minutes (administrative records)

Scope and Contents The Community Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for services to associations in communities, towns and rural areas with the aim of strengthening their program, administration and relationship to the national organization. These services include analyzing work in community associations, identifying community trends, advising community associations on the development of their members, managing the affiliation and disaffiliation of associations, advising associations on their...

Scope and Contents The Community Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for services to associations in communities, towns and rural areas with the aim of strengthening their program, administration and relationship to the national organization. These services include analyzing work in community associations, identifying community trends, advising community associations on the development of their members, managing the affiliation and disaffiliation of associations, advising associations on their...

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Minutes and reports of subcommittees of the Community Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Sub-committees are formed to carry out special projects and functions of the Community Division. The materials begin with a partial list of sub-committees and their active dates. 

Scope and Contents The Community Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for services to associations in communities, towns and rural areas. These services include responsibility to the registered YWCA's acting in place of employed secretaries and board members, analyzing work in community associations and identifying trends, advising community associations on the development of their members, managing the affiliation and disaffiliation of community associations and advising associations on their...

Scope and Contents The Community Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for services to associations in communities, towns and rural areas. These services include responsibility to the registered YWCA's acting in place of employed secretaries and board members, analyzing work in community associations and identifying trends, advising community associations on the development of their members, managing the affiliation and disaffiliation of community associations and advising associations on their...

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The Conference Cabinet of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, budgets, functions and promotion of conferences. In addition to these matters the National Regional Conference Committee meets to discuss conference content, assess past conferences and discuss the personnel involved in planning and implementing regional conferences. Included in these minutes is discussion of the proposed interracial statement for conferences and a sample of the statement. 

Scope and Contents Conference materials for city and eastern (Silver Bay) communities conferences and area staff meetings. City and eastern community conferences concern their unique work for their constituents, allow for the exchanging of programming ideas and materials, address challenges to city associations, and discuss the organizational structure of local associations and their relation to other parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Community meetings bring together YWCA of the U.S.A. employees and members...

Scope and Contents Conference documents for YWCA of the U.S.A. Executive Directors conferences, general regional conferences, and general secretaries' conferences. These regional conferences meet to discuss the national YWCA of the U.S.A. emphasis and program directives and assess interpretation to the local associations. In addition, conferences discuss the importance of religion to the organization, discuss problems encountered in specific regions, clarify the relationships to the national organization and...

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...

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Documents concerning the White House conferences on children and youth. The conferences convene to discuss matters of children's health, safety, development, protection and employment practices, and the role of the government and other organizations to protect children from harm. Also included are reports from the YWCA committee on Girls Work responding to the conferences and discussing the role of YWCA of the U.S.A. in advocating for children and youth.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the World Conference of Christian Youth held in Oslo. The conference considers the role of Christian youth in the world, circumstances leading up to the conference, how Christianity applies to various aspects of life and what is important going forward. Materials include a profile of Christian youth in America with purpose statements from various Christian denominations. In addition, there are documents concerning the planning of the conference and the selection of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the World Conference of Christian Youth held in Amsterdam. The conference considers the role of Christian youth in the world, global politics and circumstances leading up to the conference, how Christianity applies to various aspects of life and what is important in the Christian youth movement going forward to address the changing social and economic culture of the world. In addition documents concerning the planning of the conference and selection of delegates give an...

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 Reports, correspondence, pamphlets and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. in New London, Connecticut and minutes and correspondence concerning the development of work for women and girls in Norwalk, Connecticut. Documents include constitutions and bylaws, association fact sheets and histories, a residence survey, lists of leaders, visitation reports and a pamphlet highlighting the work of the association in celebration of its anniversary. Studies are used and conducted...

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The Continental Committee of the Young Women's Christian associations of South America is created to unite and strengthen existing associations, assist with the development of new associations, maintain relationships with other national YWCA's and with the World YWCA, facilitate cooperation with other women's welfare organizations in South America and work towards the development of a South American federation of YWCA's. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Assembly and National Young Adult Assembly of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assemblies meet at national convention time as the national representative body of their constituent groups. During assembly sessions they discuss the pressing problems facing their groups, vote on program recommendations, engage in leadership development and submit reports to the convention. Like convention itself, assemblies are a chance from delegates to meet other members from...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning and proceedings of the 1967 National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. including information regarding delegates, forum sessions, meditations, programs and reports. 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. In addition to delegates from local associations, the convention...

Scope and Contents Minutes and registration forms for the National Student Assembly of the YWCA of the U.S.A. at the 1967 National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assemblies meet at national convention time as the national representative body of their constituent groups. During assembly sessions they discuss the pressing problems facing their groups, vote on program recommendations, engage in leadership development and submit reports to the convention. Like convention itself, assemblies are a chance from...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Young Adult Assembly of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assemblies meet at national convention time as the national representative body of their constituent groups. During assembly sessions they discuss the pressing problems facing their groups, vote on program recommendations, engage in leadership development and submit reports to the convention. Like convention itself, assemblies are a chance from delegates to meet other members from across the country and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty fifth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention as well as the Conference on Black Women in the YWCA held the weekend prior to the start of the national convention. National conventions, held every three years are a time to vote on new leadership, discuss the social, spiritual and political issues affecting members, and decide on policy and program emphases for the coming period. The report of the resolutions and actions taken by the convention body summarize the...

Scope and Contents Songbook, press releases, pre-convention meeting minutes, convention program and selected speeches from the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Press releases include announcements of important actions such as the adoption of the elimination of racism as a program emphases and reproductions of key speeches. Also included is a sample press release that local associations can use to send to local press. Pre-convention meetings are held at local associations or regionally...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Student Assembly. The National Student Assembly is the national governing body for the student associations in the YWCA of the U.S.A. The assemblies meet to discuss issues of national importance to student groups, set policy, adopt changes to bylaws and report to the convention. Minutes of the assembly and planning committee summarize the discussions and planning process. Correspondence, newsletters...

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Conferences and conventions are a chance for delegates from different associations to come together to discuss emphases and vote on resolutions and policy. The Convention and Conference Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of conferences and conventions. Reports reflect on and assess the planning process, convention execution and convention program. 

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Conferences and conventions are a chance for delegates from different associations to come together to discuss emphases and vote on resolutions and policy. The Convention and Conference Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of conferences and conventions. Reports reflect on and assess the planning process, convention execution and convention program. 

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Conferences and conventions are a chance for delegates from different associations to come together to discuss emphases and vote on resolutions and policy. The Convention and Conference Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of conferences and conventions. Reports reflect on and assess the planning process, convention execution and convention program. 

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Conferences and conventions are a chance for delegates from different associations to come together to discuss emphases and vote on resolutions and policy. The Convention and Conference Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of conferences and conventions. Reports reflect on and assess the planning process, convention execution and convention program.