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National Fantasy Fan, v. 5, issue 6, September 1946

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The following constitution is to be presented for a vote at the coming election. While it appears to be leaning over backwards in its effort to avoid complexity, the sponsors feel that this is the answer to the grotesque results obtained in trying to amend the present constitution bit by bit. Ed.

Resolved: That the constitution of the NFFF be amended by substituting for it the following, to go into effect with elections in June, 1947.

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 in the summer. Each member may vote for five people. The five receiving the greatest number of votes become the Board for the next year, and the one with the most votes is president.

4. The Board passes on appointments of all other officials and committees. Under rules adopted by itself, it has complete authority over acts of the organization, 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 organization, 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.
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SECRETARY'S NO-REPORT DEPT: On September 1 Art Widner wrote me: "Hope to finish big installment of Blatant Beast & secyreport this week, so prepare thyself accordingly. Also comes platforms from Phil Schumann for director & maybe yhos for pres." It is now Sept 19 and nothing has come yet from Widner. Tomorrow we go to press. When I invite people over here to help with the assembling, then on that day when they come, this publication is finished. Ed.
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Members from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and all points east: Don't forget the PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE to be held the afternoon of the last Sunday in October. Speakers are Sam Loveman (friend of Lovecraft) and George O. Smith.

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The following constitution is to be presented for a vote at the coming election. While it appears to be leaning over backwards in its effort to avoid complexity, the sponsors feel that this is the answer to the grotesque results obtained in trying to amend the present constitution bit by bit. Ed. Resolved: That the constitution of the NFFF be amended by substituting for it the following, to go into effect with elections in June, 1947. 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 in the summer. Each member may vote for five people. The five receiving the greatest number of votes become the Board for the next year, and the one with the most votes is president. 4. The Board passes on appointments of all other officials and committees. Under rules adopted by itself, it has complete authority over acts of the organization, 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 organization, 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. /////////////////////////////////// SECRETARY'S NO-REPORT DEPT: On September 1 Art Widner wrote me: "Hope to finish big installment of Blatant Beast & secyreport this week, so prepare thyself accordingly. Also comes platforms from Phil Schumann for director & maybe yhos for pres." It is now Sept 19 and nothing has come yet from Widner. Tomorrow we go to press. When I invite people over here to help with the assembling, then on that day when they come, this publication is finished. Ed. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** * * * * * * * * * Members from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and all points east: Don't forget the PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE to be held the afternoon of the last Sunday in October. Speakers are Sam Loveman (friend of Lovecraft) and George O. Smith. 15