64 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS President--Robert Kramer to whom I will turn over the gavel at the conclusion of tonight's festivities. The newly elected Chapter Chairmen who have the status of Director at Board of Directors' meetings of the National Society: California Chapter Chairman--E. J. Karolyi Chicago Chapter Chairman--William D. Ackley New England Chapter Chairman--Winthrop E. Lange New York Chapter Chairman--Henry F. Maso H. J. Amsterdam, Chairman of our Nominating Committee, has re- ported the results of the election just held for 1964 national officers: Chairman-Elect--Paul Jewel Secretary--Richard Lehne (re-elected) Treasurer--Richard Faust (re-elected) Director--Maison G. deNavarre Director--Robert Goldemberg Members of the SocIETY oF Cos•ETIC C•uIsTs, I congratulate you for having elected a fine group of officers. Gentlemen, I salute you and offer you my best wishes for a successful term in office. Having now been duly elected and introduced you will consider yourselves installed in office as of the close of the meeting this evening. I am confident you will receive the same excellent cooperation that I have had in the past year. Congratulations and Good Luck.

J. soc. cos. CHEM. 15, 65-66 (1964) THE 14TH MEDAL AWARD, DECEMBER 3, 1963, HOTEL BILTMORE, NEW YORK CITY DR. A•THO•Y M. SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director, Harris Research Laboratories, Inc., Washington, D.C., was honored by the SoctExY of Cos•4ETm CnEx4tsTs for his scientific achievements and his contributions to the scientific literature especially that dealing with surface active agents. Dr. Schwartz was awarded the Medal of the SoctExY during its Annual Dinner Dance. Dr. Milton Harris acted as toastmaster for the presenta- tion. Dr. Alfred E. Brown was eulogist, and Mr. Lester Conrad, as President of the SOmETY, presented the medal with the following citation: DR. ANTHONY M. SCHWARTZ For your many contributions in the field of organic chemistry to the art and science of cosmetics including: Your pioneering role in the synthesis of a wide variety of cosmetic raw materials Your continuing efforts to purity and improve many compounds Your specific contributions to the development of safer para dyes and lipstick colors Your generous contributions to the scientific literature and especially your two classic volumes dealing with surface active agents and de- tergents we award to you this gold medal, our highest form of recognition for any scientist working in the cosmetic industry. The Medal reads as follows: Awarded to Anthony M. Schwartz 1963 by the SOCIETY of COS•ETm CI•E•ISTS For Outstanding Contributions to the Art and Science of Cosmetics