Board of Directors Meeting
November 12, 1951
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by the President, Dr. Royal W. Rudolph.
Members present were: Royal W. Rudolph, President
William B. Steen, Secretary-Treasurer
Edward M. Hayden
Hugh C. Thompson Donald B. Lewis
Lindsay E. Beaton Leo J. Kent
It was moved by Dr. Beaton that the application of Dr. James F. Strauss for Affiliate Membership by reason of post-graduate work be approved and recommended to the Society. Motion was seconded by Dr. Hayden and carried.
It was moved by Dr. Lewis that reading of Minutes of previous meetings be dispensed with. Motion seconded by Dr. Kent and carried.
Report for the Public Relations Committee was made by Dr. Beaton, who stated that he thought no budget for the outlined program of talks and newspaper publicity would be necessary, since no expenses other than for mimeographing and mailing would be incurred.
Dr. Hugh Thompson reported for the Housing Committee that two rooms, one 16x14 and one 16x16, are available in the Chamber of Commerce Building, on the north side, on the second floor, for lease at $90.00 per month form December 1, 1951 through 1954. these rooms are to be redecorated. In discussion it was suggested that some other organization, such as Blue Cross-Blue Shield, the Dental Society or the Bar Association, might be interested in sharing this space. Dr. Hugh Thompson moved that the Pima County Medical Society rent this office space for a period of two years and nine months at $90.00 a month, and that an effort be made to sublease part of the space to some other organization. Motion was seconded by Dr. Kent and carried. It was moved by Dr. Lewis that Dr. Steen be authorized to furnish this office. Motion seconded by Dr. Kent and carried.
Dr. Edward M. Hayden reported for the Board of Censors.
A letter from Mr. Robert Carpenter regarding group sickness and accident insurance was brought before the Board of Directors. It was suggested in discussion that a committee might be appointed to look into the matter of insurance for the Society. The President appointed a committee of four to look into the matter of group health and accident, life and mal-practice insurance.
Proposed revised application blanks were submitted by the Secretary to the Board of Directors, and after discussion, were approved.
a letter from the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons, attaching Resolutions adopted by that organization at its regular meeting in Indianapolis on October 6, 1951, was read by the Secretary.
The Secretary read a letter from Dr. J.P. Ward, Chairman of the Anatomy Board of the Arizona State Department of Health. A copy of the law setting up the State Anatomy Board was enclosed, along with a copy of the minutes of
