Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-07
Wornen's Clubs

Since the bureau of information of
the Los Angeles district, G. F. w. C.,
made its first bow to the public only
few weeks ago, and is even yet a very
yourg, though lusty and promising
project, club members everywhere in
this section will be interested in the
following, clipped from Mrs. Sarah 5.
Platt Decker's editorial in advance
sheets of the Federation Bulletin Tor
May.
"One of the most interesting reports
to be heard at the Boston convention
will be from the bureau of informa-
ton. 1t is difficult to give an adequate
idea of its great work, because 1t fre-
ddently happens that a seemingly
slight request for help means day S
time for the manager. But gradually
the files of subjects in the bureau are
increasing. many books of reference
have been received, thirty magazines
place it on their free list, and collec-
tions of program and study outlines
have been made in great numbers.
Probably a low estimate would be lVe
thousand letters sent out from the
bureau the past year, besides innumer-
able packages, syllabi and programs.
Extracts from a very few of the many,
many letters received are subjoined:
South Dakota L am so grateful to
know of a place where we can receive
club help.
West Virginia. The bureau Of in
formation has given such valuable help
in the past that our meetings have been
delightful and profitable
Kentucky. L thank you for your
kind letter replying to mine about bird
study
Connecticut. Your suggestions
have lessened a Herculean task. If
there is any other expense, kindly let
me know
FLORIDA. Thank you for the prompt
and full answer to my letter. You
could not have done better. The bureau
is a great help
New Hampshire. The bureau is
certainly a great institution
"Ohio. You will never know just
how "heaven-sent and provided"
your name looked to me, smuggling un-
derneath the article on the bureau of
informa ton lin the May number of
the Federation Bulletin. 1t seems as
full of hope and promise as plank to
a drowning man..
North Carolina. L feel sure your
department will be of great help to our
clubs
Michigan. Received the desired in
formation from you In due time, con-
cerning the benefits of federating, for
which | thank you, and, as our club
has decided to federate, please send by
shall proceed
alabama. The bureau of informa-
ton has indeed become invaluable to
the club women of the country
"Best of all, the help given by the
bureau has been the solidifying of the
federation, the knowledge that at last
we stand on equal footing with every
national organization of any import
ance in having a regularly established
center To the busy officers no meas
ure can be made of the help given by
the bureau in spreading the doctrine
of 10th Individual and state federation.
The letter recently written by the man
ager of the bureau, at the request of
the president, to a well known editor
of a womans paper, shows the value
of systematic collection of data in the
club work. 1t is quite the fashion for
some loyal members to reply in hap
hazard way, oh, yes, the clubs have
done some work; but l cannot remem-
Der what they have accomplished
Mrs. Wood has put into concrete and
definite fashion small and large doingS
and accomplishments of clubs and fed
erations. These facts could not have
beel available without the bureau. A
great organization. to be successful
must have a local habitation and a