The History of the German Section
of the Theosophical Society
1902–1913
GA 250
5 November 1906, Berlin
Translated by Steiner Online Library
25. Dissolution of the German Theosophical Society (DTG)
Minutes of the General Meeting of the Berlin Branch of the Theosophical Society (DTG)
[ 1 ] At 9:00 a.m., Chairman Paul Krojanker opened the general meeting, which had been convened by a circular letter dated January 3, 1906. In attendance were Adele Schwiebs, Richard Arendt, and legal clerk Richard Fränkel. Count Cay and Countess Sophie von Brockdorff, as well as Helene von Borcke, had submitted their votes by mail; City Councilwoman Luise Eberty and Countess Eva von Krockow had authorized Adele Schwiebs to cast their votes on their behalf. Paul Krojanker presented a report on the branch’s activities in 1905. Richard Fränkel reported on the branch’s income, expenses, and assets:
[ 2 ] Cash on hand as of April 1, 1905: 725.40 marks
Revenue (from membership dues and interest): 102 marks
Expenses (contribution to the library: 421 marks, contributions to the section fund, administrative costs): 516.65
Current balance: 310.75 marks
[ 3 ] Shortly thereafter, it was decided:
[ 4 ] I. (with all 9 votes cast)
[ 5 ] The Berlin branch of the Theosophical Society (DTG) is being dissolved.
[ 6 ] II. (with all 6 votes cast by the members present and those represented by Adele Schwiebs):
[ 7 ] The branch’s assets shall be transferred to the informal Theosophical Circle formed by the members of the dissolved Berlin branch; this circle shall use the assets to purchase Theosophical or related books, periodicals, and to fund other events. The interim owners of the assets are the four members present today, with Paul Krojanker serving as administrator.
[ 8 ] The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
[ 9 ] Richard Fränkel as Secretary