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SEPTEMBER 18, 1926
The Music Trade Review
Seventeenth Annual Convention of Ohio Association in Columbus
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pose of suggesting, if possible, some ways or
means whereby it would be possible for the
Ohio Association to affiliate with the national.
This, however, was impossible, as all the resolu-
tions were prepared and typewritten, and after
about two hours of hearing them read and ex-
plained we were told to vote 'yes.' After they
were adopted by the national meeting, it was
announced that any State association wishing
to have the by-laws changed or modified should
join the national organization and then pro-
pose its changes to the executive committee.
I believe most of you know how our resolutions
and suggestions referred to the national have
been acted upon in the past.
"Notwithstanding the fact that business has
been slow, requiring our members to give very
close attention to their stores, it is gratifying
to know that so many have given of their time
and energy to secure many new members.
Everywhere among our members enthusiastic
interest has been expressed, a wonderful loyalty
and desire to see our association grow and ex-
pand. This indeed is gratifying and appreciated.
"Before closing I would be remiss of my
duty if I did not here say that the success of
our Ohio Association and its steady growth
would not be possible without a secretary such
as it is our good fortune to have—Rexford C.
Hyre. A copy of all correspondence in connec-
tion with our association activities is forwarded
to me and it is amazing to know the numerous
amount of subjects handled and details at-
tended to. Much has been said in certain trade
papers about our paid secretary and also the
power he wields in directing the affairs of the
Ohio Association, to all of which I will say
that the record of the growth of our associa-
tion since Mr. Hyre has been secretary speaks
for itself. I know from my association with
Mr. Hyre since being president that it is a gen-
uine love for his work, the joy in its success
and seeing it grow, which actuates his motives.
Above all, I know, too, that Mr. Hyre abso-
lutely has no desire for office in any national
association affairs.
"Our Ohio Association without a paid secre-
tary could not function so marvelously and,
above all, there is only one 'Rex' Hyre. He
is a hard worker and it has been a privilege and
a pleasure to have been associated with him
during my term of office."
Secretary's Report
"Like its predecessors, the last year has wit-
nessed a continuation of the association activ-
ities previously established and the adding of
new efforts. In some ways the year has been
one of tRe most strenuous since I was honored
by this office in September, 1919, at Cleveland.
"During the past year I feel that our asso-
ciation has been indeed fortunate in having as
its leader and spokesman Otto C. Muehlhauser,
of Cleveland. Confronted with problems and
decisions that required courage and wise fore-
sight, he has been a capable leader and a real
pilot. Few of us realize the size of the Ohio
body, and the tact and skill that must be daily
exercised in the conduct of its affairs. To be
president is a real, honest-to-goodness job and
Otto C. Muehlhauser has more than measured
up to all requirements.
"Without going into detail I will recount the
major matters having the attention of the asso-
ciation during the past year.
Meetings
"The last annual meeting in Cincinnati on
September 15 and 16, 1925, witnessed one of
Ohio's usual snappy conventions. Two hundred
and eighty-eight persons attended, of whom
163 were members and 125 were retail music
merchants. The conventions of the future were
made three-day gatherings and Columbus was
selected for the 1926 meeting. Many important
resolutions were passed and other action was
taken which will be covered in the following
report.
"The mid-year meeting of the council in pared (using the scale adopted by the council)
Columbus on March 29, 1926, was the best and was submitted to the officers and the com-
attended in the history of the association. mittee for suggestions, etc. It was finally
Eighteen were present. Its one-day delibera- printed in July, 1925, and a copy of the same,
tion disposed of many important problems with the new carrying charge time sale form,
referred to it by the Cincinnati convention as was mailed to all members on August 16, 1926.
well as numerous routine matters.
"This carrying charge schedule is the biggest
The Ohio Carrying Charge Schedule
thing accomplished during the past year, and is
"The .carrying charge was indorsed and one of the greatest achievements of the organ-
adopted in principle at the Cincinnati conven- ization.
tion. A committee was appointed to prepare a
Mutual Insurance
suggested schedule for presentation to the coun-
"This service continued to grow and more
cil. On December 21, 1925, all the members members took advantage of this money-saving
were interrogated by the committee through the plan during the past year. A comprehensive
mails. As a result of the suggestions received, report is being prepared for distribution to the
the committee made a voluminous report to the members. During the coming convention the
council at its mid-year meeting. This report chairman of this committee will give the details.
was adopted by the council, with suggestions
"It is regrettable that more of the members
as to how the schedule should be prepared.
do not place all or most of their fire and other
"Following this a proposed schedule was pre-
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