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Bro. Colson is very active in the South and is affiliated with the A. P. S., P. A. C. and S. M. P. E. The cause of academic and fraternalization is very dear to Bro. Colson. A letter just received states as follows:
“I was very much surprised when I learned of the proposed secession of the West Coast chapters of the American Projection Society.
“Getting my information from the July issue of the ‘Motion Picture Projectionist,’ I was more than surprised at the quoted statement of ‘a prominent A. P. S. man’ that characterized such action as lacking in ‘a broad national outlook.’ I can hardly understand how this could be true in view of your desire to co-operate with me and any other Southern projectionist, and this is a great deal more than the New York chapter has ever offered to do .
“I am whole-heartedly in sympathy with this movement, but I trust that the West Coast chapters get control of the American Projection Society instead of resorting to secession to improve very disgraceful conditions now existing at the Supreme Chapter. Because the Society and the entire craft need the West Coast projectionists.
“I do not have the time to fully express my views, but if you wish I will be more than glad to send an open letter to the “Motion Picture Projectionist’ and will set forth my views fully.”
National Scope
I believe the foregoing sets forth clearly the trend of views all over the country. These statements came from widely separated sections of the country, but they all carry the same thought. The present administration and location of the Supreme Chapter is not best suited to the needs of the organization. The strategic location for the headquarters of a national academic and fraternal organization is HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, the Capital of the Motion Picture World.
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LESTER COWAN ADVANCED TO IMPORTANT POSITION
LESTER COWAN
The designation of Lester Cowan as executive secretary of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and. Sciences is announced.
Mr. Cowan has served as assistant secretary of the Academy since he became associated with the motion picture industry in 1928 after previous experience in the field of business research. Increased responsibilities devolved upon him following the recent resignation of former Secretary Frank Woods to accept a studio position.
Many matters of importance to projectionists have been sponsored by Mr. Cowan in the past. The most recent of these was the canvass of projectionists’ opinions on the Standard Release Print.
Mr. Cowan is receiving the sincere congratulations of the projectionists all over the country. It is generally predicted that long, harmonious contact with the Academy is assured by Mr. Cowan’s appointment to this high post.