Non-members of the Society practicing in town were listed and discussed for eligibility to the Society. Some are to be contacted through the Secretary.
It is to announced at the regular meeting that 43 members of the Society have not as yet paid A.M.A. assessment for the National Education Fund.
Dr. Hayden moved that no further bills be sent to those 12 members who have not as yet paid the cocktail Party Assessment. Dr. Hewitt seconded this motion, and it was carried.
A letter from Dr. Nagoda regarding the credit plan of Mrs. James Davis. Mrs. Davis is to be written, saying that the Society has neither accepted or rejected her plan, but that this matter is to be left up to the individual physician for action.
A bill from Dr. D.F. Hill for cleaning in the amount of $36.00 was presented. This covers damage to a rug and a chair at the annual Picnic. Dr. Kohl moved that this bill be approved and paid, and Dr. Cogswell seconded the motion, which was carried.
Dr. Harry Thompson read to the Board of Directors, and will read to the meeting, the following statement:
"Dr. Ed. Gotthelf is a Delegate. Dr. H.E. Thompson is also a Delegate; however, due to the elevation of the latter to the Council, there will be no change in the balloting."
A letter from Levy's Store, requesting the opinion of the Society on the use of fluoroscopic machines for shoe fitting, was referred to Dr. E.M. Hayden for reply.
The Arizona Medical Association has announced that the State funds for Malpractice Insurance have now been frozen for the next two years, and that only minimum funds are available for medical defense. They urged that members who do not have such insurance would be wise to obtain it at once.
A letter from the Planned Parenthood Clinic, which is reorganizing, was received, and turned over the committee on Planned Parenthood for handling.
Dr. Steen read a letter from Dr. Arestad, Head of the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, regarding his investigation of the Tombstone Hospital, done at the request of the A.M.A.
Dr. Harry Thompson spoke of the proposal by Mr. Ginsberg [ Ginsburg ] for the local druggists for a dinner with the doctors, Dutch Treat. The National Association of Registered Pharmacists has just met in New York, and druggists are becoming increasingly aware that socialized medicine also means socialization for druggists. It is proposed that a dinner meeting be held, with speakers on both sides. Dr. Gotthelf felt that a lot of good might come from such a meeting, and it has been turned over to the Entertainment Committee for handling.
The subject of the possibility of osteopaths, naturopaths and chiropractors under the School Health Plan was discussed. This is to be handled through Dr. Laidlaw and Mr. Howenstine. This program is to concern only Doctors of Medicine.
