The third annual conference and workshop of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM) was held at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii on April 1719, 1972. Forty-eight (48) people registered for the meeting; 61 attended the Luau. The countries represented besides the USA were Canada and Holland. The highlights of the scientific sessions were the four panel discussions on Medical care of marine mammals and the following four papers: Miracidial Development and Possible transmission Pathways for Campulid Parasites in Cetaceans. M. Dailey, Calif. State College: Cytogenetic Studies of the Cetacea: Summary and Implications. O.D. Kulu, UCLA Medical Center; Laser and Freeze Mark Identification of Aquatic Animals. R.K. Farrell, Wash. State University; and Vision in Cetacea. A.D.G. Oral, Netherlands Institute for Sea Research.

The demonstrations of Anesthesia of the Sea Lion, Esophageal Palpation in the Dolphin and Liver Biopsy of the Dolphin by Dr. L.H. Cornell at the Sea Life Park, provided a most interesting finale for the meeting.

Since preparing a similar item to the above for the "News" section for the AVMA, the dolphin on which the liver biopsy and esophageal palpations were performed has died (one month later). No evidence of the biopsy site could be found and death of the animal could not be attributed to any of the manipulations that were performed to it on that day.

I wrote a letter to Dr. E. Schallenberger, Director of the Sea Life Park expressing our thanks for his and his staff's cooperation. The live demonstrations were beautifully executed by Dr. Cornell. The anesthesia of the sea lion was a flop, but you can't win them all.

The executive committee (Dr.'s Geraci, Simpson, Medway, and Keyes) met on the evening of April 18/72, to examine all requests for membership in the IAAAM. The action of the committee was announced during the morning of the last session (Wed. a.m., April 19, 72) in order that new members would be able to attend the business meeting that afternoon. By executive action, 5 full members and 11 associate members were admitted.

Minutes of the Annual Meeting
Honolulu, Hawaii, April 19, 1972

The meeting was called to order by Dr. J.R. Geraci, chairman, at 2:10 p.m. The following members were present when the business meeting was convened: Dr.'s Geraci, Keyes, Medway, Cornell, Allen, Mackay, Sweeney, Gray, Farrell, Grafton, Palumbo, Bell, Hauck, Hyman, van Heel, Temple, MacNeill, Schroeder, Hoey, Hammond, Pierce, Dailey, Van Goethem, and Messr's Montreuil and Gilmartin.

Dr. Medway read the minutes of the previous meeting (as circulated in Newsletter #12). It was moved by Dr. Allen, seconded by Dr. Cornell that they be accepted as read. This was carried.

Dr. Geraci called for a tally of the mail ballot dealing with the two constitutional amendments (Article III, Sections I and 2). Forty-four ballots were mailed, 33 people responded. The amendment to Article III, Section I (membership categories) was carried by a vote of 29 to 4. The amendment to Article III Section 2, (qualifications for membership) was defeated by a vote of 19 to 14.

During the 1971 calendar year, no committees were formed.

The treasurer's report was presented as follows:

It was moved by Dr. Hyman, seconded by Dr. Grafton that the treasurer's report be accepted. This motion was carried after the following information was presented by the secretary-treasurer: The total membership in the IAAAM at this time (April 19, 1972) is 66. This consists of 42 full members and 21 associate members, 2 patron members and 1 honorary associate member. Eight full members were in arrears for 1971 as were 3 associate members. Two members were dropped from the rolls due to being in arrears for 2 years. Two members withdrew voluntarily.

By executive action, the following now full members were welcomed: Dr.'s D. Van Dyke, San Diego, Calif.; A.J. Hoey, Victoria, Canada; A.C. Mac Neill., Vancouver, Canada; T.A. Gornall, Seattle, Wash.; J.T. Bell, Athens, Georgia.

New associate members are as follows: Dr.'s L.E. Mawdesley-Thomas, Huntingdon, England; A.G. Greenwood, Cambridge, England; V.J.A. Manton, Bedfordshire, England; R.H. Conklin, Houston, Texas; R.W. Pierce, Santa Cruz, Calif.; M.H. Beleau, College Station, Texas; W.H. Hauck, San Diego, Calif.; M.D. Dailey, Long Beach, Calif.; and R.M.S. Temple, Bristolville, Ohio.

In keeping with our constitution, all associate members are reviewed every year to determine their eligibility for elevation to full membership. Based on this, the following associate members were elected to full membership: Dr.'s J.C. Sweeney, J.J. Bernstein and R.K. Farrell.

