WHAT EVERY SECRETARY OUGHT TO KNOW AND DO

NATHANIEL G. BURLEIGH '11 The class of 1911 is noted for its fine organization and its class spirit and no member of the Association is better qualified to talk on the subject assigned than Mr. Burleigh. A condensed report cannot do justice to the suggestive quality of this talk and it should be available for all secretaries to read and ponder. Among the qualifications for a class secretary he listed the respect of his class, whole-hearted affection for the College, time and office assistance, patience in following up inarticulate members of the class, ingenuity in methods of approach and an interest in each individual in his class.

High up among the desirable projects Mr. Burleigh placed that of unit subscription to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE as the best method of broadcasting class news and also the cheapest from the point of view of the class. The secretary must also assume much responsibility for recognized class activities, such as reunions, both formal and informal, but he must also be prepared to do much work of an informal kind. The following activities of this nature were listed as desirable and valuable: (1) keeping in touch with classmates by direct or indirect methods; (2) acquaintance with the wives and families of classmates; (3) keeping in touch with the families of deceased classmates; (4) classifying members of the class according to their interest or lack of interest in the College and attempting to increase the proportion of those who are actively interested; (5) stimulating the interest of those who may be becoming half-hearted in their support of class and college projects; (6) exchanging information with other class secretaries; (7) spreading information of the College to members of the class.

After the discussion following Mr. Burleigh's address the meeting adjourned for the annual dinner at the Inn.