1960-1969

1961

Forty-year history authorized; Homemaker Service Manual prepared; Ronald Reagan narrates "Operation Coffee Cup" record for auxiliary to use to promote King-Anderson Bill on Federal Health Care of Aged.

1962

AMA Education and Research Foundations combined to become AMA-ERF; international health becomes a committee to focus efforts on needed goods and international hospitality; 40th Anniversary celebrated at Convention.

1963

"Operation Hometown" is priority legislative program to reach the public; auxiliary provides funds for Today's Health to be placed in schools.

1965

Block Mother Plan for children's safety is instituted; AMA-sponsored Eldercare program is promoted; Bulletin becomes MD's Wife; Direct Line newsletter begun for leaders; regional workshops held for auxiliary leaders, financed by AMA.

1967

Meals service, home-centered health care, and volunteer friendly visitor programs become committees; member orientation manual prepared; AMA continues to assist with regional workshop expenses.

1968

AMA-ERF contributions reach well over three million in 17 years; television violence program emphasized; health manpower study committee appointed; drug abuse, smoking, alcohol, and sex education package programs prepared.

1969

Mrs. C.C. Long of Arkansas dies in office, Mrs. John M. Chenault assumes presidency; AMA prepares "One Dozen Days" public affairs kit for auxiliary use; 50th anniversary committee appointed; physical fitness package program prepared; member orientation manual becomes Leaders Handbook.