The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-03-04
Y. N. C.. A.
CAMPAICN
SUCCESSFUL;
$2,535 is
PLEDGED

When the smoke of battle in the
financial campaign Of the Y. NJ c. A.
began to clear away after the workers
had given their reports at the supper
table last night, it was found that the
total amount of subscriptions aggre-
gated the sum of s2535 AS the COM
mittees began giving their reports.
showing the result of the afternoons
work, it was very evident to those
present that victory was within their
grasp, as each team had been busy
during the afternoon, and had obtain
ed splendid results from their efforts
The total amount that had been se-
cured up until noon was $2055. The
reports of the committees showed
that pledges had been secured in ad-
dition to this, of $3.50. making a
grand total as shown by report of
s2535.
The subscriptions were secured in
the following amounts: Six at 800
each, eight at $50 each, forty-six at
$25 each. The balance of the amount
raised came in gifts less than s25.
The committee in checking over the
subscriptions find a number with
membership attachments other than
the sustaining membership feature
which was being promoted. They
therefore feel that these lesser
amounts, calling for regular member
ships should be credited to the mem
bership column of the Association.
and not counted as subscription. 1t
is the desire of the committee to still
obtain enough s25 subscriptions and
more, to make up the balance neces-
sary without having to count these
subscriptions with membership at
tachments. And they feel reasonably
sure that this will be accomplished
as some men have signifed desire
to come in on the sustaining member
ship basis.
This campaign was conceded to be
OAAO VA TIC NANoACotB AANCoNg AAOot PACoo-
ant affairs Of its kind that has ever
been conducted in connection with the
Young Mems Christian Association in
Canon City. The men doing the work
were selected from the city's best
business and professional men who
have the respect of the community
TO man. The public received the
workers with courtesy and pleasant
ness on every hand. and II there were
any sore spots in the community in
connection with the work OF the
Young Mems Christian Association,
they were not touched by the com.
mittees. The best Of feeling prevail
ed throughout the three days in which
the campaign was conducted.
The committee in charge wishes to
thank these men for the splendid
work that was done, and the commu
nifty for the cordial way in which the
workers were received and for their
generous response to the call made
upon them. They feel that the com
munity Is drawn a little closer to.
gether for having gotten under this
matter in such a splendid way. And
1t was expressed from the men them.
selves that the work was enjoyed
from the start.
To Dr. Bulgin and the pastors OF
the city the committee desire to ex
Fress it's gratitude for their help and
cooperation during this campaign.
The committee also wishes to ex.
tend vote Of thanks to the good
women who served so bountifully the
workers at the lupcheons during the
campaign. This had no small part in
helping along the success OF the pro.
ject-
There were many very interesting
experiences related by the workers
showing that the people Of Canon
City have the work Of the Young
Mems Christian Association on their
hearts. and that they are willing to
put their money into an organization
which promotes clean life among men
and boys. the city's greatest asset
The Board Of Directors feel that with
the financial end Of the work assured
that their efforts may be directed
along lines that will count for much
in taking care Of the youth of the
community.
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