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Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty third YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention delegates, convention forums and pre and post convention meetings as well as the convention's program. Delegate materials include letters and memorandums sent out to prepare delegates for convention and meeting notes from the committee and organizing staff responsible for delegate accommodations and arrangements. Following these materials is a packet summarizing forum topics for the convention. Forums are group...

Scope and Contents Official report of the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The report summarizes general convention sessions including actions, reports from divisions and groups and business sessions. Speeches from principal guests are not included in the report but can be...

Scope and Contents Table of contents to the stenographer's proceedings of the the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and proceedings from the first two days. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. Under the twenty third convention's theme, "Match Us to this Hour," the convention actions, discussions and addresses...

Scope and Contents Stenographer's proceedings of the third and fourth day of the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. Under the twenty third convention's theme, "Match Us to this Hour," the convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents Stenographer's proceedings of the fifth and sixth day of the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. Under the twenty third convention's theme, "Match Us to this Hour," the convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A.,...

Scope and Contents Stenographer's proceedings of the first and second days of the twenty fourth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., women and Christianity in the social, political and economic...

Scope and Contents Stenographer's proceedings of the third and fourth days of the twenty fourth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., women and Christianity in the social, political and economic...

Scope and Contents Stenographer's proceedings of the fifth and sixth days of the twenty fourth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., women and Christianity in the social, political and economic...

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 fourth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention general program and Y-Teen sessions. 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.,...

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 Special addresses and ceremonies and Convention Committee documents for the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The Convention Committee is formed following each convention to plan the next one. They discuss and assess previous conventions, take comments and requests from local associations regarding desired content and business, arrange special guests, and organize the format. Following convention, the committee...

Scope and Contents Workbook, program, and call to the Twenty-first National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Distributed prior to the convention, the workbook provides an update on work and progress since the previous convention and discusses current trends and background information for topics that will be discussed at convention. The theme of the twenty-first convention is "deep roots and world reach." The workbook indicates that the convention will...

Scope and Contents Program, workbook, and call to the Twenty-second National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Prior to each convention the National Board distributes a workbook containing a review of YWCA of the U.S.A. work over the past three years, and information to prepare the delegates for what will be discussed at the coming convention. The workbook covers finances, organization and structure of the national and local associations, an update of basic...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. subject files related to food issues, communications from the YWCA of the U.S.A. General Secretary, and political activity with the United States Government. Documents concerning food in the YWCA of the U.S.A. include a statement concerning the free and reduced lunch program for public school students and a list of resources for local associations considering a food service function. Additional information on hunger, poverty and food security as an issue affecting women...

Scope and Contents Convention materials for the meeting of The National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.). As the employee association for secretaries in the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships, diversity and job security. Also included are reports and notes from the Professional Standards Committee concerning their efforts to encourage and enable associations to adopt fair professional...

Scope and Contents Proceedings for meetings of The National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.) prior to the biennial YWCA of the U.S.A. national conventions. As the employee association for secretaries in the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships and job security. Daily bulletins and a worship service program are included for the Detroit, Michigan convention in addition to the...

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Proceedings of the national conventions of the National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.). As the employee association for secretaries in all parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships and job security.

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Proceedings of the biennial national conventions of the National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.). For the first and second biennial conventions the organization meets under the name Secretaries' Association. As the employee association for secretaries in all parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. and Secretaries' Associations meet to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships and job security.

Scope and Contents Convention materials for the meeting of The National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.). As the employee association for secretaries in the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships, diversity and job security. Also included are reports and notes from the Professional Standards Committee concerning their efforts to encourage and enable associations to adopt fair professional...

Scope and Contents Records of regional meetings for the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Program Planning Study. Program planning studies are used by the Program Planning Committee to gather information to assess the current program and inform decisions about the future programming needs. Regional meeting are held in order to gather input regarding the regional program needs. Meeting minutes summarize and report on the discussions of the relationship between the national program and local associations, the...

Scope and Contents Reports and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Program Planning Study. Program planning studies are used by the Program Planning Committee and the National Board to gather information to assess the current program and inform decisions about the future programming needs. Input and reports from the National Student Council and leaders concerned with room registries respond to the current national program, assess how the program is or isn't meeting their needs and make...

Scope and Contents Reports of annual meetings of the National Student Council of the YWCA, the legislative body of the National Student YWCA. Council meetings combine legislative and business sessions with speeches, workshops and discussions concerning program emphases and the social, economic and spiritual issues students face. These sessions explore the role of student Christian movements and address issues such as racism, peace and the status of women. Reports include summaries of actions and resolutions...

Scope and Contents Reports of annual meetings of the National Student Council of the YWCA, the legislative body of the National Student YWCA. Council meetings combine legislative and business sessions with speeches, workshops and discussions concerning program emphases and the social, economic and spiritual issues students face. These sessions explore the role of student Christian movements and address issues such as racism, peace and the status of women. Reports include summaries of actions and resolutions...

Scope and Contents Reports of the annual meetings of the National Student Council of the YWCA, the legislative body of the National Student YWCA. Council meetings combine legislative and business sessions with speeches, workshops and discussions concerning program emphases and the social, economic and spiritual issues students face. These sessions explore the role of student Christian movements and address issues such as racism, peace and the status of women. Reports include summaries of actions and...

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Minutes, reports and workbooks of the annual meetings of the National Student Council of the YWCA, the legislative body of the National Student YWCA. Council meetings combine legislative and business sessions with speeches, workshops and discussions concerning program emphases and the social, economic and spiritual issues students face. These sessions explore the role of student Christian movements and address issues such as racism, peace and the status of women. 

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Minutes and reports of the annual meetings of the National Student Council of the YWCA, the legislative body of the National Student YWCA. Council meetings combine legislative and business sessions with speeches, workshops and discussions concerning program emphases and the social, economic and spiritual issues students face. These sessions explore the role of student Christian movements and address issues such as racism, peace and the status of women. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning Spectrum, a project organized by the National Student Councils of YMCA and YWCA to study the role of the YWCA and YMCA in changing communities. The project uses Chicago Illinois to study the role of the YWCA and YMCA in a changing urban environment by placing participants in one of three positions. Community Action Interns live in the community and receive a small living stipend. They observe and participate in community organizations. Career Try-out participants work...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of the eighth national assembly of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. The joint session studies a central issue to both the National Student YMCA and the National Student YWCA and votes on recommendations and resolutions that are passed on to the organization's individual assemblies. The eighth national assembly centers on the theme, "Urban explosion," and explores topics of urbanization, urban communities and the...