Early in 1929, Harold Bothel of Tacoma, then North
Pacific Representative of the International Associa-
tion, journeyed to Vancouver for an interview with
interested parties regarding the formation of a club.

Prior to Mr. Bothel’s visit, Harry L. Strang of Seattle
approached members of the craft, explaining in detail
the ideals of the movement and an outline of club
work. From this time on efforts were made to organize
in Vancouver an Association of Printing House
Craftsmen; accordingly a meeting was called at the
office of Shilvock-Parkes Ltd. Pender Street West, on
February 13th, 1929, for purposes of preliminary
organization. At this foundational meeting the fol-
lowing were present: L. C. Parkes, Roy Shilvock,
Alec Gray, Jack Scott, Harry Longley, W. J. Mc-
Kerlie, Bert Stockdale, Carl Schuff, Edward Sunder-
land, Len Manley, Jack Munro, E. (Ted) King and
Thomas Godfrey, Mr. Godfrey was appointed to
the office of secretary-treasurer, pro tem.

Application for a charter was made to the Interna-
tional Society and on the evening of Friday, October
llth, 1929, the Vancouver Club of Printing House
Craftsmen was incorporated and officers installed.
The newly-formed Club was honoured that evening
by the presence of Harold Bothel of Tacoma, Harry
L. Strang, Seattle; Mr. Liddy, San Francisco; Everett

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