The Engineers’ Club of Dayton General Information By-Laws Organized, February 20, 1914. Incorporated, May, 1914. Opening Exercises, May 14, 1914. Ladies’ Reception, 4 to 6 P. M. Engineers’ Reception, 7 P. M. 1914 Club House Corner of Second and Madison Streets, Dayton, Ohio, U. S. A. Telephone, Bell, Main 175 Local and Long Distance Contents Page Program of Opening Exercises 4 The Speaker of the Evening 5 The Inception of the Engineers’ Club of Dayton 7 Officers and Management 9 Membership and Fees 10 The Club House and Its Equipment 12 Description of Insignia 16 By-Laws 18 The Exercises of the Opening Day Afternoon Reception to Wives of Dayton Engineers, Club House, 4 to 6 o’clock. Refreshments. Music. Evening Reception and Inspection of Club House, 7 o’clock. Program, 8 o’clock : Introductory Remarks by E. A. Deeds. Organization of Club and Election of Officers. Adoption of By-Laws. Remarks by Geo. W. Shroyer, Mayor of Dayton. Remarks by Fred H. Rike, President Greater Dayton Association. Address by William Lodge. Refreshments. Music. Knowledge is Power.” — Bacon. Speaker of the Evening MR. WILLIAM LODGE Member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers President, Lodge and Shipley Machine Tool Co., Cincinnati, Ohio “Great thoughts, like great deeds need no trumpets.” — Bailey. The Inception of the Engineers’ Club of Dayton “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it; this is' knowledge.” — Confucius. The Engineers’ Club of Dayton originated in the generous desire of two of Dayton’s engineers to share with others, some of the prominent men attracted to our city because of the fact that we are attempting the unusual in Dayton. The civic welfare is in the hands of trained engineers, versatile in sewage disposal, water supply, street paving, and similar city problems. Our Flood Prevention Plans mark the first practical solution of stream control, as applied to an entire rivershed. Dayton’s one thousand factories have able engineers contributing no little to the world’s progress. The eyes of the world are upon Dayton. Just a short time ago ten expert drainage engineers visited this city: What an inspiration ; what widening of horizon ; what an en- couragement for the younger fellows ; what a contribu- tion to Dayton’s future just to meet these men, get their view points, listen to the words of wisdom that will fall from their lips, and study their personalities. Discussion of questions, in the light of Science, is necessary to form sound judgments, and so it seemed that a meeting place, permitting the dissemination and discussion of engineering problems, coupled with the fostering of good fellowship, and the inspiration and en- couragement to the younger men, would confer lasting benefit upon all the parties concerned, and especially upon our city, Dayton. 7 To investigate the project, a group of fifteen engineers, selected largely because they could be easily assembled, met on the invitation of the two originators of the idea, to discuss and consider the proposition. This meeting, held February 20, 1914, resulted in a decision that the carrying out of the project was very much to be desired, and so, we meet Thursday evening, May 14, 1914, to dedi- cate to the dissemination of truth, a magnificent club house completely remodeled and furnished in a manner in keeping with the great idea it represents. “The truth shall make you free.” Officers and Management The affairs of the Engineers’ Club will be administered by a Board of Governors, consisting of the President, the two Vice-presidents, the Recording Secretary, and the Treasurer, all elected to serve for one year. The initial election of the officers constituting the Board of Governors will be held prior to the adoption of the By-Laws. Said officers to be governed thereafter in all official acts by said By-Laws. At the first meeting after the election, committees on membership, house, library, and program shall be ap- pointed. The members of the Board of Governors itself, shall constitute the finance committee of which the presi- dent shall be chairman. There shall also be an auditing committee to serve for one year, none of whom shall be officers of the Club. A house secretary will be in daily attendance, and will be charged with the management of Club affairs. The secretary’s office is on the first floor, adjacent to the periodical room. “Every addition to human knowledge, is an addition to human power.” — Horace Mann. 9 Membership and Fees A careful effort has been made in writing the By-Laws to provide for a membership that would appreciate the advantages and the opportunities offered by the Club, one that would also represent the best engineering pro- fession of Dayton and the adjacent cities, and that would join earnestly in a united effort to promote a better understanding of engineering questions and practice among local engineers, and among all others interested in the various branches of the engineering industry. To accomplish these purposes the selection of the membership of the Club has been left in the hands of the Governing Board, to guard against the taking in of members 1 who might not properly represent what the Club really stands for. In addition to the Active Members, who will be made up of engineers practicing their profession as outlined in the By-Laws, and for whom the Club is primarily designed, excellent oppor- tunities will be offered to technical men of satisfactory attainment to increase their engineering knowledge by joining the Club as Associate Members. To accomodate still another very important class, Junior Memberships have been provided for young men who are looking forward to an engineering career, who by joining the Club may secure practically all the ad- vantages of the other memberships at a very nominal cost. Provision has also been made for the election of such Honorary Members as the Board of Governors may choose to elect. 