely for
traveling and for supplies. Just what does this mean? As for the
traveling, our president made a trip, covering all our chapters; the
district superintendents visited their chapters as needed; our Pan-
hellenic Delegate represented us at the National Panhellenic Con-
gress ; delegates visited prospective chapters. The visit of the Presi-
dent was of incalculable value. Every chapter and each individual
felt a renewed zest, a stronger sense of pride after meeting Mrs. Stew-
art. The visits of the district superintendents settled many ques-
tions of doubt, gave opportunities for younger chapters to be started
in the right way, and kept older ones up to the traditions of the frater-
nity. Our Panhellenic Delegate's presence at the Congress strength-
ened our position in the world of national organizations The visits
of our delegates resulted in two new chapters, Phi and Psi.

As for supplies, the term is elastic. In one department it means
paper, envelopes, stamps; in another it means telegrams, printing; in
another it means files, engraved charters, emblems, books, expressage,
and parcels post on many things. One never realizes the magnitude
of the organization we are carrying forward, until one contemplates
the vast amount of supplies needed and the generous and unfailing
service given by the loyal members who administer these departments.

Just at present, in passing, let me interpolate an example. Our
Registrar, Mrs. Swanson, has felt that she must resign. We were in
a quandary, but were saved by Miss Henry who is willing not only
to continue her work as Secretary but also take on the Registrar's