Y.W.C.A.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 218, 14 August 1937, Page 13

Y.W.C.A.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

The monthly meeting of the Palmerston North Y.W.C.A. board of directors was held yesterday, Mrs G. G. Priest presiding. Congratulations. from the national executive on the past year’s work were to hand. Mrs Priest welcomed to the board of directors Mrs Jolly and Miss Kelly. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to the retiring board members. The election of officrs resulted in Mrs Small being elected minute secretary, Mrs It. Jamieson treasurer, Mrs F. G. Major and Mrs Priest national board members, and Mrs K. Dean National Council of Women representative.

Plans for Miss Stevenson’s visit were discussed, if; being decided to ask her to conduct a two days’ study pertaining to the aims and ideals of the Y.W.C.A. and the scope of making these ideals practical. It was also decided that a farewell “at home” be given for all subscribers and interested friends. Miss Stevenson will also meet the business and professional women’s Round Table Club, the Girl Citizens, the business girls’ lyceum and the advisory board. Arrangements for the bridge party were finalised and Mesdames W. J. Phillips, WfH. Rainforth, W. E. Winks and Miss Grigor were elected as hostesses. The report of the month’s activities was presented by the secretary and showed that all clubs were progressing favourably. The business gilds’ lyceum had taken a party to Flock House ; the social club had held another dance. The basketball club reported that three members, Misses J. Judd, A. Wilson and J. Smither, were successful in gaining places in the Manawatu representative B grade team. It was reported that although only ten girls had been placed in positions, a great deal of interviewing and arranging had been necessary, demanding much of the secretary’s time. There were still 12 positions on the books. Four people, it was reported, had been found boarding quarters during the month. The flower week list was arranged. Tt was arranged for Mrs Small and Mrs Dean to give a resume of the educational conference, recently held in Wellington, at the September meeting.