Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-17

aried officer This year has been one Of
irving out Of plans and activities. Our
secre ary has been untiring in her ef-
forts to bring best results in every de-
partment. The results are daily before
the public.
Our economic committee has had trou-
bles indeed. Supplies to be purchased
and means limited Bargains sought
.''nigh cost of living ringing in her
ears, vet with the cooperation of see
retary and chairman OF finance com
mittce all the absolutely necessary ar
tieles are in place and the prices have
not been advanced in the cafeteria nor
he rate for regular boarders. The prob
lem has been serious one of how could
this be done. That this has been aecomp-
lished is due to careful management
The finance committee carried to a
successful finish a financial campaign
with the aid of one of our field secre-
taries, Miss Grace Maxwell.
The collections from this campaign
has been no small item for the finance
Comittee to schedule.
Our treasurer has established a sys-
tenn of bookkeeping of which we are
proud. 1t is clear and in detail so any
member of our association can at any
time examine the books and see exact
w how we spend the money cOntribut-
ed by the public. This system was com
menced by our former secretary, Mrs.
Blaekerby, and now well established by
Miss McCulloch.
The religious committee is well or
ganized and every avenue has been en-
tered We recognize the fact that the
religious foundation is necessary in our
work and without it the whole structure
would fall.
Educational committee has entered
the field in virgin soil. Most gratifying
has been the results.
Extension committee has the honor Of
beginning new work. The ramification
of the work has gone beyond our faith
and expectations.
Miss Mabel Robertson s club of jun
ior high girls has been most gratifying
The club of young women who are
travelling around the world is an active
club for mutual Improvement and the
fun element is not lacking i'll their ev'
enings.
The social committee is well known
Echoes of the good times resoundine
within our walls is heard in many homes
and offices. The success does not just
happen. it is due to the earnest and pa
tient efforts of the committee. Honest
work is their plan.
Membership committee has had thu
winning of new members always IL
mind special days appointed for new
members and renewal, also great din
genee. hand to hand and heart to hear
! endeavor.
The physical work committee is yer.
busiest of all. We want to acknowledg'
| the generous kindness of DR.. Staples il
piving time for the physical examina
tions of all the members of the classes
She came in from her country home a
personal inconvenience to aid in thl
work.
Many of our members have been kim
in responding to the call of the chair
man for chaperones. This cooperation /
appreciated bv the board OF directors
We will make a plea for more volun
teers for this particular service.
The publicity committee has faith
fully presented the public through tn
city papers the activities Of the associa
tion. We want all our members to knoN
everything we are trying to accomI
lish and Miss Veda Cross is telling yor
We trust all read the Y. w. G. A. notes
! Our corresponding secretary has ha
many duties during the wear and all pc