reach a decision on the feasibility of a Co-ed Week-end.  As a pertial solution,
; Bertha .'orris, Chairman of the Women's Athletic Group, was appointed to get
the general opinion of the ladies regarding the success of such a function.
In order to bring the Y.M. and Y.W.H.A. closer to the membership standard
of similer Organization, Mr. Pinsker mentioned the fact that an increase in house
and gym dues may be effected.  Although this subject is not within the bounds of
the Athletio Group, our Director wanted the viewpoint of the Committee.  Discussion
revealed that an increase in dues would be justified since the present rate is very
low in proportion to tho many activities and benefits offered the members.
Opening for the fall season was given a good coal of thought.  One of the
members suggested that a "TEA" be held in September for the "Grand Opening* of the
season. The male members suggested that this "tea" or "party" be sponsored by
the gym and be opened to the general membership — both men and women. This feature will tend to stimulate interest in the nY" attendance and will also act as
an incentive toward more active participation of members.  This plan will possibly
be worked upon more intently. Mr. Gargill mentioned that the gym will probably
serve as the "baok-bone" of "Y" activities and for this reason sponsorship by
the gym is preferred. Exceptions were noted by other participants.
. Pinsker and our Chairman then told the Group that they would like gym
and general "Y" membership to operate.in close unison.  There will be more joint
meetings of the Men's and Women's groups as time goes on ... although it is assum-
that the War Effort will absorb a good portion of our male membership.  The
fact that the women's morning gym session was not represented at the Athletic meeting was pointed out and this situation will bo corrected in the future.  Coordination between the senior and junior groups must be maintained.
Connettdation for the diligent work of our Athletic Director, Julius Kantor,
was expressed by our Chairman. We all hope that Julie decides to stay with us so
that we will all enjoy the season of 1943-44 as we did the past season.  With a ray
ofhope from Mr. Kantor   the meeting adjourned at 10:30.
Respectfully submitted —
Mary Offenbach
Secretary Pro.Tom.
Dates 1938; 1939; 1940; 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949; 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1955; 1956
Description Governance (Y.M.H.A.)
Transcript -2- reach a decision on the feasibility of a Co-ed Week-end. As a pertial solution, ; Bertha .'orris, Chairman of the Women's Athletic Group, was appointed to get the general opinion of the ladies regarding the success of such a function. In order to bring the Y.M. and Y.W.H.A. closer to the membership standard of similer Organization, Mr. Pinsker mentioned the fact that an increase in house and gym dues may be effected. Although this subject is not within the bounds of the Athletio Group, our Director wanted the viewpoint of the Committee. Discussion revealed that an increase in dues would be justified since the present rate is very low in proportion to tho many activities and benefits offered the members. Opening for the fall season was given a good coal of thought. One of the members suggested that a "TEA" be held in September for the "Grand Opening* of the season. The male members suggested that this "tea" or "party" be sponsored by the gym and be opened to the general membership — both men and women. This feature will tend to stimulate interest in the nY" attendance and will also act as an incentive toward more active participation of members. This plan will possibly be worked upon more intently. Mr. Gargill mentioned that the gym will probably serve as the "baok-bone" of "Y" activities and for this reason sponsorship by the gym is preferred. Exceptions were noted by other participants. . Pinsker and our Chairman then told the Group that they would like gym and general "Y" membership to operate.in close unison. There will be more joint meetings of the Men's and Women's groups as time goes on ... although it is assum- that the War Effort will absorb a good portion of our male membership. The fact that the women's morning gym session was not represented at the Athletic meeting was pointed out and this situation will bo corrected in the future. Coordination between the senior and junior groups must be maintained. Connettdation for the diligent work of our Athletic Director, Julius Kantor, was expressed by our Chairman. We all hope that Julie decides to stay with us so that we will all enjoy the season of 1943-44 as we did the past season. With a ray ofhope from Mr. Kantor the meeting adjourned at 10:30. Respectfully submitted — Mary Offenbach Secretary Pro.Tom.