Y.M.C.A.

Evening Star, Issue 22199, 29 November 1935, Page 16

Y.M.C.A.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Y.M.C.A. was held on Monday, there being present:—Messrs J. L. Salmond (chairman), J. B. Waters, 0. J. Darracott, J. M‘Ara, A. Laurenson, M. 0. Henderson, P. FindJay, T. Hilliker, D. K.' Macdonald, George Salmond, and H. P. West. The general secretary (Mr J. H. Don Miller) reported that the association had experienced a successful year, an increase of membership being shown in all departments. Excellent attendances had been recorded at all functions and addresses. The Optimists’ Club had now concluded its luncheon addresses for 1935, the final speakers being Dr De Monchaux, Dr Galway, and Messrs W. R. i Sinclair arid W. T. Wilson. People were using the swimming pool in greatly increasing numbers, and it was proving a great attraction to many men and boys. A successful gathering of all departments was seen at the annual -Y.M.C.A.Y.W.C.A. service, conducted by Dean Cruickshank in the cathedral. The boys’ work director (Mr G. 11. Pitketbley) reported a very successful father, mother, and son banquet, 160 being present, the prizes being presented by Mr J. G. Dykes (president of the Rotary Club). Very encouraging reports of help from business firms in making gifts of provisions were To band. The Otago Patriotic and Welfare League and Rotary Club were making it possible to give to worthy' boys a period in camp free. Applications for camp were beginning to come in rapidly.. The Rotary Club would visit the camp-on January 15. The physical director (Mr C. W. Postgate) reported that a successful social attended by 200 people marked the close of the season. In the department an increase had been shown in enrolment in 1935, and gratification was expressed at results. Generally the year had been one of the Y.M.C.A.’s most successful, and the board of directors expressed satisfaction at the work being done for the youth of the community.