Associated Farmers of Tulare County-Dues and contributions for 1937-1938 and [Prepared by the staff of the subcommittee from financial statements submitted by the Associated Farmers of Tulare County, Inc. under subpena] Receipts and disbursements, Associated Farmers of Tulare County, for period beginning 1937 and ending October 31, 1939 NOTE. Questionnaire furnished by Associated Farmers of Tulare Co. is for 1939 only and to August 31 only. $259.08 Unpaid portion of 1939 State Dues 11/1/39–– The foregoing is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. /s/ M. W. DULA, Secretary, Associated Farmers of Tulare City., Inc. 5. MINUTES OF MEETINGS EXHIBIT 13178 EXCERPTS OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASSOCIATED FARMERS OF TULARE COUNTY, INC. MAY 3, 1937. "An alleged strike of cotton choppers on the Bryon Renaud Ranch, east of Tulare was reported on. Mr. Renaud indicated that he was paying a rate of $1.00 per acre as established by the San Joaquin Labor Bureau for chopping clean cotton on a base rate. The "The choppers had voiced a demand of $1.50 per acre or 30 per hour. discussion developed the opinion of cotton growers present that the average chopper should be able to make the going wage under average field conditions." JUNE 2, 1937. "The Board discussed the question of maintenance of Law and Order and it was moved by Dula, seconded by Barnes and carried that the Chair appoint a committee to confer with the Sheriff and outline a plan of organization, which might be helpful in the event of the development of a serious situation." JUNE 16, 1937. "After a lengthy discussion on the reports concerning housing and sanitation, the directors decided that in the development of a comprehensive housing and sanitary program for Tulare county it would be well to call in the various agencies of the State and County in the discussion of and the development of a program. "It was moved by Dewhirst, seconded by Pennebaker that we invite the Division of Housing of the State Department of Health, the County Health Department and the County Superintendent of Schools to the next Directors meeting to confer on the Housing and Sanitary problems. "Mr. Boone reported for the Law Enforcement Committee, stating that the Secretary and himself had contacted the Sheriff relative to the development of a suitable plan of action in case of a serious strike situation." JULY 7, 1937. "District Attorney Walter Haight reported discussed features of the Tulare County ordinance and indicated that he was making a study to determine if it needed strengthening." DECEMBER 21, 1937. "President Rosenberg rendered his annual report to the members covering the activities of the organization during the past year. "He indicated in his report considerable good had been accomplished for agriculture in Tulare County through the activities of the organization. Reported that there was less unrest among labor, that there had been a high heavy demand for labor and that employment had been very satisfactory for the year. That the Association had concentrated on the improvement in the housing and sanitary conditions for workers and that the farmers had made an honest attempt to improve the situation in this regard. The President also indicated that there was plenty of work ahead for the association in the year coming and that there was serious problems developing in transportation and processing." FEBRUARY 2, 1938. "Mr. Rosenberg presented report stating that the Associated Farmers of California, had allotted to this Association dues of $1,763.00 for 1938. He also indicated that the Association was operating on a budget of $45,000.00 of which $25,000.00 would be provided by the local units." "The following schedule of assessments was approved on motion by Mr. Pennebaker, seconded by Mr. Boone for the crop of 1937-1938. The general base would be 10¢ per $400.00 value. "The Chair called on Mr. J. J. Miller to explain progress to date on the labor relations initiative which was being promoted by an organization outside of the Associated Farmers. He indicated that in general there was a very hearty acceptance of the proposition on the part of groups in various sections of the state." APRIL 6, 1938. "Mr. Roy Boone reported on a proposed trucking organization plan which was discussed in a meeting which he attended in Los Angeles. After considerable discussion on this proposal the directors authorized Mr. Boone, Mr. Pennebaker and Mr. R. Edwards to attend a meeting in Los Angeles on April 8 at 9:00 A. M. This Committee was authorized to investigate the set-up thoroughly and report back their findings to the Board at an early date. (It was the understanding that if speedy action was necessary they were given power to act.)" MAY 4, 1938. "Mr. Pennebaker reported on the Farmers' Transportation Meeting and indicated that a Committee was looking for a man to work in the Los Angeles area." JULY 6, 1938. "Chairman Pennebaker reported on the activities of the Transportation Association and stated that to date some 58 truck owners and drivers had been certified by the committee and work was proceeding very satisfactorily." JULY 9, 1938. "Chairman Goldman stated that inasmuch as the meeting had been called for the purpose of hearing a report of the Transportation Association of which Hugh Osborne is Chairman; Mr. Osborne was called upon and discussed at some length the activities of the Transportation Association in the South and introduced a letter (copy of which is attached to these minutes) from the Executive Board of the General Truck Drivers and Helpers Union, Local 467, of Los Angeles, to all of the members of the aforesaid union; calling upon them to pay their union dues before July 15th, and containing a threat that union members failing to do so would lose their jobs and membership standing on July 16th.” Letter attached herewith. "Following the reading of this letter and a general discussion of the Los Angeles situation, Dick Watson, Los Angeles contact man of the Farmers Transportation Association gave a number of personal experiences of his in combating union methods of intimidation. "At this time Mr. Osborne expressed his appreciation of the cooperation always extended by the Tulare County unit of the Associated Farmers and was requesting further assistance in asking that this unit provide funds for a contact man to assist in the Transportation deal in Los Angeles. "Inasmuch as this board of directors has already empowered our Transportation Committee to act on this subject, Chairman Pennebaker and Secretary Dula agreed that some one would be secured for the assignment." AUGUST 3, 1938. Mr. Pennebaker, Chairman of the Transportation Committee reported on the action taken relative to the hiring of a deputy sheriff in the Los Angeles area, stating that our Mr. Kirkman authorized by Mr. Sherman was sent to Los Angeles, July 17th, and was now working in cooperation with the deputies of other counties and the local enforcement officers of Los Angeles. Everything was progressing very satisfactory and that the Transportation Association was doing a very excellent job and that he had received a good reaction from every one concerned." AUGUST 22, 1938. "Directors reported on the attitude of the Supervisors of Tulare County regarding the Sheriff's budget to take care of an additional deputy in the event of a strike and to provide a deputy in Los Angeles area in case of a strike there. Generally speaking the Supervisors indicated interest in these activities and it was expected that an additional amount would be given." SEPTEMBER 7, 1938. "Chairman Pennebaker in reporting that everything was progressing satisfactorily in Los Angeles, also reported on his meeting with the Board of Supervisors of Tulare County stating that he had been assured of County finances through the Sheriff's office for the deputy working in Los Angeles county." "It was moved, seconded and duly carried that appropriate resolutions be forwarded to the business interests of San Francisco upholding their stand in the present labor crisis. |