A syllabus for automobile club sponsors

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A SYLLABUS FOR AUTOMOBILE CLUB SPONSORS

A PROJECT Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education The University of Southern California

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Education

by Roland K. Petrat June 1950

UMI Number: EP46520

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T h is project report, w ritten under the direction o f the candidate’s adviser and ap p ro ved by h im , has been presented to and accepted by the F a c u lty of the School of E d u catio n in p a r t ia l f u lf illm e n t of the requirements f o r the degree

o f M a s t e r of

Science in Educatio n.

A d v is e r

Dean

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER

PAGE PART I.

FORMATION

HOW TO ORGANIZE THE CLUB. 1.

START: 1.

HOWTO GET THE CLUB G O I N G ................ 2

BEGINNING:

Howto arrangean organ­

izational meeting 2.

GOVERNMENT: ' How to make a constitution for the club . .

3.

2

STANDARDS:

........................... 4

How to make the by-laws

for the c l u b ................................. 5 4. PROCEDURES:

How to make a code of

ethics for the c l u b ....................... 5. CONTROL:

5

How to make the safety

rules for the c l u b ........................... 5 6.

APPROVAL:

How to get authorization

for the c l u b ........... 2.

MEMBERSHIP:

HOW TO GET STUDENTSINTO THE

C L U B ............................... 1-.

7

STIMULATION:

10

How to motivate students to

join the c l u b ............................... 10 2.

STANDARDS:

How to set up criteria for

membership elibibility .................... 3.

"H0T-R0DSn:

11

How to get students with

excess knowledge of automobiles into the c l u b ....................................12

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CHAPTER 5.

PAGE

INTEREST:

HOW TO KEEP MEMBERS IN THE

CLUB * ......... 1. ATTENTION:

16

How to hold the Interest

of the individual m e m b e r .................... 16 2. STUDENTBQBY;

How to get the entire

school interested in the club . . . . . . 4.

NAME:

.

18

HOW TO SELECT IDENTIFICATION DEVICES

FOR THE C L U B .................................... 21 1. TITLE:

How to select a name for the

c l u b ................. 2. PLAQUES:

21

How to select an insignia for

the c a r s ................. 3. EMBLEMS:

22

How to select a pin for the

members

................................

4. APPARELS:

How to select a sweater for

the members 5. PROBLEMS:

23

............................. 24 How to meet the cost of the

identification devices .................... 5.

MEETINGS:

HOW TO GET TOGETHER . . . . . . . . .

1.

How to schedule the meetings . . .

TIME:

2. PRESENTATION:

24 28

.28

How to preside over the

meetings.........

29

3.

OFFICERS:

29

4.

PARTICIPATION:

How to hold elections . . . . . . How to let the students

run the c l u b ................................30

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CHAPTER 5.

PAGE JUDGE MENT: How to prevent the members from making the wrong decisions . . . . . .

6.

TROUBLE;

How to take care of discipline

problems . . . . . 6.

CLUBROOM;

31

..........

.....

.

HOW TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE AHD

REGULARMEETING PLAGE ........................ 1.

CHOICE:

2.

APPROVAL:

How to select the meeting place

35 .

35

.

36

.

37

How to get the schools’

authorization of the meeting place . . . 3.

32

FACILITIES:

How to get equipment for the

clubroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART. II.

ACTIVITIES

HOW TO K E E P THE CLUB GOING 7.

EQUIPMENT:

HOW TO GET AND MAINTAIN

AUTOMOBILES

...........

1.

PURCHASE:

2.

UP-KEEP:

3.

IMPROVEMENTS:

4.

PRECAUTION: the cars

5.

KNOWLEDGE:

How to buy a used ear . . . . How to maintain cars . . . . .

41 .42 .

How to make cars safer . . .

1.

.............

45

How to improve the members'

HOW TO SELECT GOOD CLUB ACTIVITIES . .

ENJOYMENT:

44

How +o get insurance for

driving ability ......................... 8. ACTION:

43

How to arrange activity for

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CHAPTER

PAGE the m e e t i n g.........

2. EXHIBITIONS:

48

How to hold an

automobile s h o w ....................... . . 3. 'TRAVEL:

How to plan and take ^rips . . . .

4. ACCIDENT PREVENTION: safety run

1.

2. 10.

.

54

How to hold a gas

mileage run . . . . . . . . . . 9. FINANCE:

52

How to hold a

.......................

5. CAR PERFORMANCE:

49

..........

56

HOW TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CLUB . . .

61

REVENUE:

How to build a treasury for

the c l u b .........

61

ACCOUNTING:

62

CONFIDENCE:

How to handle the funds . . .

HOW TO GET THE COMMUNITY BEHIND

THE C L U B ....................................... 65 1. ESTABLISHMENT:

How to prove to the

community that your club is a must . . . 2.

RECOGNITION:

.

65

How to get the aid of the

local police, safety council, and auto­ mobile association . AUTOMOTIVE COLLECTION:

...................... 66

A selection of material

aid the automobile club . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PREFACE

Even though our driver education program has stopped many deaths on the highways of our country, the newspapers are still full of the tragic stories of teen-age traffic deaths.

This would indicate that the driver education

program, is not enough.

There must be a follow-up program

after the student has taken driver training.

This then

is the role the automobile club could play in the high school curriculum.

It is for this reason, along with others,

that this syllabus has been written. It is true that the main function of such a club would be to promote a generation of safer drivers to our streets but, it would also promote a better type of automobile on our public streets. The automobile club in the secondary school, will also establish a long lost relationship.

This relationship is

that of the police officer and the youth.

Through a club

of this type such relations could be very easily accomplish­ ed in a short time.

Another relationship that this club

could mend is that of the youth and his community.

A club

of this type in the school could also give the community a better understanding of the builder of the so called "hot­ rod.”

This boy has been an outsider for far to long of a

time.

He must be brought into the community along with his

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"hot-rod." 1+ is the schools’ responsibility to see that the driver education course is given, but why shouldn’t the school have the responsibility of the follow-up program? Must

we go on allowing our young children to be killed in

street "drag" races?

Should we let our young driver roam

about the street looking for activity when our schools could give the activity to the driver?

Shall we let all

the knowledge the driver learned in driver education courses go to waste? This knowledge, ability, daring, and activity drive of the young driver must be put in the right direction.

If

this is not done then we the teachers of our children are responsible for their deaths. This syllabus is to be used by the sponsor of the automobile club as a guide.

The answers to the many

sponsorship problems may vary in certain situations, the author of this syllabus hopes that it will aid the new, young and energie sponsor on his way to success. Special thanks are to be given to the following persons for their kind and generous help: ROBERT J. CHENEY

Assistant Manager, Public Safety Department, Automobile Club of Southern California.

viii DR. PAUL FISHER

Principal, Los Angeles High School, Los Angeles.

SG-t. ROBERT GOLLINGS

California State Highway Patrol.

JOSEPH E. HAVENNER

Manager, Public Safety Depart­ ment, Automobile Club of °outhern California.

NILS A. LOFGREN

Staff Representative, Driver Education Section, National Safety Council.

The Author.

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PART I .

FORMATION

HOW TO ORGANIZE THE CLUB

Every basketball coach, before starting any game, must organize his team.

He must select his "starting five" and

make sure he has the proper equipment.

He must be certain

that his players know what to do, when to do it and how to do it.

He must make sure that this is done before the

whistle blows starting the game.

You as the new club sponsor

must do the same before your club can function as a whole team.

You must know how to start the club, how to get

members and how to get a meeting place.

You must know the

proper methods of holding a meeting, selecting a name and holding interest. pattern.

This then is your organizational

You will find that in the next six chapters these

topics have been covered to help you get your "team" going.

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CHAPTER 1.

START

HOW TO GET THE CLUB GOING *' A. MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by knowing how to start

an automobile club In your school, 1.

POCKET .MONEY:

By starting an automobile club in

your school, you will become an extra-curricular teacher and may receive more money. 2.

LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES:

Club sponsors always

find more time to enjoy themselves. 3.

FRIENDS:

Sponsors of clubs always make many

new friends. 4.

ADVANCEMENTS:

There is always room on top for

people with new ideas.