Dr. Cornell then reintroduced the question of opening up the full membership category to qualified scientists who are not veterinarians provided that at least 4 of the 7 members of the executive committee be veterinarians. This was then made into a motion. Dr. Allen seconded the motion.

Needless to say, there was considerable discussion-ranging from AVMA affiliation to symbiotic relationships with non-veterinarians. The following people spoke: Dr.'s Dailey, Pierce, Schroeder, van Heel, Farrell. and others. It was then moved by Dr. Allen, seconded by Dr. Cornell, to stop debate. This was carried.

Then the original motion was called to a vote. It was carried. Secretary Medway was instructed to poll the full membership by mail ballot concerning an amendment to the constitution (Article III Section 2).

Article III, Section 2 as it appears in the original constitution:
Article III - Membership
Section 2 Qualifications for membership
a.   Membership shall be limited to veterinarians who devote a significant portion of their professional activities to the teaching, research or practice of aquatic animal medicine and whom the Executive Board of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine considers eligible as members.

Proposed amendment to Article III, Section 2:

Membership shall be open to scientists who devote a significant portion of their professional activities to the teaching, research or practice of aquatic animal medicine and whom the Executive Board of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine considers eligible as members, provided that at least 4 out of 7 of the executive committee be veterinarians.

If this amendment is carried, then Article V, Section I should be changed to include "and at no time consist of less than 4 veterinarians" (i.e. 4 out of 7).

Dr. Grafton then moved that the president of the IAAAM appoint a permanent legislative liaison committee to deal with any matters concerning conservation of aquatic animals. This was Seconded by Dr. Mackay. Carried. Dr. Geraci then appointed the following committee--Dr.'s Temple, Hyman, Schroeder, Keyes and Grafton (chairman).

Dr. Schroeder then moved that the president of the IAAAM appoint another committee to support the "legislative liaison committee", by establishing minimum guidelines to deal with facilities, capture, transport, husbandry and medicine pertaining to aquatic animals. This was seconded by Dr. Palumbo. Carried. Dr. Geraci then appointed the following committee: Dr.'s Allen, Geraci, White, van Heel, Mr. Montreuil and Dr. Cornell (chairman).

Dr. Keyes then brought up the question of financing of the annual meeting with particular emphasis on defraying some of the travel expenses of the president, president-elect and the secretary-treasurer. There was much discussion. It was finally agreed that members would canvass oceanaria and aquaria for support money, Dr. Hyman then moved that any member, officer or speaker, may apply to the IAAAM for a stipend to defray some of the costs of attending the meetings, the approval to be at the discretion of the executive committee. This was seconded by Dr. Allen. Carried.

The meeting was then opened for nominations for president-elect. Dr. Cornell was nominated by Dr. Allen, seconded by Dr. Schroeder. Dr. Hyman moved that nominations cease, seconded by Dr. Mackay. This was carried. Dr. Cornell was elected by acclamation.

The meeting was then opened for nominations to elect a member to the executive committee to replace Dr. Simpson, who had served for a two-year term. Dr. Allen was nominated by Dr. Mackay, seconded by Dr. MacNeill. Dr. Hymn was nominated by Dr. Hammond, seconded by Dr. Bell. Dr. Cornell then moved that the nominations cease, seconded by Dr. Sweeney. A vote was taken. Dr. Allen was elected.

Dr. Grafton then moved, seconded by Dr. Cornell, that Dr. Medway be nominated to serve as secretary-treasurer for another year. This was carried.

The secretary was then directed to buy a copy of "Roberts Rules of Order" for use during the annual meetings. The secretary was also directed to initiate the necessary action to get nonprofit corporate registration for the IAAAM.

The meeting was then opened for suggestions of locations for next year's annual meeting (1973). Dr. Cornell offered the Marineland of the Pacific. Dr. Keyes offered the Seattle area and that the main theme would be on fish. Dr. Hoe offered the Victoria, B.C. site. By a show of hands, Victoria, B.C. was selected as the site of the 1973 annual meeting, the time to be established at a later date.

Two communications from Dr. Migaki from the AFIP were read by secretary Medway. They dealt with a request for dolphin eyes and the announcement of a symposium on the Anatomic Pathology of fish. These letters in their entirety are presented be low.

Dr. Hyman moved for adjournment. This was seconded by Dr. Gray. Meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P.M.

The following was received from Dr. J. White in reply to a letter from Dr. Keyes:

The only thing I can do is apologize to you and the entire membership. My lack of attendance at the meeting is explainable. However, there is no excuse for not calling or wiring.

