Y.W.C.A. ACTIVITIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 190, 13 August 1928, Page 5

Y.W.C.A. ACTIVITIES.

PROPOSALS FOR NEXT YEAR.

NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Several new activities are outlined in the annual report of the Young Women's Christian Association, to be presented at the annual meeting next Wednesday. With the development of a group of capable, self-reliant girls, it is proposed to set up during the coming year a junior board of directors drawn from girls representing the various activities of the association. This junior board would meet regularly, and submit its findings to the board of directors. It is also hoped next year to take definite steps towards the insurance of secretaries.

Of the £2082 which at the beginning of the year had to be raised by canvass, only £1233 had been obtained, leaving a debit of £800. A post-dated cheque for £1000 would fall due In October, and £500 would be received at any time from a deceased estate. A mortgage of £6000 had been converted into a mortgage loan, which was met from the hostel profits. The old hostel had been sold for £5500, of which the cash received, £2000, had been spent in furnishing the, new hostel.

The total number of girls aoc«a*iodated at the hostel during the year was 904, and the number of meals provided in tile cafeteria was 64,756. Twelve overseas vessels had been met, and 130 meals provided for girls, and 136 for men, women and children. Employment had been found for 180 girls. An average of 70 inquiries a month for domestic help had been received.