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in starting

your club and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1.

BEGINNING:

How to arrange an organizational

meeting• a.

Put an anouncement in the school paper or the school bulletin.

(Indicate that you

are going to have a meeting for all those students interested in. joining a club of this typeO

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b.

Obtain the permission of the administration to hold the meeting.

c.

Get

a room that is not going to be used.

d.

Secure a room that does not look like a class room.

e.

Make the first meeting during the lunch hour.

f.

Tell the students to bring their lunches.

g.

See that the first meeting does not last the entire lunch hour.

(This will allow the

students a chance to talk over jour plans.) h.

Preside over the first meeting yourself.

i.

Inform the students of your general plans,

j.

Allow the students to ask questions at all times.

k.

Tell the students what the school demands before they will give authorization.

1.

Tell the students what at the next meeting they will start working on the rules of the club.

m.

(1)

The constitution.

(2)

The code of ethics.

(3)

The by-laws.

(4)

The safety rules.

Make the date for the next organizational meeting.

n.

Tell the students to start working on the rules as soon as possible.

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2.

GOVERNMENT: .How to make a constitution for the club. a.

Make a rough draft of a constitution for yourself.

(To be used as a guide in the

second meeting.) b.

Explain to the students what a constitution is and what it -stands for.

c.

Tell the students why a constitutions is needed.

d.

Allow the students to make their own con­ stitution.

e.

Make sure that all laws are passed by a majority vote.

f.

Give a few suggestions if the students do not respond to the idea of making their own con­ stitution. (1)

In order to obtain membership in this club a person must have an automobile.

(2)

In order to obtain membership in this club a person must have a valid drivers’ license.

(3)

In order to obtain membership in this club a person must submit his or her car to a safety inspection.

g.

Make sure that the students do not use your ideas alone.

h.

Stimulate and motivate the students into offering and using their own ideas. (1)

The school will not accept any club that does not have a constitution.

(2)

In order to become an organized club with recognition you must have something to follow at all times.

i.

Make a complete copy of all the rules in the constitution and have them mimeographed.

j.

Give a copy to every member.

k.

Chick the constitution and correct any flaws that might be in it.

STANDARDS: a.

How to make the by-laws for the club.

Follow the same procedure as you did in the making of the constitution.

b.

Make sure that all the members get a copy of the by-laws.

c.

Correct any and all flaws that may be found in the by-laws.

PROCEDURES:

How to make a code of ethics for the

club. a.

Follow the same plan as described in the making of the constitution and the by-laws.

b.

Make sure that you check the code of ethics very carefully removing all possible errors.

CONTROL:

How to make safety rules for the club.

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a.

Allow the students to make their own safety rules•

b.

Tell the students why safety rules are needed. ( l)

To establish better relations with the local police.

(2)' To get recongition with the loca"! safety council. (3)

To make it easier for the members to get insurance for their cars and themselves.

((4)' To help prove to the community that this is a worthwhile organization. c.

Make your own set of s a f e t y

rules.

(To be

used as a guide in making the club rules.}1 d.

Be sure that the rules cover every phase of the automobile and driving.

e.

Do not allow any car into the club until the car has passed the safety test and inspection.

f . Tell all members that they m u s t stick to the rules at all times. (1) Will help the club. (2) Will make better cars. g.

Check the members at least every three months.

(For your own protection as well as

the members.) h.

Make the rules the motivating factor in the club.

(Get the students to want to make their

cars safer.)

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i.

Do not change the rules once they have been made.

6.

APPROVAL: a.

How to get authorization for the club.

Elect a committee to represent the club. (1)

Will allow the students to tell of their own need for the club.

(2)

Will allow the administration to see the type of students you are allowing member­ ship.

b.

fell the committee what their job is. (1)

To present the constitution, code of ethics, by-laws, and safety rules to the coordinator of school clubs.

(2)

To present to the administration the same material for approval.

(3)

To explain the need and.defend the club if necessary.

c.

Inform the coordinator that this committee is coming to see him or her. (1)

To prepare the coordinator

(2). To let the coordinator know the purpose of this club in your own words. d.

Tell the committee to bring the material back to you If the coordinator does not approve it.

(This will enable you and the

committee to correct the mistakes at once.)

e.

Take the corrected material back to the co­ ordinator for final approval.

f.

Tell the committee to take the approved work to the administration for approval.

g.

Correct any mistake the administration might find. %

h.

Present the revised material to the admin­ istration for final.

i.

Make sure that copies of your constitution, by-laws, code of ethics, and the safety rules are given to the administration.

7.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to find further

assistance. a.

Older club sponsors and their methods.

b.

The constitution, by-laws, and code of ethics of other clubs in the school.

c.

Other clubs in the school, see how they are run.

d.

Automotive Collection:

15:20,130-131,174-243

252-268,277-286,291; 27:1-2,21-23;.30:1-2: 35:1-2

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENT:

Suggestions that may help you

hold your first few meetings.

1.

PLANS:

Make a general outline of what you wish

to do and follow it at the first few meetings.

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2. IDEAS:

Make your own set of governing rules for

the .club and use them as guides. 3. LEADERSHIP:

Hold a meeting.

4* WEAK POINTS: Check your weak points

and make sure

that you do not use them at the next meeting.

D.

EVALUATION:

A rating scale of your performance in

holding that all important first meeting.

(Place an

X in the space that best describes your action.)

1.

You placed an announcement in the school paper or bulletin.

2.

You obtained the permission of the admin­ istration to hold your first meeting. You used a room that did not look like a

3.

classroom. 4.

You told the students your general plan.

5.

You used the language that the students un­ derstood.

6.

You have or will be started on the task of getting approval from the administration.

7.

You kept the interest of the students.

S.

You started the students to work on the constitution, by-laws, code of ethics, and safety rules.

9. (

( )

You set the date for the next meeting. Total

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CHAPTER 2.

MEMBERSHIP

HOW TO GET STUDENTS INTO THE CLUB

A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by skill in getting club

members. 1.

GREATER CLUB SUCCESS:

Your success will be

measured by the number of members you have in the club. 2.

FRIENDSHIPS:

Some of your members will become

your life-long friends. 3.

PRESTIGE:

Faculty members will admire your

ability to get students in your club and will ask for your advise.

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in getting

students to .join your club and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1.

STIMULATION:

How to motivate students to join

the club. a.

Tell the students the advantages of joining your club. (1)

Better car.

(2)

More fun.

(3)

More friends.

(4)

Fewer traffic tickets.

ii b.

Inform the students of future activities.

c.

Tell the students they can work on their cars in the club.

d.

Invite boys with Hh o t - r o d s t o come in the club. (1)

They will draw others into the club.

(2)

Will give other students the idea that your club is not a TIsissyn club.

e.

Place posters around the campus.

(This will

help arouse interest.) f.

Put small articles in the school paper or school bulletin.

(Will help promote a desire

to find out what the club is all about.) STANDARDS:

How to set up criteria for membership

eligibility. a.

Make sure that all members have a valid drivers’ license before joining the club. (Protection for both you and the members.)

b.

Allow only those students with cars into the club.

c.

Grant memberships to those students who have taken and passed the driver education course.

d.

Give all cars a safety check before admitting anyone into the club. (1)

Allow the student at least thirty days to repair the car if found unsafe.

(2)

Do not give any type of membership until the car is found to be safe.

e.

Do not allow anyone not in your school to join the club.

f.

Use the grade system only if the school demands it.

(This system cuts too many students from

joining the club and gaining the friendship they need.) g.

Limit membership to those students who are 16 years of age or above.

h.

Do not allow the club to become the domineer­ ing function of the school.

i.

Make the total size of the club according to other school clubs.

j.

Allow only those students who partake in club functions to stay in the club.

(This will aid

the general morale of the club. k.

Do not allow any member who races on the public streets to remain in the club.

1.

Do not allow any member who does not abide by the safety rules to stay in the club.

"HOT-RODS":

How to get students with excess know­

ledge of automobiles into the club. a.

Tell them the rewards of joining your club. (1)

Fewer tickets.

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b.

(2)

Safer car.

(3)

Better name for themselves.

