agendas (administrative records)

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Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Asilomar Committee. Asilomar is a YWCA of the U.S.A. conference and camp ground used for regional conferences, leadership training and camps. The committee meets to discuss the finance, maintenance, personnel and use of the Asilomar grounds by internal as well as external groups. Also included are statistical reports tracking the use of the grounds by event and organization, occupancy and length of stay. 

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Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Asilomar Committee. Asilomar is a YWCA of the U.S.A. conference and camp ground used for regional conferences, leadership training and camps. The committee meets to discuss the finance, maintenance, personnel and use of the Asilomar grounds. Also included are financial and statistical reports tracking maintenance, facility use, costs and income. 

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Minutes and reports of meetings of the Board of Trustees of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Meetings of the Board of Trustees largely address financial matters including budgets, endowments, investments and property. In addition, the board elects members and officials and passes recommendations and resolutions.

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Minutes and reports of meetings of the Board of Trustees of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Meetings of the Board of Trustees largely address financial matters including budgets, endowments, investments, and domestic and international property. In addition, the board elects its members and officials and passes recommendations and resolutions.

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Minutes and reports of meetings of the Board of Trustees of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Meetings of the Board of Trustees largely address financial matters including budgets, endowments, investments and domestic and international property. In addition, the board elects its members and officials and passes recommendations and resolutions.

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Minutes and reports of meetings of the Board of Trustees of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Meetings of the Board of Trustees largely address financial matters including budgets, endowments, investments and property. In addition, the board elects members and officials, and passes recommendations and resolutions. Following the Depression years, the board of trustees continues their effort to balance the budget without using capital funds.

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of meetings of the Board of Trustees of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Meetings of the Board of Trustees largely address financial matters including budgets, endowments, investments and property. In addition, the board elects members and officials, and passes recommendations and resolutions. Discussion continues regarding balancing the budget without the use of capital funds. As the centennial anniversary of the YWCA of the U.S.A. approaches, the minutes...

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Minutes and reports of meetings of the Board of Trustees of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Meetings of the Board of Trustees largely address financial matters including budgets, endowments, investments and property. In addition, the board elects members and officials and passes recommendations and resolutions. In 1960 the Board proposes amendments to their by-laws.

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Minutes and reports of the annual meetings of the Board of Trustees of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the endowments, investments and holdings of the YWCA of the U.S.A. At the annual meetings board members hear reports from the Board of Trustees treasurer, National Board treasurer and comptroller and carry out the elections and nominations of officers and committee members.

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is consists of two sets of records. The first (origially contained on reels 1, 1a and part of reel 2) contains the records of two predecessor organizations, which came together to form the YWCA of the USA in 1906: the International Board, and the American Committee of Young Women's Christian Associations.The second set of records consists of minutes and reports of the YWCA of the USA. The minutes and reports are roughly in alphabetical order by committee or...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in California, Colorado, Wyoming, Florida and Northern and Southern Illinois. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend conferences unify Business and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Northern and Southern Indiana, the Inland Empire (Idaho, Utah, Washington and Oregon), Kansas-Missouri, Kentucky-Tennessee, Michigan and Northern and Southern New England. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Eastern and Western New York, New Jersey and Northern and Southern New England. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend conferences unify Business...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Northern and Southern Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend conferences unify Business and Professional clubs,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Texas-Louisiana, the Tri-State area (North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota), Virginia and West Virginia. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend...

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Minutes and reports of committee meetings and staff meetings of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Department YWCA of the U.S.A. The meetings discuss the program and purpose of the joint Business and Professional and Industrial program, how the two member groups relate to one another, common issues among the employed women and matters of leadership and administration. 

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Minutes and reports of the central, east central and eastern area councils of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Department. Regional meetings convene to discuss the conditions and issues faced by employed women in their area, regional program and support and the regional councils' relationships to other regions and other parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A.

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Minutes and reports of the southern and southwestern area councils of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Department. Regional meetings convene to discuss the conditions and issues faced by employed women in their area, regional program and support and their relationship to other regions and other parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A.

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Minutes and reports of the west central, northwestern and western area councils of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Department. Regional meetings convene to discuss the conditions and issues faced by employed women in their area, regional program and support and their relationship to other regions and other parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A.

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Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Experimentation Committee. The committee meets to discuss research and studies concerning work conditions, personal, social and professional conditions of employed women and applies the results to experimenting with new programs. Meetings discuss findings, challenges and successes and prioritize projects. 

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Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Experimentation Committee. The committee meets to discuss research and studies concerning work conditions, personal, social and professional conditions of employed women and applies the results to experimenting with new programs. Meetings discuss findings, challenges and successes and prioritize projects. 

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the join meetings of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Employed Women's Coordinating Council, National Industrial Council, and National Business and Professional Council. The National Employed Women's Coordinating Council meets to discuss and decide on matters common between the Business and Professional and Industrial Councils. Meetings concern program emphasis, organization, leadership, and unity across groups. Business and Industrial councils separately meet to...

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The YWCA of the U.S.A. operates cafeterias at many associations as a means of making an income, providing meals to its members and the wider community and as an outreach women and girls in the community. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Cafeteria Committee meets to discuss policy and best practices for running a cafeteria, discuss the challenges and successes of specific cafeteria programs and make recommendations concerning the operation of cafeterias. 

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. Camp Department meets to discuss the facilities, functions, use and purpose of camps owned by the YWCA of the U.S.A. General camp program and policy is developed and decisions are made about the use of facilities. Visitation reports from secretaries visiting camp facilities summarize and assess the local needs and operations. In addition, documents include minutes and reports of a special commission to study the purpose and function of camps owned by the National Board...

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Minutes and reports of the campaign committees for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assurance Policy Campaign and the Educational Department Campaign. Committee members plan the goals of the campaigns and develop publicity and outreach plans to local associations. The committee also provide suggestions for how local associations and departments can participate and develop interest in the campaigns.

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The YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on Membership in the National Association and Basic Standards is responsible for recommending new associations for affiliation, oversight of the standards for continued affiliation and changed in affiliation for associations. Minutes and reports include discussion of new associations, updates on the affiliation status of associations, discussion of minimum standards for affiliation and development of certification processes. 

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The YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on Membership in the National Association is responsible for recommending new associations for affiliation, oversight of the standards for continued affiliation and changes in affiliation for associations. Minutes and reports include discussion of new associations, updates on the affiliation status of associations, discussion of minimum standards for affiliation and development of certification processes. 

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. Community Division newsletters and proceedings of a workshop on mid-sized associations. The Community Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for services to local associations that support their role in the community, facilitate relationships with other associations and the national organization, their administrative functions and their role as part of a global organization. "Memos to Staff," later "Program Memos to Staff" are semi-regular newsletters or...

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. Materials demonstrate efforts of leaders and the national organization to achieve interracial conferences and to discuss problems of racism and race relations in the YWCA of the U.S.A. International...

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...