10 In short, in the origin of the Club, in the drafting of the By-Laws and in the defining of the membership, the main purpose has been to carry out th.e objects of the organization as set forth in the By-Laws of the Club, Article I, Section 2 : “The professional improvement of its members, the encouragement of social intercourse among them, and the advancement of engineering.” Membership Fees Initiation Annual Fee Dues Active Members $5.00 $25.00 Associate Members 5.00 25.00 Junior Members None 10.00 The By-Laws provide that “the fiscal year shall begin on the first day of October. Members elected after April 1 shall pay but half the annual dues.” “Eureka, Eureka.” — Archimedes. It The Club House and Its Equipment After the plans for the organization of an Engineers' Club for Dayton and vicinity had matured sufficiently to insure its future success, immediate attention was then given to the selection of a home, in which the greatest social and educational advantages could be en- joyed by its members. The building located at the north-west corner of Second and Madison streets was selected for the home of the Club, and activities begun with the hope of having the building ready for occupancy by about May 1, at which time, the first meeting of the Club was planned to be held. Extensive plans were immediately outlined for remod- eling and making additions to the old building, the first goal being to provide a home or club house so modern in its arrangement and equipment as to be worthy of having a company of men having ideals such as are cher- ished by those who are to constitute its membership. In order to give each one a more intelligent under- standing of the completeness of this undertaking, as well as to point out the thoroughness with which every detail has been executed, your attention is directed to the fol- lowing description of house and equipment. After passing through the main entrance on the first floor, one finds a most inviting and restful interior, decor- ated in soft brown tones. To the right as you enter, are two large well-lighted lounging rooms furnished with richly colored carpets and luxurious furniture. To the rear of the entrance hall, is located the large peri- odical room equipped with easy chairs, generous table, 12 and ample magazine racks. To the right of this room is the Secretary’s Office, where the active officer in charge of the affairs of the Club may be found. Just north of this room, is a side hall at the west end of which is the general telephone booth, and at the east end, a side entrance from Madison Street. North of this hall, is a pleasing dining room which will amply care for the inner man, served as it is from a modern thoroughly equipped kitchen of no mean proportions. Descending to the basement, one finds at the front the general toilet room, provided with the best sanitary equipment; conveniently located nearby is a check room for the use of all who enjoy the privileges of the Club. A porter’s stand and shoe-shining chairs are also pro- vided for the convenience of members. The balance of the basement is used to house the heating and venti- lating plant and provide ample space for the water- heating system, vegetable, and general storage rooms. Ascending the main stairway to the second floor, one finds a large assembly room, the north end of which is utilized for a library alcove where all volumes belonging to the Club will be arranged in book-cases provided for this purpose. This assembly room will be used for both social and educational purposes and will be equipped with moving picture and stereopticon lanterns of the latest design. A fire-proof booth is arranged just north of the library alcove, to house these instruments and provide the necessary protection to the Club members at all times. On this floor, two private studies are arranged, for the use of members where privacy is desired. Wash rooms, shower, and toilet rooms are also to be found on this floor, and in each case the same care has been exercised in working out the sanitary details as in the general toilet in the basement. 13 In the hustle and hurry which has characterized the preparation of this home, the ladies have not been for- gotten, for one of the private studies is so arranged that it can be utilized for their use, being in direct connection with the toilets and wash rooms on this floor. The third floor has been divided into three large bed rooms, and a large toilet and bath room for the use of members and visiting guests. These rooms have been cheerfully decorated and the furniture is all that could be desired. It will thus be seen that all phases of the Club life have been fully considered, and an arrangement worked out to best meet all demands. Realizing the necessity of modern equipment in a building of this character, a system of heating and venti- lating has been provided by means of which fresh, pure air is delivered to each room in the building. This system is located in the basement and consists of a filter, heater, fan, and exhaust. The air is first forced through the latest type of air washer in which all dust and dirt is removed and after passing across steam coils which bring it to the proper temperature, it is forced by the fan to the various parts of the building. This system with the large exhaust is capable of producing a