(4)

More friends.

Inform these boys that they can be an aid to you.

c.

(1)

By giving help to other members.

(2)

By giving advice to you about.automobiles.

Do not tell these boys that they are a menace to the highways.

(You will make enemies right

from the start if you do.) d.

Give these boys the chance to "build-up” their cars. (1)

Others will learn.

(2)

Will make them feel that they are at last part of some school and group function.

e.

Tell these boys that the club will help them in any way they can.

f.

Discourage these boys from "drag" racing on the public streets.

4.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to find further

assistance. a.

Older teachers and find their methods of get­ ting new members in their clubs.

b.

The students, see what they want from a club.

c.

Other clubs see what they are offering the students.

d.

C.

Automotive Collection:

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

6:1-1$;

21:2.

Freformances that may help '

you get members in your club. 1. WRITING:Make a list of all the motivation that you will 2. WORKING:

use to sell your club to the students. Go out on the campus and get members

for your club.

D.

EVALUATION:

A true-false test on getting members in

your club.

(Place an X in the correct space for true

or false. T 1.

( )(

F You should give students information about future activities of the club.

2.

( )(

You should allow any member of the studentbody in the club.

3.

( )(

You should use the grade system of ad­ mitting members in your club.

4.

( )(

It is wise to make a limitation on the total size of the club.

5.

( )(

Members who do not take part in the club functions should not be allowed to stay in the club.

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6.

T F ( )( ) You should allow the club to become the domineering .function in the school if the students say it is O.K..

7.

( )( ) It is not necessary to tell the students the advantages of joining your club.

8.

( )( ) You should try to get students with nhot-rodsn in the club.

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CHAFFER 3.

INTEREST

HOW TO KEEP MEMBERS IN THE CLUB

A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained from knowledge of holding

the club together* 1.

LONGER LIFE:

By holding the club together from

the beginning you and the club will be part of the school longer. 2.

CONTROL;

If you know how to keep the club to­

gether then you will have better control of your club. 3.

SMOOTHER SAILING:

Activities will become a snap

if you can keep the club acting as one group.

B.

DIRECTIONS;

Some problems you may have in holding

interest and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1.

ATTENTION;

How to hold the interest of the

Individual member. a.

Give the proper activities. (1)

Trips.

(2)

Automobile shows.

(3)

Competition runs.

b.

Allow the members to select their own activities.

c.

Make each meeting an activity in itself.

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d.

(1)

Movies.

(2)

Periods to work on their cars.

(3)

Guest speakers.

Do not drag the meetings along with un­ necessary pa^limentary procedures.

e.

Let the students run their own meetings and club.

f.

Do not allow the students to select the wrong type of activity.

(Act as a guide on all

selections.) g.

Stick to your rules no exceptions.

h.

Don’t drag out any activity.

(Make them short

and to the point.) i.

Don’t go overboard on one idea,

j.

Meet student problems.

k.

Never laugh at a club member no matter what the nature of his or her problem might be.

1.

Act as a councilor for every member in your club.

m.

Do not be afraid to admitthat youdo not know the solutioh of some problem.

(Find

the answer to all problems but, make sure it is the right answer.) n.

Allow the members to work out their own problems. (Watch that they don’t make the wrong decission.)

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o.

Never shirk or put aside any problem the members might have.

(This will cost you

members.)1 p.

Make it a point to have the members talk freely to you at any time.

(Put the members

at ease when ever you talk to them.) q.

Talk to the students in a language that they will understand.

(Never talk above them for

any reason.) r.

Allow the students to talk to you privately. (1)

Whenever the member wants it.

(2)

When you think the member might need a talking to.

(3) s.

Do not go overboard on this idea.

Give the students the feeling that you are their buddy not their teacher,

t.

Give your phone number to the entire club. (Be ready to answer any problem or question that may come up.)

2.

STUDENT-BODY:

How to get the entire school

interested in the club. a.

Invite members of the faculty to come to the meetings and the activities.

b.

Allow some of the student-body join the club on a trip.

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c.

Tell the entire school

what

your club is

doing. (1)

Give an automobile show to the school.

(2)

Preform with the club to the studentbody methods of preventing accidents, how to get better gas mileage, and other activities.

d.

Make the school proud of the club. (1)

Establish good relations with the local police department.

(2)

Establish good relations with the local safety club.

e.

Make the members realize the importance of the club.

(Proper motivation along with

proper activities will do this.) 3.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

miere to find further

assistance. a.

Older club sponsors find their methods of keeping student interest.

b.

Members of other clubs find out why they stay in that club.

c.

The members of your club, see if you are giving them the things they want.

d.

Automotive Collection:

25:1-16;

36:1-2.

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C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Ideas to aid in holding; student

interest in your club. 1.

ACTION:

2.

SPONSOR:

Plan and take trips with the club. Give an automobile demonstration for

the entire student-body. 3.

D.

THOUGHT:

EVALUATION:

Solve student problems.

A rating scale to see how you have

done in the task of holding the member interested. (Place an X in the space that best describes your action.) 1.

( ) You have allowed the students to select their own activities.

2.

( ) You have made sure that each meeting is an activity in itself.

3.

( )

You never allow activities to drag.

4.

( )

You meet

5.

( )

You talk to the members on their level.

6.

( }

You give the members the feeling that you are

problems of the members.

their buddy, not their teacher. (

) Total.

21 CHAPTER 4.

NAME

HOW TO SELECT IDENTIFICATION DEVICES FOR THE CLUB

A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by skill in knowing how'

to select a good name for your club. 1.

SELF PRIDE:

The selection of a good name for

your club will build you up with other people. 2. MORE CLUB MEMBERS:

Some kids will join a club

because of the name. 3.

BETTER CLUB RECOGNITION:

Most clubs are judged

by their names, make yours a good one.

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you might have in select­

ing the proper identification devices and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1. TITLE: a.

How to select the name of the club.

Let the members vote on the name* (1)

Have each member turn in

' (2) Vote on the names turned b.

one name. in.

Explain to the members the value of selecting a good name.

(Will give the club a better

chance to establish recognition with other organiz ations.) c.

Give some suggestions if the members do not respond to the idea. (l)

The Kingpins.

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d.

(2)

The MDreamcastlen Automobile Club.

(3)

The Highway Pilots.

Select a name that is related to the school whenever possible.

e.

Do not allow the members to select a name that will make them seem to be a danger to the highways.

(Such names as ”Club Jumpers*1

and "Speedsters” will harm the club.) f.

Make sure that the members elect the name. (Be careful that you do not select the name for the club.)

g.

Never take the name of an outside club. (This will do more harm to the club than good.)

2.

PLAQIJB: a.

How to get a club insignia for the cars.

Have all the members draw a picture based on the club name.

b.

Make all drawings approximately 8 inches long and 6 inches wide.

(This will be the size of

the finished plaque.) c.

Vote on the drawings.

d.

Design a plaque on which to place the drawing.

e.

Take the drawing to the art teacher. (1)

Do this only if you cannot find a mem­ ber who is artistic.

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(2)

To b© mad© into a final picture to b© used as a blue print.

f. Take the drawing to the wood shop teacher.

g.

(1)

To be made into a mold.

(2)

Allow one of the club members to do it.

Take this finished form to the metal shop teacher.

h.

(1)

To be made into the final plaque.

(2)

Let one of the students make the plaque.

(3)

Make the plaque out of aluminum.

Make enough plaques for every member of the club.

i.

Give a copy of the finished product to every member of the club.

(To be placed on the

rear of the car away from the license plate.) 3.

EMBLEMS:

How to select a pin for the members.

a. Present the matter to the members of the club. (To get their general reaction to the idea.) b. Put the idea up to a vote. c. Vote on the size, shape, and color of the pin. d.

Use the same insignia as the car plaque only in miniature.

e.

Get the cost of making the pins. (1)

Visit the local pin manufactures or their representatives.

(2) Check the school and see if they have a special place to buy their pins. (3) Get more than one price. f.

Present the cost of the pins to the club. (To check their reaction to the matter.)

g.

Vote on the idea again.

h.

Do not make the pin a must. (1)

Some members will not be able to afford a pin.

