The Introductory Discourse and Lectures Delivered Before the Convention of Teachers, and Other Friends of Education, Assembled to Form the American Institute of Instruction, 1830 - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1831. Excerpt: ... CONSTITUTION AMERICAN INSTITUTE INSTRUCTION. PREAMBLE. We, whose names are hereunto subjoined, pledging our zealous efforts to promote the cause of popular education, agree to adopt the following Constitution, and to obey the By-Laws made in conformity thereto. Art. I.--NAME AND OBJECT. The Society shall be known by the title of the American InStitute Op Instruction. Its object shall be the diffusion of useful knowledge in regard to education. Art. II.--MEMBERS. 1. Any gentleman of good moral character, interested in the subject of Education, may become a member of this Institute, by signing this Constitution, and paying, at the time of his admission, a fee of one dollar. 2. An annual assessment of one dollar, shall be laid upon each member; by neglecting to pay which, for more than one year after due notice from the Treasurer, he shall cease to be a member of the Society. 3. Any gentleman, by paying at one time the sum of twenty dollars, shall become a member of the Institute for life, and be exempted from all future assessments. 4. Honorary members may be elected by the Institute, at the recommendation of two thirds of the Directors present at any stated meeting of that Board. 5. For dishonorable or immoral conduct, a member may be dismissed from the society, by a vote of two thirds of the mem bers present, at any regular meeting. 6. Ladies, engaged in the business of instruction, shall be invited to hear the annual address, lectures, and reports of committees on subjects of Education. Art. III.--MEETINGS. 1. The annual meeting of the Institute shall be held at Boston, on the Thursday next preceding the last Wednesday in August, at such place and hour as the Board of Directors shall order. 2. Special meetings may be called by the Directors. 3. Due notic...

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