these were determined, President Kelleher and the Secretary-Treasurer came
together in New York with letters of suggestion from various members of
the Executive Committee to make the plans definite. A week later, another
meeting was held in New York with Herbert Read who had accepted the
onerous job of handling the Rules Questionnaire and the Rules discussion at
the conference. Ned Irish furnished information as to plans of the Tourna-
ment committees and assured a hearty welcome to all coaches.

A two-page announcement with return postal was immediately sent out to
the two hundred members who would be likely to receive the material —
judged from results of the 1943 report mailing.

Thirty-five members sent regrets at being unable to attend but over
fifty said “‘yes,” they planned to be present. This was nearly double the
number we felt we could expect to come to New York.

Our membership rolls dating back to 1937 included 425 different coaches.
260 have paid their dues for 1942 or the “duration” or both. Many of the
others are in service.

A special. message was sent to the members of the Executive Committee,
chairmen of committees and ex-Presidents urging them to be present. Nine
out of fifteen Presidents were with us at this conference. Six of our officers
and directors were in uniform and one, at least, has been cited for bravery.

To every member in service or out, whom I can reach, I shall send a re-
port of our meetings accompanied with your name and greetings.

Respectfully submitted,

Epwarp J. Hickox, Secretary

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