(2) APPAREL: a.

Some members will not want a pin. How to select a sweater for the members.

Follow the same procedure in the voting of the matter as in the pin section of this chapter.

b.

Visit the local sweater manufactures. (1) Get the price of all types of sweaters. (2) See where the school buys their sweaters. (3 ) Get more than one price.

c.

Use the same design on the sweater as on the plaque and pin.

d.

Present the price to the club.

(Tell them

where they can get the most for the less.) e.

Do not make sweaters a must.

(Some members

can’t afford such things.) PROBLEMS:

How to meet the cost of the iden­

tification devices.

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a.

Don’t demand that all members get a pin or sweater.

b. Raise money for the club if members all want the pin and sweater.

(This money is to be given

to those members that can’t afford the pin: and sweater but, won’t say so.) c.

Give a social dance for the entire studentbody.

d. Start a paper drive. e. Have a Saturday car wash for the community. f. Give a show of some type. g.

Collect dues only if every member can afford it.

h.

Be sure that books are kept on all money transactions.

6.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to get further

assistance. a.

The shop teachers and find the problems of making a plaque.

b.

Methods other teachers used in selecting identification devices for their clubs.

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Suggestions that may help you

to select the proper identification devices for your club

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1. VOTING:

Elect a name for your club.

2. DESIGNING: 3. BUYING:

Draw a club insignia.

Get the cost of making a sweater and

pin for the club. 4. FINANCING:

Plan and give some type ofactivity

to raise money for you devices.

D.

EVALUATION:

A true-false test on selecting iden­

tification devices for your club.

(Place an X in

the correct space for true or false.) 1.

T F ( )( )

It. is wise to let the members select their own n ame.

2.

( )( ) You should select a name that sounds dangerous.

3.

( )( ) You should explain to the members the values of selecting a good name.

4.

()( ) It is not necessary to vote on the selection of an automobile .plaque.

5.

()( ) You should allow the students to make the plaques as much as possible.

6.

( )( ) It is wise not to demand that all the members have a pin•

7.

( )( ) It is not necessary to get the price of a pin.

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8.

( )( )

You should change the Insignia on the sweater* so that it does not look like the plaque or pin.

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CHAPTER 5.

MEETINGS

HOW TO GET TOGETHER

A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by knowing how to hold

proper meetings. 1.

FREEDOM FROM BOREDOM:

You as sell as the members

will not be bored if the meetings are held in the proper manner. 2.

SELF REALIZATION:

If your meetings are run in the

right way, the members will soon realize that they are running the show. 3.

APPROVAL:

Parents will soon give you their O.K.

if you run the club along the democratic ideals of our nation.

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in holding

your meetings and some pointers on how to solve these .problems. 1.

TIME: a.

How to determine when to schedule meetings.

Select an hour that is convient for all members.

b.

Meet during the school day if possible.

c.

Hold meetings after school only if members all agree by vote.

d.

Keep the meeting t ime away from the lunch hour if possible.

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e.

Avoid night meetings.

f.

Arrange meetings for Saturdays if school days cannot be had.

g.

Select a day which will not interfere with the school calendar.

h.

Place all meeting dates on the school cal­ endar far in advance.

i.

Keep all meeting dates regular.

(Don’t change

dates and time from one meeting to the next, members will forget.) 2.

PRESENTATION:

How to preside over meetings.

a.

Follow the democratic procedure.

b.

Don’t go overboard on parlimentary methods.

c.

Put the club president in charge of all meetings.

d.

Address all business to the club president.

e.

Take care of problems before you try to solve new ones.

f.

Don’t make the reading of the ’’minutes” a must.

g.

Don’t make roll call a must.

h.

Keep the club procedures away from classroom methods as much as possible.

i.

Make sure that the meetings don’t drag on and on with unnecessary business.

3.

OFFICERS: a.

How to hold elections.

Make sure that the members elect their own officers.

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Vote with the secret ballot.

c.

Elect into office a president, Vice-president, secretary, treasure, and a club reporter.

d.

Explain the duties of each of these offices before nominations are made.

e.

Follow the democratic procedure of placing names on the ballots.

f.

Make sure that all people elected are elected by a majority vote.

g.

Never force a person into office.

(Especially

if the person does not wish to be an officer.) h.

Elect standing committees. (1)

Program committee to arrange the ac­ tivities for the meetings and all of the club functions.

(2)

Publicity committee to aid the reporter in any and all of his many problems.

(3)

Special committee to take care of any and all committee problems that may come up from time to time.

(4)

Rules and safety committee to take care of all discipline problems and to inspect all club cars.

4.

PARTICIPATION:

How to let the members run their

own club. a.

Allow the members to solve their own problems.

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Act as a guide, not a master.

c.

Let the members, follow their own suggestions and find their own mistakes.

(Watch this or

your club will get out of hand.) d.

Give the members the chance to make their own plans.

e.

Explain to the members the value of making a wise selection of plans. (1)

A wise selection will help the club

to

get recognition with the local safety clubs. (2)

The members know what they want.

(3)

It is their club and they must make

the

plans and suffer the out comes of their ideas. 5.

JUDGEMENT:

How to prevent the members from making

wrong decisions. a.

Show them where the weakness may lie in each activity they plan.

b.

Motivate the members to want to do the right thing.

c.

Act as a guide in all of their problems.

d.

Offer help at all times.

e.

Explain to the members what would happen to the club if they should make the wrong decision.

(It might mean the end of the club.)

f.

Kill any plan that will lead the club to trouble.

g.

Advise on all problems don't guess your way through.

h.

Use your influence on the club officer.

TROUBLE: a.

How to take care of discipline problems.

Allow the cl\ib to act on all problems of this nature.

b.

Follow your constitution and by-laws.

c.

Avoid the practice of penalizing the entire club because of the action of one member.

d.

Talk to the guilty member before the club takes any action.

(See if the matter can be

straightened out without the embarassment of the guilty person.) e.

Make sure that you do what is best for the in­ dividual and the club.

f.

Act as an advisory board when the club takes action upon a discipline problem.

g.

Make sure that the action taken is fair to all parties.

h.

Tell the members that once they give a penality to a guilty person they cannot change it.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to get fxirther

assistance. a.

Other clubs and watch.their methods of holding elections.

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b.

Other sponsors methods of taking care of the discipline problems.

c.

C.

Automotive Collection:

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

27:39-41;

30:1-2

Ideas which may help you hold

proper meetings. 1. PLANNING:

Put the date and time of each meeting

on the school calendar. 2. VOTING: 3. WRITING:

Hold an election of officers. Make an outline of the procedure you

wish the club to follow. 4. WORKING:

D.

EVALUATION:

Take care of a discipline problem.

Rating scale to check your methods of

holding meetings.

(Place an X in the space that best

describes your action.) 1.

( ) You are going to place the dates and times of all meetings on the school calendar.

2.

( ) You have selected a meeting hour that is convenient to all members.

3.

( ) You have held elections in the club.

4.

( ) You have placed the president in charge of all meetings.

5.

( ) You have kept the meeting procedures as far away from classroom methods as possible.

6.

( ) You allow the students to solve their own

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problems. 7.

( ) You allow the students to run the club.

8.

( ) You examine all club activities to find the

t

weak spots. 9.

( ) You have allowed the members to take care of their own discipline problems as much as possible.

(

)

Total.

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CHAPTER 6.

CLUBROOM

HOW TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE AND REGULAR MEETING PLACE

A. MOTIVATION:

Rewards that may be had from knowing how

to select a proper and suitable meeting place. 1. GREATER CONTROL:

You will have better control of

your group if your meeting place is enjoyable. 2. HAPPIER CLUB:

The club as a whole will reflect

your selection of the meeting spot. 3.

LESS WORRY:

You will not have to worry about

members not coming to meetings if your meeting place is of the proper type.

B. DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in securing

your meeting place and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1. CHOICE: a.

How to select the meeting place.

Locate the elubroom on the campus.

b. ' Get a room that is big enough for all members to enjoy. c.

Change the appearance of the room.

(Make it

look like a elubroom not a classroom.) d.

Make sure that the room is well lighted. (Both natural and artifical lighting.)

e.

