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In order to work effectively towards its goals, an organiza tion must first know its com munity. Mrs. Henry T. Moore Jr., president of the Glens Falls Area League of Women Voters, said in addressing a recent meeting of the Glens Falls Chapter of the NAACP in the Parish House. Her subject was “Practical Politics.” Mrs. Moore advocated a study of educational facilities, re ligious services, available hous ing, industries, news media, service organizations and other community institutions. It is important, she continued, to find other persons and organizations who have similar interests and to seek their help and advice. Cooperation among groups with similar aims is helpful to all. “I cannot emphasize enough,’ Mrs. Moore said, “the import ance of knowing your facts and being able to back them up at all times. Issue fact sheets whenever possible to interested people.” Constant involvement of those affected is needed to sustain interest, she said; there is no antagonism or opposition as deadly as apathy. Mrs. Moore went on to say that perseverance and staying power are necessary since people on the whole are re luctant to change. Utilize every opportunity for discussion to clear up misconceptions and to avoid stereotyped thinking, she advised. She suggested ignor ing deliberate misrepresenta tions which will usually die of their own viciousness. More helpful, she said, is a discussion of honest differences that leads to a rethinking and closer scrutiny of objections that may be valid. Compromise is always necessary, she said in conclu sion, as long as there is no compromise with basic prin ciples. Mrs. Sally Harper, president, announced the following com mittees: Fund raising, Mrs. Harriet Helm, chairman; Wil liam Oddy, Roy Thomas, the Rev. Schuyler D. Jenkins, mem bership, George Champion, chairman; Albert Bradley, Mrs. Bama Reese; program, John Collins, chairman; Richard Bartlett, Alfred Campbell, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Erma Nordquist; refreshments, Mrs. Harriet Gor rie, chairman; Mrs. Helm, Mr. Oddy, Mr. Campbell; church work, Mrs. Howard Russell, chairman; publicity, Mrs. Mari anne Oddy, chairman; Mr. Champion, Mrs. Reese, Father Jenkins, treasurer, an nounced that a letter will be o
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Glens Falls Post Star
Glens Falls, New York, US
Mon, Feb 06, 1967
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