Convention, 1970, circa 1969-1970

Documents concerning the twenty fifth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention including "who's who" election information, convention workbooks, convention working papers and additional convention coverage. National conventions are called every three years to vote on leadership for the coming cycle, adopt program emphases, discuss social, political, spiritual and economic issues affecting communities and conduct national business. The booklet "Who's Who" is sent out prior to convention to prepare voting delegates to select members of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A., World YWCA Council and National Nominating Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The booklet lists candidates with brief information regarding their experience and roles. In addition to "Who's Who" delegates receive workbooks and working papers to prepare them for the convention business and discussion topics. The convention workbook contains a report from the National Board of the previous three years, summaries of proposed actions and program emphases and also includes selected reading and discussion guides. Working papers are designed for the National Board to gather more information from local associations and bring their needs into the national program decisions. The papers containing working versions of program emphases and policy are sent out for comment prior to convention. Additional convention documents include selected actions and resolutions, notes and reactions to the convention and additional correspondence.