suggested that men who are excellent public speakers should be obtained.
The Secretary read a letter Mrs. Inez Soto, in which she expressed her appreciation of the gift of the Society. This letter is to be read before the Society.
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 Board of Directors feels that it is an important contribution, and that every member should be behind it. Eleven Arizona counties have paid one hundred percent-the only backsliders being Pima and Maricopa Counties. The President 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.
The Secretary read the News Letter about the film portraying the health of the people.
A letter from Dr. Joseph Lee requesting affiliate membership was read. The President thought it might well go to the Board of Censors, and stated that he 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.
The Secretary 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. The President stated that the proper procedure for publicity is that it be cleared by the Publicity Committee.
The President 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 Board of Directors 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.
