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102 Mrs Hanson reported that the LWV cannot assume U N Day the leadership in raising funds for the essay contest I , prize, but can contribute S10 and woman-power to plan details of the contest with school personnel She will contact Miss McIntyre . Mr. Viano will ask Rotary to undertake raising the money for the prize Cost estimates place the figure around $150 for three, round trip by train, one night at a New. York hotel and reasonable daily meals Mr Viano will report on Rotary' s willingness to raise the money at the next meeting. Responsibility for the young people on the trip was discussed, and the group present agreed that Mr Poehler will ask Miss McIntyre if she would like to accompany the winners . Further plans for U.N. Day were discussed Mr Poehler will see to library displays Mrs Pullen re- ported an idea submitted by Mrs Pfaff that local resi- dents who have worked abroad in constructive U.N and related projects be invited to speak to local adult groups to further understanding of the many positive accomplishments in international friendship and aid. Although it was felt it is too late this year to arrange such, it was agreed this is an important and appealing method to reach and interest adult audiences The com- mittee members agreed to work on this idea during the year, possibly to set up a sort of local speakers ' bureau and suggest that local organizations might like to call upon these speakers for U N. Day meetings in their groups next fall In conclusion it was agreed that the minutes of these meetings be sent to members of the committee Doris Pullen, Secretary Pro Tem L.