ARTICLE V. Members all be sent a notification of annual dues at the time they are due, and if not paid within two months thereafter they shall be sent a _second notice_, telling them that they are not in good standing on account of non-payment of dues, and are not entitled to receive the annual report. At the end of thirty days from the sending of the second notice, a _third notice_ shall be sent, notifying such members that unless dues are paid within ten days from receipt of this notice, their names will be dropped from the rolls for non-payment of dues. _The President_: The motion has been seconded; all in favor please signify by saying "Aye." (Vote carried unanimously). _The Secretary_: The association should have a fiscal year. Shall we discuss this or will the president authorize the secretary and the treasurer to agree upon a date most convenient to them for the beginning of the fiscal year? MR. REED: I move that we leave this to the discretion of the secretary and the treasurer. THE PRESIDENT: All in favor of the motion, please signify. (Voted as presented). THE SECRETARY: I move that combination membership in the Association with subscription to the American Nut Journal be $4.50, a deduction of 25 cents each by the Association and the Journal. THE PRESIDENT: All in favor of the motion please so indicate. (Motion carried). THE SECRETARY: The next thing is to elect new officers. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Reed will please read the report of the Committee on Nominations. MR. REED: The making of this report was one of both great pleasure and of extreme regret. Since Dr. Deming has found that it will not be possible for him to continue as secretary, the following names are offered: President--Harry R. Weber. Vice-President--Mrs. W. D. Ellwanger. Secretary--Mrs. B. W. Gahn. Treasurer--H. J. Hilliard. THE PRESIDENT: Are there any exceptions to this? Will those who are in favor please so state? (Election carried unanimously). DR. SMITH: Dr. Deming's retiring from the secretaryship is a matter which all old-timers will regret, and I want to move that this association record in its proceedings the fullest appreciation of his great and faithful service in helping to carry the organization through so many years. I do not know what we would have done without his service and it is with great regret that we see him step aside. (Motion seconded and unanimously carried). DR. DEMING: I wish to express my gratitude to the members for their kindness, but I also wish to say that although I have stepped aside, I have not entirely passed away. I am still with you and I shall always give the association the best of my efforts in whatever way they may be needed; its interests shall always be dear to me.