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. | : _ ‘Minutes of First Meeting |
Held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, June 10, 1927

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The meeting was called to order at 9 o'clock by Dr. FP. CG.
Allen of Kansas University, who was President of the temporary orgen-
gation started at Des Moines. His talk covered the various reasons
for organizing this association and was well accepted.

The minutes of the Des Moines meeting were read by A» A-
Schabinger of Creighton University, Secretary of the temporary
organization. On a motion made by Mr. Andreas of Syracuse University,
seconded by Mr. Matthews of St. Louis University, the minutes were
approved as read.

This was followed by a reading of the proposed constitution
for the permanent organization, read by the temporary Secretary~- gi
Treasurers A discussion of the various articles was held, with: Pe
practically every coach taking part. After carefully considering each oe
article, & motion was made by “r. Ruby of Illinois University, svcended ,..
by Mr. Lambert of Purdue University, to accept the constitution as — a
read. Carried unanimously-

Following the adoption of the constitution, it was necessary
that permanent officers be elected for the coming year. fhe President
appointed Mr. Murray of Marquette University Chairman and Mr. Ruby of
Illinois University and Mr. Owen of Oklahowa University as the nomin-
ating committee. A recess was held until they brought back their
report. Mr. Murray as Chairman returned with the following report:
That in the opinion of the Nominating Committee Dr. F. C. Allen of
Kansas University should be elected President; Mr. J. Craig Ruby of
Illinois University, lst Vice-President; Mr. L. P. Andreas, Syracuse
University, 2nd Vice-President; Mr. C. M. Price, California University,
3rd Vice-President; and Mr. A. A. Schabinger, Creighton University,
Secretary-Treasurer. A motion by Mr. Kline of Hastings read; That
the above named officers be elected by acclamation as submitted.
Carried unanimously -

It was agreed that the five officers seiectcfour other
basketball coaches to become members of the Board.of Trustees. dos

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.