that all the membership categories might correspond, along the line from the American Medical Association through the local Society.
It was moved by Dr. W.B. Steen, seconded by Dr. W.T. Hileman, that this matter be referred to the By-Laws Committee. Motion carried.
Dr. Bernstein submitted it as his opinion that the present methods of nominating officers is faulty and is irregular in that it does not conform to Robert's Rules of Order, which says that the "Nominating Committee shall propose a slate [ "slate" underlined ] of officers," and that it is his understanding that this means to nominate one man to each office. He stated that the method in use by this Society at present seems to him to result in the nomination of a good man and then the nomination of his opposition.
Dr. Harry Thompson stated that he believed the present system to be functioning democratically, and that it seems to be operating better than any other method used so far. He pointed out that other nominations may be made from the floor. The Secretary stated that the Nominating Committee of the Society has met and submitted its finding to him. It was decided to announce in the News Letter that the report of the Nominating Committee will be made at the November meeting.
The President then spoke of the fact that the State officers are represented on the Board of Directors of this Society, but that, conversely, the officers of the Pima County Medical Society are not represented on the Council of the Arizona Medical Association. It seemed to him, he said, that the officers of this Society should be Delegates to the State Association, particularly the President.
Dr. Harry Thompson recommended that the President automatically become a Delegate for one year, and Dr. Francis J. Bean moved that the By-Laws Committee be asked to work out some means whereby the President-Elect automatically be a Delegate for one year. The motion was seconded by Dr. W.T. Hileman, and was carried.
The Secretary presented a letter received from Dr. D.W. Neubauer suggesting that a Memorial Fund might be established by the Society, and, in the event of the death of a member, contributions might be made to this fund, to be used along the lines of that individual's interest. It was Dr. Neubauer's thought that many members would prefer to do this rather than to purchase flowers.
After discussion, it was moved by Dr. Harry Thompson that such a fund be established. Motion was seconded by Dr. Fraser and carried.
Notification was received from the Board of Medical Examiners that the temporary license of Dr. Gerd T. Schloss to practice medicine and surgery at Tucson Medical Center was renewed to January 15, 1955, and that the temporary license of Dr. Charles W. Elkins qualifying him to practice medicine and surgery in Tucson was renewed to January 15, 1955.
The Board of Directors recommended, upon motion of Dr. Royal W. Rudolph, seconded by Dr. George Fraser, and carried, that the application of Dr. T.E.A. von Dedenroth for Service membership, be approved.
The President stated that 145 responses have been received to date to the questionnaire concerning the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Society, and that
42 favored a Dinner Dance
38 a Banquet
26 no celebration
23 a Stag Party
8 Miscellaneous
