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William Hewitt, Lewis Lapham, Francis Rooney, Merritt Ruddock and Thomas Watson -- will become Honorary members in recognition of their loyalty and assistance over the last six years. Also, special recognition has been given to Nelson Rockefeller and Lady Bird Johnson in conferring Honorary Board membership upon them.

Invitations have been extended to over 500 prospective members of the James Smithson Society. To date 45 acceptances have been received. A further mailing in May is anticipated. The highlight of membership in the James Smithson Society will be the joint James Smithson Society-National Associates Board dinner on October 14, when the National Associates Board will meet again in Washington. The Regents are urged to participate if at all possible.