Be sure that the room can be kept warm during the winter months.

.f.

Locate the elubroom in one of the shops on the campus. (1)

Bigger than a classroom.

(2)

More equipment in a shop.

(3)

The auto-shop would be the natural place for the elubroom.

g.

Make sure that all members agree on the meeting place.

h.

Select a room that is near both the boys’ and girls’ restroom.

i.

Be sure that the room is big enough to hold various activities in.

APPROVAL:

How to get the schools’ authorization

of the meeting place. a.

Find out which rooms are available.

b.

Select the room or shop you are going to use for the elubroom.

c.

Get the permission of the teacher in that room. (Make sure that the teacher in the room you select gives you the go ahead before you put your club in the room.)

d.

Secure the permission of the administration to use the room. (1)

Tell them which room you have selected.

(2)

Tell them how you plan to use the room.

(3)

Tell them the time of day you will be

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in the room. e.

Make sure that the time of day you plan to use the room does not interfere with the schedule of the school.

f.

Follow the suggestions of the administration if they do not approve your selection.

3.

FACILITIES:

How to get equipment for the elub­

room. a.

b.

Get equipment that can be used by the members. (1)

Spray guns.

(2)

Polishing machines.

(3)

Boring bars.

(4)

Valve grinders.

(5)

Electrical repair equipment.

(6)

Greasing equipment.

(7)

Wheel alignment equipment.

(&)

All types of automotive hand tools.

(9)

Upholstery equipment.

Obtain books for the club that will aid the members.

c.

Secure the type of equipment that the members will use most.

d.

Use the equipment in the auto-shop if possible.

e.

Make sure that the students take care of any and all equipment.

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f . Raise money for the equipment through various activities. g. Get equipment from the local garage men. (Buy second hand equipment if it is in good shape.) h. See if the local safety club or police can help you get equipment for the club. i. Try to get the aid of the administration in the purchasing of equipment for the club. 4. SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to find further

assistance. a. Older sponsors, their methods of selecting and getting approval of their clubrooms. b. Local garage men and find out what type of equipment you might need. c.

The auto-shop teacher and try to get the use of the autoshop,

d. A collection of books as found in the Auto­ motive Collection.

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Methods which may help you

select an equip a suitable elubroom. 1. APPROVAL:

Get the approval of the administration

on your elubroom. 2. MATERIAL: 3.

LIBRARY:

Get equipment for the club. Get books for the club that the members

can get help from-.

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4. FINANCE:

D.

EVALUATION:

Rais© money to buy equipment.

A best answer test of your ability to

selectand equip a elubroom.- (Place

the number of

the best answer in the parentheses.) 1. ( )

The size of the elubroom should be: (1)

Compact and cozy.

all to enjoy.

(3)

(2)

Big enough for

Classroom size.

(4)

Big

as the auditorium. 2. ( )

The location of the elubroom should be: (1)

In a local garage.

home.

(3)

(2)

At your house.

At a members’ (4)

On the

campus. 3. ( )

The elubroom should look like a: room. (4)

4. ( )

(2)' A museum.

(3)

(1)

Class­

A elubroom.

A dirty garage.

Before you get the O.K. of the administration you should get the O.K. of the: (2)

Room next door'.

(3)

room you are going to use.

(1)

Janitor,

Teacher in the (4)

Members of

the next class. 5. ( )

The equipment you get should be: of-date. (3)

(2)

Borrowed.

(l)

Out-

Of the best quality. (4)

Members’ own equipment.

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PART II.

ACTIVITIES

HOW TO KEEP THE CLUB GOING

Now that the basketball coach has his team organized, he will start to work getting games for his team.

He

knows that if he does not get any games his team will fall apart.

He also knows that wrong scheduling of games can

mean the downfall of his team.

It is your job to schedule

the games or activities for your club.

The activities you

select must be good and they must relate to the purpose of your club.

The selection of the wrong activity will mean

the same to you as the basketball coach.

You ?/ill find

that In +he next four chapters suggestions are given to aid you in keeping your club going.

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CHAPTER 7.

EQUIPMENT

HOW TO GET AND MAINTAIN AUTOMOBILES -

A. MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by knowing how to get and

maintain good equipment. 1. PULL SPEED AHEAD:

With the aid of proper equip­

ment nothing can hold your club back. 2. SAVE TIME:

Good equipment will mean more time for

the activities. 3.

COOPERATION:

Outside organizations will aid your

club if you have good equipment.

B. DIRECTIONS:

Problems that may confront you when it

comes to getting equipment and maintaining automobiles and some answers to these problems. 1. PURCHASE: a.

How to buy a used car.

Make a handbook for the members. (1) To tell them the things to look for when buying ’ a used car. (2)

To be used as a guide in maintaining their cars.

b.

Include all type of details in your book. (1)

Rust spots on body of car.

(2)

Oil in the car.

(3)

Grease in the transmission and the rear axel housing.

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(4)

Cracks in the engine block and the engine head.

(5)

Spark plugs and'ad.1 electrical equip­ ment of the car.

(6)

Glass in the car.

(7)

Interior of the car.

(8)

lires and wheels.

(9)

Steering mechanism.

(10)

Springs and shock absorbers.

(11)

Brake and brake cables or fluid lines.

(12)

Frame of the car.

(13)

Universal Joint and the drive shaft and shaf t hous ing.

(14)

Wheel bearings.

(15)

King pins.

(16)

Tie-rod and drag link.

(17)

Gas tanks.

(18)

Clutch, brake, and gas pedal.

(19)

Starter and cables.

(20)

Check exhaust.

(21)

Cooling system.

(22)

Road test.

c.

Elaborate on all of these points.

d.

Go with the students.

(If this is possible it

will help the member when he or she buys a used car.)

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©.

Tell the students not to buy the first car they see. (1)

Shop and compare.

(2)

Might find the same type of ear for less raoney .

f.

Get a list of the used car retail prices. (This will aid the student when he or she goes to buy a car.)

2.

UP KEEP: How to maintain cars. a.

Make a handbook for the members of the club.

b.

Get the aid of the auto-shop teacher when writing the handbook.

c.

Write the handbook in a language that the members will understand.

d.

Include all phases of the automobile. (1)

Cooling system.

(2)

Engine.

(3)

Generator.

(4)

Distributor.

(5)

Carburetor.

(6)

Pue1 pump•

(7)

Oil pump.

(8)

Entire electrical system.

(9)

Tires and wheels.

(10)

Wheel alignment and steering gears

(11)

Interior equipment.

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e.

Elaberate on all these points.

f.

Help any member who may be having trouble.

g.

Include the maintenance program with the safety che ck.

h.

Secure maintenance charts from the local garages, gasoline companies, automobile manufactures, or local safety associations.

(These charts

will help the members and will also decorate the clubroom.) i.

Motivate the students to take better care of their cars.

IMPROVEMENT:

How to make cars safer.

a.

Inspect all cars for safety features.

b.

Make sure the members correct any mistakes you might find.

c.

Give the cars safety tests of all types. (1)

Road test for brakes.

(2)

Road test for steering.

(3)

Indoor test for lights, horns, windshield wipers, etc.

d. Take the students along with you whenyou give the car any' type of test. e. Promote the Idea of bumpers andfenders

on all

cars in the club. f.

Invite the local police to inspect the cars.

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g.

Motivate the members to want to have safe cars at all times.

h. 4.

Make a safety handbook if needed.

PRECAUTION: a.

How to get insurance for the cars.

Tell the students the advantages of having automobile insurance. (1) Self protection. (2) Protection of parents. (3) Protection of cars. (4)

Protection of other people.

b. Elect a committee to go to the local insurance agencies to find out what type of insurance the members can get. c. Inform the members that before they can get insurance they must improve their driving ability 100$.

(It is a known fact that some

agencies will not give insurance to minors until their driving habits are improved.) d.

Tell the members to get at least property damage and public liabilty insurance. (This will protect the driver and the family.)

5.

KNOWLEDGE:

How to better the members* driving

ability. a.

Secure and use some of the many psycho­ physical testing aids for automobile driving.

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Use them as club-time activities.

