The President on membership

AT least once each year, the president should discuss with the members the subject of membership; for without members there could be no organization, and our fundamental purposes would be impossible of accomplishment. The major accomplishment of the Institute results from the voluntary service so willingly rendered by the national and District officers and committees, the Section´s officers and committees, and the authors of the technical papers — a service much greater than, and in addition to, their financial support. However, a great work cannot be accomplished without expense, and funds are necessary to meet these expenses.