complete change of air in the building every ten minutes. The electric equipment has been installed after careful planning to utilize the most up-to-date appliances. The illumination, while soft and restful to the eye, is at the same time ample for all purposes. This is accomplished by semi-indirect lighting fixtures which harmonize with the general decorative scheme of the different rooms. The general plan of safety is amplified by means of elec- tric cigar lighters which are conveniently located in each room. 14 Carpeting has been used throughout the building in order to maintain quiet and restful conditions and at the same time give a unique treatment for the interior deco- rations. A complete vacuum cleaning system is pro- vided so that all parts may be thoroughly and efficiently cleaned. Although all precautions have been taken to make everything fire-proof, fire escapes are provided from each of the upper floors. The outside of the building has been given a new coat of paint, light in color, making the exterior pleasing to even the most critical eye. The whole scheme has been greatly embellished by the beautiful boulevard lighting standards, such as are used on the principal streets of Dayton. In the planning, equipping, and furnishing of the entire building, the aim has been to provide a home to the fullest extent of the word, and one that can be enjoyed by each member or friend, whenever desired. Watch the bulletin board for announcements of interest to members. We expect to establish affiliations with all the promi- nent Engineering Clubs in the United States and Canada, permitting interchange of club room and library privi- leges. A well-selected list of engineering periodicals will be found in the reading room, and we hope to build a strong technical library. Meals will be served to club members when desired. Details later. “Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them.” 15 Description of Insignia Since the members of this club, have high ideals for the advancement of an engineering spirit in and for Dayton, it seems fitting that the insignia of the club should serve both as a representative emblem of the purposes of the club, and as a distinctive mark for its members. The circle, being a perfect curve, represents the ideal of perfection and completion in all true engineering work. There are two circles, an outer and an inner. Between these two stand THE ENGINEERS’ CLUB of Dayton, THE ENGINEERS’ CLUB watching over Dayton. In ancient times the shield was used for protection, and the symbol here is that of protection for an engi- neering spirit in Dayton. It is a four-pointed shield having a point for each of the four grades of membership, Honorary, Active, Associate, and Junior. In ancient heraldry, the divisions of the shield represented the dififerent families united, so here it has been quartered to represent the union of four ideals of the club, as follows : The sun at dawn represents the beginning of a new era of engineering in Dayton. The sun shines for all, and likewise the club represents all branches of engi- neering. The lion, king of beasts, afraid of nothing, symbolizes the fearlessness of engineering to undertake any new de- velopment. The eagle, king of birds, by his solitary habit and watchful eye, represents meditation and study and the discrimination of the club. 16 The cogwheel, so essential in machinery, represents how engineering is a necessary part of the world’s progress. As the spokes of the wheel unite the different parts and carry them as a unit, so the different branches of engineering must work together in the accomplish- ment of any great undertaking. The colors, red, white, and blue, represent the national scope of engineers composing the club. The three colors for Active and Honorary members, white and blue for Associate, and white only for the Junior members. It might be interesting to note that there are just six- teen letters in the words “THE ENGINEERS’ CLUB.” Sixteen is the perfect square of four, and there are four grades of memberships. The total number of letters is twenty-two, and there are just seven letters in “THE CLUB”; now twenty-two sevenths is approximately “pi” which is involved in almost all engineering calculations. The badges, in form of pins or buttons, are now being manufactured, and will be on sale at Messrs. Anderton & Son, North Main Street. “The activity and soundness of a man’s ac- tions will be determined by the activity and soundness of his thoughts.” — Henry Ward Beecher. 17 By-Laws of the Engineers’ Club of Dayton Article I — Name and Objects Section 1. Name — The name of this organization shall be The Engineers' Club of Dayton. Section 2. Objects — The purposes for which this organization is formed are : The professional improve- ment of its members, the encouragement of social inter- course among them, and the advancement of engineering. Article II — Membership Section 1. Requirements — Any person of good char- acter who is, or has been, engaged in the direction or prosecution of engineering or other scientific work related to engineering, shall be eligible to membership. (See Article III.) Section 2. Classes of Membership — The Club shall consist of Active, Associate, Junior, and Honorary Members. Section 3. Active Members — An Active Member shall be not less than twenty-five years of age, and shall have been in active practice of his professional work for at least three years. He shall be qualified by actual per- formance to design and direct engineering work, or capably to carry on the work of his profession. An approved professional diploma shall be considered