At the 1920 convention, the League’s constitution with details for membership, officers, representation and budget was approved. According to Van Voris, “Catt insisted she did not want to lead the new work, that was for younger and fresher women. ‘For thirty years and a little more, I have worked with you in the first lap of this struggle toward women’s emancipation,’ she said.” Maud Wood Parks was elected president of the League of Women Voters with Catt accepting the title of “honorary chairman.” Convention delegates also surprised Catt with a brooch consisting of a large sapphire surrounded by diamonds for her “distinguished service.” National’s parting gift to Catt was funded by thousands of individual contributions – including dimes, nickels and even pennies – from public subscription. Even schoolchildren contributed to the gift.