(2)

Use them for safety aids.

b. Tell

the members the importance of good

driving. c.

Give

the members the many driving skill tests.

d.

Motivate

the students to want to become better

drivers. e. 6.

Put your safety rules into action.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to find further

assistance. a.

The local field office of the safety council and talk to them about this topic.

b.

The driver education teacher and find new methods of bettering students’ driving ability.

c.

The local garage mechanics and the auto-shop teacher before you work on any type of hand­ book.

d.

Insurance agents and find out the types of insurance the members can get.

e.

Automotive collection:

2:1-11,26-31,104-105,

41-46,72-76,69-109,137-162; 3:1-11; 5:1-4; 7:79-91,206-224,245-350; 6:1; 9:54-63,103-169; 10:1-27; 11:1-32; 13:1-4; 14:1-32; 16:1-65; 20:2-31; 21:1-23; 22:66-72; 26:1-12; 26:2-35; 31:1-12; 32:1; 36:1-2.

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C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Suggestions that may help you

to get and maintain cars and improve driving ability. 1.

WRITING:

Make a handbook for buying and main­

tenance of used cars. 2.

TESTING:

Make correction of unsafe features of

your own car. 3.

CORRECTING:

Improve the driving ability of your

club members.

D,

EVALUATION:

A rating scale to check yoiir ability in

selecting, maintaining, getting insurance for automobiles and improving driving ability.

(Place an X in +he space

that best describes your action.) 1.

( )

You have made a buyer’s handbook for the members.

2.

( ) You

have gone with the members when they buy

a car. 3.

( ) You

have made a user’s handbook for the

members. 4.

( ) You

have secured information about insurance

for the members. 5.

( ) You

have used valid methods of improving

driving methods. (

) Total.

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CHAPTER 8.

ACTION

HOW TO SELECT GOOD CLUB ACTIVITIES

A*

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained from knowing how to select

good activities* 1.

HAPPIER GLTJB:

A club that moves Is always a happy

club. 2.

FEWER PROBLEMS:

You will have less trouble if you

keep the members doing something. 3.

IMPROVED LEARNING:

By planning and doing many new

activities you and the members will learn many new things.

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in selecting

club activities and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1.

ENJOYMENT: How to arrange activity for the meeting. a.

Allow your program committee to do this.

b.

Tell the committee to select activities that will move fast.

c.

Provide motion pictures for the meetings. (Make sure that the pictures are about the same functions that the club follows.)

d.

Secure guest speakers from time to time.

(Make

sure that any speaker you get does not talk above the level of the members.)

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e.

Arrange the activities so that they are not the same week after week.

f*

Allow the members to work_on their cars as an activity.

(Make sure that you do not allow

this week in. and week out.) *

g.

Make at least one activity period a month for general discussion.

(Make it about cars In

general and any problems or solutions members may have to suggest.) h.

Do not let activity drag.

(If members loose

interest you will loose members.) i.

Make sure that all activities relate to the automotive field.

EXHIBITIONS: a.

How to hold an automobile show,

Elect a committee of fourteen members. (1)

Over-all committee two members.

(2)

Publicity committee two members.

(5)

Selection of equipment committee two members.

(4)

Finance committee one member.

(5)

Program and refreshment committee three members.

(6)

Display of equipment committee two members.

(7)

Glean-up committee two members.

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b.

Put more people on the committees if needed.

c.

Add any committee that may be needed.

d.

Plan to have the show on the school campus.

e.

Obtain permission of the administration at least six months in advance.

f.

Place the date and time of the show on the school calendar at least six months in advance.

g.

Explain to the members of the club the purpose of the show.

(To show those people who do not

believe in the club that it is a worthwhile thing.) h.

Tell the committees their jobs.

(Don’t be

afraid to repeat yourself.) i.

See that the selection committee picks the best equipment to be shown.

j.

Make a display chart.

(To be used as a guide

in the placing of the equipment.) k.

Hold the show in the auto-shop if possible.

1.

Start the publicity committee bn the job as soon as the administration approves the idea. (To get the people.interested in the show far in advance.)

m. Decide with the entire club the price of ad­ mission or if the show will be free. n. Select with the entire club the time of day night you plan to give the show.

or

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(1)

Make sure that the time you select does not interfere with the school day.

(2)

Set the time of the show so that the parents and members of the community can see the show.

o.

Make sure that all club members work on the show in some manner.

(Allow each committee to have

as many members as they might need.) p.

Invite special guests to the show. (1)

The local chief of police.

(2)

The head of the local safety council,

q.

Provide these special guests with passes.

r.

Make it known to the public that these people have seen or are going to see the show,

s.

Make sure that the show building is inspected by the proper authorities.

(The fire department

is most important.) t.

Make store that none of the spectators harm any of the show equipment. (1)

Rope off the display areas.

(2)

Have club members watch theequipment at all times.

(3)

Try to get some type of insurance for the show.

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u*

Display all safety features of the equipment in very plain sight.

(This will help to put the

club over in the public eye.) v. Provide away

some type of door prize to be given

on the last day or night of the show.

(1)

This is always a good motivating factor.

(2)

Give something that the club can afford.

(3)

Try to get the

local garage man or parts

house to give some of their products away. 3.

TRAVEL: a.

How to plan and take trips.

Elect a planning committee to work with the program committee.

b.

(1)

To plan where to go.

(2)

To decide how to get there.

(3)

To determine what to take.

(4)

To determine how long the trip will take.

(5)

To decide when to take the trip.

Vote

on the suggested trip.

(Make sure that

all members agree.) c.

Secure the permission of the administration to take the trip well in advance.

(Do this at

least four months before you go on the trip.) d.

Put the date and the time of the trip on the school calendar.

e.

Secure at least on other chaperon for the trip.

f.

Invite some of the parents to come along.

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g.

Make sure that all the parents consent to the trip.

h.

Tell the members that their conduct is most important in any club trip.

i.

(1)

They reflect the entire school.

(2)

Especially on the highway.

Follow your safety rules to a nteeu .

j. Secure the aid of the local police if possible.

k.

(1)

They will help you.

(2)

They will help the club in general.

Inspect all cars according to your safety rules before leaving for the trip.

1.

Plan all stopping points before leaving. ( l) (2)

m.

Prevent scattering-out of cars and members. Keep closer check on members,

Make sure you know the exact number of members in the party,

n.

Make all members stay in one group,

o.

Do not allow anyone to bring any type of alcoholic beverage along.

(Tell them that you

will quit the club if they even start to getout of line in any manner on the trip.) p.

Inform all parents the time you will leave and the time you will be back from the trip,

q.

Put the local police officer in the lead car. (To keep the club from breaking any traffic

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laws.) r.

Make one car travel last with all types of repair equipment.

(In case one member breaks down on

the way.) s.

Get the telephone numbers of all the parents,

t.

Get all emergency phone numbers you will need,

u.

Make sure that all cars travel distance from each other,

v.

w.

Make a driving pattern. (1)

Lead car in front with the police officer.

(2)

Five or six cars next.

(3)

One chaperon ear.

(4)

Five or six cars.

(5)

One chaperon car.

(6)

Five or six cars.

(7)

Mechanical equipment car.

(8)

Your car.

Give all cars a number and position.

(Inform

all members that they must stick to their number and position.) x.

Inform all towns and cities the time you expect to be in them.

(They can help you get through

the town.) 4.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION: a.

How to hold a safety run.

Explain to the members what a safety run is. (To show that safe driving is better than the

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reckless driving habits.) b.

Obtain the permission of the administration far in advance.

(At least four months,)

c.

Put the date and time on the school calendar.

d.

Secure the aid of the- local safety council and the local police department.

(In most cases

they will be happy to help you.) e.

Tell the administration, the safety council, and the police d e p a r t m e n t how you plan to hold this run. ( l)

*pour cars in a cross-town run.

(2)

Two cars follow all the traffic laws set up by the city, county, and state.

(3)

Two cars do not follow any rules.

(4)

One driver and one policeman in each of the law breaking cars.

(5)

One driver and one safety council rep­ resentative in the other two ears.

(6)

All four cars to start out at the same time going in the same direction across town with two cars breaking all the laws and two cars following all the laws.

