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Application for charter for a new lodge of the American Federation of the Physically Handicappe

American Federation of the Physically Handicapped, Inc.

Gallaudet University 
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Box 01, Folder 02 & Folder 04 MSS 043 - The Benjamin Schowe, Sr. Papers 
1-1-4945 
Application for Charter, American Federation of the Physically 
Handicapped, no date 
American Federation of the Physically Handicapped, Inc. 
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APPLICATION FOR CHARTER 
Lodge No, _______ _ City and State ____ ________ _ _ 
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HEADQUARTERS, SUITE 1365, NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
(PHONE METROPOLITAN 0149) 
We, the undersigned, American citizens desiring to become members of the American Feder-
ation of the Physically Handicapped, Inc., hereby apply for a Charter as a duly authorized Lodge. 
If our request is granted by the Federation, 
We agree to abide by the rules and by-laws of the American Federation of the Physically 
Handicapped, Inc. 
We agree to advocate, in every legal way, advancement of the interests of the Physically 
Handicapped citizens of the United States. 
We agree to forbid any activity in our lodge detrimental to the Federation or to the Physi-
cally Handicapped in general, and will eliminate any person, or group, from our membership, 
who, in any manner, reflect discredit upon ourselves, or the movement. 
We further agree to expand our membership as rapidly as possible, and to promote a bet-
ter understanding of the problems of the Physically Handicapped, and suggest remedies therefor, 
by education, and enlistment of public interest through such activities as may be engaged in, by 
the Federation. 
As a Lodge, we agree to pay our financial obligations to the American Federation of the 
Physically Handicapped, Inc., promptly, when due, covering-
1. Charter Fee (to accompany this form), $10.00. 
2. Initiation Fee, $1.00, on each PARTICIPATING MEMBER. 
3. As per capita tax, we will remit to the National Office, in advance 
1. PARTICIPATING MEMBERSHIP, open only to Physically Handicapped. 
Initiation Fee, $1.00. Dues, $3.00 per year, if paid in advance, or, 35c per month. 
(Following classes are open to either Handicapped or Non-Handicapped.) 
2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP 
(a) YEARLY HONORARY MEMBERSHIP, $10. 
(b) YEARLY CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP, $5. 
(c) HONOR ROLL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION, $1. 
4. Purchase of literature and supplies by Lodges from the National Office, as per price-lists 
furnished by Federation. 
5. Insignia and Emblems of the Federation may be used only by permission of the National 
Office, by Lodges and members in good standing. 
6. ALL REMITTANCES by Lodges should be sent to National Office so as to arrive by the 
20th day of each month. 
7. The American Federation of the Physically Handicapped, Inc., specifically reserves the 
right to reject any application for Charter, or for individual membership. If rejected, 
remittance will be immediately returned· to applicant. ._..75 
MAIL ADDRESS OF LODGE 
City --------------------------- -------- State ______________________ Cong. Dist. _____ _ 
Business address of Lodge (Street) _______________________________________ _ 
(Meetings are supposed to be held regularly, at least once monthly. Please indicate monthly meet-
ing day of your Lodge ___________________________________________ __ _ ____ __ ,) 
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CHARTER MEMBERS OF LODGE 
(At least FIVE American citizens are required, to complete Charter) 
(Please print, or write plainly) 
Name Street Address City and State 
1 ________________ _ --------------·------------------------------------------------
2 __________ --------- --------- ----------------------
3 ___________________________________ __ __ ___________ ________________________________________________________________ _ 
4 ______ ___ -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ------ --
5 ________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ___________________________ _ 
6 ___________________________________________________ ___________ _ 
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7 -------------------------------
8 ____ _ ------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------
9 ___ _ ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- -------------------
1 o __________________________ _______ _________ _ 
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11 ___________________________________ ____________ ______ _ 
12__________________________________ ------------------------------------
13 _______ - ------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------
14 ____ _______________________ -------------------------- -----------------
15 ____ _ ---------------------
If Officers have-been elected, please print -Names and Addresses, below: 
Name Street Address City and State 
Pres. _________________________ _ ----------------------- ---
Vice-Pres. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vice-Pres. _________________________ _ -------------------------
Sec'y ------ ---- ---------------------------------------------------------------- --
Treas. ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------
Sgt.-at-Arms -------------------------------------- ----
Correspondent -----------------------------
DO NOT WRITE HERE: 
A pplica ti on received ____________________________ _ _ 
Submitted to Board _ ______________________ _ 
Charter issued _________ __ __________ _ ____ _ 
Lodge Number ___ ____________________ _ 
When filled out, return this application with remittance to cover Charter and other fees to AMERICAN FEDER-
ATION OF THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, Inc., Suite 1365, National Press Bldg., Washington, D. C. 


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