The matter of the return of Dr. Jacobson's dues was mentioned, and this has already been attended to.
The $25.00 A.M.A. special assessment is to announced again at the next regular meeting, with mention that the vote of the Society was against making it a part of the dues, but that the Executive Committee feels that it is an important contribution, and that every member should get behind it. Eleven Arizona counties have paid one hundred percent-the only backsliders being Pima and [ handwritten: Maricopa ] Counties. Dr. Harry Thompson suggested that the membership be told about how the money received for this assessment is being spent and what is happening. Dr. Hastings mentioned that Whittaker [ Whitaker ] and Baxter are handling public relations for the A.M.A. Dr. Harry Thompson stated that probably a committee would be appointed to go around and find out why the members did not pay the assessment.
Dr. Steen reads the News Letter about the film portraying the health of the people.
The letter from Dr. Joseph Lee requesting affiliate membership was read. Dr. Harry Thompson thought it might well go to the Board of Censors, and stated that he, Dr. Thompson, would make a report on this matter if necessary.
A telegram from the Red Cross was read, concerning their drive for funds, as was a letter from the Pima County Tuberculosis and Health Association, regarding the coming meeting on April 2nd. These are to read at the regular meeting. Comment was made by Dr. Hastings on the strangeness of the fact that people who can afford to pay donors should get Red Cross blood free.
Dr. Steen spoke about the new application blanks, and about procedure for handling applications, since the By-laws state that notice must be given the membership of those to be voted upon at least ten days before a meeting, and stated that he felt applicants should be spoken to about publicity. Dr. Harry Thompson stated that the proper procedure for publicity is that it be cleared by the Publicity Committee, and suggested that the matter of Dr. McGovern's publicity be turned over to the Censor's to be handled by them. Dr. Hugh Thompson remarked that in small communities this is acceptable, as it is of interest to everyone. Dr. Brown stated that it is acceptable to publish a small paid announcement in the papers. Dr. Hastings moved that a suggestion be made to the Board of Censors from the Executive Committee that it be mentioned during discussion with new members that publicity is frowned upon by this Society, and that any publicity regarding a doctor should be cleared with the Publicity Committee before publication. Dr. Brown seconded this motion, and it was carried.
The Secretary read the notices about the toxicity of lithium chloride used for salt substitutes.
The Secretary read the Army's request for encouragement for 26 year old enlistments for replacement of doctors in the Army. Dr. Hayden suggested that the placards be displayed in prominent places.
The Secretary requested instructions as to what to do with Health Activities Bulletins, which are meant for the public to read. Dr. Brainard is to speak at the next meeting on this subject, and explain the organization to the Society. He stated that it is desired to promote an article in the paper, weekly, about some health subject, and that Dr. Littlefield was going to take this up with Mr. Matthews [ Mathews ]. The State will furnish material. Dr. Hastings remarked that any article in the paper signed by a local physician would evoke criticism, but that it might be signed by some out of town doctor, as the papers would not print unless over someone's name; that Dr. Littlefield would sign them if assigned to do so by the Society.
Dr. Steen read that section of the By-laws pertaining to receiving and holding monies subject to the order of the Board of Directors. A statement of accounts to February 28th was placed before the Executive Committee.
Meeting was adjourned.
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