The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22
THE BOHEMIAN Y. nj. C. A.

+,+;ons q M. G.. A. of exceptional qualifications.
It is not the building alone, which by the way
is one of the most complete in equipment to be
found in any city, that represents the value, bur
# is the Influence welded among the young folks
of the city. Every citizen of Bozeman no douOt
has a prideful feeling toward the existence OF
the Young Mems Christian Association here, real
ling that it is an asset to the city. Most citizens
also recognize the splendid work the institution
has done. and is doing, in developing the higher
moral instincts of the boys and girls. Not so
many realize, however, the benefits to society
that this development gives, nor do many realize
the immense amount of labor the institution re-
quires.
There is no s~ectarian religious influence brought
to bear upon those young folks who enjoy the
privileges of the Y. M. G. A., but a general whole
some influence is exerted toward higher ideals and
good citizenship. All are welcome to enter its
portals, to partake of its activities and share in
its benefits. The whole aim of the institution
is to benefit the moral and social conditions OF
the rising generation. 1t has no selfish aims, or
interests, other than to know that it is doing
good in the community.
There has been a great amount of money in
vested in the building of the Y. M. c.. A. and
there has been a good deal of money expended
in the past for the operating expense of the
institution; possibly more than should have been
spent, but that is an error of the past and not
a thing to be held against it's future. The citizens
of Bozeman are the owners of the Y. M. G. A.
1t was erected with their money, freely given, and
every individual in the city is or should be inter-
ested in it continuing to function in its field OF
endeavor.
The directors of the Y. M. c.. A. who are today
responsible for the operation of the institution,
are asking the citizens to assist financially in
maintaining it. A budget system has been adopted
which is to be strictly followed. Business methods
have been adopted, and through these methods
the directors see the successful continuance of
the Y. M. C. A. in this city. 1t requires the aid
of the business men and citizens not in business,
to carry on the institution. The young men, boys
and girls, of the city are receiving a service cost
ing about double the amount charged them for
memberships. The charge to these boys and girls
is all they can afford to pay. The difference
must be secured from those whose pride in civic
affairs of Bozeman will cause them to assist.
No regular campaign has been planned for Sc.
curing the funds needed. Instead each director
is personally soliciting those who can give the
financial support needed. The directors know the
city is carrying a top-heavy load of public ant
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to consider, the Y. NJ. C. A. is an established
institution. It provides the recreational feature.
for the high school student that otherwise would
not exist. It also provides a place of exercis
and social communion among the college student
that could not be otherwise carried on. A colleg
city of the size of Bozeman ought not to find
impossible to support a Y. M. c.. A. 2
A plan adopted by the directors for securin
funds to take up the difference in cost of opera
ton, between the amount received from the activ
members, and the necessary expense, ought t
receive the approval and support of the citizen,
Through this plan the Y. M. G.. A. will continu
to function, fill it's mission in the city, and brin
about a condition whereby the institution Wi
become self-supporting. This can not be dor
In a short time, but with the business administr
ton instituted it will become a fact.
The directors are devoting a great deal of the
time, taking it from their own business, and al:
contributing financially to the fund necessar
They are asking the citizens to Join them
giving the financial support If this is done Il
Y. M. c. A. will continue to function, and tho,
who help will be purchasing a most valuab
commodity-moral and spiritual, as well as phi
steal development of those who later in life w
be taking their places in the affairs of the cit