V.M.C.A.
HUTT VALLEY ASSOCIATION
The annual meeting of the Hutt Valley V.M.C.A. was held on Thursday evening.
The officers elected were:—President, Mr. H. W. Kersley; vicerpresidents, Rev. J. E. Lopdell . and Mr. W. B. Nicholson; secretary, Mr. J. H. McConville; treasurer, Mr. E. Lambourn; The secretary presented an encouraging report of : the work of the association showing that it was filling a great need in the Valley. The "Big Brother" movement needed strengthening and the chairman. Mr. Kersley asked for volunteers to act as "big brothers" to juvenile offenders. '.■■■..■
The financial report showed a small credit balance with; however, a number of outstanding accounts. It was decided, in view of the importance of the association's- work to the com-, munity, to request the assistance of the public in strengthening the financial side. ...
Mr. R. Nelson raised the question of the provision of a hostel, and emphasised the importance of such an adjunct to the work of the association It was decided'to discuss the question at the next meeting. .-.•.. \
A motion by Mr. E.. Lambourn,.congratulating the Wellington Association on attaining' its seventieth anniversary, was passed. ■.■■'■ : ■■■'■■
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Evening Post, Issue 28, 1 August 1936, Page 28
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