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• ARTICLE I:   NAME
  The name of this organization shall be the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women, Inc.



• ARTICLE II:   PURPOSE
  The purposes of the Federation shall be to insure the election/appointment of Democratic women to positions of authority in all branches of government; to promote the advancement of women in both the private and public sectors; and to promote the fundamental principles of the Democratic Party.



• ARTICLE III:   POLICY
  Section 1 -- It shall be the policy of this organization in all its endeavors to contribute to the growth and influence of the Democratic Party, to promote the advancement of women both within the party and in elected and appointed positions and to promote harmony with the Party ranks.
  
  Section 2 -- This organization shall be guided by the results of Primary Elections. It shall neither endorse nor support the candidacy of any person or persons for public office prior to nomination, but shall support aggressively the campaign of nominees and the platform of the Democratic Party.



• ARTICLE IV:   MEMBERSHIP
  Section 1 - Club
  The members of this organization shall consist of duly organized and property affiliated clubs of Democratic Women.
  
  
  Section 2 -- Conditions of new Club Membership
  1. The submission of an application for membership by the presiding officer of the club to the President of the Federation. The application must include the name of the organization, its location, and a list of names and addresses of its officers. The name of the petitioning club shall not duplicate the club name of any organization alredy affiliated with the Federation. In order to affiliate, a new club must have at least ten (10) members, for (4) of whom may be officers.