Several examples of the video interviews recorded by Joel were played. The need to make backup copies of the tapes was noted. A discussion of how to make preservation copies occurred. Joel encouraged members to use the Oral History Interview Recommendation Form on the HC web site to suggest individuals who should be interviewed. He indicated his pleasure at being able to see the exhibition of the committee here in Los Angeles.
Plans call for the establishment of a planning committee.
They wanted to have an exhibit of hardware, but such is very expensive, so they plan to display a collection of photographs. It is proposed to translate the recent history of the Japan Chapter. Plans will need to be made to find someone to do the translation. The current organization of the Historical Committee is based on regions. Several officers have recently resigned.