an equivalent to three years' active practice. The perform- ance of the duties of a teacher of engineering or scientific 18 subjects in schools of high grade shall be accepted as equivalent to an equal number of years of responsible charge of professional work. Section 4. Associate Members — An Associate Mem- ber shall be a person who, by scientific or practical expe- rience, is qualified to co-operate with engineers in the advancement of engineering knowledge or practice. He shall be not less than twenty-five years of age. An Asso- ciate Member shall be entitled to vote, but not to serve on the Board of Governors. He may be transferred to Active Membership by vote of the Board of Governors when the Committee on Membership has certified that he has attained the necessary professional qualifications. Section 5. Junior Members — A Junior Member shall be less than twenty-seven years of age, and shall have been engaged for at least three years in engineering work, or shall have been a student for at least two years in a technical school of established reputation. A Junior Member shall not vote or hold office. Upon reaching the age of twenty-five years, a Junior Member may make application for transfer to Active or Associate Member- ship, stating his qualifications, which, after consideration and approval by the Committee on Membership, shall be acted upon by the Board of Governors. If the action of the Board of Governors is favorable the Junior Mem- ber may then become an Active or Associate Member by paying the entrance fee and the proper dues. If the action of the Board of Governors is unfavorable the Junior Member will cease to be a member of the Club at the beginning of the next fiscal year. If a Junior Member fails to make application to become an Active or Associate Member, he will cease to be a member of the Club at the beginning of the fiscal year next succeed- ing the twenty-seventh anniversary of his birth. Section 6. Honorary Membership — An Honorary Member shall be a person of broadly acknowledged em- inence in one of the engineering professions. An Hon- orary Member shall not be entitled to vote nor to hold office. 19 Article III — Admission to Membership Section 1. Membership will be by invitation only. Section 2. The name of a prospective member must be first submitted to the Membership Committee on a oroperly filled out membership blank, endorsed by at least two active members in good standing and person- ally acquainted with the prospective member. The Membership Committee shall carefully consider the information on the membership blank, acquire such additional information as may be deemed necessary, con- sider all carefully, and transmit same to the Board of Governors with recommendation. The Board of Governors will consider the matter at their next regular meeting, and, at their discretion, extend invitation to the proposed member to join The Engineers’ Club of Dayton. The proposed member must properly fill out the qualification blank, and return it within thirty days, accompanied by the entrance fee ; the Board of Governors will then act favorably on the membership. Article IV — Fees, Dues Section 1. Each Active and each Associate Member shall pay an entrance fee of five dollars. Junior Members shall pay the entrance fee of five dollars when they be- come Active or Associate Members. Section 2. The annual dues of all Active and Associate Members shall be twenty-five dollars ; of Junior Members, ten dollars ; all payable in advance. The fiscal year shall begin on the first day of October. Members elected after April 1 shall pay but half the annual dues. Section 3. Honorary Members shall not be subject to entrance fees or dues. 20 Article V — Deprivation of Membership Section 1. Any member whose dues or other indebted- ness remain unpaid for thirty days shall receive a notice from the secretary, and if he neglects or refuses to pay his delinquent dues or other indebtedness within thirty days after notification from the secretary, his name may be stricken from the roll by vote of the Board of Gov- ernors. Section 2. No person who has been dropped for in- debtedness to the Club shall be eligible for re-election until the said indebtedness is liquidated. Section 3. The Board of Governors shall have power to reinstate a member dropped for non-payment of dues, provided the dues are paid in full up to the time of reinstatement. Section 4. Resignation must be submitted in writing and shall be accepted by the Board of Governors if all indebtedness to the Club has been discharged. Section 5. A majority of the Board of Governors shall have power to suspend temporarily any member from the privileges of the Club for infraction of its rules. Section 6. Charges against a member must fully set forth the offense or offenses alleged, and must be pre- sented in writing, addressed to the Board of Governors, and signed by two or more members in good standing. An attested copy must be furnished the accused, who shall be entitled to be present and to be heard in defense, in person or by attorney, at all meetings at which the charges are investigated, except during the time when the vote is being taken. The charges shall first be investi- gated by the Board of Governors, and, if established, shall then be submitted to the Club at a business meeting. If the conduct of the accused member is deemed prejudicial to the Club, he may then be expelled by a two-thirds vote of the members present, provided the accused member 21 shall have had at least one month’s notice of the charges preferred against him and of the time appointed for their final consideration. Article