The Value of a Member:

Ten little members stand in line,

One disliked the president and then there were nine.

Nine ambitious members offered to work late,

One forgot her promise, and then there were eight.

Eight creative members had good ideas, as good as heaven.

One lost enthusiasm, and then there were seven.

Seven loyal members got into a fix,

They quarreled over programs, Then there were six.

Six members remained with spirit and drive,

One moved away and then there were five.

Five steadfast members wished there were more.

One became indifferent and then there were four.

Four cheerful members who never disagreed,

‘Til one complained and then there were three.

Three eager members! What do they do?

One got discouraged, and then there were two.

Two lovely members; our rhyme is nearly done.

One joined a bridge club, and there was one.

One faithful member was feeling rather blue,

Met a neighbor, and then there were two.

Two earnest members, each enrolled one more,

Doubling there number and then there were four.

Four determined members just couldn’t wait,

‘Til each won another, then there were eight.

Eight excited members signed up sixteen more,

In another six verses,

There were be a thousand and twenty four.

Author Unknown

This was taken from the Nebraska State Website