Charles MacDougall resigns as president and is replaced by Leonard Jones of the Gaelic College. Three bands once more prepare to go to Ottawa. Jack MacIsaac and Leonard Jones travel to Halifax to meet with the minister as the bands selected for the tri p indicate that they can not go without government funding.

Leonard Jones announces invitation to send 20 representatives to join an all-Canada pipe band to the Rose Bowl Parade in California. 20 pipers and drummers are selected. A motion to change the name of the Association to the Maritime Pipe Band Association on is passed but no action is taken in this direction, and the name remains the same. Scott Williams presents motion to approve the new constitution and by-laws for a one year trial basis. Motion is carried.

Funding for the Association grows critical. It is decided to stop funding dinners and luncheons for those attending meetings. Conflicts with dates become more of a problem with three New Brunswick events sanctioned in addition to the many Nova Scotia e vents. Department of Recreation decides to provide grants directly to bands and not through the Association as earlier indicated. The Association is concerned that there is no grant to help carry out its work. Jack MacIsaac agrees to chair a workshop committee that will set up a workshop for instructors and senior band players.

Ray Pierce of the Department of Tourism is guest speaker at the fall general meeting. The Association regrades along the standards of Ontario and Scotland. Barry Ewen proposes a series of 'knock-out' competitions for be held during the winter months. Leonard Jones advocates piping in the schools. He is advised by the Minister of Education that the Association and other interested parties should contact the School Boards directly. Dunvegan Pipe Band asks for help in finding a new piping instructor.