Women m a young man s world
The directorate of the national council of .Young Men’s Christian Associations now has two women members, after the recent appointment cf - Ms Annette Dixon of Wellington. .. ~ - According to Ms Dixon, tM4o.ilm:jUBoTWprH?.<Lf®r. the Y.W.CiA., females now'
comprise 50 per cent of the, participants in Y.M.C.A. 'activities. /‘The Y.M.C.A. has long since relinquished its original role of catering only for men and hoys,” she said. Ms Dixon has been appointed programme director. She will take national responsibility for R.Y.D.U.M. .. (Redirecting Youth Development Using Minibikesy,/' a new • programme working with “at risk’’ young people, de-
signed to make touch with the “non-joiners” in society.' ... ,t ; The minibike is used' toy provide the. young people with various riding,- basic . maintenance, and roadrafety skills, and to introduce them to effective relationships with professional youth workers and-, other young people. Ms Dixon ‘ will work with seven-KY.D.U.M.. mihibike programmes • throughout. New Zealand.
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