THE EIGHTH MEDAL AWARD and TENTH ANNIVERSARY DINNER December 15, 1955 Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. Address by President Russell L^WES ^NV GENTLEMEN, MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE SOCIETY OF COS•tETXC C•EmSTS: As you know, we are here tonight for three purposes. First, to honor the charter members on the occasion of this tenth an- niversary of the SOCIETY'S founding. Second, to honor the eighth Medalist for outstanding contribution to the science and art of cosmetics. Third, to enjoy an evening of good fellowship and fun, and take advan- tage of this opportunity to become better acquainted with each other. On May 23, 1945, a dozen men got together and organized a group which they called the SOCIETY OF COSMETro C•EMISTS. They adopted a con- stitution and by-laws which stated that the objective of the SOCIETY was "to establish a medium through which scientific knowledge of the toilet goods industry can be disseminated, and to improve cosmetic and perfumery technicians' professional standing." Two technical papers were given at that first meeting, and semiannual meetings have been held regularly since that time. As the SOCIETY grew, the technical programs expanded, a proof that the cosmetic industry was becoming ready to accept the thought that scientific knowledge of the in- dustry could be disseminated to the advantage of its members. This was a thought which only a few years before could not be comprehended except in the minds of those twelve foresighted individuals who founded this SOCIETY and a few others in the country. Since that time this SOCIETY has grown from those 12 founders to 463 U.S. members. In addition, a British affiliate has been founded now having over 200 members. The story of this period of growth and recognition of this SOCtET¾.could occupy the whole evening, but time does not permit this. Instead, what we want to do tonight is recognize those 12 individ- uals who envisioned the future of such an organization. Of these 12, nine 281

282 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS are here tonight. I want to introduce each of them to you and to ask that as I do so they come forward to receive a special membership scroll desig- nating them as our charter members. We hope that in accepting these scrolls they will realize that we consider this but a small emblem of our high appreciation of their foresight in forming this organization. Philip D. Adams and Robert Casely have both written us expressing re- gret that they cannot be here tonight and both send their best wishes to the other charter members and to the SOCIETY. Unfortunately, C. L. Thomas has not been active in the SOCIETY since shortly after its founding, and we have not been able to locate him to invite him here tonight. If anybody here does know where we can locate Mr. Thomas, we would like to be notified. Now we come to those who are here: Emery Emerson--will you please step forward and receive this scroll. E.G. Gundlach Emil Klarmann Stephen Karas Raymond Reed Marcel Surer Walter Taylor James Baker Maison deNavarre--Ed, I find that I have one more scroll which has not been distributed. Before you return to your chair I want to explain this to you. I want to tell you that by a special vote of the Board of Di- rectors of this SOCIETY it was decided that special recognition should be given to you tonight for your particular efforts in bringing together the other 11 individuals who, with you, founded this SOCIETf. Therefore, Maison G. deNavarre--In recognition of the singlemindedness of the devotion to the cosmetic industry which led to the founding of our SOCIETY ten years ago and To do further honor to a man already held high in our esteem, a past chief executive and Medalist and To express our appreciation for yeoman efforts in editing and publishing our distinguished Jou[tN_•,L oF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS and To convey our admiration for the character and accomplishments of the man himself And just to say "thank you" for the unselfish interest and devotion shown to the SOCIETY over these years... On behalf of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS I am happy to present to you, Maison G. deNavarre, our Seventh Honorary Membership, on this most appropriate occasion, the observance of the tenth anniversary of our founding.