VI — Visitors Section 1. Members may introduce visitors at any stated meeting of the Club, but no one living within twenty-five miles of Dayton shall be thus introduced more than twice in one calendar year. Cards, giving the privileges of the club house for one month to persons not residing within twenty-five miles of Dayton shall be issued by the House Committee on application of a mem- ber over his own signature. Members will be held responsible for the conduct and obligations of visitors whom they introduce. Section 2. The Board of Governors may ofifer the courtesies of the Club to technical or scientific organiza- tions. Article VII — Officers and Management Section 1. Management — The officers shall be a Presi- dent, a First Vice-President, a Second Vice-President, a Recording Secretary, and Treasurer, and these shall con- stitute the Board of Governors, in which the government of the Club shall be vested. Section 2. President — The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board of Governors. He shall appoint all committees whose appointment is not otherwise provided for. He shall, with the Treas- urer, sign all checks, written contracts, or other financial obligations of the Club authorized by the Board of Gov- ernors, and shall be ex-officio member of all standing committees, except the Auditing Committee. Section 3. Vice-Presidents — In the absence of the President, his duties shall be performed by the Senior Vice-President present. In the absence of the President and Vice-Presidents, the duties of the President shall be performed by a President, pro tern., elected by the Club. Section 4. Recording Secretary — The Recording Sec- retary shall be present at all meetings of the Club and of the Board of Governors, and shall keep the minutes. He shall perform such other duties pertaining to his office as may be imposed upon him by the Club or by the Board of Governors. Section 5. Treasurer — The Treasurer shall collect and have charge of all funds, and shall deposit the same to the credit of the Club in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Governors. He shall pay all bills duly approved by the Board of Governors, and shall keep book accounts of his receipts and expenditures, which shall be open at all times to inspection by the Board of Governors. Before the date of election and vote on amendments, he shall furnish the Tellers with an alpha- betical list of those voting members who are in arrears for dues. He shall present at each stated meeting of the Board of Governors a written statement of the financial condition of the Club. He shall make an annual report to the Board of Governors for incorporation in its annual report to the Club, and the statement of accounts con- tained therein shall be audited and certified to by the Auditing Committee. He shall at the discretion of the Board of Governors give bond for the faithful perform- ance of his duties, in such amount and with such sureties as the Board of Governors may require, the premium on said bonds or sureties to be paid by the Club. Section 6. Board of Governors — The Board of Gov- ernors shall consist of the President, the two Vice-Presi- dents, the Recording Secretary, and the Treasurer. It shall have supervision and care of all property of the Club, and shall manage and conduct its affairs in accord- ance with the Charter and By-Laws. 23 The Board of Governors shall meet within ten days after the annual meeting, and shall hold a stated meeting on or before the third Saturday of each month, excepting July, August, and September, and special meetings at the written request of three members of the Board, or upon the call of the President. At all such meetings a majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum. At each annual meeting the Board shall present a statement of its proceedings during the year, and a report of the general condition of the Club, including a com- plete financial statement. The Board shall fill any vacancies occurring during the fiscal year among officers of the Club. Any member of the Board who shall absent himself from three consecutive stated meetings of the Board, without an excuse satisfactory to the Board, shall cease to be a member thereof, and the Board shall proceed to fill his place for the unexpired term. Due notice of such action shall be sent to him. At its first stated meeting the Board shall appoint from the voting membership, to serve for one year, three regu- lar and three alternate Tellers of Election. No officer of the Club shall be eligible for these appointments. Section 7. House Secretary — The Board of Governors may appoint a House Secretary and shall prescribe his duties and fix the salary which he is to receive. The House Secretary shall serve as secretary of the House Committee. Article VIII — Standing Committees Section 1. The Committee on Membership shall con- sist of three members. It shall receive all applications for membership, make rigid inquiry as to the eligibility of candidates, and make full report, with recommenda- tions, to the Board of Governors. In case of disapproval, 24 only the sponsors of the applicant shall be notified of such action. The proceedings of this committee shall be private and confidential. The chairman of this com- mittee shall be a member of the Board of Governors. Section 2. The Committee on House shall consist of three members. It shall have the general supervision and care of the club house and all property therein not otherwise provided for; and shall prescribe and enforce such rules relative to matters in its charge as may from time to time seem necessary. It