February, '17] BUSINESS PROCEEDINGS 7 



Information has come to the Bureau regarding twenty-one openings, and among 

 these, nine men suggested by the Bureau have been definitely placed, with eight 

 more from which we have not yet heard because of recent notifications. One hundred 

 sixty-one (161) names have been suggested to these possible employers for their 

 further consideration and selection of such candidates as seem to be best fitted for 

 the particular work desired. Nearly five hundred (500) letters have been sent out 

 during the year. 



During the five years that the Bureau has existed, it appears that a total of ninety- 

 five (95) men have em^olled and at least twenty-five appointments have resulted 

 through the services of the Bureau. This number is doubtless considerably less than 

 the actual number of appointments, since it frequently happens that no direct in- 

 formation regarding the appointment is given to the Bureau. 



An effort has been made this year to secure a general expression of opinion from 

 employers and employees as to the value of the Bureau services to them, and also to 

 bring out frankly whatever criticism might be made regarding the work of the Bureau 

 and as a guide in future poUcy. Thirty-four (34) men have responded with their 

 opinions regarding the Bureau. Of the employers, nine have found the Bureau of 

 service to them; seven have had no occasion to use the Bureau; one expressed the 

 opinion that there is "no field for the Bureau," although he had had no occasion to 

 try it; no employer has expressed condemnation of either the poHcy or services 

 offered by the Bureau. 



Among the candidates for appointments, foiu-teen (14) have expressed appreciation 

 of the helpful services rendered them, in some cases even where a change of position 

 has not occurred. Three have expressed the feeUng that the information furnished 

 them by the Bureau has been too meager to be satisfactory. (It should be noted 

 here that the information upon which the Bureau works is always meager, and this 

 is one reason why it has been expected that employer and employee should correspond 

 directly for complete information. A revised form of notification cards would make 

 this point entirely clear.) Three (3) men seem to feel that it is a fault in the Biu-eau 

 because information regarding various positions has come to them through other 

 sources, at the same time some of the same men admit that they have not informed 

 the Bureau regarding such openings, even where they have not considered them 

 seriously themselves. We would suggest in this connection that the Bureau may be 

 of much greater service if it can receive hearty cooperation from all members of the 

 Association of Economic Entomologists. 



Financial statement of the Bureau is presented herewith: 



Dr. 



Cash on hand January 1, 1916 $48 . 70 



To 22 enroUment fees at $2 44 .00 



Total receipts $92.70 



Cr. 



April 11, 1916, to multigraphing letters (voucher 1) $1 .00 



April 30, 1916, stenographic work (voucher 2) 10.00 



September 30, 1916, to stenographic work (voucher 7) 5.00 



November 24, 1916, to multigraphing letter (voucher 3) 1 .25 



December 26, 1916, to stenographic work (voucher 4) 7.50 



December 26, 1916, to 500 envelopes (voucher 5) 2.40 



December 26, 1916, to stamps (voucher 6) 10.00 



Total 37 . 15 



Balance cash on hand. Bank of Auburn, Ala., December 26, 1916 . . $55 . 55 



W. E. Hinds, In Charge. 



