News Notes.

This article presents information about the Annual Business Meeting of the U.S.-based Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, held at Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1971. The meeting was called to order by the Society's president. About 70 persons attended the meeting. Minutes of the 1970 meeting were accepted. The Society's executive secretary William D'Antonio presented his report for the year 1970-1971. Record-keeping, including membership lists, has been computerized. The publication of the Society's journal has moved to the University of Montana, which means lowered cost as well as faster service. Benton Johnson, the new journal editor, reported that he is receiving manuscripts at a rate of about 15 per month. The report of the committee on Relationships with other Societies was summarized by secretary Phillips E. Hammond in four statements reflecting both committee and council actions. Thomas Imse was announced as the Local Arrangements chairman for the 1972 Boston meeting, while Charles Y. Glock will serve in that capacity for the 1973 meetings in the Bay Area.