The Sixtieth Stated Meeting of the American Ornithologists' Union

Abstract

THE eighth meeting to be held in Philadelphia took place October 12-16, 1942. Headquarters were at the Hotel Warwick and most of the business sessions were held there. The public sessions were held in the auditorium of the Philadelphia Academy of Sciences. Business Sessions.-The meetings on Monday, October 12, included two sessions of the Council, a meeting of the Fellows at 4 p. m. and a meeting of the Fellows and Members at 8 p. m. The evening business session was attended by 16 Fellows and 19 Members-a total of 35 present. There were elected three Fellows, five Members, and 181 Associates. On November 15, 1942, vacancies in the various membership classes were as follows: Fellows, 1; Honorary Fellows, 5; Corresponding Fellows, 23; Members, 16. The Treasurer's report was accepted and the meeting authorized the Finance Committee (acting without the Treasurer) to review and approve the final audited reports of the Treasurer and of the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer commented on each item of expense that had increased or decreased as compared with the previous year. Various economy and efficiency measures during the past three years had disposed of nearly all outstanding obligations and given the A. 0. U. a balanced budget. The returns from the Endowment Campaign, though not large, were quite satisfactory, and promised to be augmented by future gifts. In addition the campaign had resulted in the taking out of a half-dozen life memberships and several gifts, including a contribution of $3000, distributed over a five year period, by Edward A. McIlhenny, toward publication of 'The Auk.' The Trustees' Report showed that the Endowment Funds, totalling $31,175.48, were in good condition. The Secretary's report indicated that on September 30, 1942, the paid-up members of the Union were as follows: Associates, 1,293; Members, 133; Fellows, 47; Patrons, 3; Emeritus Fellows, 1; Honorary Fellows, 23; Associate-elects, 93. Total, including 80 Corresponding Fellows, 1,586. In addition there were 176 subscribers. Fifty-six resignations had been accepted during the year and 181 Associates elected. Roll call was held for the 26 members deceased since the last