Conventions, fifteenth, 1938

YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board reports, guiding principles, and emphases for the Fifteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The National Board publishes reports prior to the convention to assess the work of the previous biennium and report on studies conducted. The National Board assesses its role in the national program of the YWCA of the U.S.A., its work with local associations and divisions and its cooperation with the world movement as well as outside organizations. For the coming biennium, program emphasis is on the role of religion and participation in a world community and the meaning of democracy. The issue of inclusion and racism is discussed throughout the documents as it becomes more important nationally. It is especially prominent in the report of the Branch Study, a study of YWCA of the U.S.A. branch associations formed for African American members. All of the convention reports reflect the direction the national YWCA movement is taking and the way in which the local associations fit into the national movement. Following the reports and principles is a document summarizing suggestions from local associations for the convention structure and content.