Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-06-03
REPORT OF PRESIDENT OF
COUNCIL OF JEWISH
WOMEN

Another cycle has been rounded out,
aud we are now standing upon the
threshold NJ the thirty third year OF our
Denver Section, National Council OF
Jewish Women,
Although much has taken place, 1t
seems such a short time since you did
me the honor of making me your pres
idcnt.
must admit II was with fear and
trepidntlun hat entered upon this of
flee. hut the encouragement and CO.
operation. YOU, each and every one, gave
to me has helped me to overcome my
timidity, until now feel that with our
combined efforts, we can accomplish
anything we attempt TO do.
This has been such n pleasant and In
teresting year.
Our luncheon. with which we began
was such success. brought about that
feeling Of unity which cleared the air
OF all misunderStandingS and showed us
that in unity there is strength"
our monthly lecture course was an
innovation, under the guidance Of DIR.
Phillips. II proved an added feature
and by the large attendance, each time.
showed its popularity.
Isl 81 Senorita." the operetta given
to aid Us in making our quota toward
the deficit Of the National, was de
cided success Professionals could do
no better. and we are justly proud of
the talent in our midst.
The Chlldrcn's Day program was GER
tainly revelation. Our future mem.
berS by their excellent performance as
sured us that we will have no worries
for participants for our programs in
the wears to come. Their little skit.
"a Mock Wedding" was enjoyed by all
who We're fortunate enough to see it.
Council Sabbath was observed at
both the h. VI. II. and the Temple by
two splendid addresses given by two
Of our members
Our meetings with the various fed
Grated clubs has brought about n closer
relationship and a better understanding
They all are Interested and praise
the type Of work being done by our
council. This year We became a mem
ber Of the City Federation of women's
Clubs.
Looking back over the past year the
outstanding achievement in our philan-
thropic work has been the opening OF
the May Morris Council House for
Girls.
As yOu all know this home was CON
ceived in the mind of our dear departed
and much mourned fellow member.
May Eppstein Morris, may her soul rest
in peace.
We take great pride in It's realization
and | appeal to each and every one of
you to add your support both morally
and financially.
If you would only visit this home
which is located at 1850 York street and
see the beauty. the comforts and tho
home atmosphere, you would feel it not
duty hut a privilege to give TO these
girls, who really can not otherwise af-
ford it because of their meager salaries.
the home life each one OF them crave.
Our loss in the death Of May Morris is
nm lrreparahle one. We and all who
knew her mourn her deeply. We miss
her in every activity She WINS so vital,
eager and sincere in anything she I'M
dcrtoOk. feel that she is looking down
upon us and gloryinC in all that we have
added 10 her plan, and it is for us to
do all we can. 10 make this Home n
lnSting memorial to her dear name.
The report Of each and every com
mittpc speaks for itself so | shall not
cnumcrate each one individually. only
wish to say, that they and their com
mittecs have loyalty and efficiently done
their share in fulfilling their allotted
task and obligations, and l am deeply
grateful to them.
After hearing what splendid service
they have performed you will realize
how easy it is 10 be president. wheE
others are doing the work.
You are smiling but seriously do yor
realize how much the success Of ar
administration depends upon the hearty
support Of those surrounding the eIecu
| tive. And much also depends upon tn,
cooperation Of the membership Each O
rUu need show little bit of enthusiasm
or loyalty, n word OF encouragement
and it helps.
! know that You all must be Just a,
proud Of this organization as I am, 70,
we have accomplished much.
To my officers and board OF directors
who have so unanimously and Who'll
heartedly supported me throughout tn
year ! extend a word Of gratitude witt
their help It has been a pleasure t