. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. May 30, 1907 457 American Vae Journal for their kindness and attention during the sessions of this Convention. Dr. Bohrcr—I move that we adjourn. Mr. Parsons—I second the motion. The motion was put, and carried, thus adjourning to meet at the call of the Executive Committee in 1907. The following paper by C. A. Hatch, of Richland Center, Wis., was not read at the convention, as Mr. Hatch was not then fully prepared on it, hence there was no discussion: WHAT CAN THE NATIONAL DO FOR ITS MEMBERS? I am not among the number who think the National Bee-Keepe
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. May 30, 1907 457 American Vae Journal for their kindness and attention during the sessions of this Convention. Dr. Bohrcr—I move that we adjourn. Mr. Parsons—I second the motion. The motion was put, and carried, thus adjourning to meet at the call of the Executive Committee in 1907. The following paper by C. A. Hatch, of Richland Center, Wis., was not read at the convention, as Mr. Hatch was not then fully prepared on it, hence there was no discussion: WHAT CAN THE NATIONAL DO FOR ITS MEMBERS? I am not among the number who think the National Bee-Keepers' Association should take up the bee-supply business, neither do I think it should go into the direct selling and handling of honey; this is too large a country for that, the interests of each section are so varied, the grades of honey are so vari- ous, that mountains of difficulty loom up at all points; while they may not be insurmountable, the difficulties are too many to think of with comfort. So let us look at things yet undone which are less complicated. To reach the highest success there must be the best feeling and greatest confidence among members. Loyalty should be the watchword of the mem- bership—this breeds confidence, and confidence gives self-respect. There is no place for jealousy or suspicion in a successful society. It should be a sort of " clearing- house" for its members, of ideas as well. C. A. Hatch. as actual products. Not that the prod- ucts of the membership should be act- ually handled, but members should be placed in such close touch with each other that each would know what all are do- ing in the way of producing and selling honey and wax; this leaves no place for secrets. The Secretary or General Manager should be able at any time to furnish to members or dealers the exact amount of bee-products held by each member, and at what price it could be put on the cars. H a dealer ordered a certain amount of honey of the General Mana- ger,
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