(7)

I'he time is recorded when the four cars start and finish the run.

(8)

^he representatives of the police and safety council compare the times.

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(9)

In most cases the safe driving car will arrive to the destination before the law breaking car does.

f.

Select the four best cars in the club to make the run.

g.

Invite the representative to inspect the cars before the run is made.

h.

Pick four of the clubs’ bes+ drivers to make the run.

i.

Elect

eight members to act as timers.

(Pour

at the start of the run and four at the end of the run.) j. Present the figures to the club after the run is over.

(This will help motivate them into be­

coming safer drivers.) k. Publish the results of the run in the school and local papers.

(If the police department and the

safety council approve the idea.) 1.

Do not try this activity if you do not have the fiill cooperation of the police department, safety council, and board of education.

CAR PERFORMANCE: a. Elect a

How to hold a gas mileage run.

planning committee to work with the

program committee. (1)

To plan the course of the run.

(2)

To

determine the amount of cars in the run.

(3)

To plan the stopping and. refueling spots in the run.

(4)

To determine the classification of the cars that are to be in the run.

(5)

To determine the number of passengers in each car in the r\an.

Obtain the permission of the administration. (Do this at least four months in advance.) Put the date of the nan on the school calendar. Secure the aid of the local gasoline companies and the local safety council.

(They can give

the club many worthwhile suggestions and plans for the roan.) Inspect all cars for safety features before the run according to your safety rules. Hold the run on the school'track if possible. (This allow the studentbody and faculty and the community to watch the show.) Hold the run between your city and the nearest city to you of the track cannot be had. Allow no one to make the run a race with time. Finish the non in one day. Elect recorders to keep accurate data on the run. Make sure that the classification of the cars is equal. Give a prize to the club members that gets the

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best mileage, m. Publish the details of the run in the school and local paper. 6.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to find further

assistance. a. The local field representative of the American Automobile Association and get his views and ideas about jour activities. b. Stat© Highway Patrol officer in your community and get his suggestions on your activities. c. Local police safety section and obtain all their siiggestions for your activities. d. If the Automobile Club of Southern California has a branch office in your community go to the head of the public safety department a follow their suggestions on your activities.

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENT:

Suggestions to help you have good

activities. 1. SHOWMANSHIP: 2. TRAVEL:

Plan and give an automobile show.

Plan and take several trips.

5. ACCIDENT PREVENTION: 4. PREFORMAICE: run.

Plan and hold a safety run.

Plan and carry out a gasoline mileage

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D.

EVALUATION:

A true-false test on methods of selecting

good activities for your club.

(Place an X in the

correct space for true or false.) 1

.

)(

)You should allow the students to sleet their own activities.

2.

)(

)You should not allow any general auto­ motive discussion to pass as an activity.

3.

)(

)In planning an-atxtomobile show it is wise to let the members run their own show.

4.

)(

)You should plan to have all activities off of the school campus.

5.

)(

)It is not necessary to place the date of any activity on the school calendar.

6

.

)(

)When taking a trip it is wise to get at least one chaperon.

7.

)(

)It Is not wise to ask the local police department to join you on a trip.

8

.

)(

)It is not necessary to give the cars an inspection before any activity.

9.

)(

)You should always inforce your safety rules when planning any activity.

10.

)(

)You should show the importance of a safety run

11.

)(

to the members.

)It is necessary to get the full co­ operation of the local police department.

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safety council, and board of education when planning to have a safety run. 12.

( )( )

You should stress the importance of gas mileage and not speed in the gas mileage run.

13.

( )( ) .You should publish the results of your activities.

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CHAPTER 9.

FINANCE

HOW TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CLUB

A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by knowledge of how to

raise money for the club. 1.

ACTION:

By having money in your club, you and

the members will have more and better activities. 2.

EQUIPMENT:

Through the treasury you can buy new

supplies for the club. 3.

MAINTENANCE:

Your treasury can offer aid to those

that might need it for automobile s a f e t y perfection

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in raising

money for your club and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1.

REVENUE: a.

^

How to build a treasury for the club.

Collect money for the club through club activities.

b.

(1)

School dances.

(2)

Paper drives.

(3)

Automobile show.

(4)

Community car wash.

Allow all members to take part in the fund raising activities.

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c.

Charge dues only i.f the members can all afford them.

(Never charge dues if one member can­

not afford them.) d.

Find odd jobs in the community that the members can do.

2.

(1)

Washing cars.

(2)

Mowing lawns.

(3)

Hauling rubish.

ACCOUNTING: a.

How to handle the funds.

Keep books on all money taken in and all money payed out•

b.

Allow the elected treasurer to take care of this job.

c.

Make receipts for all incoming and outgoing money.

d.

Check the books at least once a month.

e*

Use the funds for the club activities.

(If

this is not possible, then pay half from the treasury and the other half from the members.) f.

Place all money in the school safe as soon as it comes into the clubs’ hands.

g.

Do not allow any member to be responsible for the money at any time.

3.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER: assistance.

Where to find further

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a.

Finance officer of the school and find his suggestions.

b.

Other club sponsors and find their methods of handling a treasury.

c.

Person in charge of put+ing money in the school safe and find out the procedure you must follow.

d.

The business teacher for methods of keeping books, making receipts, and any other topic that may help you and the club.

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS;

Performances that may help you

in overcoming your financial troubles. 1.

ACTION: Plan and give various activities to raise money for the club.

D.

2.

WORK:

Get odd jobs for the club.

3.

BOOKKEEPING:

EVALUATION:

Make and keep a set of books.

A rating scale to check your methods of

handling the f inancial problems of the club.

(Place

an X in the space that best describes your action.) 1. ( )

You have given school activities sponsored by your club to raise money for your treasury.

2. ( )

You have allowed the members to take part in the fund raising activities.

3. ( )

You have found odd jobs around the community for the club to do.

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4.

( ) You have a complete set of books in your club.

5.

( ) You have recorded all money matters in these books.

6

(

.

( ) You have kept an accurate check on the books. )

Total.

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CHAPTER 10.

CONFIDENCE

HOW TO GET THE COMMUNITY BEHIND THE CLUB

A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards gained by knowing how to get, the

community behind your club. 1.

SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE:

Through your club boys with

"hot-rods” will at least have the feeling that they are a part of their community. 2.

ASSISTANCE:

The community as a whole can aid your

club in many ways if you get them behind your organization. 3.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Through your club the relation­

ships between the youth and his car and the police officer can be improved 100^ if you have the com­ munity behind your club.

B.

DIRECTIONS:

Some problems you may have in getting the

community behind your club and some pointers on how to solve these problems. 1.

ESTABLISHMENT:

How to prove to the community that

your club is a must. a.

Put the community of the defense from the be­ ginning.

(This way you will not have to defend

the club to such a great, extent.)

c.

Put the blame for the deaths in the hands of the community.

d.

Inform the community that your club can help put a stop to such tragic deaths.

e.

Allow the club members to prove the point along with you.

f.

Show your constitution, code of ethics, by­ laws, and safety rules to the community.

g.

Exhibit your equipment for the entire community to see. (1)

Show them how you make cars safer in your club.

(2)

Find unsafe features in the family car of some of the members of the community.

h.

Show motion pictures to the public about your club activities.

i.

Establish a close relationship with the local police department.

(This will put the club over

very fast.) j.

Invite members of the community to come to your meetings and take part in the club activities.

RECOGNITION:

How to get the aid of the local police,

safety council, and automobile association, a.

Send your constitution, code of ethics, by-laws and safety rules to these organizations.

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( 1)

Ask them to improve and approve your governing rules.

(2)

Explain to these organizations that you would appreciate any assistance they might be able to offer you and the club members.

b.

Invite the members of these organizations to come to your meetings and take part in your activities.

c. Allow these organizations to aid and become a part of your club. d. Secure their aid when planning any type of automobile activity. e. Arrange to have guest speakers from these or­ ganizations speak to your club from time to time. f. Secure all types of material from these or­ ganizations that will be of use in your club library. 3.

SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER:

Where to get further

assistance. a. Members of the local police department and get and follow their suggestions. b.

