Understand how Chicago’s business community shaped a civic club.
This book outlines the rules, structure, and practices that governed The Commercial Club of Chicago and its affiliated Merchants Club. It covers membership categories, dues, meeting etiquette, and how officers and committees managed club life from its early years through major reorganizations. Learn how elections, nominations, and guest policies were handled, and see the practical framework that guided this influential Chicago institution.
The text presents concrete rules for membership, attendance, and governance. It explains how active and associate members differ, how non-resident members participate, and how the club disciplined or expelled members. It also details officer duties, the role of the Executive Committee, and procedures for elections, meetings, and amendments.
Ideal for readers interested in historical club governance, urban leadership, and Chicago’s civic networks.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview and history of the Commercial Club of Chicago, tracing the roots of one of the most important and influential business and social organizations in the city and country, from its inception in the late 1800s. The author chronicles the origins and development of the club, and discusses its founding members and early meetings, some of which played key roles in local and national events. The author further explores how the club has matured over time, and details how its members have accomplished many notable philanthropic and public-spirited projects. This book is valuable to anyone interested in the evolution of the Commercial Club of Chicago, the history of business clubs in the US, or the development of Chicago in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333562083_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333562083
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333562083
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)