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MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION HELD AT THE HOTEL WINDERMERE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1937.

The meeting was opened at 10:30 A.M. by President Shapley.

Dr. Cook moved that the actions and decisions of the Executive Board during the past year and up to the date of the present meeting be ratified. Motion was seconded and so voted.

M. Ames moved that the votes of thanks approved at the Meeting of the Executive Board be voted. Motion was seconded and so voted.

The Treasurer's report was read by Mr. Godwin. General discussion followed. Dr. Cook moved that the report be accepted as read.  Motion was seconded and so voted.

The report of the Nominating Committee was presented by Professor Donald Finlayson, Chairman, as follows:

John Shapley, President, C.R.Morey, Vice-President, A. Philip McMahon, Secretary, Blake-More Godwin, Treasurer, Francis Henry Taylor, Theodore Sizer, Paul J. Sachs, David M. Robinson, Mark Eisner, Rexford Newcomb for directors.

Mr. Godwin moved that the nominations be closed. Motion was seconded and so voted. Mr. Godwin also moved that the secretary be instructed to cast one ballot on behalf of the members. Motion was seconded and so voted.

Mr. McMahon cast the ballot for the election of officers and directors as indicated above.

A report on the activities, (Exhibitions, Lectures, Bulletin, Parnassus, Index, and Membership) of the College Art Association was given by the Executive Secretary and accepted.

Mr. Taylor moved that in view of the resignation of the Executive Secretary, Audrey McMahon, and her assistant, Mildred Constantine, both be voted honorary life members of the College Art Association and proposed a vote of thanks for their faithful service to the Association. Motion was seconded by Mr. Morey and so voted.

Dr. Cook moved that after 1938, the Presidency should in principle be vested in rotation in constituent institutions represented in the College Art Association and to carry with it responsibility for annual meetings. Motion was seconded and so voted.

Dr. Cook moved that the appointment of the Executive Secretary to succeed Mrs. McMahon, resigned, be vested in the Executive Board with power. Motion seconded and so voted.

In regard to the Art Bulletin, Dr. Cook moved that Mr. Shapley remain Editor-in-Chief to whom manuscripts must be submitted. He furthermore moved that Marvin Ross be appointed Managing Editor with the accompanying responsibilities and duties. Motion seconded and so voted.

Dr. Cook moved that the Executive Board be empowered to institute a Board of Trustees and appoint the members thereof. Motion seconded and so voted.

Mr. Parker moved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:30. Motion seconded and so voted.