The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])

Directors will act as hosts to all members interested. There will be a chance to talk to old friends and to meet fellow members from all parts of the country. Most of the conference sessions will be small group discussions. Among the subjects to be discussed are the psychological aspects of learning as it relates to film utilization and problems of film selection, circulation, production and administration. Since the use of films is spreading to many fields, one series of discussions will divide up in sections devoted to the use of films in schools, colleges and universities, religious groups, public libraries, and adult education organizations. In these sections common problems can be brought up and the experience of the participants pooled to help find answers. One session will be devoted to the problems of film selection. Several new films will be screened and a panel of experts will join with the audience in analyzing and selecting the most suitable. An audience participation device will also be demonstrated. Business meetings and joint sessions with the other participating groups will be held in addition to the EFLA discussion groups. The program has been planned so that there are no luncheon or dinner sessions, thus giving an opportunity for informal groups, committees, or a few friends to get together on their own initiative. Planning Committee Members of EFLA's conference planning committee include: L. Harry Strauss, Commission on Motion Pictures in Adult Education (Chairman) ; Patricia Blair, American Library Association; I. C. Boerlin, Pennsylvania State College ; Joseph Dickman, Encycloi)aedia Britannica Films ; Pearl Rosser, International Council on Religious Education; Robert Schacht, University of Wisconsin ; Richard Sealock, Gary Public Library ; Ernest Tiemann, Indiana University ; Donald White, National Association of Visual Education ; Thurman White, Film Council of America ; and Donald \N"illiams, Indiana University. L. Harry Strauss, Chairman A Special Invitation ... is extended to students and Instructors from summer audio-visual courses to attend the National Audio-Visual Convention In groups. The convention management will gladly assist you in planning the trip and making group reservations. For a limited number of groups, dormltory-style arrangements at reduced rates may be possible. If you would like to arrange for a group to attend the convention, write NAVED, 845 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Every effort will be made to help you and to Insure that the event Is worthwhile. GLEN BURCH. New FCA Executive Director 1^^ A Meeting in conjunction with the National ■ V*^\ Association of Visual Education Dealers ; the Educational Film Library Association; and the Midwest Forum, the Film Council of America will hold its first Annual Conference at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, August 8. Since the formation of the Film Council of America, early in January 1946, great progress has been made. Each of the 95 Film Councils throughout the United States is entitled to one accredited representative to the Annual Conference, and every Film Council is urged to make plans to send its representative to Chicago in August. The convention program has been planned to be of maximum benefit to community Film Council leaders, and information will be given on the organization of councils to serve community needs and suggestions will be offered on typical council programs. From 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on August 8, a general meeting will be held on the subject, "Planning a Community-Wide Program." The Rochester, New York Community Survey will be presented by means of questions and answers, with the answers being visualized through especially prepared slides accompanied by oral explanations. It is tentatively planned to follow this by discussion from a panel of resource persons, after which an audience discussion will be conducted. The committee in charge of this presentation is: J. Margaret Carter, National Film Board of Canada, Chairman ; Kenneth Edwards, Eastman Kodak Company ; Mrs. Patricia Blair, American Library Association ; Don White, National Association of Visual Education Dealers ; Paul C. Reed, Educational Screen and Rochester Board of Education ; Pearl Rosser, International Council of Religious Education ; June Sark, Educational Screen; and Mrs. Aline L. Legg, Administrative Secretary, Film Council of America. For the first time, members rejiresenting local community Film Councils will participate in the business meeting of the Senate of the FCA, which will be held from 4:15 to 5 :15 P.M. on August 8. Official delegates from local Film Councils will elect their five members to the Senate at this time, following whicii the Senate meeting will be held. C. R. Reagan, President of the FCA, will preside. A Film Council meeting is tentatively scheduled for Sunday evening. At the time of its first Annual Conference, the Film June, 1948 281