Head

of the local safety council and find out

what his ideas of your club might be. c.

Manager of the local automobile association and try to obtain an affiliation with this organiz-

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ation. d.

Older club sponsors for methods in getting out­ side or community aid.

e.

Automotive Collection:

1:1-2; 4:1-18; 23:1-2;

25:1-16; 27:29-30; 36:1-2.

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Performances that may aid you

in securing the community help that you need. 1.

SALESMANSHIP:

2.

FRIENDSHIP:

Sell your club to the community. Secure the aid of the local organiz­

ations .

D.

EVALUATION:

A rating scale to help you check your

methods of getting the community aid.

(Place an X in

the space that best describes your action.) 1.

()

You have placed the community of the defense.

2.

()

You have allowed the club members to take an active part in this project of selling your club to the public.

3.

()

You have shown the governing rules to the public.

4.

{)

You have Invited the public to come to your meet ings.

5.

()

You have invited the public to com® with the club on one of its activities.

6.

()

You have shown the public that your club is

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interested in safe driving and perfection of safety equipment on the automobile. 7.

( ) You have established good relationships

with

the local police department, safety council, and automobile association. 8.

( ) You have invited these organizations to

join

the club in both meetings and activities. 9.

( ) You have allowed these organizations to you help.

(

)

Total.

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AUTOMOTIVE COLLECTION A SELECTION OP MATERIAL TO AID THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB

The titles bolow include publications about the main­ tenance, upkeep, repair, and protection of automobiles as well as publications about the improvement of driving ability.

It will be found that this selection of special

material will also aid the sponsor of the automobile club to defend his sponsorship. The titles of these books have been given code numbers and these code numbers have been cited in the various chapters under Automotive Collection.

CODE NUMBER 1. Allgair,

Earl;

"The Cost of Driver Training."

Safety

Education.

National Safety Council, Chicago, Not dated.

Not paged.

(The "why" of a driver education program.)

2. American Automobile Association:

Driver Education and

Training Manual for High School Teachers.

American

Automobile Association, Washington, B.C., 1945.

176pp.

(A course outline for the driver education instructor.) 3. American Automobile Association:

Driver Testing and

Training Devices. American Automobile Association, Washington, D.C., 1946.

11 pp.

(Information about

71 the types, cost, and where to get the training devices.) 4.

American Automobile Association:

Driver Training

Reduces Traffic Accidents One-Half. Association, Washington, D.C., 1949.

American Automobile 16 pp.

(A small

book giving the facts and figures of why driver ed­ ucation must stay in the high schools.) 5. American

Automobile Association:

and Driving Knowledge. Washington, D.G., 1946.

Project on Traffic

American Automobile Association, 4 pp.

(A skill test of driving

ability.) 6.

American Control.

Automobile Association:

Simplified Basic Dual

American Automobile Association, Washington

D.C., 1946.

4 pp.

(How to install a dual control in

any type of car.) 7.

American

Automobile Association:

Sportsmanlike Driving.

American Automobile Association, Washington, D.C., 1947.

425 pp.

(A book for the student of the driver

education program written on the level of the students knowledge and understanding.) 6.

American

Automobile Association:

Skill Tests. D.C., 1947. 9.

American

Street Markings for

American Automobile Association, Washington, 1 pp.

(A parki-ng skill test for students.)

Automobile Association:

T e a c h e r s Manual for

Sportsmanlike Driving. 10.

A.

Schrader’s Son:

How to Prevent Roadside ^lats.

A.

Schrader's SQn, Brooklyn, New York, 1947.

27 pp.

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(A how to course on tire maintenance.) 11.

Automobile Club

of Southern California: A Guide to

Highway Safety.

Automobile Club of Southern California,

Los Angeles, 1944. 12.

Automobile Club

32 pp.

(How to be a better driver.)

of Southern California: In Case of

Accident. Automobile Club of Southern California, Los Angeles, Not dated.

4 pp.

(What to do in case of

an automobile accident.) 13.

Automobile Club

of Southern Californai: Practice Quiz

on California Vehicle Code. Automobile Club of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1949.

4 pp.

(Questions that may be asked when taking the driving test in California.) 14. Department of Motor Vehicles:

California Vehicle Code

Summary. Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, California, 1948.

23 pp.

(What the person must know

before passing the California driving test.) 15.

Department of Motor Vehicles:

Vehicle Code State of

California. Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, California, 1949.

440 pp.

(A book giving every law

in the state of California that is related to the Automobile, driver and pedestrian.) 16.

General Motors:

Automobile User’s Guide.

Motors, Detroit, 9th Edition.

65 pp.

General

(How to take

care of your automobile.) 17.

General Motors:

Chemistry and Wheels.

General Motors,

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Detroit, 1938.

23 pp.

(A functional approach to

chemistry using the automobile as the main subject.) 18.

General Motors: Detroit, 1944.

Metallurgy and Wheels. 45 pp.

General Motors,

(Functional approach to

chemical equations using the automobile as the means of getting it across.) 19.

General Motorfe:

When the Wheels Revolve.

Motors, Detroit, 1944.

20 pp.

General

(What happens all over

the world when one car is made, in short a functional lesson in geography.) 20.

General Petroleum Corporation of California:

Instruc­

tor* s Guide, Psycho-Physical Testing Aids. General Petroleum Corporation of California, Los Angeles, 1946. 32 pp. 21.

(How to use the testing aids.)

General Petroleum Corporation of California: Pilots.

Young

General Petroleum Corporation of California,

Los Angeles, 1946.

23 pp.

(A course to the student

telling him or her how to drive and improve their driving based on flying methods.) 22.

Hayne, Ralph. A.:

Stop Carelessness.

Harvester Company, Chicago, 1941.

International

84 pp.

(A short

section in a safety book telling how to be a better driver.) 23.

Lauer, A.R.: Education.

"Driving Habits vs. Attitudes."

Safety

National Safety Council, Chicago, Nov. 1949.

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Not Paged.

(A report telling why driver education is

needed in the public schools.) 24.

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company:

DriverX Handbook.

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, Chicago, 1949. 32 pp. 25.

(How to improve your driving habits.)

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company:

Teen-Age Drivers.

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, Chicago, 1950. 16 pp.

(A study explaining the urgent need for driver

educat ion.) 26.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company:

How*s Your Driving?

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New/ York, 1949. 12 pp.

(How to improve your driving habits.)

27. Morey, Herbert E.:

How to Organize and Administer a

Driver Instruction Program. Automobile Club of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1949.

48 pp.

(A guide for the driver education instructor.) 28. National Carbon Company:

Cooling System Service.

National Carbon Company Inc., New York, 1947.

36 pp.

(How to take care of the cooling system of your car.) 29.

National Safety Council:

School Safety Services.

National Safety Council, Chicago, 1949.

8 pp.

(A where to get further assistance guide.) 30.

National Safety Council:

The Motor Traffic Club.

National Safety Council, Chicago, Not dated.

2 pp.

(An organizational plan for the automobile club.)

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31.

Neyhart, Arnos E.;

Check-Lis^s and Score Sheet for

Exercises In Driving Skill. American Automobile Association, Washington, D.C., 1944.

12 pp.

(A skill

test for driving ability.) 32.

Neyhart, Amos E.:

Hoad Test in Traffic.

American

Automobile Association, Washington, B.C., 1947. paged. 33.

Not

(A driving skill test in highway traffic.)

Pound, Arthur:

Transportation Progress.

Motors, Detroit, 1946.

54 pp.

General

(A functional course

in history based on the automobile.) 34.

Richardson, Ralph A.:

Electricity and Wheels. General

Motors, Detroit, 1939.

32 pp.

(How to take care of

the electrical system of your car along with a general science topic on a functional basis.) 35.

Trabue, Marion R.:

’’Desirable Standards in Driver

Education and Training.*'

Safety Education. National

Safety Council, Chicago, Jan. 1949.

Not paged.

(What the standards the driver education instructor should follow in hiw program are.) 36.

West, Ros-coe L.: Education. 1945.

"Public Looks to Schools."

Safety

National Safety Council, Chicago, Sept.

Not paged.

(How the schools can help teen-age

drivers.)

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