The History of the German Section of the Theosophical Society 1902-1913

GA 250 — 15 January 1906, Paris

25. Dissolution of the German Theosophical Society (DTG)

Minutes of the General Assembly of the Berlin Branch of the Theosophical Society (DTG)

At 9 o'clock, the chairman Paul Krojanker opened the General Assembly convened by circular letter dated January 3, 1906. Adele Schwiebs and Messrs Richard Arendt and Referendar (junior lawyer) Richard Fränkel were present. Count Cay and Countess Sophie von Brockdorff as well as Helene von Borcke had sent their votes by letter, and City Councilor Luise Eberty and Comtesse Eva von Krockow had authorized Adele Schwiebs to cast their votes. Paul Krojanker gave an account of the branch's activities in 1905. Richard Fränkel reported on income, expenses and the branch's assets:

Cash on hand on April 1, 1905: 725.40 Marks
Income (from membership fees and interest): 102 Marks
Expenses (library contributions: 421 Marks, contributions to the section treasury, administrative costs): 516.65
Current balance: 310.75 Marks

It was then decided:

I. (with all 9 votes cast)

The Berlin branch of the Theosophical Society (DTG) is dissolved.

II. (with all 6 votes cast by members present and represented by Adele Schwiebs):

The branch assets will be given to the informal Theosophical Circle formed by the members of the dissolved branch in Berlin; this group will use the assets to purchase Theosophical or related books, magazines and for other events. The interim owners of the assets are the four members present today, with Paul Krojanker as administrator.

The meeting was closed at 10:30 a.m.

Richard Fränkel as secretary.