minutes (administrative records)

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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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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The Convention Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The Convention Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The Convention Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The Convention Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

Scope and Contents

National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The Convention Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

Scope and Contents

National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The Convention Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Convention Committee meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

Scope and Contents

National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Convention Committee meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Convention Committee meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. 

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National conventions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are a chance for delegates from associations to come together to discuss topics of national concern, vote of resolutions and policy and meet with special interest groups. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Convention Committee meets to discuss the planning, administration and program of the national conventions. A note in the microfilm indicates that the minutes and reports for the 1924 convention are missing.

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Due to the effect the war has on travel resources and finance the convention for 1943 was cancelled. Convention committees discuss the matter in addition to taking a poll of local associations prior to making their decision. In the report from Mrs. White to the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board alternatives to a national convention are suggested.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Agricultural Assembly and the Business and Professional Assembly of the Eighteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The assemblies meet to discuss matters of national importance, unite under an agreed upon program, elect leaders, and revise or adopt constitutions. The emphases of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Agricultural Council are providing an opportunity to bring together rural girls and women from all...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Employed Women's Coordinating Assembly and Student Assembly at the Eighteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations. In the years leading up to the Eighteenth Convention, a National Employed Women's Coordinating Council and Assembly was discussed and later adopted. The purpose of the new council and assembly is to unite the Business and Professional Assembly and Council and the Industrial Council and Assembly under matters of mutual...

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Documents concerning revisions to the constitution of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as studied and proposed by the Constitution Commission. Materials include a historical overview of the process beginning with the recommendation of the Committee for the Standards Study at the 1940 convention. Meeting minutes detail the processes of revision following discussions on specific points of the constitution and bylaws. The final document is a report presented to the Eighteenth Convention. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the revision of the constitution proposed by the YWCA of the U.S.A. Constitution Commission. Meeting minutes and reports concern the relationship of the business and professional, and industrial assemblies and councils, and the YWCA of the U.S.A. Student Division to the national convention and national organizations. Also addressed are standards for local association affiliation with the YWCA of the U.S.A., guidelines for the basis of membership, standards of maintaining...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning group meetings at the Eighteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Small discussion sessions are available to delegates in attendance in order to have more personal interactions surrounding some topics. Preparatory materials and discussion guides for the groups concern the national emphasis, finance, and public affairs programs. In addition to the discussion groups, the Eighteenth Convention hosts group meetings...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Eighth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America assemblies, group meetings and program. Business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies each meet separately during the convention to discuss matters unique to their groups and to united under their common goals. Assemblies discuss cooperation with outside organizations as well as within the YWCA. In addition, assemblies vote on resolutions and actions...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the student assembly at the Fifteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Student delegates meet to discuss matters of unique importance to their group and to conduct national business concerning student associations. This assembly discusses the relationship of the student associations to other YWCA departments and associations and to other campus organizations and the standards for becoming an affiliated...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning convention committees, constitution revisions, and group meetings at the Fifteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United State of America. The Convention Committee assess the past convention and collects feedback, plans the location and accommodations, and arranges programming and special speakers. Group meeting materials largely concern the meeting of adults responsible for work with younger girls. These discussions assess work...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the international aspects, news and reports, worship services and program of the Fifteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. As part of the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s strong ties to work in China and in response to the tensions between China and Japan, Madam Chiang Kai-Shek gives an address to the convention via radio. In addition there is a formal note of appreciation and greetings from the YWCA in China....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the assemblies of the Thirteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. During each convention the business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies meet to discuss and act on matters of national importance unique to their divisions. The business and professional and the industrial assemblies discuss their relationships to the labor movement as a whole, issues of racism and discrimination within the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Fourteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. By 1936 convention are expected to be interracial with accommodations providing adequate accommodations to all without discrimination. The National Board's commitment to this ideals is reflected in the planning materials and an account of an issue with accommodating a delegate in the dorms of Colorado College. In addition to this matter, the Convention...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Assembly of the Nineteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. At each convention the national student assembly meets to unite under a single purpose and discuss issues that arise in local student associations. Following the adoption of the national standards of affiliation with the national YWCA at a previous convention, the national student council circulates the basic standards for...

Scope and Contents Addresses, worship services, and reports for the Nineteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Addresses from YWCA delegates as well as special guests reflect an interest in international affairs, peace, and freedoms and include a presentation on the international implications of the "Interracial Charter" passed at a previous convention. In addition to addresses, the convention features small discussion groups of special interests...

Scope and Contents Materials documenting the business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies at the Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Each assembly meets separately to discuss and vote on issues unique to their own departments and unique interests and then present their findings to the general convention audience. Business and Professional and Industrial Assemblies discuss the labor movement, problems and issues encountered by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America including correspondence regarding arranging fair accommodations for African American delegates, pageant programs, worship services and a published version of Rev. Charles W. Gilkey's address, "New Frontiers for Faith." Meeting minutes and reports of special interest groups including publicity, Girl Reserve, camp, finance, foreign work and health education document...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Student Assembly of the Seventeenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Similar to the business and professional, and industrial associations, student associations are faced with new challenges as men return from World War II. Returning soldiers are returning to school and are given priority over women college students. In addition to opportunity for women and the changing economic, social, and political...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning revisions to the constitution as studied and proposed by the Constitution Commission. Formed at the Sixteenth Convention in 1940 in response to the Standards Study, the Constitution Commission studies and proposes revisions to the governing documents of the national YWCA. The constitution concerns the relationship between the national and local associations, rules of order and governance, election of leaders, representation at conventions, standards of affiliation, and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the assembly sessions of the Seventh National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Business and Professional, Industrial, and Student assemblies meet to discuss matters unique to their groups and vote on national matters and then report to the general convention delegates. The Industrial and Business and Professional Assemblies meet together for the first time and discuss their structure and organization, their...