PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING FOR 1909 



The second annual conference of the International Association of 

 Instructors and Investigators in Poultry Husbandry was held at the 

 Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Canada, on August 13th and 14th, 

 1909. 



The meeting was called to order at 1 :30 p. M. by President Graham, who 

 introduced Mr. G. C. Creelman, President of the Ontario Agricultural 

 College. President Creelman gave a hearty and inspiring address of 

 welcome. 



The program, with a few exceptions, was carried out as printed. 



At the business meeting, Saturday afternoon, August 14th, President 

 W. R. Graham was in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were 

 read by the Secretary-Treasurer and approved. 



The action of the Board of Directors in accepting new members was 

 approved. 



A formal ballot for President resulted in the election of Dr. Raymond 

 Pearl. 



At this point the election of officers was interrupted to adjourn to the 

 lawn for the purpose of securing a group picture. Later the meeting 

 re-assembled and the election of officers was continued with the following 

 results: First vice-president, James Dryden; second vice-president, F. C. 

 Elford; secretary-treasurer, H. C. Pierce; directors for 1909-11, James E. 

 Rice and W. R. Graham. 



The Secretary-Treasurer's report stated that practically all of the 

 persons now qualified for membership in the Association had joined the 

 organization. The membership now consisted of 54, with two applications 

 yet to be considered. The books showed a balance of $38.28+ dues col- 

 lectable and due, $35.00, making the total assets $73.28. The books were 

 submitted showing detailed statements of accounts, with signed vouchers 

 for all bills which had been paid. The report was approved. 



At the close of the conference the Association extended a hearty vote of 

 thanks to President Creelman and Professor W. R. Graham for their 

 hospitality and the splendid facilities with which they had provided the 

 Association. 



Respectfully submitted, 



JAMES E. RICE, 



Secretary- Treasurer. 



