Leadership in women

Scope and Contents Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. In addition, conferences look at how the ideas and aims of the National Board are realized in local associations. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations...

Scope and Contents Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations for communities. Materials also address the planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing documents,...

Scope and Contents Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations for communities. Materials also address planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing documents, lists...

Scope and Contents Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations to YWCA communities. Materials also address the planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. conference sites and reports of studies of conferences. Materials concerning the conference sites address the leasing, purchase and sale of properties, facilities maintenance and design, profit and financial management of properties, policies regarding use and management of properties and the histories of the sites. Conference sites include Asilomar, Blue Ridge Association, Lake Geneva and Silver Bay. Conference studies address the function and role of...

Scope and Contents Conference notes, proceedings and announcements for cycle meetings, executive director meetings and a leadership development workshop. Documents are grouped by region under each type of conference. Regional conferences, meeting and workshops are an opportunity for YWCA of the U.S.A. members and leaders to gather with others from their areas between conventions. Cycle meetings are developed around a theme and are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to engage in discussion,...

Scope and Contents Planning materials, conference proceedings, and reports concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. conferences on outdoor recreation and conservation. Two national conference in the Grand Teton National Park on Jackson Lake explore the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in conservation efforts, the role of outdoor recreation in programming and ways to implement both. Documents include conference bulletins, brochures, proceedings, speeches and post-conference reports. Also included are planning materials for...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of program director conferences. National program institutes are designed for experience program directors and executive directors to explore the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations in the context of the changing social and economic scenes. They discuss the role of programming to meet the needs of its women and girls and the role of Christianity in social action. Discussions include issues such as open housing,...

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Proceedings of the National Public Relations Seminar of the YWCA of the U.S.A., a seminar to discuss the role of public relations in the YWCA of the U.S.A. and learn from experts in the field. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1969 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1966 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1963 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning regional YWCA of the U.S.A. all-staff meetings and roundtables as well as the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth. YWCA of the U.S.A. staff meet at state-wide or regional meetings and roundtables to discuss program needs, administration and leadership skills. These meetings are an opportunity to meet other leaders from local associations develop new skills and make sure local associations are working towards the common goals of the region and national...

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Documents concerning the YWCA of Greater Charleston, South Carolina followed by proceedings of the YWCA eastern regional conference. YWCA of Greater Charleston documents continue materials from reel 342, microdex 8 of the YWCA of the U.S.A. records microfilm local association series. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of 1954 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors. Conference topics include role of the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents Minutes, proceedings and reports concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. conferences of metropolitan associations. Metropolitan associations often have one or more branches and have unique challenges of management, administration and support as compared to smaller associations. Representatives from metropolitan associations meet in two conferences to discuss leadership in large associations, inclusivity in associations with branches and centers, best practices for program and services and managing the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning national and international conferences for leadership training and development. As a multi-level national association with many autonomous associations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. views leadership development at all levels as a vital function of the organization. Regional and national meetings of executive directors include exploration of the role and function of an executive director, challenges of the executive director and best practices. In order to remain connected to...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1960 YWCA of the U.S.A. central region conference. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors. Conference topics include inclusivity across...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1960 YWCA of the U.S.A. eastern region conference. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors. Conference topics include inclusivity across...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1960 YWCA of the U.S.A. southwestern and western regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors. Conference topics...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1957 YWCA of the U.S.A. central and eastern regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors. Conference topics include...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1957 YWCA of the U.S.A. southeastern, southwestern and western regional conferences and documents concerning workshops on buildings at each regional conference. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1951 YWCA of the U.S.A. central, eastern and western regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. seminar on staff development and seminar on the role of administrators in staff development. Seminars include lectures and discussions led by professionals in the field of social work and includes common problems in staff development and personnel management, the role of the administrator in staff development, communication practices, staff relationships and volunteer development. Correspondence, worksheets and application forms prepare the attendee...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. seminar on administration. Through lectures and discussion groups the seminar for experienced administrators helps the YWCA of the U.S.A. administrator work within the "complex association structure" and manage volunteer staff and community relations. Preparatory materials sent to participants include reports and notes from previous lectures and studies of administrative practices including a workshop on the democratic process in YWCA of the U.S.A....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. staff meetings on supervision in the Southwest and Southeast. The two regional seminars are lead by Walter Kindelsperger and cover topics related to the supervision of staff and volunteers. Discussion sessions use records of supervisory conference to stimulate discussion. These supervisory conference records are transcripts of proceedings of a meeting between a supervisor and staff or other supervisor. Meeting results and reactions are recorded in...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. staff development and training workshops. Staff development and training is an important aspect of leadership and association development in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Workshops cover a wide variety of topics and are targeted at different types of leaders or regions. Topics include program development, communications, community relationships, the democratic process of the YWCA of the U.S.A., managing expanding programs, Y-Teen leadership and programming,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the World Conference of Christian Youth and general materials on conferences in the YWCA of the U.S.A. The World Conference for Christian Youth in Travancore, India is a chance for delegates from Christian Youth organizations to meet and discuss their role in the social, political, spiritual and economic challenges of the world. Documents include correspondence and reports from the American Committee for the Third World Conferences of Christian Youth, conference reports...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Bridgeport and Greenwich, Connecticut. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports for the associations are more narrative in nature and include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and management need. These...

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Documents concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Hartford and Hartford County, Connecticut. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports for the associations are more narrative in nature and include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and management need.