The afternoon prior to the annual Board of Regents meetings shall be set aside for the orientation of the new officers. Discussed at length were the present annual dues schedule, 2-year delinquency policy and issuance of membership cards. Additional funds are to be made available to assist in the shipment of the books etc. and library dedication. It was strongly recommended that the full Board of Regents appoint regional, state or provincial chairman to enhance membership recruitment.
Funds are available to support such initiatives.
Regent Keith L. Bentley recommended that the chairmen be requested to attend the convocations. Sources of funding for future speakers were explored. Past Presidents Drs. Colin C. Wong and James P. Vernetti participated in the Council's deliberations and provided valuable background information. Mrs. Stephanie J. Wilhelm was officially recognizes for her past volunteer administrative efforts on behalf of the Academy and its Foundation.