The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-05
TEEN AGE CLUB
 GIVEN BOOST AT
 ROTARY MEETING

Participation in backing use O the USO building as recreation hall and meeting place for loca teen agers was enthusiastically dis cussed by Juneau Rotarians today at their regular luncheon meeting ! in the Baranof Gold Room. Actior on motion recommending that the Rotary Club subscribe $500 to the starting fund for such project was postponed until next weeks meeting.
 President Herb Hillerman re- ported on an informal meeting re- gently held with Barney Anderson and Esther Cole. The meeting Rev. Hillerman said, was not off, cial and in no way involved the organizations with which he or the other two acting committee mem- bers were affiliated.
 The special meeting resulted in the following conclusions; There is a need for a meeting place and a definite program for this group This proposed project may meet that need. It can be adequately supervised and limited. A budget of $8,000 is considered advisable for the ensuing year This would cover an estimated purchase price of equipment at $l,200 or $500; estimated repair to building, $500: estimated light, power and heat, $70 per month; rental $45 per month i; salary of supervisor, $25o to $500 per month.
 These points and others were dis cussed in a 10-minute open forum at the Rotary meeting Although several Rotarians stated the belief that parental guidance, not club sanctuary, was the real necessity for aiding the teen agers of the community, and that children might find in the club just an- other reason for being away from home, the general concensus was that the Teen-Agers Hall is a worthwhile idea and should be fos- tered.
 Praises Teen-AgerS
 During the discussion Jack Fletcher brought out the point that organizations wishing to back the Teen-Agers in the development of a recreational hall would not wrap up the whole deal and pre- sent it to them, but would instead aid them in getting started toward doing something for themselves. He praised the initiative and respon- sibility already shown by Juneau youngsters in their handling of Teen Ager Night at the Elks Club every Friday
 The motion to be voted on at next Tuesdays meeting includes a recommendation that the proposed $500 subscription from the Rotary Club be payable only if it is apparent that $8,000 can be raised to start the project. The Teen Ayers themselves will be ex- pected to aid in raising funds and in helping to administer the duties involved with organizing.
 CarUing Totem Pole
 During the business session pre- ceding the opening forum discussion, it was announced that Ed Keithahn, head of the clubs committee for carving the Totem Pole to be used in fund-raising campaign for the Memorial Library. would have a final work session on the Totem tonight. It is expected that the Totem will be completely finished at this session. All Rotarians who wished to aid in the final touches were asked to be present.
 Also announced was the new pro- gram committee composed of Lou Hudson, chairman; Bob Martin, James McNaughton and MT Keith ahn.
 Gov Ernest Gruening, recently returned from Washington, was guest of the day. He spoke briefly on his satisfaction at being back in Juneau and promised a detailed report of his trip at a later date.
 Among other guests present were Dan Moller, Andrew Hope and AL ner Peterson.