shall have power to engage and dismiss all house employees and shall receive and report upon all complaints. It shall also have charge of such purely social entertainments as may be voted by the Club or by the Board of Governors. The chairman of this committee shall be a member of the Board of Governors. Section 3. The Committee on Library shall have charge of all books, periodicals, drawings, and similar property belonging to, or loaned to, the Club. It shall receive and file all papers after their presentation before the Club, and prepare for publication such of them as the Board of Governors may direct. No member shall pub- lish any paper, as having been read before the Club, without obtaining the consent of this committee, and such permission shall not be construed to be an endorse- ment by the Club of any statements advanced in such paper or publication. This committee shall have three members and its chairman shall be a member of the Board of Governors. Section 4. The Program Committee shall consist of five members, with the chairman a member of the Board of Governors. It shall prepare and post on the Club bulletin board a calendar of the regular meetings to be held during the year with the name of the speaker assigned to each and the title or subject of his paper so far as may be possible. It shall be responsible for the presentation of papers at the proper time according to the calendar. 25 Section 5. The Board of Governors shall constitute the Committee on Finance, and shall have supervision of the financial affairs of the Club. Section 6. The Auditing Committee shall consist of three Active Members, none of whom shall be officers of the Club. They shall serve for one year and shall audit all the books and accounts of the Club, covering the fiscal year for which they are appointed, and present a written report to the Club at the annual meeting. Article IX — Nomination and Election of Officers Section 1. At each annual meeting the Club shall elect a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Recording Secretary, and a Treasurer, to serve one year. Officers shall assume their duties upon receiving notice of their election, and shall hold office until their successors have been duly elected and notified. Section 2. At the regular stated meeting immediately preceding the annual meeting, the Board of Governors shall appoint five active members, in good standing and not officers of the Club, to constitute a Committee on Nominations. For one week after appointment the committee shall receive suggestions from' members as to choice of candidates. The committee shall then con- vene, consider all suggestions, and place in nomination two candidates for President, four candidates for Vice- Presidents, two candidates for Recording Secretary, and two candidates for Treasurer. These nominations shall be posted on the bulletin board of the Club at least two weeks prior to the annual election, and the list mailed to all the voting members with the notice of the annual meeting. Section 3. Only those Active and Associate Members who are not in arrears for dues are entitled to vote and 26 to enjoy the other privileges that are restricted by these By-Laws to voting members. Section 4. The election of officers shall be by ballot, and in charge of Tellers appointed by the President. They shall count all legal ballots that have been placed in the polling box on the day of the annual meeting before eight o’clock p. m. They shall present to the Club at the annual meeting on that date a signed report, giving the number of votes cast for each candidate. In accord- ance therewith the President shall then declare elected those candidates for office who received a plurality of all the legal votes cast. Promptly after the presentation of their report, the Tellers shall post on the bulletin board the result of the election. Article X — Meetings Section 1. Stated meetings for the reading and discus- sion of papers upon engineering, scientific, and related subjects shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month, except July, August, and September. Section 2. The annual meeting shall be the stated meeting on the first Tuesday in June. Section 3. Non-members shall be excluded from the meeting room during the transaction of business, on demand from the floor. Section 4. At a business meeting, fifteen voting mem- bers shall constitute a quorum. Section 5. The opinion of the Club may be expressed only on subjects affecting the public welfare. 27 3 0112 072690511 Article XI — Order of Business Regular Meeting 1. Reading of the minutes of the last stated meeting. 2. 'Miscellaneous announcements. 3. Stated business. 4. Reading of papers — discussion and communica- tions. 5. Adjournment. Annual Meeting 1. Reading of the minutes of the last stated meeting. 2. Miscellaneous announcements. 3. Stated business. 4. Annual reports. 5. Annual address by the retiring President. 6. Report of the Tellers of election. 7. Adjournment. Parliamentary Rules In all questions involving parliamentary rules, not pro- vided for in these By-Laws, the governing authority shall be “Robert’s Rules of Order.” Article XII — Seal Section 1. The seal of this corporation shall be circu- lar in form and contain the words “The Engineers’ Club of Dayton.” The seal, an impression of which here appears, shall be the seal of the corporation. Article XIII — Amendments Section 1. The By-Laws may be amended by the Board of Governors, subject to approval by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular meeting of the Club, or at any special meeting of the Club called for this purpose. 28