from 20-30's inception in 1922 until december 1941, charters were granted to 260 clubs and a total membership of 4,675 was attained. during the war years, approximately 65 percent of the membership served in the armed forces. this compelled 68 clubs to disband and decreased the number of active clubs to 122 with active membership at 1,800. in many cases the clubs were kept on active status by one or two members who maintained the charter.