As you may, or may not know, I left the Seaquarium as a staff member to do consultant work. I still handle the Seaquarium animals in case of illnesses but in addition, those of several other entities as well, both in Europe and domestically. At the time of the meeting, I not only had two sick killer whales, but three smaller dolphins as well. The three weeks before and after the meeting were extremely hectic, to say the least. Again, I am not attempting to excuse my lack of communication --- just apologizing.

Two announcements from Dr. G. Migaki are reproduced here for your information:

A symposium on the Anatomic Pathology of Fish sponsored by the Registry of Comparative Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Program, will be held on August 7, 8, and 9 1972, at the Sternberg Auditorium, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Limited facilities necessitate that attendance be restricted to those persons actively engaged in the morphologic pathology of fish. Applications must be received by June 1, 1972.

For further information, write to Dr. George Migaki, Chief, Comparative Pathology Branch, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C. 20305.

Wanted

The Registry of Comparative Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C. is currently studying the comparative aspects of the eyes of the dolphin, especially the Ganges River dolphin (Plantanista gangetica). Specimens may include normal and abnormal eyes. Please leave the eyelids attached to the eyeballs. The following procedure is recommended:

1. The eyeballs, with eyelids attached, should be removed is soon as possible following death and fixed in its entirety.

2. Removal of the eyeball can be accomplished by incising the eyelids about one inch from their margins and by the use of curved scissors, the eyeball can be dissected from the socket. Leave as much of the optic nerve attached to the eyeball as possible. Do not puncture the eyeball.

3. Place eyeball in a wide mouth jar, containing 10% buffered formalin solution. The ratio in volume between the eyeball and solution should be 1:20. After 4 days, the eyeball should be wrapped in cotton saturated in 10% buffered formalin and placed in a glass or plastic jar and sealed.

4. Include all pertinent information regarding the cause of death of the animal. History should also include common and scientific names of the dolphin, age, sex, condition, clinical signs and gross lesions found it necropsy.

5. Address specimens to:

Registrar, Registry of Comparative Pathology
   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
   Washington, D. C. 20305

The following is being included in this newsletter at the request of Dr. Geraci for your information and interest. Please communicate directly with him (Dr. Geraci) if you wish to pursue the matter further.

The WDA Council endorsed the concept of Sectionalization at their meeting August 23, 1971 in Fort Collins. A WDA Section Board was established as a permanent standing committee by an affirmative mail vote of the Council dated January 10, 1972. The Board's charge was to set up guidelines for the internal regulation and maintenance of WDA Sections, examining petitions to establish Sections and recommending to Council approval or disapproval of petitions, oversee elections of Section Chairmen, recommend dissolution or appropriate action to Council for defunct Sections and in general act as Council's regulatory agent for WDA Sections.

President Adams asked me (L.A. Page) to the Board and recommend candidates for him to appoint to the Board. Subsequently he appointed H. Reichenbach-Klinke, J. H. Stuht, D. 0. Trainer, C. M. Herman, J. R. Geraci, and S. Nakagawa.

Report

The Board has not had time to propose and agree upon guidelines for the regulation and maintenance of WDA Sections but considers-this to be a major goal to be accomplished prior to December 31, 1972. Inquiries were made prior to appointment of Board about the possibility of establishing a European Section (correspondent: H. Reinchenbach-Klinke), an Arthropod-borne Disease Section (correspondent J. H. Stuht) and an Aquatic Animal Medicine Section (correspondent: J. R. Geraci). Dr. R.Klinke wrote that there did not seem to be 3 sufficient number of European WDA members to satisfy the requirement of 35 members to establish a Section. Dr. Stuht expressed hesitancy about going ahead with in Arthropod-borne Disease Section although he agreed that such a Section might be instrumental in gaining new WDA members. Dr. Geraci indicated he would await further action by members of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine in joining WDA. Therefore, no petitions have been received for the Board to consider.

I am preparing the ballots for mailing to the full membership about the constitutional amendment. The deadline will be Sept. 1/72.

Dr. G.W. Klontz will be at the University of Idaho by July 1/72.

I am preparing an up-to-date membership list that I will distribute to you some time this year; so, please let me know of any recent address changes. By next December, I should have a copy of the new constitution for all of you, also.

I hate to harp but there are many of you who have not paid your 1972 dues and a few who have not paid the 1971 dues, either. Anyone in arrears for 2 years (ie) not paid their 1971 dues by Dec. 31/72, will be automatically dropped from the membership list. I would like the respect of a note indicating whether or not you are interested in still being a member of the IAAAM.

Thank you for reading this far.

William Medway
June 2, 1972