Abstract :
Too much credit cannot be given to those members who at a considerable sacrifice of time, and frequently of money, have loyally and cheerfully served on the Board of Directors or various committees. No doubt there are hundreds of others who would readily undertake such work if they were called upon, and who are so situated that they could give it proper attention. The Committee on Increase of Membership has invited the present members generally to cooperate with it in bringing to the attention of non-members the desirability of joining the Institute. It is gratifying to know that the feeling exists that the standard of membership should be rigorously maintained. There is, however, occasional misconception concerning the constitutional requirements for admission to the grade of Associate. The reading of the constitution is as follows: