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The original documents are located in Box 35, folder "Directories - Junior League of Grand
Rapids (1)" of the Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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Junior league Of Grand Rapids, Inc.
COOKBOOK
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Do your Christmas shopping early!
Give COOKBOOK!
Send the order blank below with payment of
$7.50 a book, plus $.30 sales tax per book
to 8
COOKBOOK
55 Park Hills, S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Make checks payable to the Junior League of Grand Rapids, Inc.
Publication date is November. As a special added attraction, we
will deliver to your door all orders of 3 or more books purchased
before December 15.
I would like
copies of COOKBOOK at $7.50 a copy, plus $.30
sales tax per book. Make check payable to the Junior League of
Grand Rapids, Inc.
Check if gift wrapping is desired at $.40 per book.
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Payment must be enclosed with this order.
FORD H LIBRARY
It's Almost Here
COOKBOOK
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Do your Christmas shopping early!
Give COOKBOOK!
Send the order blank below with payment of
$7.50 a book, plus $.30 sales tax per book
to I
COOKBOOK
55 Park Hills, S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Make checks payable to the Junior League of Grand Rapids, Inc.
Publication date is November. As a special added attraction, we
will deliver to your door all orders of 3 or more books purchased
before December 15.
I would like
copies of COOKBOOK at $7.50 a copy, plus $.30
sales tax per book. Make check payable to the Junior League of
Grand Rapids, Inc.
Check if gift wrapping is desired at $.40 per book.
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
FORD H LIBRARI
Payment must be enclosed with this order.
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HAPPENINGS
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE 8
Tuesday, October 12, 1976
TIME :
7:30 P.M. EVENING MEETING
PLACE $
Hoffman House, 4101 28th Street, S.E.
The Ford and Holland Rooms
Featuring and OPEN BAR and SNACKS
COST $
$1.50
RESERVATIONS: REMEMBER, DAY ACTIVES, -- We will assume you have
a reservation unless you call and CANCEL!
Connie Wilkening, 942-9861; or Carol Gehrke, 874-7758.
If you have not already done so, please do so
immediately.
PROGRAM
ATTENTION ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS! A special night planned
for us all by our Professionals. This month we have
a TOP PRIORITY Program one that should interest us
all - COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN THE FAMILY - presented
by the Professionals using our own League Members in
conjunction with Wilhemina Wright from Family Services.
Tentative schedule for the evening will be as follows:
7:30 - 8 100 Cocktails; 8:00 - 8125 Presentation;
8 :30 - 9:00 Discussion; 9:00 Business Meeting.
BOARD MEETING
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DATE s Tuesday, October 26, 1976
TIME 8 12:45 P.M.
SKEALD
LIBRAR
PLACE 8 ViewPoint Community House
2745 Birchcrest, S.E.
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NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, November 9, 1976
TIME:
9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
NOTE TIME CHANGE!!!!
PLACE:
BYLSMA'S PANCAKE HOUSE, 2303 TWENTY-EIGTH ST., S.E.
Coffee and Doughnuts will be served.
COST:
$1.50
RESERVATIONS: Call to Cancel your standing reservation with Connie
Wilkening, 942-9861 or Carol Gehrke, 874-7758.
REMEMBER YOUR RESERVATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE
COUNTED IN OUR FINAL NUMBER UNLESS YOU CANCEL IT.
Cancellations must be made by Tuesday, November 2.11
PROGRAM:
Business Meeting - and more to come next month.
NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, November 23, 1976
TIME:
12:45 P.M.
PLACE: ViewPoint Community House
2745 Birchcrest, S.E.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
SUE ROBERT
As I returned home from President's Council my one impractical
wish was that I could immediately share with each of you (over a cup of
coffee) individually, the information, inspiration, motivation and
learning that went on in Chicago. Unfortunately, 239 cups of coffee
would send me into a tail-spin and 239 hours are not readily available.
Therefore, I will briefly outline the goals and objectives which were
so beautifully executed and hope that by reaching the committee chair-
men in the near future the learning that took place for me will filter
through the committees.
PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL
GOAL: To plan and execute a meeting responsive to the needs of the
Presidents of Area IV.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To discuss with the Presidents all points on the Association's
business agenda.
2. To offer to the Presidents at least two opportunities for interac-
tion and exchange with the Area Council.
3. To offer to the Presidents at least three workshops, discussions,
and/or panels in their priority interest areas (as defined by
Questionnaire at Annual Conference): Membership Motivation, Im-
plementation of Career Development, Professional Members.
4. To offer the Presidents at least four opportunities for informal
exchange with one another.
5. To offer the Presidents two resource sessions -- one in an AJL
program area; one on the Presidency itself.
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A special treat was an evening spent at the Chicago Headquarters
where an elegant dinner was served and an exchange of ideas took place
with the presidents of Leagues of a similiar size.
We have an Area Council of which we can be very proud and leaders
of our Area IV who are truly inspirational. Thank you all for sending
me and getting me off to an exciting start!!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On October 18th the Board of Directors will have the opportunity
to meet with the Boards from all 7 Michigan Leagues in the first joint
Michigan Board Meeting to be held in Lansing.
GOAL: To share information and concerns
OBJECTIVE: To educate, stimulate and create rapport among the 7
Michigan Leagues
It is hoped that each Board member will bring with her the objec-
tives and plans of action for her committee for the coming year plus
ideas and concerns. We will be breaking up in groups within a 3 block
area according to committees. We will also have the opportunity to
meet with both the Area Director, Caroline Davis, and the representativo
of Area IV's Professional Task Force, Bonnie Schulwitz, from Saginaw.
Details will be sent to Board members.
SPECIAL THANKS!
A special thank you goes to the Advisory Planning Committee of
"75-"76 which was chaired by Sandy Anderson, for the detailed statisti-
cal study they did last year on membership. Their insight helped tre-
mendously for the AJL membership classification study which was needed
for Presidents Council. Without their futuristic outlook I would have
been at a loss for information requested from the Association.
Hats off to our picnic chairmen, Joanne Coretti and Sue Lee, for organ-
izing a Sunday of family fun, and to Jan Lippert and her husband, Chuck,
for adding frolic to the fun with family games that sent us all into
peals of laughter, and made a few of us realize that 40 is not far off!
To Kathy Heitmann thank you for a beautiful organizational job with the
new Yearbook! Anyone interested in serving on the Yearbook Committee
for '76-'77, please contact Sirri Sawyer.
ADVISORY PLANNING -
The Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Betsy
Mathiesen as new chairman of Advisory Planning. Welcome to the Board,
Betsy!
PROFESSIONAL LIAISON -
Pat Reis has graciously volunteered to represent the interests of the
Professionals by attending membership meetings and evening meetings,
thus Pat. providing the necessary link between the two groups. Thank you,
TREASURER'S REPORT
PAT WARING
FUND
Administrative Account Balance -- $27,968.86
Community Trust Fund Balance
-- $90,516.13
GERALD,
LIBRARY
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT
LINDA PATTERSON
Membership Book Omission (Very Sorry!)
Mrs. Arthur Stuart (A)
(Patricia Waugh)
2225 Ridgecroft, S.E. 49506
Phone: 942-0615
Change of Address and/or Phone:
Mrs. Thompson Clay (A)
(Lucinda Dewey)
1028 Fountain, N.E. 49503
Phone: 454-4537
Mrs. Harold Cornelius II (S)
(Rosemary Douma)
1625 Woodlawn, S.E. 49506
Mrs. James E. Douglas, Jr. (ANR)
(Jean Ann Howell)
108 Heather Place
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
Mrs. Jeffrey H. Frank (A)
(Sheila Salicoff)
was that
2929 Beechwood, S.E. 49506
"Susie or moved to Mary, SE
Mrs. David C. Hough (A)
(Joan Giambra)
"Mary moved to Susie SE'
16083 Norfolk Drive
Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
Mrs. John B. Idema (A)
(Marilyn Wilhelm)
5824 Christie, S.E. 49508
Phone: 455-6988
Mrs. Wallson G. Knack (A)
(Rebecca Davis)
Suhadan
1935 San Lu Rae, S.E. 49506
Phone: 458-4317
Mrs. L. John Kropf (A)
(Jacki DeYoung)
1725 Cramton, N.E.
Ada, Michigan 49301
Phone: 676-1303
Mrs. Peter Renucci (A)
(Pat Rumpach)
5409 Buttrick, S.E.
Alto, Michigan 49302
Phone: 868-7165
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MTTS
Transferred to Grand Rapids:
Mrs. Kenneth C. Isham (A)
from Birmingham, Michigan
(Barbara Kenady)
7261 Cascade Woods, S.E. 49506
Phone: 949-7715
Mrs. Arthur Palmer (A)
from Racine, Wisconsin
(Pat Corrigan)
1425 Sherwood, S.E. 49506
Phone: 942-4778
share RESERVIVE
Transferred from Grand Rapids:
Miss E. Poage Baxter (A)
to Miami, Florida
15295 N.E. 9th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33162
Phone: 1-305-944-3402
Mrs. Fred M. Harley (A)
to Chicago, Illinois
(Susan Hodges)
924 S. Bruner)
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Reinstatement and Transfer:
Mrs. Maria DeLongy (S)
to Phoenix, Arizona
(Maria Griffith)
8556 A. East Indian School Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Mrs. James A. Carlson (A)
to Boston, Massachusetts
(Janice Rugee)
53 Norwich Road
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02181
Name Change:
Mrs. Stephen A. Bryant (S)
(Kate Idema)
2747 Darby Dr., S.E. 49506
Phone: 949-4426
Resignation:
Mrs. George T. Strassburger (A)
(Janet Jakust)
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1704 Oxford Dr., S.E. 49506
GERALD'S
ADDRESS
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BLUEBOOK UPDATES
SUE ROBERT
2nd Vice-President
- Sandy Anderson
Recording Secretary
- Sue Vahey
Professional Representative
- Jan Kahn
Nominating Committee
- Prim Sebastian
- Gerry Hotchkiss
Advisory Planning
- Betsy Mathiesen
Project Evaluation Committee- Sandy Anderson
COLORING BOOK
HELEN SMITH
The final profit from sales figure for the coloring
book is $137.40. Please make the change on page 73
in the Bluebook.
**IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEE HAPPENINGS**
ADMISSIONS
SUSIE SEBASTIAN
All candidates names must be in to Admission Chairperson,
Susie Sebastian, by October 15th.
On October 18th, there will be an Admissions meeting at Chris
Goodrich's at 9:00 A.M.
AUDIO-VISUAL
SUSIE SCHROTENBOER
The photos from the June picnic, with our special guest,
BETTY FORD, are on display until October 29 in the League Office.
Please stop in and order your own copies now; the pictures will be
removed on November 1.
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COOKBOOK
MARY FRANCES MYERS
COOKING TIPS NEEDED
We need your cooking tips and helpful hints to fill spaces in
the cookbook. Everyone has a special shortcut or super tip for making
things go easier in the kitchen! Here is one for you.
Use fishline when cutting cheesecake.
Using two hands, pull the fishline down
through the cheesecake. Let one end go
and pull the fishline out, not back up.
Slick? Perfect slices and no messy knife.
Now, what are your hints?
Call Mary Frances Myers, 454-5185 or write them down and send to
443 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
EDUCATION
HELEN SMITH
Assertiveness Training
Important!! Deadline to register is October 8th. We need one more
person in order to offer the session. Class begins October 18th,
1:30-3:30 P.M. See September Happenings for more details. Call Sally
at 942-9569 or Helen at 949-4033. The following have enrolled:
Judy Spindle, Sandy Wooldridge, Sue Vahey, Carolyn Hineline, Margie
Oosting, Barbara Ann Heaney, Linda Ries, Bobbie Stanton.
Record change on page 11 of Bluebook. Mary Siebers is replacing
Sally as Training-Workshops Coordinator.
HAPPENINGS
MARGARET PYLE
Happenings deadline is Tuesday, October 26th.
Typewritten, single-spaced copy only! Send to Margaret Pyle.
If you would like your articles printed with drawings or charts,
I am very receptive to new ideas.
Happenings assembly date is Wednesday, November 3rd.
What stock
Market Quotes?!
FORD
GERADO
LIBRARY
HAPPEN
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE
SUSIE ANDREWS
Page 37 Bluebook - Section 5 Vacancies
"Vacancies among officers may be filled by a majority vote of the Board
of Directors from a slate submitted by the Nominating Committee. The
Executive Committee shall have the power to fill vacancies in the Board.
The Nominating Committee is excited to announce that Sandy Anderson will
become our new 2nd Vice-President for this year '76-'77 and will re-
place Presh Oldt who is not able to continue in that Executive Board
position. Sandy is very qualified to lead our League's Project Evalu-
ation Committee with her background in Community Research and Advisory
Planning. Our second happy announcement is that Sue Vahey will become
our Recording Secretary to replace Sandy Sanderson. Sue will be a
great addition to the Executive Board having previously served as Ad-
missions Chairman and Corresponding Secretary. Leadership can be a
rewarding experience, and we feel lucky to have found two special
people who can contribute so much!
Now your Nominating Committee is searching for other qualified people.
Please be thinking of prospective candidates to suggest for the Execu-
tive Board for '77-'78 and also for Area Council and Area Director.
You will have a chance to write these names down and hand them in at
our October membership meeting. Your ideas are important to us, so
please call us anytime.
Susan Allaben
Gerry Hotchkiss
Judy Spindle
Marge Byington
Murry Idema
Julie Tasker
Ann Debes
Prim Sebastian
Susie Andrews
AREA IV NOMINATING
It is with deepest regret that I inform you that Marie Neil has re-
signed as Area IV representative to the Public Issues Committee due to
an unforseen job opportunity. The Area Nominating Committee has sel-
ected her replacement to serve a 2 year term. She is Mrs. Kile Johnson
(Virginia-"Cuz") of Lincoln, Nebraska. "Cuz" is highly qualified.
For anyone interested, her resume is available in the League office.
We join the Area Mominating Committee in welcoming her to the Public
Issues Committee.
PLACEMENT
JANE KOEPF
Six members have changed their status from day active to professional.
These girls are listed below with their new placement adviser.
Linda Lindsay - Sue Usher
Marie Neil - Julie McInerney
Linda Corell - Sue Usher
Marilyn Idema Julie McInerney
Gail Guthrie - Sue Usher
Lucinda Clay - Julie McInerney
Reminder: Only those girls who have an inactive status, professional
status, or a post plan status are exempt from the monthly meetings.
Everyone else automatically has a reservation and must cancel with
Connie or Carol. If you do not cancel, you will be charged for the
meeting.
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There will be a placement task force meeting on October 12th at
12:45. P.M. The meeting will be at Jane Koepf's home - 1349 Lenox, SE.
All placement advisers are welcome. The agenda will be:
A. Discussion of the goals and objectives for 1976-1977
B. November phone checks
C. Assignment of various placement tasks
D. Placement's role in project evaluation
NEWS FLASHI!!!!11111
Jan Lippert's mother in Birmingham,
Michigan has orders for 75 copies
of our
GREATO koro LIBRARY
PROJECT EVALUATION COMMITTEE
PRESH OLDT
The Project Evaluation Committee has been meeting to define its roles
and the process Projects Requests will follow. In doing so, we have
learned that definition is necessary, but flexibility is even more
important. We offer the following information as a structure for this
year to be evaluated at the end of the year.
When you wish the League to consider any type of project, contact the
Project Evaluation Committee chairperson and she will send you a Pro-
ject Request Form to be completed and returned to her. All requests
should have a response within a three month period, so please plan
accordingly.
I have attempted to put in "flow chart form" the process Requests will
follow. If it doesn't make sense, call me!
Whenever possible, the Project Evaluation Committee will make Request
presentations to the Board and Membership via a previous mailing.
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FLOW CHART
PROCESS FOR PROJECT REQUESTS
I. REQUESTS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND/OR FUNDING UNDER $200.00
A. Requests for funding under $200.00
Project Evaluation
Finance
Board
Committee
Roles:
1. Approve concept
1. Determine if
1. Are you ready
2. Approve plan of
money available
to vote?
action
2. Check financial
(enough infor-
3.
Refer to Finance
feasibility
mation)
4.
Present to Board
3.
Determine effect
2.
Are you in
on tax exempt
favor of the
status
motion?
B. Requests for funding under $200.00 and volunteers
If considered
PEC
Placement
Finance Board
major
Membership
Roles:
1. Same as
1. Check
1. Same
1. Same
1. Indicate
above
League
as
as
support
2. Same
interest
above
above
of
3. Refer to
2. Inform
2. Same
2. Same
project
Placement
PEC of
3. Same
4. With a
interest
number of
people in-
dicating
interest,
refer to
Finance
5. Present to
Board
C.
Option:
If a project requesting funding under $200.00
and/or volunteers is considered major, it can
follow the process below.
Community
PEC to Placement
Research
Finance
Board
Membership
D. Requests for volunteers
If considered
PEC
Placement
Board
major
Membership
Roles:
Same
Same
Same
Same
Except no
referral to
Finance
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E.
Any requests for sponsorship only go directly to the Board
II. REQUESTS FOR FUNDS OVER $200.00 WITH OR WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS
Community
PEC
Placement
Research
Finance
Board Membership
Roles:
1. Approve
1. Are
1. In-
1. Check
1. Gather
1. Determine
concept
League
additional
if money
you
di-
2. Refer to
information
available
ready
cate
interest
Placement
to
2. Inform
2. Approve
2. Check
sup-
3. With a
vote?
PEC of
concept
financial
port
number
2. Are
of
interest
and plan
feasibil-
of people
of action
ity
you
pro-
indicating
in
3. Present
3. Determine
pos
interest
favor
al
proposal
effect on
refer to
of the
to Board
tax exempt
Community
status
proposal?
Research
Exception:
Any request in this area from an Interest Area
goes directly to Community Research.
Community Research
Finance
Board
Membership
Roles:
Same as above
Same
Same
Same
The Project Evaluation Committee is now developing appraisal forms for
Interest Areas, for Projects by project chairpersons, and for Projects
by agencies. If you have any suggestions for these forms, please call
me.
The Career Education Program Request did pass so if you are interested
in being a facilitator, contact Julie McInerney, 942-0092.
Also, an Alcohol Planning Committee has been formed to plan a symposium
on women and alcohol and to write a proposal to submit to Community
Research. If you are interested in working with this group, please
call the chairperson, Mary Welch, 949-1354.
Because of other commitments, I find it necessary to resign from my
position as second vice-president. It is with mixed feelings that I
submit my resignation, but it is with sincere appreciation that I thank
you for the opportunity to serve a short term.
GERALD
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MARY JANE LOWERY
HELP! We need your help! Please read the information that you re-
ceived by special mailing this week! We feel strongly that the League
should support Proposal A on the November ballot. Because of the time
factor, it will be necessary to vote on the public stand at the October
membership meeting. Please come prepared to votell If you have any
questions or did not receive the special mailing, call Mary Jane Lowery,
676-9500.
REMINDER: Carole Living will be here to conduct the Legislative Work-
shop on October 19 at 7:30 at the East Grand Rapids City Commission
Room. She will be giving an overview of the legislative process in
addition to sharing some of her experiences. Carole, who is Senator
Byker's legislative assistant, was instrumental in getting the new rape
legislation passed a year ago. She worked with the Women's Task Force
on Rape when they needed someone to help them introduce a bill changing
the criminal sexual code. You'll find the process fascinating from the
beginning with the writing of the bill, to the lobbying that was done
statewide and finally to the last minute passage of the legislation.
The workshop will be useful for anyone and will not be a complex study
into the workings of government. We hope you'll come and learn along
with us.
TRANSFERS
MARGARET PYLE
GRAND
RAPIDS
we
WELCOME!
GRAND
RAFIDS
On
BUST,
Though a transfer from Racine, Wisconsin, PAT PALMER is a native
of Grand Rapids. She and her husband, Art, are both graduates of
Western Michigan University. With a degree in English, Pat taught at
the high school level. The Palmers have 2 girls -- Ann, 9, and
Jennifer, 5.
In Racine, Pat worked on Strategies to Reduce Crime, on an Anti-
Shoplifting campaign, and on the YWCA Board. In the Racine Junior Leagu
she was active at the Attic Thrift Shop and in Children's Theatre.
At present, all energies are being directed toward unpacking
crates, arranging furniture, redecorating and all other fun things in-
volved in a long distance move!
The Palmers recently purchased Acme Heating and Cooling Company.
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BARBARA ISHAM has recently transferred to our League from
Birmingham, Michigan. Her husband, Ken, is Executive Vice-President
of Care Corporation. They have 2 boys -- Brian, age 21, and John,
age 11.
Barb is a graduate of Michigan State with a degree in Elementary
Education. Since Ken is a University of Michigan graduate, they are
looking forward to the October 9th football game with great relish!!
Barb's hobbies are: tennis, needlework, sewing, and (at present)
decorating.
ELIZABETH VISSER is a Provisional Transfer from the Chicago League.
She and her husband, John, have recently moved into a home on Argentina.
They have 2 children -- a boy, 5, and a girl, 2.
Lisa attended Vanderbilt University and James Wood Thorne School
of Nursing (affiliated with Northwestern). John finished Medical
School at Northwestern and is now a neurologist at Butterworth Hospital.
Lisa's hobbies include: needlepoint, reading, bridge and tennis.
COMMUNITY PROJECT COMMITTEE HAPPENINGS***
CAREER EDUCATION
JULIE MCINERNEY
Our areas of concern this year are twofold:
1. to educate the Career Education Committee about
Career Education as an integrated approach to
Education; and
2. to develop a project in Career Education by
June, 1976.
The Career Education proposal was passed by the membership on September
14. The proposal's description is that 25 selected school principals
will plan and implement a building level Career Education project with
a specific member of the Chamber of Commerce. A third member of each
project will be a Junior League representative acting as a facilitator
to coordinate the school/business Career Education project.
The Goals are:
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1. to acquire an awareness and understanding of the
Career Education concept;
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2. to develop and implement a building level Career
Education project;
3. to acquire an appreciation of each other's role in
society.
This project will run from October, 1976 to May, 1977 and will involve
10 to 15 hours of the Junior League volunteer's time. If you are in-
terested in this area, it is a good chance to get your "feet wet" in
Career Education. The Junior League is getting into Career Education
on the ground level. Remember - this project will be considered place-
ment.
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CHILD ADVOCACY INTEREST GROUP
MURRY IDEMA
Announcements:
1. The Puzzle Children is the subject of a Channel 35
special on Tuesday, October 19th at 8 P.M. Hosts,
Julie Andrews and Bill Bixby, will present a program
of talk, music, magic, comedy, film and demonstrations
about children's learning disabilities.
2. Next Child Advocacy Interest Group meeting will be on
Tuesday, October 26, at 9:15 A.M. (check minutes for
directions). Reports on research for projects will be
made at that time.
***COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS*
JELLEMA HOUSE
SUE VAHEY
On Friday, October 29, there will be an Annual Dinner sponsored
by the Jellema House Guild. Featured speaker will be Holly Martin,
a therapist with the Washtanaw County Department of Alcoholism and a
Brighton Hospital staff member for 11 years. She was a "drinking
alcoholic" for 29 years and a "recovered alcoholic" for 22 years.
Tickets for the 6:30 P.M. punch bowl and 7:00 P.M. dinner being
held at the Amway Enterprise Building are: $8 - single; $16 - couple;
$25 - patron tickets.
Call Sue Vahey, 245-4677, for reservations by October 27.
R.S.V.P.
MARY PEIRCE
R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
is a program designed for people over 60 who
wish to volunteer their time and services to
the community. Their projects vary according
to their individual talents and abilities.
1.
R.S.V.P. is seeking projects which can be
tailored for older people. Sometimes there
are more volunteers than meaningful projects!
2. R.S.V.P. needs yarn. Some volunteers knit
for those in hospitals and nursing homes.
If you know of a large source of yarn, or
if you have a little to spare, please call me.
3.
R.S.V.P. has a group who will stuff and
address envelopes every Monday morning.
Keep them in mind for all your volunteer
projects. Call R.S.V.P. if you are in-
terested in this service, or Mary Peirce,
949-6218.
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ZOO
JUDY ZINSER
The John Ball Zoological Society is sponsoring a children's show -
"The Wonderful World of Children", featuring Coco the Clown - in order
to raise money for the Zoo.
The promotional firm making telephone contacts is giving the
Society 20% of the ticket sales. If society members sell tickets
themselves, the society will receive 50% of the ticket sales. The
John Ball Zoological Society is asking everyone we know to buy tickets
for their children and their friends from us and help us support the
Zoo.
The show is November 1st at 7:30 P.M. in the Black and Silver
Room of the Welch Auditorium. Price of the tickets is $2.00. Call
Sandy Wooldridge, 866-2981, or Judy Zinser, 949-5598 for tickets, or
if you have any questions.
THANK YOU * THANK YOU # THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU *
??????????????????????
LOST AND FOUND ????????????????????????
Jane Henderson cannot locate her personally autographed, hard cover
book on Oriental Rugs (written by Jacobson). Has anyone seen it?
NOTICE TO ALL PICNICKERS WHO ATTENDED
THE PICNIC AT KATE WELCH'S LAST SPRING!!
I'm missing a navy blue wool blanket with
a gold Delta Gamma) insignia in the
corner. If anyone knows its whereabouts,
please contact Connie Wilkening, 942-9861.
GERALD B FORD
THE END!
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1976)
CRW
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
11
12
13
14
15
7:30 P.M.
Membership
Deadline
Meeting at
for
Hoffman House
Admissions
12:45 P.M.
Placement
Moeting at
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Jane Koepf's
18 Directors Bd. of
19
20
21
22
Meeting in
Lansing
9:30 - 3:00
Admissions
9:00 A.M. at
Chris Goodrich
1:30 - 3:30
Assertiveness
Training
25
26
27
28
29
12:45 P.M.
1:30 - 3:30
Bd. Meeting
ViewPoint
Assertiveness
Community House
Training
HAPPENINGS
DEADLINE to
Margaret Pyle
9:15 A.M.
Child Advocacy
NOVEMBER
I
2
3
4
5
1:30 - 3:30
All cancella-
12:30 P.M.
tions for
Assertiveness
11/9 Member-
Assemble
Training
ship Meeting
HAPPENINGS
at Bylsma's
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
Membership Meeting Minutes
Date:
September 14, 1976
Time: 12:30 P.I.
Place: Women's City Club
Sue called the meeting to order at 1:45 P.M. and thanked Margo Osterink,
Betsy Mathiesen, and Ann Eward for their special arrangements for today.
There being no objections, the order of the day was changed, allowing
Project Evaluating to be first on the agenda.
Project Evaluating Committee
Presh Oldt presented the Career Education proposal moving that the
Junior League should provide individuals to serve as facilitators to
co-ordinate each individual school/business Career Education project
as defined in Career Education Proposal.
Julie McInerney, Chairman of the Career Education Interest Area re-
sponded to the questions put forth by members. Julie explained that
this would involve all immediate school districts and if Christian
Schools were represented on the S.E.P.E.D. Council they then would
also be represented. Julie also explained that this is a pilot program
which if successful would then be expanded into other schools with the
possibility of producing paid employment opportunities. The motion
was seconded and voted on by ballot. The membership approved the pro-
posal with 116 in favor, 5 against. (Night Active count included.)
Women In The Arts
Presh announced the Board's approval of this Conference and the contri-
bution of $200 toward it.
Criminal Justice Steering Committee Report
Presh reported that the Committee voted to give $2,000 to the One Way
Half Way House, $2,000 to the Ex-Offender's Center; the remainder of
the funds will be used for public education programs, administered by
the Citizens' Committee for Criminal Justice.
Sue introduced and welcomed visiting persons and new League transfers
to Grand Rapids. Margaret Pyle then gave a brief background of each
new resident.
Sue expressed a special thank you to Kathy Heitmann for her job she
did with the Yearbook this summer. Sue also thanked Presh Oldt and
Pat Remien for their beautiful job of Board Training and Sharon Vonk
and Sandy Anderson for attending the V.I.M. Conference.
Corrections for June Minutes -
Linda Lindsay corrected the Criminal Justice Steering Committee number
of members as being 12 community representatives instead of 5 as stated.
The June minutes were corrected and filed.
The following announcements were made:
1. Picnic - will be held at Townsend Park
2. Career Development - Judy Spindle announced that 2 courses will
be offered this fall both day and evening. Twenty people are
needed to make it possible.
(OVER)
3.
Joint Board Meeting - to be held October 18th in Lansing with
other Michigan Leagues.
4.
Public Issues Chairman for A.J.L. - Sue was sorry to announce
that Marie Neil had to resign from this position due to a new
job position. Marie's replacement is Virginia Johnson from
the Lincoln League.
5. Admissions - Susie Sebastian announced there would be a special
admissions mailing and that October 15th was the due date for
submitting candidate's names.
6.
Cookbook - Last year and this year committee meeting September 21st
at Jane Henderson's. All interested members invited to attend.
7.
S.C.A.N. - Training session scheduled for October. If interested,
contact Carrie Waters. This is a six week session held on
Tuesday nights.
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 P.M.
Recording Secretary
Sandy Anderson
Happenings
Junior League
Non Profit Org.
U.S. POSTAGE
Paid
Of Grand Rapids, Inc.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Permit No. 164
Mrs. G. R. Ford, Jr.
1600 Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
20500
Junior league Of Grand Rapids, Inc.
IDO 100 REMEMDER
:
GREATOS BERALD FORU
JUNE 8, 1976
DO YOU REMEMBER
?
BERULD R FORD
JUNE 8, 1976
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
HAPPENINGS
September, 1976
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
September 14, 1976
TIME:
12:30 P.M. Luncheon
PROGRAM:
1:30 P.M. Program - Featuring a Teacher of Transcen-
dental Meditation. Connie Denham has been involved in
TM technique for many years. She started the present TM
office in Grand Rapids. After a short leave in 1974 when
she moved to Chicago she returned to Grand Rapids where
she was appointed chairman of the local TM center. She
first came in contact with TM in Boston, Mass. shortly
after graduation from the University of North Carolina.
Connie had such a wide variety of benefits from TM
technique that she decided to attend Maharishi Inter-
national University in Fiuggi, Italy to become an in-
structor of the technique. We should look forward to a
very interesting and educational program.
PLACE:
Women's City Club - 254 Fulton, E.
PARKING: WCC lots or upper deck only of the Masonic Temple -
enter from Lafayette. PLEASE ENTER WCC AT LOWER LEVEL
OFF WCC LOT TO PAY. To enter Club, use back entrance.
COST:
$3.75 Lunch ($1.00 program only in Auditorium - lower level
RESER-
VATION: We now have TWO Telephone Chairmen to be called only
when you wish to cancel your reservation.
CONNIE WILKENING
CAROL GEHRKE
942-9861
874-7758
We will automatically make a reservation for all actives
unless we get a cancellation from you by September 12.
All sustainers are encouraged to join us at this our first
meeting of the year and are asked to make a reservation for
lunch and/or meeting by calling Joan Reiger, 458-1954.
ATTENTION ACTIVES AND SUSTAINERS: PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Photos from the June Picnic, with our special visitor Betty Ford,
will be on display at the September membership meeting.
There will be a sign-up sheet for ordering your own copies of these
super photographs.
LIUNAND
SEPTEMBER PROFESSIONAL MEETING
DATE:
September 14, 1976
TIME:
DEPARTMENT
7:30 P.M.
PROGRAM:
Connie Denham a teacher of Transcendental Meditation
PLACE:
Sue Usher's, 645 Ada, S.E.
RSVP:
Sue Usher (676-1817) or Jan Kahn (676-9015)
NEW PROFESSIONALS WELCOME!!!
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ATTENTION: JUNIOR LEAGUE
BOARD MEETING
BOARD TRAINING
DATE: Tuesday, September 28,
DATE $ September 10, 1976
TIME : 12:30 P.M.
1976
TIME 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
PLACE: Viewpoint Community
PLACE : Viewpoint Community House
House
2745 Birchcrest, S.E.
2745 Birchcrest, S.E.
(near Breton and 28th)
Bring sack lunch.
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, October 12, 1976
TIME:
7:30 P.M. EVENING MEETING
PLACE:
Hoffman House, 4101 28th Steet, S.E.
The Ford and Holland Rooms
Featuring an OPEN BAR and SNACKS
COST:
$1.50
RESERVATIONS: If you wish to CANCEL - only Call Connie Wilkening,
942-9861 or Carol Gehrke, 874-7758. We will automat-
ically make a reservation for all actives unless we
get a cancellation from you by October 5, 1976.
PROGRAM:
A really special TOP PRIORITY program. Our Profes-
sionals in attempting to satisfy one of our first
concerns as indicated by the survey taken last
Spring, have planned an exciting evening for us.
The topic for the evening is "COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN
THE FAMILY" presented by and using League Resources
in conjunction with Family Services. The tentative
schedule for the evening will be as follows:
7:30-8:00, Cocktails; 8:00-8:25 Presentation;
8:30-9:00 Discussion; 9:00-
Business Meeting.
BOARD MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, October 26, 1976
TIME
$
12:30 P.M.
PLACE: View Point Community House, 2745 Birchcrest, S.E.
FAMILY PICNIC - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1976
3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. DUTTON PARK
$1.00 per family . - treats provided for. kids!
Necessities:
1. Picnic Lunch
2. Beverage
3. Blanket
4. Family
5. $1.00
6. Sunshine (no rain day)
Hope to see you there!
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
SUE ROBERT
Welcome back! For many it has been a fun and relaxing summer
which has passed all to swiftly; a diversion from the volunteer hours
given so unselfishly throughout the year. It has been a time to enjoy
family and friends in a less scheduled atmosphere - though I'm con-
vinced we never totally escape that scheduling. Some League members
have mixed summer fun with continued League participation throughout
June, July and August and we are grateful for their continued efforts.
Kathy Heitmann has worked diligently to put out our new Yearbook.
The Cookbook Committee has gorged ahead, striving to reach its October
deadline. Public Affairs has continued to work with the community on
issues of concern to our League, and the Hospitality and Education
Committees, to name only a few, have been busy planning for the fall,
keeping in mind the League's internal appraisal showing priority in-
terests and desired training opportunities. We hope throughout the
year to use our community and League surveys to act as our guide in
acdepting new projects, planning meetings and training sessions, and
working with the community. I know we are going to have a very pro-
ductive year! A year taken out to evaluate and appraise can only send
us forward. As we begin our new year together we might keep in mind
Emerson's famous quote, "It is one of the most beautiful compensations
of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping
himself."
United Way Planning Council's Forum Sub Group on Services to
Families, Children and Individuals is planning to study our community
survey in more detail with a few members of the Junior League and a
representative from Sherrin Associates. Representatives from the sub
group felt the survey was important and that its recommendations should
be brought to the attention of the appropriate groups in the community
to assure implementation.
CONFERENCES
Volunteers in Michigan (VIM) are offering a two day workshop at
Adrian College. The main thrust of the conference will be "to develop
a higher degree of collaboration and cooperation between various vol-
unteer entities in order to achieve a better utilization of volunteers
and volunteer servies within the state." Overall leaders of the two
day conference are Dr. Ronald Lippett, President of Human Resource
Development Associates of Ann Arbor, and Dr. Eva Schindler-Rainman,
Organizational Consultant of Los Angeles, California. Both are nation-
ally and internationally recognized professionals in the area of vol-
untarism. Dr. Lippett ran a workshop for the League several years ago.
The Executive Committee voted to send a team of League members to par-
ticipate in this conference.
The National Alliance Concerned with School-Age Parents is spon-
soring a conference "Parents Too Soon: Choices and Costs" at the
Statler Hilton Hotel, Dallas, Texas, November 7-10, 1976. Anyone in-
terested in receiving more information on this conference, please con-
tact me. Brochures are available for those interested.
The Sixth National Forum on Volunteers in Criminal Justice will
be held October 17-20, 1976 at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta,
Georgia. Again, please contact me if you wish more information on this
FORD
AREA IV
The AJL Board of Directors accepted into the Association the new
Junior League of Springfield, Missouri on June 24, 1976 as the 231st
LIBRARY
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"COME JOIN THE GAME: SIGN UP NOW FOR THE FUN OF IT!"
This "Area IV Team at your service" is a reminder that only Area IV's
forty Junior Leagues and their Nominating Committees can put these 14
"balls" into play! These special balls represent the 13 (plus one
more Area Council member beginning in 1977-78 = 14) Association posi-
tions in service to the Area IV Junior Leagues and to the Association
itself.
These Association positions are:
Area Director
(AD)
Area Nominating Committee Chairman
Director-at-Large
(DAL) Area Council (AC)
(ANCC)
Area Council Chairman (ACC) Area Nominating Committee
(ANC)
In the odd-numbered years, Area IV Leagues elect an Area Director and
eight Area Council members. In the even-numbered years, we elect the
Director-at-Large, three Area Nominating Committee members and eight
Area Council members. A new Area Council is elected each year, and
the Area Council Chairman is elected from past Area Council members
each year also.
As we proceed to the election this year of an Area Director and eight
Area Council members, every member of the Junior League in Area IV
can help provide another outstanding Area IV Team by suggesting names
for these positions to her Junior League Nominating Committee... or by
saying "yes" to the committee if it calls to ask her to stand for a
position!
Remember that we can have no "team members" if your Leagues do not
have them --- and recognize them --- train them --- inspire them ---
nominate them --- and find special pride in doing so! Send us your
best so that our Area IV Team will remain the best!
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT
LINDA PATTERSON
Change of Address and Phone:
Mrs. Leon C. Bosch S
Mrs. Roger E. Lumpp II ANR
(Elizabeth Carmen)
(Susan Griffith)
3581 Knollview Ct., S.E. 49506
1137 Ash Street
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
Mrs. Reynolds Brander A
(Janice Lusk)
Mrs. Thomas F. Jones A
634 Plymouth, S.E. 49506
(Marguerite Bucknell)
458-7418
2929 Bonnell, S.E. 49506
949-2768
Mrs. Dwight Ebeling ANR
(Judith Langohr)
Mrs. Bradley H. Palmer A
103 Woodside Dr.
(Judy Duffy)
Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
932 Floral, S.E. 49506
243-1455
Debbie Locke
Phone: 247-0028
Mrs. James R. Sebastian, Jr
A
(Susan McBride)
3043 Mary, S.E. 49506
949-0477
GERALD 1878017
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT (Continued)
LINDA PATTERSON
Name Change:
Resignation:
Mrs. Marian Wilcox Perkins SNR
Mrs. Jerome A. Victor A
(Marian Wilcox)
(Linda Sutton)
2281 S. Andreas
2730 Oakwood, S.E. 49506
Palm Springs, California 92262
Transfer to Grand Rapids:
Mrs. Robert Hathaway A from Lehigh Valley, Pa.
(Joan Millar)
3033 Hathaway Dr., S.E. 49506
942-2389
Mrs. John Richard Visser P from Chicago, Illinois
(Elizabeth deBlumenthal)
1940 Argentina Dr., S.E. 49506
243-8387
Transfer from Grand Rapids:
Miss Mary Beaton ANR to Dallas, Texas
6036 Ridgecrest, Apt. #403
Dallas, Texas 75231
Mrs. Richard Becker A to Birmingham, Michigan
(Lorri Ann Schei)
2789 New England Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48063
Mrs. Richard C. Gates S to Palm Beach, Florida
(Virginia Ellis)
1208 Marino Way - Old Port Cove, Apt. #D5
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Mrs. Bruce McCotter A to Washington, D.C.
(Helen Claxton)
4805 Sunflower Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20853
Mrs. David Wahr JA to Boston, Massachusetts
(Susan Kruse)
One Sereca Circle
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Congratulations to :
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Matteson - Baby Boy - June 14, 1976
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***IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEES***
AUDIO-VISUAL
SUSIE SCHROTENBOER
In an effort to "tap our own resources", we are seeking bids from
League members and their families who may be involved, professionally
or not, in photo processing. Any suggestions bids
call
Susie
Schrotenboer, 676-9532.
EDUCATION
HELEN SMITH
ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING RETURNING BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Monday, October 18th, begins the Assertiveness Training Workshop,
Lynn Parks (Adult Education Director YWCA) will be conducting the
session again. Since there is a limit of 15 people, make your reser-
vation immediately by calling Sally Catchick at 942-9569. The ses-
sions run from 1:30-3:30 P.M. at Sally's home, 262 Gracewood, S.E.,
each Monday for 4 weeks. Please arrive by 1:15! Make checks payable
to the YWCA for $15.00.
FALL MINI-CONFERENCES FOR WOMEN
"Wednesdays Are For Women" mini-conferences are to be offered by the
G.R. Junior College.
"The first conference, A LIFE OF YOUR OWN, will be held on Wednesday,
September 22, in the fellowship hall of Westminster Presbyterian
Church from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Cost is $10 which includes dinner.
The conference will focus on the needs of singles, widows, and di-
vorcees. Growth and development possibilities for persons living
alone either by choice or by circumstance will also be emphasized
through panels and discussions."
The second conference, ON MANAGING VOLUNTEERS, is scheduled for Wed-
nesday, October 13 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. in room 402 North at Junior
College. Cost is $12 and includes lunch. Paid managers of volunteers,
both male and female, and volunteers experienced in managing their
peers (in women's groups, hospital guilds, church organizations,
PTA's, Scout councils, and political parties) are invited. The con-
ference will emphasize the latest volunteer management techniques--
X-Y managers; sex stereotyping (GAFS and GAMS) assertiveness skills;
evaluation techniques (Noah and Mini-Max); power and its uses; and
the Magic Circle.
"The third conference, WOMEN IN THE ARTS, to be held at St. Cecilia
Music Society on Wednesday, October 27, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. will
feature Gwen Frostic as key-note speaker. The purpose of this con-
ference is to identify and spotlight those women who create, manage,
produce, and volunteer their time in the arts--music, painting, drama,
and dance. A panorama of original live performances, panels, and
shared perceptions will be interspersed with a luncheon, a look at the
past, and plans for the future. Creative group experience will involve
all registrants as the final event of the day. The cost is $10;
registration is limited to 100.
Pre-registration is recommended for each conference. However, a series
discount price of $30 is offered. Make checks payable to Grand Rapids
Junior College and send to the Continuing Education Office, 143 Bost-
wick Ave., N.E., 49502. For further details, call G.R. Junior College:
456-4916 or Pat Reis, Conference Coordinator, 452-7290.
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HAPPENINGS
MARGARET PYLE
Happenings deadline is Tuesday, September 28th. Typewritten, single-
spaced copy only! Send to Margaret Pyle.
Happenings assembly date is Wednesday, October 6th.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MARY JANE LOWERY
Our areas of concern this year will include a follow-up study resulting
from the public stand taken in June, 1976. We hope to become familiar
with community agencies and services and study changes that will have
to be made if legislation is passed removing status offenders from the
Juvenile Court.
On August 26 we participated in a combined effort on the part of Grand
Rapids women to show support for the Equal Rights Amendment. The
meeting was held at the Union High Auditorium and featured speakers
were Ruth McNamee and Dorothy Haener, who co-chair Michigan-ERAmerica.
Seventeen organizations participated in an effort to show a wide range
of support.
We also are supporting a nationwide effort to improve voter turnout.
The city of Grand Rapids has entered a contest, "Alameda Vote "76/ to
improve voter registration and turn-out. If you know any residents
of Grand Rapids who are not registered, they may do so at any city
school or library during the day or in the evening. October 2 is the
deadline for registering for this fall's general election. There also
will be a big push to get people to the polls November 2. It is hoped
that we all will become more aware of voter participation even though
the city will be working to win the contest.
Both of these activities were acted upon at a special board meeting on
August 13. It was felt that the issues were relevant; the first, be-
cause of a past public stand supporting ERA, and the second, because
of our concern for improved participation in government.
The first Public Affairs meeting will be September 21 at 7:30 P.M. at
Mary Jane Lowery's house, 6299 Scotthille, S.E.
On October 19, 7:30 P.M., Public Affairs will offer a Legislative
Workshop at the East Grand Rapids City Commission Room. Carole Living,
a legislative assistant from Lansing, will conduct the workshop which
will explain how an idea becomes a law, an overview of the process.
TRANSFERS
MARGARET PYLE
Welcome, Joan Hathaway!
A native of Windsor, Ontario, Joan Hathaway is our newest transfer to
Grand Rapids. She has transferred from the Lehigh Valley League in
Easton, Pennsylvania. Joan's husband, Bob, recently joined the Grand
Rapids Packaging Company. They have 2 children--Nancy, age 14, (a
good babysitter, by the way) and Kent, age 8.
Joan and Bob are both graduates of Michigan State. Joan's degree is
in Journalism with Post Grad work done in Education.
Her special interests include: painting, writing, golf, tennis and
"chauffeuring". She also claims to be a "happy rug hooker"!
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"Help-Wanted"
PROJECT EVALUATING COMMITTEE
PRESH OLDT
WANTED: Two people to fill positions on the Project Evaluating Com-
mittee. Opportunity to learn more about the workings of the Junior
League, to assist in making important decisions, to receive training
in areas such as management, research and decision-making. Must be
available for meetings a minimum of once a month, be familiar with the
Community Research Survey and Placement Appraisal, be willing to take
minutes, type proposals and assist with detail work. Previous com-
mittee experience helpful. Please contact me, Presh Oldt, 245-1790,
1427 Pinecrest, S.E., 49506.
PROFESSIONAL GROUP
SUE ROBERT
The Professional Group is looking for an advocate to represent their
interests by attending membership meetings, board meetings, and evening
Professional meetings thus providing the necessary link between the
two groups. Anyone interested in filling this position, please notify
me. This would be an excellent opportunity to become more knowledge-
able about the League by sitting on the Board, and would give a day
active a wonderful chance to meet a terrific group of League members
she may not otherwise get to know!
PARLIAMENTARIAN
SUE ROBERT
position, please call me.
HELP! We need a parliamentarian! Anyone interested in filling this FURD
*COMMUNITY PROJECTS**
GERALD
CHILD ADVOCACY INTEREST GROUP
MURRY IDEMA
"CHILDREN: ARE WE EXPECTING TOO MUCH TOO SOON?" A panel discussion
on this topic is being co-ordinated by 4 C (Community Coordinated Child
Care), Monday, September 27, 7 :30 P.M., Eastminster Presbyterian Church,
1700 Woodward, S.E. Both sides of this question will be presented by
the following panel members: Kathy MacDonald - parent and former kind-
ergarten teacher, Lois Rawn - kindergarten teacher, Frank Rutowski -
director of Project Intercept, Virgilia Wade - director of the Child
Development Center at the Child Guidance Clinic, Dr. Emanuel Tendero -
Child Psychiatrist, and Peter Chan - elementary school principal. It
should be a most interesting evening - mark your calendar and help
spread the word.
The Interest Group will hold its first meeting Wednesday, September 15,
9 : 30 A.M. at Murry Idema's home.
MACLD LECTURE SEPTEMBER 16
RUTH WIERENGO, Sustainer
Dianne Hodson PhD, Learning Disabilities Consultant for the State of
Michigan Department of Education, will discuss: The State and New
Federal Mandates for the Handicapped As They Apply to the Area of Learn-
ing Disabilities. She will present a slide tape on the new Federal
Act, and will answer questions from both parents and professionals on
the specific applications of the laws. Dr. Hodson's lecture, sponsored
by the Michigan Association for Children with Learning Disabilities,
G.R. Chapter, is open to the public without charge. It will be held at
NE Junior High, 1400 Fuller, N.E. at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, September 16.
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THE CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
MARGARET PYLE
It's September and the CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP has returned! We are
at the old location -- Trinity Lutheran Church - but with a new
schedule and new equipment. The WORKSHOP will be open on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings -- 9:00-11:30 A.M. and on Tuesday afternoons --
12:30-3:00 P.M. We will welcome (with open arms, of course) all
children between the ages of 1 and 6. Our fee remains the same for
those mothers who will volunteer to work at the WORKSHOP (about 3
times a year). The fee is $2.50 for the first child ($2.00 for the
second child of a family). For non-Volunteers, the fee will be $2.75
for the first child, $2.50 for the second.
We feel the Volunteer aspect of our program is important. You
will have the opportunity to observe your child in a group situation,
thereby gaining a better understanding of your own child and of child-
ren in general. Also, it gives you the opportunity to observe the
operations of the WORKSHOP.
For reservations and/or cancellations, please call Jan Kirchgessne
(243-4348) by 12:00 noon of the day before the session you wish your
child to attend. It is as necessary that we have your cancellation
as well as your reservation since we must hire Aides in order to main-
tain the proper adult/child ratio.
We are looking forward to another successful (and fun) year!
(clip and save)
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
Tuesday/Thursday -- 9:00-11:30 P.M.
Tuesday
--12:30- 3:00 P.M.
Call Jan Kirchgessner, 243-4348.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STEERING COMMITTEE - 50th ANNIVERSARY GIFT
PRESH OLDT
As stated in the last report, the Criminal Justice Steering Com-
mittee chose public education as its focus area. At a meeting July 7th
the Committee voted to give $2,000 to the One Way Half Way House,
$2,000 to the Ex-Offenders' Center; the remainder of the funds will be
used for public education programs, administered by the Citizens' Com-
mittee for Criminal Justice.
The One Way Half Way House is a resident home program, sponsored
by the Sunshine Baptist Church, to aid in the rehabilitation of female
offenders from the Detroit House of Corrections. The residents are
screened and released to the program prior to parole. Employment is
secured and/or an educational program is set up for each resident.
Community volunteer groups assist in meeting some of the women's needs.
In the 32 years the program has been operating, 35 women have success-
fully completed the program.
The Ex-Offenders' Center provides after-care and direct human ser-
vices to both men and women who have been incarcerated. These services
include housing, clothing, meals, transportation, employment prepara-
tion, and counseling. A portion of the $2,000 will be used to educate
Kent County residents in the State prisons system about the programs
offered by the Center.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE STEERING COMMITTEE - 50th ANNIVERSARY GIFT (Con't. )
PRESH OLDT
The public education programs will focus on the four following
areas: 1. Slide Presentations--Three separate cassett-cartridge
slide presentations covering the Kent County judicial, corrections,
and juvenile areas will be professionally prepared and presented by
volunteers and professionals to community groups and schools.
2. The Woman Offender--Seminars open to the public will be held to
discuss the particular needs of the female offender. One of the goals
of this program is to develop a task force to concern itself with the
particular problems and needs of the female offender of any age.
3. Law Enforcement and the Community--This program will be planned
with the goal of improving police-community relations. A person of
national repute will be asked to give a keynote address and workshops
will be held. 4. The Victim of Crime--This program will examine the
plight of the victim, the need for recompense, and ideas for victim-
oriented programs.
The public education funds will be held in a Junior League account
and allocated to the CCCJ in accord with a prepared budget as each
program is begun. The Steering Committee will remain in existence
subject to call, but an Oversight Committee of Dennis Kolenda, Presh
Oldt, and Laura Arvold (pending acceptance) will respond to requests
and receive reports regarding the public education programs.
A happy 50th to each of you, to the Junior League organization,
and to the community. Thank you.
DON'T FORGET THE FAMILY PICNIC
ON SEPTEMBER 19th!
The purpose of the Junior League is exclusively educational and char-
itable and is:
to promote voluntarism;
to develop the potential of its members for voluntary
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participation in community affairs; and
to demonstrate the effectiveness of trained volunteers
BENALDA,
LIDRARY
Thursday, September 16 - MACLD Lecture at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, September 19 - Family Picnic at DUTTON PARK, 3:00 P.M.
Wednesday, September 22- A LIFE OF YOUR OWN at 5:30 P.M.
Monday, September 27 - 4 C's Panel Discussion at 7:30 P.M.
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SEPTEMBER
1976
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
13
14
15
16
17
12:30 P.M.
9:30 A.M.
Membership
Child Advo-
Meeting at
cacy Interest
Women's CC
Group at
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Murry
Professional
Idema's
Meeting
Sue Usher's
20
21
22
23
24
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Public Affairs
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28
29
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Community House
HAPPENINGS
DEADLINE to
MARGARET PYLE
OCTOBER
4
5
6
7
All cancella-
12:30 P.M.
tions for
10/12 General
ASSEMBLE
Meeting at
HAPPENINGS
Hoffman House
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS
Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 1976
Time: 11:30 A.M.
Place: Kate Welch's
Gretchen called the meeting to order at 1:35 P.M. after our honored
guest, Mrs. Gerald R. Ford, visited with us. She thanked the hostess,
Mrs. Welch. The Hospitality and Cookbook Committees were thanked.
Nellie Clements was introduced. She was one of the founders of Grand
Rapids Junior League. Gretchen thanked all the sustainers for coming
to this luncheon.
The May minutes were corrected and filed. The treasurers report was
approved and filed.
Kate McGarry presented 6 proposals from the Public Affairs Committee
on Juvenile Justice.
1. The Public Affairs Committee moves that the Junior League of
Grand Rapids support action for removal of status offenses from
Michigan's Juvenile Code.
-Discussion followed.
-Pat Reis moved we table the motion sending further study on
juvenile offenses. This was seconded.
-Voted to table the motion 44 yes, 66 no's.
The tabled motion failed.
2. The Public Affairs Committee moves that the Junior League of
Grand Rapids support action ruling that jails or other adult
facilities not be used for detaining minors. Further that there
be a separation of delinquent and neglect cases in juvenile
detention.
3. The Public Affairs Committee moves that the Junior League of
Grand Rapids oppose action for expungment of all law enforcement
files and records, etc., automatically upon the 18th birthday.
Discussion followed.
4.
The Public Affairs Committee moves that the Junior League of
Grand Rapids support action stipulating that juveniles be
represented by counsel at all stages of all proceedings, counsel
to be appointed if defendent is indigent.
-The motion was amended adding - juveniles have the right too
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be represented by counsel. Seconded and passed.
5.
The Public Affairs Committee moves that the Junior League of
Grand Rapids support action to raise the age of a minor to
include 17 year olds.
6.
The Public Affairs Committee moves that the Junior League of
Grand Rapids oppose action to require juvenilo court reforces
be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
The motions were seconded and voted on by ballot. All motions passed.
Pat Waring presented the budget for 1976-1977. Margy Jones moved we
accept the budget. It was seconded and passed.
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Justice Steering Committee. This committee consists of 5 League
members and 5 community representatives VII
Jane Henderson thanked everyone for their help on the Cookbook.
She reminded us that preserves and jellies are still needed with a
sample. The layout of the Cookbook was displayed.
hour
Gretchen reminisced this past years progress. She asked we all
accept the responsibility of leadership. Gretchen passed the gavel
on to Sue Robert. geoouged
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
HAPPENINGS
MAY, 1976
MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, May 11, 1976
TIME:
12:30 Cocktails (Open Cash Bar)
1:00 prompt Buffet Luncheon of Cold Salads
2:00 Business Meeting (time approximate)
PROGRAM: Placement/Audio-Visual Presentation of In-League Committees
Community Research/Community Survey Presentation
PLACE:
LINCOLN COUNTRY CLUB, 3485 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
COST
$4.25 ($1.00 meeting only)
RESERVATIONS: We MUST have a final count by Friday Noon, May 7th!!!
You have a reservation for this meeting, unless you cancel
to your advisor by Wednesday, May 5th at 6 P.M.
Placement advisors please call Mary Kay Berles before
Friday Noon, May 7th.. We will be turning in the final
count to Lincoln Country Club at Noon May 7th, so
please note.
PROVISIONALS: Make reservations with your proposer (or endorser),
who in turn must reserve with their placement advisor no
later than Wednesday, May 5th, by 6:00 P.M.
SUSTAINERS: Welcome! Reserve by May 7. Call Mary Kay Berles.
EMERGENCIES OR QUESTIONS: Call Mary Kay Berles (Telephone Chairman)
at 949-2512 or Shelly Corl (Hospitality Chairman) at
949-5416.
Please sit with your Placement Advisors!!!!!!
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
"ALL" LEAGUE MEMBERS AND HUSBANDS ARE INVITED TO:
WHAT
Press Club Gathering!
WHY
----
To meet the Sheerins and those who participated
in the Community Research Survey
WHEN
MAY 11, 1976 at 4:30-6:00 P.M. following the
Junior League Membership meeting
FORD
WHERE
Grand Rapids Press Club in the Frey Building
(Downtown)
COST
Cash Bar
GERALD
---
R.S.V.P.
Please make reservations by Friday, May 7th to
Marilyn in the Junior League Office (remember
the office hours), so adequate staff will be
available to accommodate you and your husband
on Tuesday, May 11th, 4:30-6:00 P.M.
See you there! SUSTAINERS WELCOME!
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
HAPPENINGS
MAY, 1976
MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, May 11, 1976
TIME:
12:30 Cocktails (Open Cash Bar)
1:00 prompt Buffet Luncheon of Cold Salads
2:00 Business Meeting (time approximate)
PROGRAM: Placement/Audio-Visual Presentation of In-League Committees
Community Research/Community Survey Presentation
PLACE:
LINCOLN COUNTRY CLUB, 3485 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
COST:
$4.25 ($1.00 meeting only)
RESERVATIONS: We MUST have a final count by Friday Noon, May 7th!!!
You have a reservation for this meeting, unless you cancel
to your advisor by Wednesday, May 5th at 6 P.M.
Placement advisors please call Mary Kay Berles before
Friday Noon, May 7th...We will be turning in the final
count to Lincoln Country Club at Noon May 7th, so
please note.
PROVISIONALS: Make reservations with your proposer (or endorser),
who in turn must reserve with their placement advisor no
later than Wednesday, May 5th, by 6:00 P.M.
SUSTAINERS: Welcome! Reserve by May 7. Call Mary Kay Berles.
EMERGENCIES OR QUESTIONS: Call Mary Kay Berles (Telephone Chairman)
at 949-2512 or Shelly Corl (Hospitality Chairman) at
949-5416.
Please sit with your Placement Advisors!!!!!!
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
"ALL" LEAGUE MEMBERS AND HUSBANDS ARE INVITED TO:
WHAT
Press Club Gathering!
WHY
----
To meet the Sheerins and those who participated
in the Community Research Survey
WHEN
MAY 11, 1976 at 4:30-6:00 P.M. following the
Junior League Membership meeting
FORN
WHERE
Grand Rapids Press Club in the Frey Building
(Downtown)
COST
GEHALD
Cash Bar
R.S.V.P. Please make reservations by Friday, May 7th to
Marilyn in the Junior League Office (remember
the office hours), so adequate staff will be
available to accommodate you and your husband
on Tuesday, May 11th, 4:30-6:00 P.M.
See you there! SUSTAINERS WELCOME!
PROFESSIONALS' MEETING
DATE:
Monday, May 10, 1976
TIME:
7:30 P.M. Coffee and Dessert
PLACE:
Sue Usher's, 645 Ada, S.E.
PROGRAM
Placement/Audio-Visual Presentation of In-League Committees
Community Research/Community Survey Presentation
"Rap" Session with Linda Patterson and Sue Robert
MAY BOARD LUNCHEON
DATE:
Tuesday, May 25, 1976
TIME:
12:45 P.M. for Luncheon
PLACE:
Ellen Burton's home, 2331 Onekema, S.E.
RESERVATIONS
R.S.V.P. regrets to Gretchen or Shelly before
Friday Noon, May 21st, please
OLD FASHIONED BICENTENNIAL FAMILY PICNIC
DATE: Sunday, June 6, 1976
Rainday, Monday, June 7, 1976
TIME:
4:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday
6:00-8:00 P.M. (Monday)
WHERE: Grand Rapids Ski Club
Games for all children!
Pack your own basket and B.Y.O.B.
JUNE MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND PICNIC (ANNUAL MEETING)
DATE:
Tuesday, June 8, 1976
TIME:
12:30 P.M. Punch
1:00 P.M. Lunch-picnic style
PROGRAM:
Annual business meeting
PLACE:
Kate Welch's home, 2747 Darby, S.E. (Sustainer)
COST I
Please look for price in next Happenings!
Please bring blankets to sit on; walk, jog, ride bikes,
or car pool there!
RESERVATIONS: You do have a reservation for the meeting, unless you
cancel to your advisor by Friday, June 4th at 6 $00 P.M.
Placement advisors please turn in all cancellations to
Mary Kay Berles no later than Sunday Noon, June 6th (the
day of the super fantastic Bi-Centennial Old-Fashioned
Family Picnic 4:00-8:00 P.M.)**
PROVISIONALS: (NEW ACTIVES NOW) : Please make your reservations
with your proposer or endorser who will in turn call it
in to her placement advisor no later than Friday, June 4th.
SUSTAINER PICNIC
DATE:
Friday, May 28, 1976
TIME:
12:30 P.M.
COST: $3.75
PLACE: Mary Brown's, 35 Kingswood, S.E.
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***FROM THE TOP***
PRESIDENTIAL PULSE
Gretchen Chamberlain
At this time of year, as we're preparing reports and turning over
notebooks, I think of a quote which is especially appropriate in view
of our new Community Research survey, "Statistics and data are like
garbage. the importance isn't in the collection but in the disposal."
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Sue Robert
The following board positions in the community have been filled:
R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Mary Peirce
Planned Parenthood
Carol Kirchgessner
CAP Headstart (Program for Pre-School Handicapped) Debbie Locke
Thank you for accepting these community board positions. Your time
will be well spent in helping the community!
The following board positions are still available:
Jellema House (Halfway house for men alcoholics) as listed in
February Happenings. For more information call Sue Robert.
Arthritic Board - As listed in April Happenings
Nursing Home Ombudsman Program
I. Statement of Purpose
The Nursing Home Ombudsman Program wishes to improve the
quality of life experienced by residents of nursing homes
in and around metropolitan Grand Rapids.
II.
Statement of Goals
Goal 1 - The Nursing Home Ombudsman Program seeks to
foster effective communication between and among nursing
home residents, staff, administrators, and the community
at large.
Goal 2 - The Program seeks to facilitate mutual under-
standing between nursing home residents, staff and adminis-
trators of the problems and issues inherent in the nursing
home environments.
Goal 3 - It seeks to motivate and stimulate nursing home
residents and their families to accept, and act upon,
greater responsibility for the resident's well-being.
Goal 4 - The Program seeks to increase understanding among
nursing home residents, staff, administrators and the com-
munity at large of resident responsibilities, rights, and
priveleges.
Anyone interested in this program or wishing more information, please
contact me and if I cannot answer your questions, I will direct you to
someone who can.
Community Board News
MALCD (Michigan Asso. for Children with Learning Disabilities) - Ruth
Wierengo
Nora Martin, PhD., Associate Professor in the Department of Special
Education at Eastern University, and author of several publications in-
cluding "Who Did What to Whom" and "Fifer in the Snow" will be guest
speaker, May 20th, 7:30 P.M. at Northeast Junior High.
FURT
Audio-Visual Aids on "Early Recognition of Learning Disabilities
a
30 minute 16MM film) and filmstrip "Walk in Another Pair of Shoes are
available. To reserve the film, call Ann Saltsman at 949-8537.
Agencia
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MALCD (Continued)
The local MALCD chapter has the highest member total in Michigan out-
side the Metropolitan Detroit area. We are proud that nearly half of
our members are professionals interested in awareness and supporting
our efforts.
Community Board Council
Please turn in your spring reports if you have not already done so,
using the form duplicated for you in the April Happenings, or found on
page 5 of your "Guide for Junior League Representation on Community
Boards". This is your last chance to share with the League through
Happenings information about your board. Education is an important
facet of League training.
*Yearbook (Bluebook) - Kathy Heitmann needs an assistant chairwoman for
the Yearbook. This would mean helping to collect reports from com-
mittees and proof reading through July. Anyone interested, please call
Sue Robert at 454-5714.
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Barb McGuirl
The Project Evaluating Committee consisting of the 1st and 2nd Vice-
Presidents, Placement Chairman, Community Research Chairman and the
Chairman of Public Affairs, was created this year for the purpose of
evaluating present and potential projects involving funding and/or
volunteers.
Our goals were:
1. To evaluate all present League activities (projects, board posi-
tions, programs, interest groups) to determine their validity within
the League and the community.
2. To appraise potential League activities (projects, board positions,
programs, interest groups) and to make appropriate assignments.
Our objective was:
To determine the continuation or termination of all present League pro-
jects by January, 1976.
This was done using the AJL Project Standards of Excellance as a re-
source. Project Chairmen were asked to complete a report on each pro-
ject based upon Project Standards of Excellence. The committee then
evaluated each project using the management process. The final recom-
mendations are:
1. Child Guidance Well Child Clinic be terminated in the Spring of
1976. This has been done and an interview completed with the agency.
2. SCAN - League placement would continue for one year as parent aids
and in the speakers bureau.
3. Zoo - League placement will continue for two years.
4. VPO Juvenile Court - League placement will continue for one year
and then be terminated.
5. Voigt House - League placement will continue for one year and be
terminated in June, 1977.
6. Women's Resource Center - League placement would continue for one
year.
The files containing the information on each project are available
through the committee and we are most willing to answer any questions.
The committee is now in the process of completing an evaluation of the
Interest Areas with future recommendations, and following this Project
Evaluation will complete a guide to the formation, purpose and respon-
sibilities of an Interest Area.
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Rosemary Cornelius
CONGRATULATIONS:
Mrs. Kim A. Schrotenboer A
(Susan Holmes)
- Birth of baby girl
RESIGNATION:
Mrs. George R. Farra S.
(Dorothy Vinkemulder)
CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS:
Mrs. Stephen P. Loake A
Mrs. Marian Wilcox Perkins S
(Debbie Joseph)
(Marian Wilcox)
1635 Oxford, S.E.
2281 Andreas
Palm Springs, California 92262
TRANSFER FROM GRAND RAPIDS:
Mrs. Jerry Crosby ANR
(Peggy Cady)
-
to Newport Harbor, California
TREASURER
Nancy Blackport
Administrative Account - $32,810.19
Community Trust Account - $97,501.24
***IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEES***
ADVISORY PLANNING
Sandy Anderson
IN A NUT SHELL
Board
A.P.
Board
makes
Researches for
makes
Assignment
FACTS: and objectively
Decision
evaluates and makes
FORD
CONCLUSIONS: for
RECOMMENDATIONS
to your Board
In January, our committee having at that time reached seven strong,
launded forth on one of our assignments from the Board. Being: To
determine 3 unmet needs of League members functioning within the organ-
ization by November 1, 1975. Two members on our committee, Sue Vahey
and Marcia Oetting, were concerned with our seemingly high number of
resignations within the three classifications of membership during last
year, 1974-75. Marcia, who had the responsibility of extending invita-
tions to past members of the League for the 50th celebration, had out
of curiosity compiled a list of members who had resigned from the League
and in doing this had noticed an increase since 1970. Marcia's husband,
Roger, computed the figures for this list which was then given to Sue
for future reference. Sue, who was our Corresponding Secretary at that
time, then over the summer made a permanent file box of this information.
So using the problem: concern with high number of resignations within
the three classifications of membership of the G.R.J.L. for 1974-75--
we had a vehicle in which to begin our pursuit of research for unmet
needs. We first assessed externally with outher Leagues in Area IV,
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ADVISORY PLANNING (Continued)
which included all classifications of membership; Provisional, Active,
Sustainer, Active Non-resident, and Sustainer Non-resident. It was a
comparison of total membership and total number of resignations. Next,
we started on our internal assessment of the following:
- Charting the number of resignations in the three classifications
of membership for the past 7 years.
-
Charting the number of resignations as of January, 1976, of the
members for each provisional class for the past six years.
- Charting the turn-over of active membership for 1974-75.
1
Charting our future sustainers duration of active membership
for 1976-1980. (Granted, this was not relevant to our research,
but we had the facts and being curious they too were charted,)
We continued forth with our internal assessment with the exchange of
ideas and information of other committees directly related to the 3
classifications of membership which we needed for insight and direction.
We have also received information from other Leagues and are awaiting
the arrival of more. We presently are "knee deep" in our internal
assessment but with the enthusiasm and commitment of our members Sue
Lee, Sue Garlick, Marcia Oetting, Sue Vahey, Genie Lyman, and Betsy
Mathiesen we are not daunted and that's just a reinforcement of the
dedicated volunteers we have in our League. So "in a nut shell" we
are continuing forth with our committee's number 3 goal. To objectively
evaluate facts of past and present so that future recommendations are
made on a total view from which valid conclusions may be based.
AMP (Management)
Betsy Borre, Marj Roegge
The evaluation of our year's involvement in training the League in the
use of the Management Procedure has revealed several things we would
like to share with you. 155 of you voluntarily attended the 12 train-
ing sessions we conducted. We assisted committee chairpersons, project
chairpersons, Board members, and interest groups. We have found a
desire of many of you for more training. Those of you who are using
the procedure either in or out of the League are extremely enthusiastic,
It was this kind of enthusiasm and encouragement which prodded us to
work on the Management Procedure Handbook. It is finished and avail-
able now through the new Management trainers, Barb McGuirl and Ann
Tasker. The payoff is the use of the procedure. Next year should
reveal the extent of this. Using management procedure changes the
question of "what should I do?" to "what is the purpose of our action?"
BLUE BOOK
Katherine Heitmann
Annual reports and any corrections, changes, or additions for the new
Blue Book must be turned in to Kathy Heitmann, Gretchen Chamberlain,
or the office by Tuesday, May 18th. Please type all copy and be prompt
Thanks for your cooperation.
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Nancy Skinner
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 20, 9:00 A.M. (Children's Workshop day),
Gretchen Bieneman's, 2814 Woodcliff Circle, S.E.
EDUCATION
Susan Allaben
Board Training, Tuesday, May 18, Kent Community Hospital
Old Board - 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
New Board - 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. (Bring Sack Lunch)
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HAPPENINGS
Marie Neil
Next and FINAL DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 25, AT BOARD LUNCHEON.
(Or deliver to me at 239 Greenbrier, S.E., by that date.
ASSEMBLE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 12:30 P.M., LEAGUE OFFICE.
Many thanks to the last-minute volunteers who helped to staple, label,
lick, fold, bundle, etc. at the League office this year.
NOMINATING
Kathy Muir
The Nominating Committee would like to sincerely thank those women who
allowed their names to stand for the Nominating Committee for next year.
The votes were very close. The new members to the Nominating Committee
are: Ann Debes - Murry Idema - Susan Allaben - Marge Byington
The Admissions Committee is also selected by a vote of the entire mem-
bership. This selection as outlined in the By-Laws is made from a
slate prepared by the Nominating Committee. There are three women
presented in each of three age groups and one sustainer. The sustainer
this year must be a recent (5 years) member of the League. This is a
two year commitment and those continuing their term of office next year
are: Marilyn Crawford - Harriet Engbers - Chris Goodrich - Marthene
Wanty (S).
The chairperson for next year will be Susie Sebastian.
The names being proposed for your vote at the May meeting are as fol-
lows:
Group I
Group II
Group III
Jan Brander
Gretchen Bieneman
Madelyn Krissoff
Helen Beuker
Gwen McBain
Jackie Kropf
Joanne Corretti
Sally Scheur
Julia Titley
Sustainer: Gretchen Vandenberg
You will vote for only one person from each age group.
PLACEMENT
Darcy Krause
Last year, after all of you chose your placements, several in-
League committees were understaffed. Community Research, Advisory
Planning, Happenings, Hospitality, and the Education Committee were
trying to manage without enough people, any committee's most important
resource. Therefore, we (Placement), had a big problem. Since it is
our job to staff all committees, and projects, we had to make several
telephone calls trying to urge members to extend their League commit-
ment. At the November Phone Checks we offered several in-League com-
mittees as opportunities and the response was satisfactory. Bargain
Bonanza was completed, leaving some people with more time for in-League
committees.
This year, in an attempt to re-educate and re-new interest in-
League, our focus at the May meeting will be on in-League committees.
The Audio-Visual Committee working with Placement) has prepared a
slide presentation of in-League committees. Time (in terms of presen-
tation and planning) does not permit us to present Interest Areas and
Community Projects in any way other than visual (posters, brochure,
etc.) at the May meeting.
Does this mean we think community projects and Interest Areas
aren't important? Certainly not, We simply decided it was only fain
to allow in-League committees a share of "prime time", (Membership
meetings).
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PLACEMENT (Continued)
Darcy Krause
All project Chairwomen and Interest Area Chairwomen, have talked
to Placement Advisors (old and new) about the community placements
offered this year. Your Placement Advisor will be happy to share this
information with you.
The Placement Brochure pages for the Blue Book will be ready for
the May meeting. All projects, Interest Areas, and in-League Commit-
tees are included with a description of the committee, time commitment,
skills acquired, and cost factor. Please read this material before
your May interview. Then, your Placement Advisor can add to your in-
formation at your interview.
The brochure will be given at the May meeting with your Advisor's
name on the envelope. Your Advisor will be your "hostess" at the
meeting - sitting with you at the luncheon tables. That is a great
time to schedule an interview with her. May interviews will be held
from May 12 to May 25. We are looking forward to meeting you in May!
If you cannot attend the meeting, your brochure will be sent to
you - then you must schedule an interview with your Placement Advisor.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Margie Oosting
The Public Relations Committee will be hosting a luncheon honoring our
"almost" new sustainers on Wednesday, May 12th.
The Public Relations Committee moves that the Grand Rapids Junior League
support the Bicentennial Sesquicentennial project by purchasing for
$300.00 a granite block for the year 1925 which will be one of the 200
blocks used to form the Bicentennial logo in permanent form in the pur-
posed West Riverbank Park. We will be voting on this motion at the
May membership meeting. This has been presented to and passed by the
Finance Committee and the Board.
***INTEREST AREAS***
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Betsy Borre
Background - Affirmative Action is directed at equal employment oppor-
tunity. Why, then, should the Junior League be concerned about Affirm-
ative Action?
The United Way was instructed to file an Affirmative Action Plan with
the U.S. Civil Service Commission no later than September 30, 1974.
The United Way has further strongly urged all Co-ordinated members to
comply with the Spirit of Affirmative Action."
The Junior League as a co-ordinate member of United Way, has established
an interest group to study Affirmative Action. The 1975 Board of Di-
rectors has set an objective to accept an Affirmative Action statement
from the interest group.
Board Objective - 1975-1976 - The membership will accept an Affirmative
Action statement by June, 1976.
Statement (Members will vote on this statement at the May meeting.)
"The ultimate goal of an Affirmative Action program would be to make
the Junior League of Grand Rapids a community based organization."
(Note: The objectives of an Affirmative Action program would be form-
ulated by the Affirmative Action Committee.)
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ARTS
Jean Kooistra, Pat Bergstrom
Arts Interest Area meeting, Wednesday, May 12, 9:15 A.M., Jean Kooi-
stra's, 812 Rosewood, S.E.
Cultural Calendar Highlights
for May
Music
May 2-9
National Music Week programs sponsored by St. Cecelia Music
Society featuring:
Brown bag concerts at noon
St. Cecelia Junior Orchestra
Grand Rapids Youth Symphony
Aquinas College Jazz Ensemble
Mary Ann Rivers
Folk dancing and sing-along
Miss Margy's dance recital
St. Cecelia Commemorative open house
Presentation of "Grand Rapids Grand"
plus additional recitals, concerts, conferences, seminars
For times and program locations call 459-2224
Theater
May 1-15 "A Streetcar Named Desire"
Stage III Actors Company Theater
Information: 459-0298
Wed.-Sat.
8:30 P.M.
May 1-8 "The Boys in the Band"
Second Space
Information: 454-9487
8 $00 P.M.
May 20-30 June 4-5
"The Odd Couple"
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Sun., Tues., Thurs. - 7:30 P.M.
Information: 459-7146
Fri., Sat.
- 8:30 P.M.
May 20-23 "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
Second Space
May 20-21
- 7:30 P.M.
Information: 454-9487
May 22 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
May 23
- 3:00 P.M.
Ballet
May 14-15 "Giselle"
Grand Rapids Civic Ballet
Godwin Auditorium May 14
- 8:30 P.M.
ss
Information: 454-4771
Art
Student Exhibitions
May 1-3
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Art Museum May 1 and 2 - 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Information: 549-4676
May 3
- 2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
VIS
May 1-22 Calvin College seniors and graduating art students
Information: 949-1294
May 7
SPRINGFEST 1976 Auction
Grand Rapids Art Museum
5:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Preview sale items
May 3-7
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Information: 459-4676
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9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Information: 895-6611
May 27
"Modern Art in Washington, D.C."
Lecture by Mrs. Wm. L. Seidman
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Information: 456-5494
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CHILD ADVOCACY
Murry Idema
Sue Muller
MOTHER'S DAY
by
Gertrude P. Kagan
For me, Mother's Day started with that first peek through the
nursery window and the urge to proclaim to the world: "This
child is mine. Quickly thereafter, came the realization that
motherhood is a challenge a challenge that both excites and
terrifies
Since that day, I've come to know the many "faces of motherhood:
cuddling a small warm being in your arms
coping with sleepless
nights and work-filled days helping a toddler find his "sea
legs" taking the plops, plunks and bumps with him
preparing a
"bed" for a new goldfish
learning again to listen to the whispering wind accepting a
gift from your toddler--a half-blown-dandelion--a shiny pebble
answering unanswerable questions--"if God hears me, why can't
I hear Him?"
failing occasionally to listen carefully to your child
loving without suffocating, feeling utterly helpless when your
child is ill. Wishing secretly that it were you instead
living in a world of cookie crumbs, ribbons of spilled milk,
blobs of jello
showing consideration to a stuffed bear and com-
mending him for his good behavior. Praying he'll come through
the washing machine unharmed. Suturing his split sides dexter-
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rehearsing your child's lines for the kindergarten play with
him. Suffering agonies of stage fright
attempting to shield
your child from the hurts of others trying to instill in each
child honesty, loyalty and courage--by the example you set
yourself
watching your child grow and cherishing each "stage" sharing
joys as well as trials and mistakes taking pride in your child's
accomplishments. Weeping inwardly at his disappointments
hoping,
wishing, praying that your child will be able to bear the respon-
sibilities of later life
...knowing that motherhood is véry special not just for a day,
a month or a year but always.
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1976
MAY
1976
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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Public
7:30 P.M.
Lunch-12:30
Relations
Lincon C.C.
Luncheon for
Professionals
Com. Research
1976
Sustainers at
Sue Usher's
Reception
4:30-5.00 PM
Marietta
Press Club
Greely's
12:30 P.M.
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Kent Community
9:00 A.M.
Hospital
Community
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June 5, 6)
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Bicentennial
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Membership
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
Membership Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1976
Time: 12:30 P.M.
Place: Women's City Club
The meeting was called to order by Gretchen Chamberlain at 1:50 P.M.
The March membership meeting minutes were accepted as printed in
Happenings, and filed as printed. The finance report was approved
as stated in Happenings.
Community Research will be having a reception at the Press Club on
Tuesday, May 11, 1976 from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. for the community members
who have helped with the community survey. An invitation was extended
to League members and their husbands and possibly other community
people who have helped the League to attend. Call Gretchen or Margie
Oosting.
Kathy Muir invited the membership to submit names for the Admissions
Committee ballot. The final ballots for the Nominating Committee
were distributed.
Kate McGarry, Public Affairs Chairman, who was responsible for todays
meeting gave us some background on the Public Affairs Committee.
Public Affairs has as one of its goals this year the League's education
of issues related to juvenile justice. Since September they have been
listening to experts in the fields of juvenile justice and the delivery
of services to children, attending hearings on specific pieces of re-
lated legislation and specifically discussing and researching various
aspects of HB 4704, better known as the Jondahl Bill, the revision of
Michigan's juvenile code.
Background information for the League on the code's revision have been
printed in Happenings. The areas they have included concern age, uses
of detention, basic rights, juvenile court personnel, expungment of
juvenile records, and status offenses. It is in the area of removal
of status offenses where the greatest controversy has occurred.
Kate introduced Dr. Robert Culbertson, Professor in Criminal Justice
at Grand Valley State Colleges, our speaker following the film,
"Children in Trouble". Both the film and our speaker addressed the
problems of the status offender in our juvenile system.
Gretchen thanked Dr. Culbertson for speaking and for the support he
has given the Public Affairs Committee.
Kathy Muir thanked the members who had allowed their names to be sub-
mitted on the Nominating Committee ballot and announced the names of
members who had the honor of being elected. Those elected were:
Ann Debes, Murry Idema, Susan Allaben, and Marge Byington.
Susan Allaben announced Assertion training beginning Thursday, April 29
from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Marianne Delavan's home.
Kate McGarry announced that Public Affairs will be taking a stand on
HB4704 at the June meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Anderson
Actino
Secretary
Happenings
Junior League
Non Profit Org.
U.S. POSTAGE
Of Grand Rapids, Inc.
PAID
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Permit No.164
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Junior League Of Grand Rapids, Inc.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
HAPPENINGS
April, 1976
APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, April 20, 1976 (the 3rd Tuesday due to Spring
TIME:
12:30 P.M. Prompt! Luncheon in Dining Room
Vacation
1:30 P.M.
Program - Film, "Children in Trouble",
cosponsored by the Birmingham Jr. League
CHANGE *** TIME
and the Detroit chapter of the National
Council of Jewish Women; followed by
PLEASE NOTE
Speaker, Dr. Robert Culbertson, Professor
in Criminal Justice at Grand Valley
State Colleges---lower level-Auditorium
for program.
COST:
$3.50 Lunch ($1.00 program only in Auditorium-lower level)
PLACE:
Women's City Club --- 254 Fulton, E.
PARKING: Women's City Club lots or upper deck only of the Masonic
Temple-enter from Lafayette. PLEASE ENTER W.C.C. AT LOWER
LEVEL OFF W.C.C. LOT TO PAY. Make the lines go faster by
having your check already made out for $3.50 or your correct
change... Then, please go immediately upstairs to the
Dining Room to do your socializing.. Thank you!
ACTIVES: You have a reservation, unless you cancel with your Place-
ment Advisor by Friday noon, April 16th (Good Friday).
Placement Advisors will turn in the cancellations to Mary
Kay Berles no later than Sunday at 6 P.M. (Easter), April 18,
PROVISIONALS: You must make your reservations with your proposers,
who in turn will turn them into the Placement Advisors by
Friday, April 16.
*Changes in reservations must be in to Mary Kay Berles (949-2512) no
later than Easter Sunday, April 18, at 6 P.M. You will be charged
by the Treasurer if you do not cancel your reservation by this
deadline! Remember that Spring Vacation is the week prior to the
April membership meeting, so don't forget to make your arrangements
ahead!!
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP: Available for the April meeting at 12:15 so
you can make it to the Luncheon-Program meeting on time.
Please call Jan Kirchgessner or Margaret Pyle to reserve
a place for your child before Friday, April 16.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, April 27 (EVENING)
TIME: 7:30 P.M. Provisionals - AJL Film
BERALD FORD VIBRAEY
8:00 P.M. Business Meeting
PLACE: G.R. Osteopathic Hospital
Lower Level Auditorium
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
HAPPENINGS
April, 1976
APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, April 20, 1976 (the 3rd Tuesday due to Spring
TIME:
12:30
P.M.
Prompt! Luncheon in Dining Room
Vacation
1:30 P.M.
Program - Film, "Children in Trouble",
cosponsored by the Birmingham Jr. League
CHANGE *** TIME
and the Detroit chapter of the National
Council of Jewish Women; followed by
PLEASE
NOTE
Speaker, Dr. Robert Culbertson, Professor
in Criminal Justice at Grand Valley
State Colleges---lower level-Auditorium
for program.
COST: $3.50 Lunch ($1.00 program only in Auditorium-lower level)
PLACE: Women's City Club --- 254 Fulton, E.
PARKING: Women's City Club lots or upper deck only of the Masonic
Temple-enter from Lafayette. PLEASE ENTER W.C.C. AT LOWER
LEVEL OFF W.C.C. LOT TO PAY. Make the lines go faster by
having your check already made out for $3.50 or your correct
change... Then, please go immediately upstairs to the
Dining Room to do your socializing. Thank you!
ACTIVES: You have a reservation, unless you cancel with your Place-
ment Advisor by Friday noon, April 16th (Good Friday).
Placement Advisors will turn in the cancellations to Mary
Kay Berles no later than Sunday at 6 P.M. (Easter), April 18,
PROVISIONALS: You must make your reservations with your proposers,
who in turn will turn them into the Placement Advisors by
Friday, April 16.
*Changes in reservations must be in to Mary Kay Berles (949-2512) no
later than Easter Sunday, April 18, at 6 P.M. You will be charged
by the Treasurer if you do not cancel your reservation by this
deadline! Remember that Spring Vacation is the week prior to the
April membership meeting, so don't forget to make your arrangements
ahead!!
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP: Available for the April meeting at 12:15 so
you can make it to the Luncheon-Program meeting on time.
Please call Jan Kirchgessner or Margaret Pyle to reserve
a place for your child before Friday, April 16.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, April 27 (EVENING)
TIME: 7:30 P.M. Provisionals AJL Film
2801 is LIBRARI 077838
8:00 P.M. Business Meeting
PLACE: G.R. Osteopathic Hospital
Lower Level Auditorium
MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, May 11, 1976
TIME:
12:30 Coctails (open bar)
1:00 Buffet Luncheon of Cold Salads
2:00 Business Meeting (time approximate)
PROGRAM: Placement/Audio-Visual Presentation of In-League Committees
Community Research/Community Survey Presentation
BO
PLACE:
LINCOLN COUNTRY CLUB, 3485 Lake Michigan Drive, N.W.
COST:
$4.25 ($1.00 meeting only)
RESERVATIONS: Ive MUST have a final count by Friday Noon. May 7thl
ACTIVES:
You have a reservation, unless you cancel with your
advisor by Wednesday, May 5th at 6:00 P.M.
Placement Advisors please call Mary Kay Berles before
Friday Noon May 7th. We will be turning in a final
count Noon Friday, so PLEASE NOTE.
PROVISIONALS:
Make reservations with your proposers, who in turn
must reserve with their placement advisor no later
than Wednesday, May 5th, at 6 100 P.M.
Emergencies or Questions: Call Mary Kay Berles (Telephone Chairman)
at 949-2512 or Shelly Corl (Hospitality Chairman) at
949-5416.
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MAY BOARD LUNCHEON
DATE:
Tuesday, May 25, 1976
TIME: 12:45 P.M. for Luncheon
PLACE: Ellen Burton's home, 2331 Onekema, S.E.
Reservations: R.S.V.P. cancellations to Gretchen or Shelly please
before Friday noon, May 21st.
PROFESSIONALS* MEETING
DATE:
Monday, April 19
TIME:
6:30 P.M. (Potluck)
PLACE
Jan Kahn's, 6172 Witherbee, S.E.
AGENDA: Discussion of Professionals' objectives
MARK YOUR CALENDARI
FAMILY PICNIC - SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1976 4:00 - - 8:00 P.M.
FUN FOR ALL MORE LATER!
Page 2
***FROM THE TOP***
PRESIDENTIAL PULSE
Gretchen Chamberlain
Erma Bombeek says it so well voluntarism is here to stay! The follow-
ing article is reprinted from her syndicated column:
Volunteers set sail saying, "Goodby creamed chicken!"
"I had a dream the other night that every volunteer in this coun-
try, disillusioned with the lack of compassion, had set sail for an-
other country.
As I stood smiling on the pier, I shouted, "Goodby, creamed chicken
Goodby, phone committees. So long, Disease-of-the Month. No more sav-
ing old egg cartons. No more getting out the vote. Au revoir, play-
ground duty, bake sales and three-hour meetings.
As the boat got smaller and they could no longer hear my shouts,
I reflected, "Serves them right. A bunch of yes people. All they had
to do was to put their tongue firmly against the roof of their mouth
and make an 0 sound. Nnnnnnooooooo. Nnnnnnn-
00000. Nnoo. No! No! It would certainly have spared them a lot of
grief. Oh well, who needs them!"
The hospital was quiet as I passed it. Rooms were void of books,
flowers and voices. The children's wing held no clowns
no
laughter.
The reception desk was vacant.
The Home for the Aged was like a tomb. The blind listened for a
voice that never came. The infirm were imprisoned by wheels on a chair
that would never reach the mouths of the hungry.
All the social agencies had closed their doors, unable to imple-
ment their programs of scouting, recreation, drug control, Big Sisters,
Big Brothers, YW, YM, the retarded, the crippled, the lonely and the
abandoned.
The health agencies had a sign in the window. "Cures for cancer,
muscular dystrophy, birth defects, multiple sclerosis, emphysema, sickle
cell anemia, kidney disorders, heart diseases, etc. have been cancelled
due to lack of interest.
The schools were strangely quiet with no field trip, no volunteer
aids on the playground or in the classrooms as were the colleges where
scholarships and financial support were no more.
The flowers on church altars withered and died. Children in day
nurseries lifted their arms but there was no one to hold them in love.
Alcoholics cried out in despair, but no one answered and the poor had
no recourse for health care or legal aid.
But the saddest part of the journey was the symphony hall, which
was dark and would remain that way. So were the museums, that had been
built and stocked by volunteers with the art treasures of our times.
I fought in my sleep to regain a glimpse of the ship of volunteers
just one more time. It was to be my last glimpse of civilization
as
we were meant to be.
AJL NEWS
The Association's Board of Directors warmly welcomes the two new Junior
Leagues accepted into the Association of Junior Leagues, Inc. They are
the Junior League of Sarasota (the 230th) and the Junior League of
Tuscaloosa (the 231st*).
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DETROIT
The Detroit League is sponsoring a Decorators' Show House at $900 Lake
Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores, May 1-23. For ticket information,
call me. It would be fun to get a group from Grand Rapids together for
an all day outing.
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FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Sue Robert
The Executive Committee for 1976-77 is very happy to announce the new
Board. For those of you who took the interest and time to call me and
submit your names, we are most grateful, and for all the others who
said yes when asked, it re-enforced my belief that we truly have a very
dedicated and committed group of women of which I am very proud to be a
part. We are going to have a wonderful year because I believe you
really
carel
Thank
you!!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Sue Robert
First Vice-President
Nancy Skinner
Second Vice-President
Presh Oldt
Corresponding Secretary
Linda Patterson
Recording Secretary
Sandy Anderson
Treasurer
Pat Waring
Assistant Treasurer
Kate McGarry
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Admissions
Susie Sebastian
Advisory Planning
Sue Vahey
Association Management Process
Ann Tasker
Barb McGuirl
Audio-Visual
Susan Schrotenboer
Community Research
Karen Lott
Education
Helen Smith
Fund Raiser - Bargain Bonanza
Mary Nell Baldwin
Julie Cornetet
Cookbook
Harriet Engbers
Jane Henderson
Karlene Wehrenberg (Bus. Manager)
(Bd. position starting Oct.76,
Happenings
Margaret Pyle
Hospitality
Margo Osterink
Nominating
Susie Andrews
Office Manager
Ann Debes
Parliamentarian (ex officio)
Nancy Robel
Placement
Jane Koepf
Professional Representative
Jan Kahn
Provisional
Jan Lippert
Public Affairs
Mary Jane Lowery
Publicity
Gretchen Bieneman
Public Relations
Betty Herrick
Sustainer Representatives
to be announced
Ways and Means
Marilyn Crawford
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Historians
Jan Brander
Sandy Litton
Reservations Chairwomen
to be announced
Yearbook
to be announced
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INTEREST AREAS
Career Education
Julie McInerney
Child Advocacy
Murry Idema
Criminal Justice
Linda Lindsay
COMMUNITY PROJECT CHAIRWOMEN
Kent County Juvenile Court (Waalkes)
Nancy Gould
S.C.A.N.
Carrie Waters
Tape Tours
Barbara Hunting
Voigt House
Betsy Mathiesen
Zoo
Sandy Wooldridge
Women's Resource Center
Penny Ladd
COMMUNITY BOARD NEWS
Amy Vogt has graciously accepted the board position for the Kent County
Council for Historic Preservation.
The Bridge for Runaways
Barbara Smith
As of October 1975, The Bridge received a grant of $103,706.00 for
operating expenses to carry us to October 1, 1976. This grant comes
through the Runaway Coalition. The Coalition is a liaison agent be-
tween the runaway houses of the state and the Michigan Department of
Social Services. The money comes to the D.S.S. under the provisions
of Title XX of the Social Security Act. This law replaces, in part,
the L.E.A.A. grants in this field and centers on the welfare of
children.
During January 1976, the average census at The Bridge was 8.52 kids,
average length of stay was 5.77 days; the majority of the kids are
white females 15 or 16 years old. Two-thirds of the teen-agers were
reconciled with their families. During the month the staff had 54
phone contacts and 7 drop-in visitors. The physical appearance of The
Bridge (221 John St., N.E.) constantly improves but with no funds for
maintenance or capital improvements, it's a long slow process. The
Kendall School of Design worked up some fabulous interior design
schemes; we have scrounged paint and some carpeting to help carry out
these plans but we always need help in these areas.
The Women's Services Sub-Group of United Way
Sue Robert
The recently formed Women's Services Sub Group has set three objectives:
1. Develop a communications network
It is anticipated that members of the Sub-Group would assest the Women's
Resource Center in the creation of a comprehensive mailing list of local
women's organizations. The Sub-Group too would be responsible for dis-
semmination of information dealing with women's services and programs,
through minutes of the Sub-Group meetings and the United Way Monthly
Memorandum. Completion set for July 1.
2. Develp a roster in conjunction with W.I.L. for female candidates
for public service and social agency positions
Individual members of womens organizations would be asked to be avail-
able candidates. Candidates would then be placed on file for use by
local boards of directors in need of female membership. It is assumed
that 50 resumes can be compiled by September, 1976.
BERAL
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3. Collect Information
This objective would involve research into the possible development
and dissemination of a service survey dealing with womens needs in the
local community. At the present time this objective seems to be ques-
tionable, in light of the available information from surveys already
completed. A time has not yet been set.
AVAILABLE COMMUNITY BOARD POSITIONS
Arthritic Board (Arthritic Volunteer Action Council)
The purpose of this organization is to educate the community as to the
needs and services available for those suffering from arthritus. Eight
people serve on this board - the board being made up of both physicians
and volunteers. Help is needed with management skills. The board
meets once a month on the third Monday at 7:30 P.M. at the Medical
Towers. on the 2nd floor across from Butterworth Hospital. The term of
the board is not specified at the present time. Anyone interested in
this position please call Sue Robert, 454-5714. This is an opportunity
to help in our community with organizational skills. I hope sustainers
will also give this position consideration.
R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
Purpose - to give senior citizens the opportunity to volunteer and be
helpful in the community. The board meets the 3rd Thursday at 9.800
A.M. at the Commerce Building. The board term is 3 years. Anyone in-
terested please contact Sue Robert, 454-5714. (Actives or Sustainers)
COMMUNITY BOARD COUNCIL
Please send to Sue Robert your spring report of the happenings of your
board which might be of interest to the League, using the following
guideline:
CURRENT BOARD NEWS (special areas of study, new programs
and projects being carried out by your agency)
SPECIAL NEEDS BEING EXPRESSED BY THIS BOARD WHICH MIGHT
BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY RESEARCH
ISSUES OF WHICH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
SHOULD BE AWARE!
Community Board Council Meeting - Where:
Sue
Roberts
755 San Jose, S.E.
When:
9:00 A.M.
Wednesday, April 28, 1976
All League members sitting on community boards (actives or sustainers)
welcome. We will be discussing objective 3: to develop a procedure
for evaluating present board positions and accepting new community
board positions by June 1976, measured by procedures being used in
1976-77. I would also like to evaluate our accomplished goals for
this year and appraise for next year's council.
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Rosemary Cornelius
Change of Name/Address:
Mrs. James Douglas ANR
Mrs. David D. Hunting, Jr. S
(Jean Ann Howell)
(Marilyn Coe)
1901 N. Lake Mitchell Drive
3120 Manhattan Lane, S.E.
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
Mrs. Ben Dean, Jr. S
Mrs.
R.
J.
Campbell
S
(Margaret Lancaster)
(Emily Lingelbach)
147 El Centro, S.E. 49506
1656 Alexander, S.E.
Mrs.
James
M.
McInerney
S
Mrs. David Baines (Marjorie Dumas)
(Nancy Kemperman)
3014 Chapsire, S.E. 49506
Phone Correction: 949-5364
Mrs. L. William Seidman SNR
Mrs. Robert M. Edison S
(Sarah Berry)
(Joan Sweeney)
1694 - 31st Street N.W.
3841 Duchess, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20007
949-2643
Resignations:
Mrs. William Whitney P
Mrs. David D. Hunting S
(Joan Wynkoop)
(Mary Ives)
Mrs. Harold W. Waddell SNR
Mrs. Gaylord C. Gill, Jr. S
(Mary Jean Schultz)
(Margaret Lawrence)
Mrs. John D. Bouwer A
Mrs. Theodore N. Vaughn II A
(Marian DeVries)
(Alice Gibson)
Mrs. Bill J. Clay S
Mrs. George P. Wanty S
(Sara Carveth)
(Sara Everett)
Mrs. David H. Sawyer
A
Mrs. Paul D. Bowers, Jr. S
(Elsbeth Filion)
(Mary Jean Mitchem)
Mrs. John R. Malloy ANR
Mrs. David E. Carpenter S
(Ellen Taylor)
(Judy Menzies)
Mrs.
Robert
H.
Becker
A
Mrs. Herschel Turner A
(Carol Marsden)
(Julia Hudson)
Mrs.
Marvin
Miner
A
(Marty Davis)
TREASURER Nancy Blackport
Administrative Account $32,286.19
Community Trust Account $97,203.45
280.1
COMMINITY
Toff
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***IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEES**
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Karen Lott
With well over 100 completed interview forms in the hands of Sheerin
Associates, Detroit, the time has come for a grand salute and resound-
ing thank-you to those women of the Junior League who conducted the
interviews with great spirit, exceptional professionalism and devout
attention to all the important details.
We especially want to thank those who were not serving on Community
Research, but who volunteered and/or said "yes" enthusiastically when
asked to help. They are: Betsy Borre, Ann Eward, Murry Idema, Becky
Knack, Jean Kooistra, Kay Kress, Mary Jane Lowery, Kate McGarry, Barb
McGuirl, Presh Oldt, Pat Reis, Pat Renucci, Marge Roegge, Julie Tasker
and Lucy Welch.
Committee members who interviewed are: Gretchen Bieneman, Mary Nell
Baldwin, Meredith Brown, Sue Harley, Sally Loessin, Sheila Pantlind,
Ann Tasker and Kathy Tonkel. A warm, deeply-felt thank-you to one and
all. The results of their efforts will be presented to the general
membership at the May 12 meeting.
NOTE: COMMUNITY RESEARCH COMMITTEE'S NEXT MEETING IS MONDAY,
APRIL 26, 1:00 P.M., AT NANCY SKINNER'S HOME.
COOKBOOK
Harriet Engbers, Jane Henderson
We continue to be in need of recipes for:
fresh raspberries and cherries
game birds
fresh fish
This recipe was mailed anonymously to Pat She last week!
Recipe Name: ELEPHANT STEW
Number of servings 3,800
D'
Preparation time:
3 months
Cooking temperature: 465 degrees
Kerosene Fire
Ingredients: 1 elephant
salt and pepper
2 rabbits (optional)
Cut elephant into small bite size pieces. This should take
about 2 months. Add enough water to cover. Cook over
kerosene fire for about 4 weeks at 465 degrees. This will
serve 3,800 people. If more are expected, two rabbits
may be added, but do this only if necessary as most people
do not like to find hare in their stew.
(Reprinted "Potpourri", June 1975 (Milwaukee)
Reject from Milwaukee's 3 cookbooks!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Judy Spindle, Ann Wisnom
One more time
and
last time this season.
Four sessions
--
beginning week of April 26, ending week of May 17.
Day
or
night
---
what time do you want?
Call Judy Spindle, 243-2899, or Ann Wisnom, 245-4390, before April 21.
It takes at least 20 people to put this show on the road.
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EDUCATION
Susan Allaben
Assertion training --- last chance this spring!
Thursday, April 29 - 1:00-3:00 P.M.
4 weeks
Lynn Parks
$12.00
Place to be announced
---
someone's home
Minimum of ten women --- maximum of twenty
The following women have indicated interest:
Barbara Peterson
Ann Eward
Joanne Coretti
Helen ,Smith
Julia Titley
Dortha Forslund
Sue Robert
Please call Susan Allaben, 887-8342 to reserve a place.
HAPPENINGS
Marie Neil
NEXT DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 27, at Board meeting
(or deliver to my house by that date)
NOMINATING
Kathy Muir
Annual Conference will be held in Boston, May 2-6. Our League will be
sending Sue Robert and Nancy Skinner with Kathy Heitmann as alternate.
The final Nominating Committee ballot will be voted on at the April
meeting.
PLACEMENT
Darcy Krause
Placement has organized the training program for placement advisers.
This training will begin in April and consist of four basic sessions.
The meetings will be Thursday mornings from 9-11:30 at the East Grand
Rapids City Commission Room.
April 8
review of League committees and community
April 22
projects
April 29
record keeping
May 6
communication skills
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kate McGarry
"I think the main thing that's wrong with our society is
we've allowed people to think that in this day and age it
is sufficient to vote a couple of times a year at most in
order to be a good citizen. And I think if that's all we
do we're going to get exactly what we deserve. I think
that all of us have to start doing what I call tithing to
our society. Spending at least 10 per cent of our time
trying to help run it. That doesn't necessarily mean be-
ing a politician, but it may. Getting involved in local
government, getting involved in action organizations of
certain sorts, informing yourself about issues, and so on."
-
Paul R. Ehrlich, professor of
biology at Stanford University,
in a lecture to the College of
Physicians of Philadelphia.
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"Public Affairs is an area of growing interest with 180
Leagues reporting involvement in 569 topics during the
year. In 56% of the cases League activities were carried
out in cooperation with non-League groups. Public Affairs
topics studied were Children and Youth, Corrections,
Education, Environment, Government Housing and Social
Welfare Services. Letters to Public officials, public
statements and public meetings were the types of action
most often utilized."
Junior League Review
February, 1976
These two commercial messages demonstrate the growing interest in and
concern for public issues in all areas of our lives.
In response to this growing awareness, seven members of the League
joined hundreds of Michigan women in Lansing on March 26-27 to learn
more about their government and how it functions. The Women's Assembly,
conceived by a group of women aware of women's growing needs for know-
ledge in the legislative area, included workshops in lobbying, fund
raising, influencing state government, assertion training, using the
media, drafting a bill, and many others.
Grand Rapids Leaguers also had the opportunity to join other members
of Michigan Leagues for lunch and an exchange of ideas before attend-
ing the workshops.
SPAC STATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN SAGINAW ON MAY
19, 1976.
NEXT MEETING OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - APRIL 13, 7:30 P.M. AT MARY JANE
LOWERY'S for the purpose of drafting positions and rational for a
stand on HB4704. At the same meeting we will introduce and discuss
another juvenile code bill introduced recently by Representative Caw-
throne (R) Manistee. (HB6034) In the new bill jurisdictional age is
18: status offenses are permitted as a "last resort", three categor-
ies of youthful offenders are defined (minors in need of care, minors
in need of supervision and juvenile offenders). The bill requires sep-
aration of juveniles from adults and separates the 3 categories of
youth from each other; it allows expungement of records at age 18 for
minor offenses and age 21 for all others and states a referee need not
be an attorney but his actions can be reviewed by a Trial DeNovo.
Duties and compensation for County Juvenile officers and employment of
casework and probation officers is also covered. The bill is in the
House Judiciary Committee.
I have copies of this bill and will get them to committee members be-
fore April 13th. Committee members should write to the Legislative
Analysis Section, House of Representatives, Davenport Building, Lan-
sing, Michigan for an analysis and summary of this new bill.
A political notebook for people who want to participate can be ordered
for $1.25 from League of Women Voters, 202 Mill St., Lansing, 48833.
THE GREEN GRASS ROOTS
A practical guidebook for everyone interested in politics and govern-
ment: the student - the candidate - the teacher - the interested ob-
server.
Filled with essential information on: the political party structure
and function - the legislative process - voter information - how to
run for office.
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**COMMUNITY PROJECT COMMITTEES***
THE ARTS
Jean Kooistra
Arts Calendar
Mozart Festival - "The Magic Flute" - 8:00 P.M. - April 9 and 10
Fountain Street Church
Mozart Festival - Brown Bag Concerts - April 8, Artist-in-Residence
Brass Quintet, April 9, pianist Bernice Morzinski - 12:10 to 12:50 P.M.
in Fountain Street Church. Information: 454-9451
"Hot L Baltimore" - Civic Theatre - April 22-May 2 - 7:30 P.M. Sundays,
Tuesdays. and Wednesdays, and 8:30 P.M. Thursdays, Fridays and Satur-
days. Information: 459-7145
"The Boys in the Band" - comedy-drama presented by Second Space, 110
Crescent - 8:00 P.M. Information: 459-7145
Reserve May 7th for the Springfest Auction at the Art Museum
Information: 459-4676
GERALD FORD MIBRARY
CHILD ADVOCACY
Murry Idema
Plans for a project in the area of PARENTING are underway! The Inter-
est Group met March 23rd and, after considering possible projects in
all 5 focus areas (health, education, care, protection, and parenting),
we elected parenting as an area from which to develop a volunteer pro-
ject for next year.
CHILD GUIDANCE
Janet Strassburger
WANTED: Recruitor - Coordinator for the Child Guidance Clinic
The Leagues commitment as volunteers in the well-child pre-school nur-
sery ends in June. The Clinic needs someone to recruit volunteers and
coordinate placement with Clinic staff. If you have volunteered at the
Clinic previously and/or would find this job challenging and interest-
ing, please call me, 243-0885.
ZOO
Suzanne House
This winter has been one of the busiest at the John Ball Park Zoo for
the ZOO keepers, the animals and the administrators. Our 200 pound,
ZOO born, Siberian tigers, Natasha, Nicholi and Tiny are now living in
the lap of luxury in the spacious new Tiger Habitat. Congratulations
have been extended to Teak and Woodie, the Hamadryas Baboons on the
birth of their son Boomboom born December 7, 1975. The Barbary Sheep
were quick to delight the zoo with their new family of lambs, as well
as, the Mouflon Sheep, who have been living on Monkey Island. Mean-
while, the Java Macques stay in monkey business inside their rock-
island house. That grouchy looking head, which belonged to Big Bird,
the ostrich will be missed, for Big Bird suffered a stroke one winter
weekend and quietly left us. South American Beheas have been planned
for that area; so come and welcome them this spring. The Small Animal
House's new residents are the Chuchwalla Lizard bunking with the Beaded
Lizard, the Tegu lizards, and the Todkay Geckos (also lizards), as well
as, the White Lipped Cobra. The Spider Monkeys, finally on display in
the Special Exhibits House, are not to be missed.
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Sandy Gibbs and Jackie Kroph have done an outstanding job coordinating
the ZOO'S educational curriculum. Slide shows have been shown to 8
classrooms and are available at the ZOO upon request. Animals are be-
ing taken into the school classrooms. Sandy Gibbs, Jackie Kroph, Joyce
VanBlooys, Sandy Wooldridge and Vera Lewis have taken Cinnamon, the
kinkajou, and Worm, the boa constrictor, into 17 classrooms--kinder-
garten through 6th grades, in Comstock Park, Rockford, Ada, Grand Rap-
ids and East Grand Rapids. The American Alligator and "Harry" the
skunk, are anxious to go visiting, too. Many tours were given through-
out the winter months and the scheduled tours will be planned until
May 15th, after that we will accommodate the crowds better by showing
20 minute slide shows through June 4th.
The new class of volunteers started their 10 week training course,
directed by Mary Roth, on January 15th. The class of #76 includes
23 new ZOO dooers--7 League members and 16 non-League members. Our
total volunteer force is 44 eager, fact-filled, guides just waiting
for warm weather and new fawns to boast about.
COMMUNITY BOARDS***
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Nancy Skinner
Spring cleaning? Don't throw away those out-grown toys, the Planned
Parenthood Clinic on Cherry Street can use them! Their selection of
toys is very limited. Almost anything suitable for children, ages 5
and under, would be most welcome: blocks, puzzles, trucks, cars,
Fisher-Price toys, books, dolls, etc.
Over 20,000 visits are made to this office yearly; and mothers are not
always able to make arrangements for their pre-schoolers. Remember the
joys of sitting in a doctor's office with your toddler?
Please bring your usable toys in good condition to Sue Harley's, 2929
Beechwood, S.E., or phone her for pick-up service.
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EVALUATION OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING
ON
RAPE AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
The following are the facts and figures compiled from
the evaluation forms provided at the Criminal Justice
Interest Area program presented at the February member-
ship meeting. As you may recall, this was a dramatiza-
tion of the criminal justice system at work, using the
crime of rape as the vehicle.
Of those attending the meeting, 109 turned in an evalu-
ation. They included 72 actives, 19 provisionals, 16
guests, 1 professional and 1 sustainer. Of these 77.4%
ranked the program 4-5 (high on the scale) in achieving
our goal of education in the criminal justice process
and 88.3% ranked it 4-5 in achieving our objective of
education using the crime of rape as the vehicle. On
the other end of the scale, 11% felt the presentation
didn't achieve the goal (ranked 1-2) and 5.4% voted the
same on meeting our objective.
When asked which aspects of the program were most "help-
ful or interesting" 88.3% voted for "the dramatization."
In descending order of "help or interest" were "the gen-
eral atmosphere of facts and inquiry," (3) "questions
from the floor," (4) "the handouts" and (5) "information
in the February issue of HAPPENINGS."
When given an opportunity to comment, the majority re-
sponded with wide-ranging remarks on program format, per-
sonalities, the crime of rape, personal attitudes and
many other areas. These comments will be made available,
if you're interested. Call Karen Lott, 949-1246.
Our last measure of interest was the blank at the bottom
of the evaluation form. Using this, 21 people (22.9%)
said they would like to participate in the League follow-
up which was a book review of AGAINST OUR WILLS, MEN,
WOMEN AND RAPE, by Susan Brownmiller. The review was
conducted by Julie Early of The Women's Resource Center
and Grand Valley State Colleges, was offered at two
different times and was attended by 11 people or 12%
of the total respondents and 46% of those expressing
interest in the follow-up.
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LIBRARY
EVALUATION OF THE MARCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON CAREER- DEVELOPMENT
NUMBER OF EVALUATIONS: 102 (Not all evaluations rated all items.)
I.
What did you find helpful or interesting in today's program?
(Please rate each item separately on the scale 1 to 5.)
4% rated it least helpful. (1 or 2) The information in the panel pre-
14% rated it average.
(3)
sented by Sue, Barbara and Penny.
82% rated it most helpful.
(4 or 5)
10% rated it least helpful.
(1 or 2)
The information on career devel-
37% rated it average.
(3)
opment, presented by Judy and
53% rated it most helpful.
(4 or 5)
Ann.
10% rated it least helpful.
(1 or 2)
The information in the exercise
32% rated it average.
(3)
after the panel presentations.
58% rated it most helpful.
(4 or 5)
6% rated it least helpful.
(1 or 2)
The general atmosphere of facts,
27% rated it average.
(3)
inquiry, and opinion.
67% rated it most helpful.
(4 or 5)
II. How well did you think that this program met the goals and ob-
jectives set up for it?
( Please rate each item separately, poor to excellent.)
Goals:
"Different strokes for different
4% poor or fair
folks:"
4% average
82% good or excellent
The variety of choices open to
5% poor to fair
women in planning their lives:
21% average
72% good or excellent
The scope of the women's movement
45% poor or fair
in Grand Rapids:
35% average
20% good or excellent
Objective:
To accomplish the above goals by
5% poor or fair
presenting a panel of women who
12% average
represent a variety of viewpoints
83% good or excellent
about women's roles, in-League and
out-League.
STATISTICS ABOUT THOSE PERSONS ANSWERING THE EVALUATION:
YORD
98% are married, 1% widowed and 1% divorced. 0% are single.
84% are Junior League actives.
0% are Junior League sustainers
0% are Junior League professionals.
16% are Junior League provisionals.
EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS ABOUT THOSE PERSONS ANSWERING THE EVALUATION:
5% have full-time jobs outside the home. 95% do not have full-time
jobs.
30% have part-time jobs outside the home. 70% do not have part-time
jobs.
34% have taken the career development course or are now taking it.
66% have not taken the career development course.
70% are interested in taking the career development course.
30% are not interested in taking the career development cours.
COMMENTS ON THE MARCH MEETING EVALUATION:
I. PANEL, EXERCISE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION - COMMENTS:
"Interesting. "Tedious.' "Business world was down-played."
"I enjoyed hearing all three speakers and seeing how happy
they were with their chosen "careers,"
"Panel was all middle and mild."
"Elementary presentation."
"I especially liked Barb Draigh's presentation."
"A truly full-time professional viewpoint was not included and
I would have been interested in hearing from someone in that
position who is successful and happy with a family, etc., and
yet still working 9 to 5 every day and at something they love
to do."
"Too elementary, basic.'
"Penny's presentation was beautifully honest and well-prepared.
She skillfully avoided self-congratulations."
"Worthless information. I was not particularly interested in
the life stories of these three ladies."
"Good representation from age to interests."
"Not enough variety. No difference between Draigh and Blandford."
"If I like what I'm doing, I want to do it well."
"We've heard all this before. Why not more specific examples of
women using skills, board experience, etc. I would have liked to
have learned about the scope of the women's movement in G.R."
"I enjoyed the speakers very much-valuable information."
"I don't feel I needed this meeting, to know where I'm going."
"I have been disappointed in the meetings the League has had
this year, 175-"76. I don't feel I learned anything."
"Why not have an in-depth study of this; i.e. an all-day program?"
"I needed a better understanding of the presentations.
"The exercise was the most interesting part of the program."
"The exercise gave the best picture of what career development
is about.'
"Repeat for me because I've taken the course."
II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - COMMENTS:
Different strokes for different folks: "Not that different!"
Scope of the women's movement: "Didn"t show scope very dramati-
cally."
Objective is the panel presentation: "Is this questionnaire the
measurement?"
III. CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE - COMMENTS:
7 persons wanted it offered at night; one next year; one next fall;
one before school is out and after Easter. Comments: "Sounds
worthwhile." "I"m all for C.D. in schools, church, home. Keep
up the good work." "I want to take the career development course
when I've completed provisional." "When does the next one start?"
"Why isn't the career development committee utilizing resources
at Junior College and the Women's Resource Center as well as our
own professionals?"
"I want to take this course sometime."
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Women's City
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Club
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HAPPENINGS
9-11:30 A.M.
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Placement
Community
7:30 P.M.
Community
E.G.R. City
Research
AJL Film
Board
Comm. Office
Nancy
Council
8:00 P.M.
Skinner's
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
Membership Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 1976
Time: 12:30 P.M.
Place: East Congregational Church
The meeting was called to order by Gretchen Chamberlain at 1:50 P.M.
She thanked the hostesses for their arrangements; Amy Vogt and Mary
Ann Jackoboice, and Pat Reis for her presentation of the invocation.
The Choir Board Mothers of East Congregational Church were thanked
for serving our luncheon.
The February membership meeting minutes were accepted as printed in
Happenings, and filed as printed.
There will be an Art Interest Area meeting, Wednesday, March 24,
9:15 A.M., at Pat Bergstrom's.
Notice was given to Kathy Muir's article in Happenings about Marie
Neil's position as representative in this Area on the AJL Public
Issues Committee. Congratulations were given to Marie for this honor.
There will be an appraisal meeting regarding the present six year plan
at Sue Sebastian's home, Wednesday, March 10, at 9:00 A.M.
There will be a Women's Assembly in Lansing. There are arrangements
for five members to attend, with their registration fee paid for by
the Junior League. If you are interested, contact Kate McGarry or
Mary Jane Lowery.
The Outside Gang is having a soup and bread luncheon and paddle tennis,
Friday, March 12th, at Ginny Mulligan's. If interested, place your
reservations with Ginny or Margie Jones.
Joan Corretti and Sue Lee have consented to co-chair a party in June.
As to what type of party the membership would like - family picnic or
couple's dance and buffet. The membership was to make their choice
on ballots that had been distributed.
Nancy Skinner - Community Research is in the middle of their community
survey, and are receiving excellent results and good feedback. Commun-
ity Research is having a meeting for all Community Research committee
members, survey interviewers, and interested Provisionals -- Thursday,
March 25, 12:30 P.M., cocktails and lunch at Sue Harley's on Beechwood.
If you are planning to attend, RSVP to Sue Harley.
Susan Allaben - Education Chairman introduced the Panel Program --
Ann Wisnom and Judy Spindle presented their own interpretations
of Career Development.
Sue Blandford - Professional Volunteer views
Barb Draigh - Changing lifestyle of the past 15 years of her life
Penny Ladd
- Business liaison of the Women's Resource Center
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemary Cornelius,
Acting Secretary
JUVENILE JUSTICE
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. HB4704 Proposed revision of the juvenile code
2. Comparison between HB4704 and the present Juvenile Code and
Juvenile Court Rules, from Representative M. Coldfelter's office
3. Attendance at public hearings
4. Bill Analysis prepared at the request of Senator Robert W. Davis,
Republican Senator, (Senate Minority Office)
5. Roger L. Lewis, former Director of Court Services, Kent County
Juvenile Court
6. John P. Steketee, Judge of Probate
7. A. Dale Stopples, Judge of Probate
8. Randall J. Hekman, Judge of Probate
9. Robert G. Culbertson, PH.1 Associate Professor, GVSC
10. Dr. Mary DeYoung, former Director of Youth Contact Center
11. League of Women Voters of Michigan
12. Eugene Authur Moore, Judge of Probate, Oakland County
13. Policy Statement, National Council of Crime and Delinquency
14. Judge Lindsay G. Authur, District Court Judge, Juvenile Division,
Minneapolis, Minn.
15. The Grand Rapids Press
16. The Junior League of Lansing
17. The State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
18. Children's Rights, Nora Kapmuts, NCCD
19. Articles in The National Observer
20. Laura Arvold, Prosecutor's Office
21. Ron Kooistra, Attorney/Referee
22. National Assessment of Juvenile Corrections, Rosemary C. Saari,
University of Michigan, 203 East Hoover, Ann Arbor
23. Justice for Juveniles, Michigan coalition
Suite 307, Civic Center Office Building, Lansing
24. Youth Effective Services Political Action Committee
Box 212, Lansing
25. Junior League of Flint
26. Kay Visser, Juvenile Division, Grand Rapids Police Department
27. Rachel Bowan, Kent County Sheriff's Department, Juvenile Division
28. House Bill 6034
29. Mary Meade Fuger - Probation Officer, Kent County Juvenile Court
30. James Acterhof - Director of Protective Services
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31. Richard VanDeelan, Director, Bethany Christian Homes
Happenings
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TIME:
12:30 P.M. Coffee
sert 1:00 P.M. Program
PLACE
Schensul's Banquet Ro.
---
Eastbrook Mall
COST :
$2.00 This change in price is to cover the entertainment.
PROGRAM
Something different to start the New Year! The Arts
Interest Area will present the Grand Rapids Symphony
Brass Quintet for your listening pleasure and Mary
Frances Myers will give a brief talk on "the Arts."
JANUARY PROFESSIONAL MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 1976
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Jan Kahn's, 6172 Witherbee, S.E.
Executive Committee members invited to discuss
Professional objectives; Career Education movie
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 1976
TIME:
12:45 P.M.
PLACE: Trinity Lutheran Church Parlor (upper level)
FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, February 10, 1976
TIME:
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Business Meeting
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Lunch catered to the table
1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. - Program by Criminal Justice
Interest Area
These times are approximate, but will give you an idea
for planning ahead.
PLACE:
First Methodist Church Basement
COST $
$3.50
RESERVATIONS: CHANGE!! CALL ALL CANCELLATIONS FOR LUNCH BY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, TO YOUR ADVISORS. ADVISORS ARE TO
CALL MARY KAY BERLES NO LATER THAN 12:00 noon, FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 6th.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WILL BE OPEN
9:30-3:30 ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FOR ALL INTERESTED.
THE COST WILL BE $5.00 FOR THE FULL DAY, OR YOU MAY
STILL USE IT FOR THE REGULAR TIME. YOU ARE ASKED TO
BERALD R FORD
BRING BAG LUNCHES FOR ALL CHILDREN STAYING FOR THE
WHOLE DAY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS BABYSITTING
EXTRA, PLEASE CALL JAN KIRCHGESSNER (243-4348) BY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th.
HAPPENINGS
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC. January, 1976
JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE s
Tuesday, January 13, 1976
TIME:
12:30 P.M. Coffee and Dessert 1:00 P.M. Program
PLACE:
Schensul's Banquet Room --- Eastbrook Mall
COST:
$2.00 This change in price is to cover the entertainment.
PROGRAM: Something different to start the New Year! The Arts
Interest Area will present the Grand Rapids Symphony
Brass Quintet for your listening pleasure and Mary
Frances Myers will give a brief talk on "the Arts."
JANUARY PROFESSIONAL MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 1976
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Jan Kahn's, 6172 Witherbee, S.E.
Executive Committee members invited to discuss
Professional objectives; Career Education movie
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 1976
TIME: 12:45 P.M.
PLACE: Trinity Lutheran Church Parlor (upper level)
FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, February 10, 1976
TIME:
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Business Meeting
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Lunch catered to the table
1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. - Program by Criminal Justice
Interest Area
These times are approximate, but will give you an idea
for planning ahead.
PLACE:
First Methodist Church Basement
COST:
$3.50
RESERVATIONS: CHANGE! 11 CALL ALL CANCELLATIONS FOR LUNCH BY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, TO YOUR ADVISORS. ADVISORS ARE TO
CALL MARY KAY BERLES NO LATER THAN 12:00 noon, FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 6th.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WILL BE OPEN
9:30-3:30 ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FOR ALL INTERESTED.
THE COST WILL BE $5.00 FOR THE FULL DAY, OR YOU MAY
STILL USE IT FOR THE REGULAR TIME. YOU ARE ASKED TO
BERALD FORD
BRING BAG LUNCHES FOR ALL CHILDREN STAYING FOR THE
WHOLE DAY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS BABYSITTING
EXTRA, PLEASE CALL JAN KIRCHGESSNER (243-4348) BY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th.
OPEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, January 20, 1976
10
TIME:
7:30
P.M.
PLACE:
East Grand Rapids City Commission Chambers
SPEAKERS: Ron Kooistra - Referee/Attorney, Juvenile Court
Laura Arvold - Prosecutor's Office
Our speakers will discuss the issues of referee as attorney, the
process of hearings, and the area of basic rights (right to counsel
jury trial, right against self incrimination).
Background information dealing with these questions will be available
at the January membership meeting or by mail from the office upon re-
quest.
PLEASE STUDY AND SAVE MATERIAL PREPARED BY PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
ON SALMON PAGES ATTACHED TO HAPPENINGS.
FROM THE TOP
PRESIDENTIAL PULSE
Gretchen Chamberlain
HAPPY NEW YEAR! After a joyful holiday season, we're ready to move
ahead in our 1975-76 Junior League year. We have goals and objectives
to meet and for those of you who do not have our Board of Directors'
objectives fresh in your minds, here they are again. Each committee
and project has additional objectives and we will be conducting a
progress report on all of these during January and February.
We'll be making a positive impact on the community by means of sur-
veying, by means of public relations attempts, by means of carrying
on effective volunteer service.
We'll be strengthening the relationship among component parts by
means of celebrating the Bicentennial with our own special party,
by means of working together positively.
More on these items as the next few months roll along.
Our approximately 40 new members will help us reach each of these
goals.
Let's work, let's learn, let's have fun together.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - 1975-76
GOAL: Increased impact on the community
OBJECTIVES:
1. To accept an affirmative active action statement by the Junior
League membership during 1975-76
Board of Directors
2. To increase the volunteer hours in the community by 10% over
the previous year
Placement
3. To establish a procedure for project development during 1975-76
2nd Vice-President
4. To increase by 5% the number of members as of June, 1976 over
the previous year
Admissions
GOAL: Strengthened relationships among component parts of the
Junior League of Grand Rapids
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OBJECTIVES:
1. To determine 3 unmet needs of League members functioning within
the organization by November 1, 197.5
Placement, Advisory Planning, Public Relations, Education
2. To present to the membership 2 new roles for League volunteers
by May, 1976
Interest areas, Community Research, Education, Placement
3. To develop 2 new League programs/projects by May, 1976 with 20%
of the Leaguè membership involved
Community Research, Interest areas
4. To increase by May, 1976 the number of League members participating
in the areas of child advocacy and criminal justice by 10% over
the previous year
Child Advocacy, Criminal Justice Interest areas,
Placement, Public Affairs, Education
5. To increase the involvement of evening actives in League projects
and committees by 10% by May, 1976
Professionals, Placement
6. To expose and train all committee members in AMP by May, 1976 as
measured by their writing an objective for the following year's
committee
Committee Chairwomen, AMP
7. To develop an organizational procedure for communications among
component parts of the Junior League by May, 1976
Advisory Planning
The following objectives were tabled:
To determine 3 basic community needs by January 1, 1976
To provide better written communications by January, 1976
as measured by a favorable evaluation by 75% of League
members at that time
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Sue Robertuno
Attention Project Chairwomen
What
A.M.P. meeting (Association Management Process)
GERALD
LIBRARY
When
Friday, January 9th, 9:00 A.M.
Where
Sue Roberts', 755 San Jose Dr., S.E.
This is a very important meeting, so please call me if you cannot make
it.
Community Board Representatives for the League
If you have not already done so, please turn in to me the information
sheet on your agency so that I may update my records. These sheets
were sent to you with the October minutes in November. If you cannot
locate your information sheet call me and I will send you another one.
Also by now you should have received your new "Guide for Junior League
Representation on Community Boards. Please read it over carefully and
file it with your Community Board meterial. This guide is available to
all community board members upon request even though they may not be
officially representing the League. Just give me a call.
For those of you who have not turned in your 3x5 card on the current
news of your agency or board, there is a suggested form on page 5 of
your guide. Keep your reports coming and I will continue to print them
in Happenings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the community.
Please watch Happeings for the announcements of mini-workshops offered
on Grantsmanship, Parlimentary Procedure, etc.
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COMMUNITY BOARD REPORTS (Continued from December Happenings)
Career Education Planning District Council
Susan Allaben
Meetings have been held monthly, the main business being items often
oriented to Vocational Education. The council received plans from
21 member districts and submitted CEPD 32 plans for K-12 career educa-
tion to the State. The council established a job placement bureau for
high schools wishing to subscribe to a central service (for graduates).
Cerebral Palsy Board
Joanne Coretti
The first meeting of the year was held at the Goodwill Industries
Building where the new media room at Ken-0-Sha School was discussed
and plans displayed. Hopefully this will centralize the resources for
the cerebral palsy victims. The Board discussed the community houses
being utilized by employable independent cerebral palsy victims. It
seems to be working out well.
Community Services Board
Pat Reis
This is another new board formed to survey community needs begun by
Anne Mulder, Director of Community Services at Junior College. Cur-
rently, I am putting together two courses, one for volunteer co-ordina-
tors, and one for volunteers, to be offered starting January, 1976.
Also being offered is a seminar for volunteer co-ordinators on January
29th from 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. ($10.00 per person, lunch included)
Emerging Arts Forum
Sandy Anderson
E.A.F. is submitting a request to the Community Education Branch of
the Grand Rapids Board of Education in hopes that they can continue on
with this program.
FISH
Pat Reis
FISH serves as a crisis intervention organization, answering between
300 to 500 calls per month on a budget of less than $1,000.00 per year.
The Grand Rapids chapter is in its 6th year.
Heritage Hill Foundation
Kay Farr
Rev. Knott, who bought 356 Cherry St., S.E. was turned down in request
for FHA financing. FHA felt value of property was $30,000 whereas
market value of the house was $40,000.
In the future children who live south of Cherry S.E. will not be allowed
to transfer from Henry to Fountain School. This has a great impact on
the Heritage Hill neighborhood. Heritage Hill Board is taking no posi-
tion at this time and instructed John Logie to continue talking with
the Board of Education.
Junior Arts Council
Nancy Davis
The Junior Arts Council has distributed 2 copies of the 1975-76 Cul-
tural Resources Directory to each school in Kent County. To further
promote the arts within schools, an effort is being made to set up a
communication system with Cultural Arts Chairmen of P.T.A.'s or with
presidents of parent groups.
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Kent County Association for Retarded Citizens
Sally Schreur
This association is a non-profit corporation comprised of an advocacy
volunteer board of 18 members with a paid executive director. The
board meets monthly and is concerned with raising the quality of life
for all mentally retarded citizens in Kent County. The ultimate goal
is realizing the full potential of each citizen through quality pro-
graming and services. This Assoication is a member unit of the State
and National Association. Priority areas include:
1. Public awareness of the mentally retarded in Kent County and of
the K.C.A.R.C.
2. Legislative awareness as an advocacy board.
3. Citizen Adocacy - to foster and develop volunteer areas of pro-
graming
4. Membership - not only to increase the number of people but for
ideas and support
5. Monitoring - making sure the quality of programing at the workshops,
group homes, schools, etc. is up to the highest standards.
Opera Association of Western Michigan
Sandy VerBeek
The Association opened its "75-"76 season in September with a very
successful production of Puccini's Tosca. Attendance for the 4 even-
ings of performance at Calvin College Fine Arts Auditorium was 3212.
On December 10th the OAWM, in co-operation with Grand Valley State
Colleges very successfully staged Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visi-
tors. All productions are presented in English.
Project Hope
Pat Reis
Project Hope is in its fifth year as an active chapter in this city.
It is sponsoring a visit to Grand Rapids sometime in '76 by Dr. William
B. Walsh, M.D., founder and director of the Project.
*SCAN Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Carrie Waters
(looking for new representative)
1. Supervision and training of parent aides and speaker's bureau.
2. Establishment of a library on abuse within the Kent County system.
3. A legislative committee is just forming and hopes to begin meeting
regularly.
4. Investigation of preventive measures in existence.
5. Develop education for community professionals on how to deal with
abuse.
6. Development of questionnaire to ask agencies staff about their
awareness of abuse and what SCAN should provide.
Sparta Board of Education
Susan Allaben
1. Yearly reorganization in July; elected officers, new committee
appointments made (new Education committee to inform Board).
2. Hired new elementary principal, assistant principal, assistant
3. Discussed long and short range Board and Administrative goals; FORD
school principal and several teachers.
completed 1975-76 budget - always a problem since legislature
passes School Aid Bill so late.
Volunteer Management Association of Western Michigan
Pat Reis
This is the newly formed coalition of volunteer co-ordinators that came
out of Project Volunteer; potentially a very influential group.
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R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program--under VAC)
Ruth Wierengo and
Helen Hunting
This Program is directed by Carol Wittenbach and is in its third year.
350 Senior Volunteers (60+) are now working in 36 different Volunteer
Stations plus the Handyman Corps, the Driving Service for volunteer
workers, and the new Homebound Program (for homebound volunteers).
They are insured door to door, transported, and given lunch, if needed.
The Volunteer Stations include schools, nursing homes, hospitals,
museums, day care centers, and libraries. Good placement is a prime
concern. Two successful social events for the volunteers have been
held so far this year, at one of which Mary Ann Rivers volunteered
her talents.
M.A.C.L.D. (Michigan Association for Children with Learning Disabilities,
Ruth Wierengo
The national chapter is now 12 years old (and is run by the former
treasurer of the Pittsburgh Junior League). The Grand Rapids Chapter
is in its fourth year. Our greatest objective is to educate the public
to recognize the learning disabled child so that he may be given the
remediation needed, and required by law (Mich. P.A. 198-1971) especially
before he is overwhelmed by a pattern of failure, as well as after the
fact. Three TV-casts, a display at Woodland Mall in October (National
L.D. Month), speakers, speaking, and programs have been our activities
to this end. Kiwanis International has adopted the cause of the L.D.
child for a three year period, and the local chapters have been help-
ful in providing brochures, balloons, and a teaching machine for KISD.
Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Ottawa County Chapters of MACLD are cooper-
ating in bringing a major speaker to GVSC January 15, 7:30 P.M.
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Barb McGuirl
The Project Evaluating Committee has terminated the Bicentennial Com-
mittee upon the recommendation of Judy Ebeling and Gretchen Bieneman,
co-chairwomen of that committee. The decision was based upon the lack
of volunteer opportunities available through the committee and those
women serving on the committee can no look to other placement areas.
Gretchen and Judy will remain on the Bicentennial Park Steering Com-
mittee and will bring any future projects in this area to the attention
of the League.
The Development of the Project Evaluating Committee - A problem was
defined at the September Board meeting as to determine the causes for
the lack of members available to serve on in-League committees and
League programs and projects.
Assessment Goal: To have projects/programs available to the Junior
League member that will meet her needs and skills and those of the com-
munity and to have members available to staff these projects and in-
League committees. Assessment was done by the Placement and Community
Research committees as to the major problems.
Conclusions drawn by: Placement, Community Research, Advisory Planning,
President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents
1. There is no process available for the termination of a project.
2. There is no systematic evaluation of an on-going project.
3. There is no process for the creation of interest areas.
4. There is a lack of coordination of League needs with Community needs
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5. There is no periodic evaluation of interest areas.
6. There is no method or tool available for the development of a
project.
7. There is no method for possible assessment of a potential project
or program before it is developed.
8. There is no process providing for an evaluation of present Board
positions in the community and for the acceptance of new positions.
Recommendations of the above group
1. That a Project Evaluation Committee be formed to evaluate present
and potential project involving funding and/or volunteers.
2. That the Committee be comprised of:
Placement Chairman - to provide information on League interests,
needs and skills
Community Research Chairman - to provide information on community
needs
Public Affairs Chairmen - to provide information on public issues
and concerns
1st Vice-President - to provide input from Community Board and
Project Chairwomen representatives
2nd Vice-President - to provide information from and to Interest
Areas
The 2nd Vice-President would chair the committee.
Purpose of the Project Evaluation Committee - To evaluate present and
potential projects involving funding and/or volunteers.
Goals:
1. To evaluate all present League activities (projects, Board posi-
tions, programs, interest groups) to determine their validity
within the League and the Community.
2. To appraise potential League activities (projects, Board positions,
programs, interest groups) and to make appropriate assignments.
Objective:
1. To determine the continuation or termination of all present League
projects by January, 1976.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Rosemary Cornelius
Provisional Transfer From Grand Rapids:
Ms. Susan Nobel P
- to Chicago, Illinois
339 Linden
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
Change of Address:
Mrs. Charles E. Andrews A (Correction)
(Susan Alfenito)
1131 Conlon, S.E. 49506
Mrs. Robert Fleming A
Phone: 942 -2736
(Delene DeWitt)
Mrs. Warren Koepf A
308 Stone Harbor Road
(Jane Lindsay)
Holland, Michigan 49423
1349 Lenox, S.E. 49506
Mrs. Robert K. Stolz S
Mrs. James K. Davis A
(Mabelle Conley)
(Nancy Lindbloom)
1055 Forest Hills Ave. 49506
117 Park Hills, S.E. 49506
TREASURER
DUES NOTICE
Nancy Blackpert FORD
Active Dues
$40.00
Sustainer or Non-Resident Dues
$28.00
Sustainer over 65 Dues
$26.00
BERALD,
Dues must be paid on or before March 25th
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ADMISSIONS
Nancy Dunwell
Attention, Pronosers: Important change of date: The profile sketch
of your chandidate is due to Nancy Dunwell on Monday, January 26, 1976.
This earlier date will give us enough time to distribute the profiles
and pictures at the February membership meeting. Don't forget to com-
plete and mail the evaluation form at the back of your proposer's note-
book by February 9.
The Admissions Committee is pleased to announce the following girls
have received invitations to provisional membership in the Junior
League of Grand Rapids:
Proposer
Anne Allen
Susanne P. Smith (S)
Christine Armbrecht (Mrs. Gary)
Margaret Pyle
Margie Bach (Mrs. Jens)
Nancy Blackport
Holly Barnes (Mrs. Michael)
Marjorie B. Roegge
Barbara Beyerlein (Mrs. Charles)
Marie Neil
Virginia Caldwell (Mrs. Robert)
Donna Vogt
Lucinda Clay (Mrs. Thompson)
Margaret Byington
Sandy Connor Mrs. John)
Lucy Welch
Linda Corell (Mrs. M. Benjamin)
Donna Vogt
Nancy Dodgson (Mrs. Gregory)
Mary Welch
Linda Edgar (Mrs. Christopher)
Kathleen Fox
Helen Fonger (Mrs. Robert)
Carolyn Hineline
Sheila Frank (Mrs. Jeffrey)
Madelon Krissoff
Carol Gehrke (Mrs. James)
Patricia Waring
Georgia Gillett (Mrs. Mark)
Nancy Wallace (S)
Gail Guthrie (Mrs.)
Virginia Mulligan
Karen Henry (Mrs. Paul)
Patricia Reis
Sheryl Lilly (Mrs. Barry)
Barbara Molhoek
Ann Losse (Mrs. Arthur)
Sandra Gibbs
Helen McCotter (Mrs. Bruce)
Carole Bleakley
Cynthia Newton (Mrs. Charles)
Joan Kanouse
Jane Nims (Mrs. J. Clarke)
Gretchen Bieneman
Linda Paul (Mrs. Edward)
Vicki Keyser
Pamela Peterson (Mrs. James)
Patricia Shea
Susan Rankin (Mrs. Richard)
Meredith Brown
Patricia Remien (Mrs. William)
Presh Oldt
Mary Beth Siebers (Mrs. Jack)
Patricia Reis
Jean Smith (Mrs. Alan)
Suzanne House
Barbara Stanton (Mrs. Stephen)
Deborah Locke
Janet Stoddard (Mrs. Charles)
Anne Ludwin
Jan Strand (Mrs. Martin)
Suzanne House
Patricia Stuart (Mrs. Arthur)
Julie Tasker
Ann Stuursma (Mrs. James)
Carrie Mackay (S)
Karen Turner (Mrs. Stephen)
Madelon Krissoff
Julie Vandervelde (Mrs. David)
Carolyn Hineline
Claire Walker (Mrs. Alex)
Karen Lott
Donna Westing (Mrs. Robert)
Joyce VanBlooys
Connie Wilkening (Mrs. Thomas)
Betsy Mathiesen
Carolee Wiseman (Mrs. Dean)
Kay Kress
Becky Wrigley (Mrs. Benham)
Ann Tasker
Grand Rapids Provisional Transfer to the Chicago Junior League:
Susan Nobel
Carrie Mackay (S)
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ADVISORY PLANNING
Sandy Anderson
Meeting - Wednesday, January 14, 12:45 P.M., at Marcia Oetting's
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Nancy Skinner
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR CONFERENCE CANCELED:
The $1,000 approved by the Junior League for this project will remain
in the Community Trust Account. A letter from the steering committee
will be on file with the Public Affairs committee soon. Financial
support other than Dyer-Ives and the Junior League was not forthcoming.
In addition, there was not the broad community volunteer support that
the committee had hoped for. League volunteers involved in this pro-
ject are pleased that we were willing to offer our backing and they in
turn deserve our thanks for their time and effort.
THANK YOU PLACEMENT ADVISORS! THANK YOU LEAGUE! for a wonderful re-
sponse for volunteers to work on the community survey.
ANY INTERESTED LEAGUE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE NEXT COMMUNITY
RESEARCH MEETING. NOTE CHANGE DATE TO: Thursday, January 15, 1:00,
Mary Nell Baldwin's, 907 Bellclaire, S.E. Agenda: 1. Survey Report
by Karen Lott; 2. Project Evaluation committee report by Nancy Skinner;
3. Report on luncheon meetings sponsored by Dyer-Ives discussing com-
munity priorities by Nancy Skinner; 4. Discussion of possible future
League project co-sponsored with Dyer-Ives: "Back to the City" con-
ference.
EDUCATION
Susan Allaben
There are still some openings for the Assertiveness Training courses.
The group of three "three hour sessions" (January 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29 )
has four openings, and the place of meeting is still undetermined.
Time is 12:30-3:30 P.M.
The group of four "two hour sessions" (Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, and
Feb. 12) has six openings. The sessions will be held at the home of
Gwen McBain from 9:15-11:15 A.M.
Please call Pat Reis at 452-7290 if you are interested in investing
$12.00 and joining the sessions.
GRANTSMANSHIP - Judy Hooker will be offering a mini-course on Grantman-
ship at the home of Sue Robert on January 21st from 9:30-11:30 A.M.
Please join the group. Call Peg Bushnell for information at 949-7046.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES - Twelve girls have indicated an interest in
learning more about Parliamentary Procedure. Professor Melvin Berghuis
(Calvin College) is available to teach the course Friday afternoons,
beginning February 6, 1:30-2:30 for six weeks, Room 122 Calvin Fine
Arts Center. Call Susan Allaben, 887-8342, if interested. $10.00
plus $4.00 optional text!
PLACEMENT
Darcy Krause
The results of the November phone checks are fantastic. Twenty members
have signed up to work on the Community Research survey. What an in-
teresting placement! Listening to a varity of community leaders.will
broaden the League's perspective of greater Grand Rapids.
More good news! Several members joined the Advisory Planning and Hos-
pitality committees. Both committees needed "women power." So thanks
to the women who signed up for these committees. (Happenings still
placement.) needs help to assemble once monthly. Call me, if interested in this
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The interest, enthusiasm, and talents of League women will always
amaze me. The only thing we lack is - time. In spite of heavy com-
mitments to families and jobs, almost 100% of our membership is active-
ly involved in League projects. The Junior League gives me a warm,
fuzzy, feeling!
Statistics: - 62 women participating both in-League and
in the community
54 women working in-League
54 women placed in the community
13 women working on two in-League committees
16 women working on two community projects
22 women serving on community boards as
League representatives
HOW'S THAT FOR "WOMENPOWER!"
We talked to you in November. You shared your ideas with us. Here is
what we heard:
1. We need to have more fun - to do something meaningful
in a relaxed way.
2. We need an active sustaining group.
3. A few women think the League is too expensive with
special reference to the cost of luncheons.
4. Several women enjoyed Bargain Bonanza. However,
women who work either part or full time had difficulty
working on this fund-raiser.
The Placement Committee has completed the first stage of AMP - the
appraisal. We determined our problems and our opportunities. From
that point we set the following goal and objectives.
Goal: To strengthen each member's participation in the
Junior League of Grand Rapids.
Objective: To determine the needs, interests, and abil-
ities of League members by April 1, 1976.
Objective: To increase the participation of evening
actives by May 30, 1976.
For a moment, let's think of the Junior League as a gigantic committee
of 200 women. This "oommittee" has 30 sub-committees each serving the
League and the community in a different way. In addition, our "com-
mittee" has ad hoc committees, fund-raisers, and is concerned with new
roles for women, new roles for volunteers, Affirmative Action, career
development, and management by objectives. Whew, that's mind boggling!
Do we have the time for everything we are trying to do? Where have we
been? Where are we going? Does each member of our large committee
(Junior League) know what the others are doing? Are we making an im-
pact on the community?
Yes and no. I think we need to have fewer projects - projects which
will meet a variety of needs both in the League and in the community.
We should think of placement in terms of quality not X number of hours
spent once a week. I think management by objectives is a process we
need to menage our gigantic committee, the Junior League of Grand
Rapids. What do you think?
***A.J.L. TRAINING PROGRAMS***
A.M.P. ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT PROCESS
Betsy Borre, Marje Roegge
Please participate in one of these workshops. Reserve date of your
choice by February 1st by calling Betsy Borre or Marje Roegge.
February 12 - 9-11 A.M. - EGR City Commission Room
February 17 - 1-3 P.M. - EGR City Commission Room
February 26 - 8-10 P.M. - Betsy Borre's, 1080 Idema, S.E.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Judy Spindle, Ann Wisnom
Career Development: A process of self management
In our world of decreasing natural resources, we must do all we can to
develop and utilize our human resources. In the past, capable women
have been seriously under-utilized, and this has been a great loss
both to the society-at-large and to the women themselves.
All human beings need to feel that they are effectively using their
gifts, their talents, their abilities. A healthy person wants to be
involved in the world in which she lives, working to make an impact
on that world.
The need to be involved in significant work is common to us all, young,
old and in-between. This does not mean, however, that everybody needs
to be employed. Some of the most challenging, demanding and exciting
work needing to be done is to be found in the volunteer sphere. It is
equally true that carefully planned volunteer work should be able to
lead into a paid position if a woman later needs such employment,
either financially or psychologically.
A well-designed volunteer life is a crucial element in career develop-
ment for all kinds of women. The college girl, through volunteer work,
can get the work experience necessary for the first job. Through a
wise choice of volunteer work, a young employed woman can enhance or
enlarge her credentials to allow her to move upward in her job or to
make a decided career change. The young homemaker can keep her pro-
fessional credentials alive through judicious volunteer work, or she
can do career experimentation by tasting various career areas through
the medium of volunteer service. The woman whose children are becoming
more independent can focus more specifically on one or two work areas
where she discovered she has some talent and commitment and where she
might decide she could enjoy an ongoing lifework or career.
Finding this lifework, or career, is seldom easy. To do a good job of
developing it is also a challenging task which calls for rather sophis-
ticated management skills. Since your life is your most important
asset, however, the time and energy spent in determining how best to
plan your life in accordance with your talents, life-priorities, life
stage and changing circumstances will be seen as time well spent. To
live an abundant, focused, effective life, you must be willing to put
forth the same effort that business or government expends on managing
their assets.
Junior League members are generally blessed with high ability, superior
education, good health and more than adequate financial resources.
They have done excellent work of all kinds in the past. Hopefully,
this approach to career development will enable Junior League members
to do an accurate assessment of their unique gifts, and begin a pro-
cess that will enable them to discover a sense of life focus or life
direction which will encourage the development of those career skills
necessary to effective, influential volunteer service which will make
a significant difference in their communities.
Goals of the self management seminars - to help each J.L. member:
Become aware of, and appreciate, her own unique abilities and those
of the other members
Take responsibility for developing those abilities, both for personal
growth and satisfaction, and for the welfare of all people
Recognize the personal responsibilities and possibilities of each
life stage that most women experience
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*Understand the futuristic concept that focused, significant work
commitment is a "career" with volunteer work given significance
equal to comparable paid work
*Learn the skills of career development within the larger framework
of self managment in order that she becomes a responsible manager
of her personal life assets and an influential decision-maker in her
community
CHILD ADVOCACY
Sue Muller, Murry Idema
Our group will join the Public Affairs Committee on January 20, 7:30
P.M., East Grand Rapids City Commission Chamber for an Open Discussion
with attorney Ron Kooistra and Laura Arvold. It's imperative to be-
come informed about legislation affecting children at all levels of
government by taking advantage of the Public Affairs Committee's work.
Please save and study the background information sheet that will be
passed out at this meeting and the salmon sheets included in Happen-
ings.
***FUND-RAISERS***
COOKBOOK
Harriet Engbers, Jane Henderson
We have been testing some marvelous recipes, unique and different.
The cookbook is taking shape and becoming more of a reality to us.
We'd like any of you who are curious or interested to come to Jane
Henderson's, Thursday, January 15, at 1:00 P.M. to brainstorm the
final stages of our production. We want your input on the theme and
title.
We have received the following volunteers from Placement:
Glenna Armstrong
Mary Frances Myers
Barb Terrell
Sue Willis
Genie Lyman
Marge Byington
Carolyn Hineline
Sandy Wooldridge
Sue Garlick
Marian Bouwer
Jane Nichols
Sue Porter
Joan Kanouse
Kay Spooner
Please come early to the January 15th meeting at 12:45 P.M.
We're looking for recipes for "large pieces of meat" i.e. beef, pork,
lamb.
Many, many thanks for your tremendous response and sharing your prized
recipes with us. We have received several recipes from Betty Ford,
The White House!
VIRGINIA SLIMS TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Junior League of Birmingham
The Junior League of Birmingham, Michigan is again going to bring the
Virginia Slims Women's Professional Tennis Tour to Detroit from Tues-
day, February 17th through Sunday, February 22, 1976, at Cobo Hall.
For tickets contact: Barbara Carey (Mrs. Michael)
3550 Larkwood Court
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013
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*COMMUNITY PROJECTS**
JUNIOR ARTS COUNCIL
Mary Frances Myers
Have you seen the bright yellow Cultural Resources
Directory?
It has been placed in your school by the Junior Arts
Council for teachers and parents to use. This directory,
a listing of arts people and events, is an attempt to
identify what is available in the arts in the Grand
Rapids area. Ask to see a copy when you visit school.
You may find that you need this booklet for yourself
or for another group you belong to. The directories
are for sale, $1.00 per copy, at the Arts Council Office,
126 College Avenue, S.E., or call 454-9221.
SCAN
Carrie Waters
Wanda Downer, our trainer for the pårent aides, is
looking for someone to be a recorder at her weekly
meetings with the aides. This does not have to be
a weekly commitment. She will be happy to have help
just one day a month if possible. Anyone who has had
experience doing this at the Child Guidance Clinic might
be especially interested.
Please call Carrie, 942-9463, if you wish more information.
NEXT HAPPENINGS DEADLINE:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 TO MARIE NEIL
FEBRUARY ISSUE ASSEMBLING DATE:
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
Membership Meeting Minutes
Date: December 9, 1975
Time: 12:45 P.M.
Place: Grace Church
The December membership meeting was called to order by President
Gretchen Chamberlain at 1:25 P.M. She thanked Shelly Corl, Hospital-
ity Chairman, Nancy Robel, Hospitality committee members and the
Cookbook committee for the desserts.
The November membership minutes were approved. Several short announce-
ments were made. The December and January issues of Family Circle
will have articles on Voluntarism and Woman's Movements. Forty invi-
tations are being sent to prospective members. The "outside gang"
is asking for ideas and instructors. Call Margy Jones if interested.
Karen Lott, Community Research, has asked for names of community
people for her survey committee to contact.
Sandy Anderson explained the "flow chart' to the membership.
Gerry Hotchkiss and Sue Sebastian gave the report on Bargain Bonanza.
The profit was $34,379.18. The ice boat and antique chairs are still
unsold. They recommend we sponsor another Bargain Bonanza in 1977.
Karlene Wehrenberg made a motion that "The Ways and Means committee
recommends that the Junior League hold a Bargain Bonanza in 1977."
- Motion was amended adding "upon completion and
appraisal of the 1975 Bargain Bonanza reports.
- The amendment was accepted.
The appraisal will be printed in Happenings.
- It was moved and seconded that the amended
motion be tabled. Motion carried.
- Nancy Skinner moved that the tabled amended
motion be refered to the Executive committee
for study. The Executive committee will appoint
those responsible people and/or committee to do
the Bargain Bonanza appraisal report. The Executive
committee will report their findings to the general
membership in June. Motion was seconded and carried.
Kathy Muir gave A very heart warming talk on what the Junior League
means to her.
Kathy Muir discussed our Nominating committee's submissions to the
Area Nominating committee.
Harriet Engbers announced that a cookbook meeting will be held on
January 5th, 1:00 P.M., at Jane Henderson's. Anyone interested in
attending is welcome.
Sue Allaben announced that 3 training opportunities will be available
to the membership. Assertiveness Training - Grantsmanship Seminar -
Parliamentary Procedure.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M.
Recording Secretary
Judie Cook
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BACKGROUND
Michigan's Juvenile Code was enacted in 1939 and revised in 1944.
Another revision was introduced into the State Legislature by Repre-
sentative Lynn Jondahl (Democrat-East Lansing) in August, 1974. This
revision of the Juvenile Code, named House Bill 4704, was assigned the
Judiciary Committee, and is presently being studied and rewritten by
a Special Sub-Committee. Hearings were held this Fall in Lansing and
are scheduled of other communities, including Grand Rapids, in the
near future.
The Public Affairs Committee has been studying the major issues of
concern in HB 4704. Although the bill will probably be re-drafted,
the issues we are discussing are of importance both locally and nation-
ally. HB 4704 is an attempt to bring consistency to the juvenile
justice system and to make some major changes in the philosophy of
handling juvenile offenses.
PURPOSE
Because of the complex nature of the bill and the controversary sur-
rounding major issues contained therein, the Public Affairs Committee
is developing this handbook for your use. In this and following
issues of Happenings we will outline the major points of HB 4707, dis-
tion. cuss our research findings, and list the pros and cons of each ques-
Our purpose is to inform you of legislation in the juvenile justice
field and to educate you for a possible public stand. Other Michigan
Leagues are already lobbying for and/or against certain points in
HB 4704.
Please remove this cover and attach all our information to it. By the
Spring you will have compiled enough information for a knowledgeable
vote on the proposed Juvenile Code Revision
A complete bilblography and list of resources will appear in the April
issue of Happenings.
member of the Public Affairs Committee.
If you have any questions about any issues discussed, please call any
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CURRENT ISSUES IN JUVENILE JUSTICE
For understanding and clarity, the following format will be used in
discussing all major issues of HB 4704s
a) list topic as it appears in old code and proposed revision
b) list definitions
c) list pros and cons
d) opinions and comments made by speakers at open P.A. meetings
STATUS OFFENSES
PRESENT JUVENILE COURT RULES
712A.2 the juvenile division of the probate court
shall have
....
(a) exclusive original jurisdiction proceedings
conderning any child under 17 years of age...
(1) Who has violated any municipal ordinance or law
of the state or of the United States; or
(2) Who has deserted his home without sufficient cause
or who is repeatedly disobedient to the reasonable
and lawful commands of his parents, guardian,or
other custodian; or
(3) Who repeatedly associates with immoral persons, or
who is leading an immoral life, or is found on
premises occupied or used for illegal purposes; or
(4) Who, being required by law to attend school,
willfully and repeatedly absents himself there from,
or repeatedly violates rules and regulations
thereof; or
(5) Who habitually idles away his or her time; or
(6) Who repeatedly patronizes or frequents any tavern
or. place where the principal purpose of business
conducted is the sale of alcoholic liquors.
712A.2 (d) Concurrent jurisdiction in proceedings concerning
any child between the ages of 17 and 18 found ...
(1) Who is repeatedly addicted to the use of drugs or
intemper ate use of alcoholic liquors; or
(2) Who repeatedly associates with criminal, dissolute,
or disorderly persons; or
(3) Who is found of his own free will and knowledge
in a house of prostitution or assignation or
ill-fame;
(4) Who repeatedly associates with thieves, prostitutes,
pimps or procurers; or
(5) Who has deserted his home without sufficient cause
or who is repeatedly disobedient to the reasonable
and lawful commands of his parents, guardian or
other custodian; or
(6) Who habitually idles away his or her time.
PROPOSED REVISION
(1) The juvenile court has exclusive original juris-
diction of the following proceeding:
a. Proceeding in which a minor is alleged to
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b. Proceedings in which a minor is alleged EQ
be a minor in need or care.
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DEFINITIONS
An extremely controversial issue, the removal of status offenses
from the code has caused the most concern and comment. Status
offenses are acts committed by children, (truancy, running away,
consensual sexual behavior, smoking, drinking, curfew vilolations,
disobeying authority, ungovernability, waywardness, etc.) which
would not be considered crimes if done by adults, but subject
children to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (712A. 2(d)
deals with care and maintenance of abused and neglected children
who also come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. If
you are curious about this area, please read this section of the
present code.)
PROS AND CONS
PROS:
1. Essentially a behavior problem. The court is overstepping
its rightful area of influence. Noncoersive community
services (social and educational agencies) should be used.
2. An Ohio study shows that status offenders are incarcerated
as long or longer than delinquent persons.
3. Vague definitions led the court to subjective endorsement.
Many offenses apply to any youth at one time or another.
4. The co-mingling of status offenders and neglected children
with delinquent youngsters can have deliterious effects on
status offenders. Tends to stigmatize them.
5. Status offenses are victimless crimes. They are not con-
sidered crimes if committed by adults.
6. Juvenile court can not be effectively or wisely used as a
coercive agent to elicit certain modes of behavior.
7. Under the federal juvenile justice act passed in September,
1974, states wishing to come under the guidelines of the act
must provide for the removal of status offenders from the
code. (Money!!!) Juvenile Justice Standards Project spon-
sored jointly by the American Bar Association and the private
Institute of Judicial Administration, support proposals for
removal of status offenses from juvenile codes.
CONS:
1. Limits authority of juvenile court (considered by some as
a pro)
2. No juvenile judge consulted in writing code revision (pro)
3. The court should be available as a last resort when community
resources fail or have been exhausted. Removal of status
offenders puts court in the position to do nothing until
child commits a crime.
4. Provides less protection for children who suffer abuse and
neglect in that it narrows the basis for jurisdiction.
(712A(d) (See Child Advocacy Informational Sheet)
5. Public has legitimate collective interest in the maintenance
of compulsory education and in supporting the role of parents
in their exercise of guidence and control over immature
children and youth. Authority of the juvenile court needed
to enforce that public interest.
6. Alternative solutions not established or proved and not
readily available to all in state. (This may change with
the development of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services
Act (HB 4392) which was recently signed into law. See
additional information.)
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COMMENTS AND OPINIONS RE REMOVAL OF STATUS OFFENSES:
At an open Public Affairs meeting in November, Judge John Steketee
and Dr. Robert Culbertson, Professor of Criminal Justice, Grand
Valley State Colleges made the following remarks:
Judge Steketee admitted that there are abuses of the status offenses,
judges do act arbitrarily. But status offenses can be used instead
of a felony charge if a judge so chooses. He remarked that many
states have a special category (such as children in Need of Super-
vision) to handle the marginal situations. Judge Steketee feels
that there are arguments for both sides of this question and he
therefore offers the following compromise:
Keep the status offenses, but
1. before they are processed through the court, catergorize
the offender and his family as a "family in need of
intervention.
2. The court must then make a finding that community re-
sources have been exhausted before the court can take
jurisdiction of the case.
3. Any family member can seek help, and there would be
some restriction of the kind of ruling the court could
make.
Dr. Culbertson, speaking at the same meeting, urged removal of
the status offenses altogether. He said that studies reported by
the Law Enforcement Assistance Agency indicate that the juvenile
justice system isn't working well in most areas. Therefore we
must keep as many children out of it as possible. Diversion to
other community agencies is preferrable. Culbertson stated that
LEAA's argument for diversion is really a negative argument -
against the juvenile justice system. Their studies indicate that
the earlier a person enters the system, the less likely it is that
he/she will ever leave it. Culbertson contends that the juvenile
justice system has promised more than it could ever accomplish.
He also contends that the judiciary should not be so involved in
law reform; they have a vested interest and are too close to the
situation to be objective. He feèls sure that he and Judge Steketee
agree that we should keep as many as possible out of the juvenile
justice system. He admits that there is a problem, a few youths
who need help will not respond to a non-coercive institution.
However, in some communities many children will go through the
system, if the status offenses are retained, who are merely pro-
ducts of problem homes and schools, and will go on to become more
serious offenders later simply from contacts made and things
learned while in the juvenile justice system with more serious
delinquents.
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EXPUNGEMENT OF JUVENILE RECORDS
PRESENT JUVENILE COURT RULES
JCR 4.3(c)..
Proceedings with regard to a child may not be transferred
from the consent to the formal calendar subsequent to agree-
ment of the parties to use such calendar. Nothing herein
shall foreclose the filing of a complaint or petition
alleging a new offense and the hearing thereof on the
formal calendar. In the event further court action shall
not be required, the court may order all records relating
to matters on the consent calendar expunged.
PROPOSED REVISION
See 44. (1) Upon the eighteenth birthday of the minor or
upon termination of juvenile court jurisdiction, whichever
occurs later, the juvenile court shall order the expungement
of all law enforcement files and records, including finger-
prints, and juvenile court files and records and the expunge-
ment of all references to those files and records contained
in the files and records of government and private agencies.
DEFINITIONS:
Expungement means the physical destruction of records , usually
by burning.
PROS AND CONS:
PROS: 1. Provided a clean slate, "second chance"
2. Expungement should come as a reward for doing well,
not for becoming an adult.
3. Eliminated juvenile record being used against person.
CONS: In some cases expungement eliminated the possibility of
juvenile records being used in an adult sentencing.
It is contended that records of repeating juvenile
offenders who subsequently are found to be adult criminal
offenders could have a decisive bearing on dispositional
cases.
COMMENTS AND OPINIONS RE EXPUNGEMENT OF JUVENILE RECORDS:
Dr. Culbertson stated that at 18 a person should have an
opportunity to have his record expunged, but the court
should decide, at 21, if the person whose record was not
expunged at 18 had committed no felony, there should be
automatic expungement. A reward for a clean slate. Both
speakers agreed on this idea and both concurred that records
are not always accurate, and that bad records cause problems
indefinately.
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RAISING THE AGE OF MINOR TO INCLUDE 17 YEAR OLDS
PRESENT JUVENILE CODE RULES:
712A.2(a) Exclusive original jurisdiction superior to and
regardless of the jurisdiction of any other court
in proceedings concerning any child under 17 years
of age
PROPOSED REVISION:
Sec. 3(1) "Minor" means a person under 18 years of age, a
person who allegedly commits an offense prior to
his eighteenth birthday, a person 18 years of age
or older concerning whom proceedings are commenced
in the juvenile court prior to the person's eigh-
teenth birthday, or a person 18 years of age or
older who is under the continuing jurisdiction of
the juvenile court
PROS AND CONS:
PROS: 1. This change would align the juvenile code with
recent legislation. The proposal would place
all minors under the jurisdiction of one court,
thus conforming with the age of majority act in
Michigan.
2. Use of waiver procedure would allow some 17 year
olds to be moved to adult court depending on
their crimes.
3. For those 17 year olds who have not repeatedly
committed offenses, or who are first offenders,
the proposed code offers them the services of
the juvenile court.
CONS: 1. The juvenile court, it is believed, does not
have the facilities at its disposal to deal
with 17 year olds.
2. Many 17 year olds are very sophisticated delin-
quents and perhaps better handled by the adult
system.
COMMENTS AND OPINIONS ON RAISING THE AGE OF "MINOR"
Both gentlemen agreed that raising the age
to include 17 year olds was satisfactory.
But Judge Steketee cautioned that we had
better have the facilities to handle the
increased load.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE HANDBOOK
A bill (HB 4392) creating a new Office of Juvenile
Justice Services was recently signed into law.
The new office will, for the first time, put coordina-
tion and planning of juvenile justice services in the
state into a single agency. State-level decisions on
youth justice had formerly been in the hands of a
number of different departments, agencies and organi-
zations.
Working in such areas as foster care, dentention, pro-
bation and other preventative and protective services
for youth, the office will set uniform standards, co-
ordinate programs and work out a comprehensive state
plan and budget for an effective system of juvenile
justice.
A new 10 member Commission of Juvenile Justice Ser-
vices will advise and monitor the program and make
recommendations to better meet the problems and needs
of juveniles.
The office was established on a temporary two-year basis-
After two years, the Legislature could make it a perman-
ent part of state government.
The legislation (HB 4392) followed studies and recommend-
ations of the Michigan Juvenile System Study Committee.
The committee found that services for juveniles varied
greatly through the state and that there were no uniform
standards for the services due to the lack of a single
state-level coordinating and planning agency.
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kneed until smooth and satiny.
1-3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
6. Put into greased bowl; turn
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
once to grease top; cover with
1/2 cup candied cherries
cloth, let rise until doubled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
in bulk (11 hours)
7. Punch down and let rise again.
Confectioner's Sugar Frosting
8. Divide dough into 3 equal
1/2 cup sifted confectioner's
parts.
9. Roll each into a rectangle
sugar
12 X 17 inches.
1 tsp. milk
10. Brush each rectangle with
few drops vanilla
soft butter.
11. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, the raisens,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle
1/3 mixture on each buttered
rectangle. Roll each piece
up tightly from narrow side.
12. Put on greased cookie sheet
and braid tightly, pinching
ends together.
13. Brush with soft butter and
sprinkle with sugar.
14. Let rise again until doubled;
about 30 minutes.
15. Bake in preheated 350° oven
for 30 minutes.
16. Cool and decorate with Con-
fectioner's Sugar Frosting,
candied cheeries and walnuts.
Kate McGarry
BERELD B FOND
German Coffee Braid
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1. Sprinkle dry yeast into water.
2 T very warm water
Let stand a few minutes; stir
(105° F to 115° F)
until dissolved.
2. Pour hot milk over 1/4 cup
3/4 cup milk, scalded
butter, 1/4 cup sugar, the
Butter - about 1/2 cup
salt and cool to lukewarm.
3/4 cup sugar
3. Add yeast, egg, and 1-1/2
1 tsp. salt
cups flour
1 egg
4. Beat until smooth, then stir
3 cups sifted all-purpose
in remaining flour (1-1/2
flour
cups)
5. Turn out on floured board and
1/2 cup raisens
kneed until smooth and satiny.
1-3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
6. Put into greased bowl; turn
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
once to grease top; cover with
1/2 cup candied cherries
cloth, let rise until doubled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
in bulk (11 hours)
7. Punch down and let rise again.
Confectioner's Sugar Frosting
8. Divide dough into 3 equal
1/2 cup sifted confectioner's
parts.
9. Roll each into a rectangle
sugar
1 tsp. milk
12 X 17 inches.
few drops vanilla
10. Brush each rectangle with
soft butter.
11. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, the raisens,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle
1/3 mixture on each buttered
rectangle. Roll each piece
up tightly from narrow side.
12. Put on greased cookie sheet
and braid tightly, pinching
ends together.
13. Brush with soft butter and
sprinkle with sugar.
14. Let rise again until doubled;
about 30 minutes.
15. Bake in preheated 350° oven
for 30 minutes.
16. Cool and decorate with Con-
fectioner's Sugar Frosting,
candied cheeries and walnuts.
Kate McGarry
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FOND
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KIDNARY
Cinnamon Apples
1/2 c. sugar
Dissolve cinnamon candies and sugar
1 C. red cinnamon candies
in 3 C. hot water, stirring. Bring
8 medium apples
to boil, simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Pare and core apples. Add to sugar
mixture. Cook uncovered over medium
heat 10 minutes. Turn apples. Cook
covered 10 minutes longer or until
tender. Serve slightly warm or well
chilled in syrup.
These gay, candied apples look very festive in a glass bowl, spooned
into champagne glasses which serve as a perfect handle for a buffet.
(Tie glass stems with a velvet ribbon). Top apples with whipped
cream and nuts, if desired.
Barb Bennett
Decorative Tabletop Trim
A holiday party should be as pleasing to the eye as to the palate,
especially in the A.M. when you can't hide a multitude of sins with
candlelight. For this Brunch we used white china, a red and white
polka dot tablecloth (to the floor), green and white polka-dot
napkins (knotted) ... and lots of greens. The centerpiece was a
bountiful basket arranged with fresh evergreens and shiny red apples
(attached to skewers), and decorated with fluffy velvet bows.
Matching bows tied to stems of wine or champagne glasses also add
warmth and cheer to at-home entertainment which is festive, fun and
fabulous!
Barb Bennett
THE COOK BOOK
The Finance Committee met and has instructed the Cook Book to proceed
with plans to publish 5,000 copies. The $17,000 requested for this
purpose will be made available. A brainstorming session for title
and theme suggestions will be held at Jane Henderson's, Monday, Jan-
uary 5. at 1:00 P.M. Start off the New Year by contributing your
inspirational and innovative ideas to this important 1976 Fund-
Raising project.
Recipes are rolling in, but at least 400 more are needed...don't
forget to submit ones your children like to make! Three volunteers
are needed to chair the testing of Cookies, Candy and Breads (Yeast)
sections. If you are able to host a dinner, brunch, lunch or cock-
tail party using Cook Book recipes, call Harriet or Jane.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, GOOD CHEER, BON APPETIT!
HAPPENINGS
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
December, 1975
DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, December 9, 1975
TIME:
12:45 P.M.
Coffee and desserts tasted and tested for the Cook Book,
conversation with placement advisors, Bargain Bonanza
report, Community Research-Placement proposal, Advisory
Planning flow chart presentation, Admissions, Outside
Gang
PLACE
Grace Episcopal Church
COST $
$1.00 plus a recipe for the Cook Book
PROFESSIONAL MEETING
DATE:
Monday, December 8, 1975
TIME:
6:30 P.M. Dinner (Recipes to
be tested for the Cook Book)
PLACE
Julie McInerney's
COST:
$1.50 plus a recipe
JANUARY BOARD MEETING
DATE : Tuesday, January 6, 1976
TIME:
12:45 P.M.
PLACE: Child Guidance Clinic Library
JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 1976
TIME: 12:45 P.M. Desseart and Coffee
PLACE: Schensul' Cafeteria Banquet Room -- Eastbrook Mall
COST :
61.00
FORD
GERALD
FROM THE TOP
LIBHARY
"Let there be Peace on Earth ... And let it begin with me."
PRESIDENTIAL PULSE
Gretchen Chamberlain
The Executive Committee of the Junior League extends best wishes for
a joyous holiday season to all.
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Sue Robert
A seat on the S.C.A.N. Board is presently available. This is an ex-
cellent opportunity to become more knowledgeable in the child abuse
area. If you have an interest in this board, please clip the appli-
cation below and send it to me indicating your interest, or call me,
454-5714.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
Application for community board position
BOARD:
YOUR NAME:
COMMENTS:
I would like to share the following information with you from members
of the Junior League Community Board Council. Other League women have
also been so kind as to turn in their community board information,
even though they may not be specifically representing the League.
For all of you who remembered, I am VERY GRATEFUL! The League is, in
part, an educational organization and it is wonderful when we can pool
our knowledge, thus becoming better informed citizens in our community.
For those of you who forgot your reports, or for some other reason
did not turn them in, it is still NOT TOO LATE. I will publish a
continuation in the next Happenings.
ACT - The Adisory Center for Teens
Mary Lou LaClaire
ACT's major project is its proposed new building. They have outgrown
the small home under the water tower in Wyoming which serves as its
headquarters. The board now faces the decision of whether to build
adjacent to their present building or next to the Child Guidance
Clinic on Ball, N.E. They presently have grants for about half the
funds they need and hope to have the balance by spring. Cadence
carried an excellent article on ACT-East. It's been very successful
in serving the southeastern part of the county.
C.A.P. - Community Action Program Kathy Tonkel
(new representative Karen Lott)
The purpose of Kent C.A.P. is to work for the maximum utilization of
all available local, state, and national resources in an attack on
the problems of economic and social deprivation in Kent County. There
are 51 members on the Governing Board: 17 positions are reserved for
public officials, 19 positions for representatives of the poor, and
15 positions for the private sector. Recently the Planning Committee,
on which I sat, has been ranking priorities for the 1976 program
year and closely monitoring the creation of an economic development
proposal. In addition, I sat on the ad hoc East Kent Task Force,
which has been searching for a new and larger site for the East Kent
C.A.P. Center, serving the Lowell area. This work continues and is
nearing completion. (Karen Lott will be replacing me due to my move
in the near future.)
Citizen's Advisory Council of Kent County Juvenile Court -Nancy Gould
Activities since May:
Decision to educate the public more fully on our functions and court
procedure.
New thrust for badly needed foster homes in Kent County.
Discussion of legislation in Lansing affecting juveniles.
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Citizen's Committee for Criminal Justice
Presh Oldt
CCCJ was granted its own tax exempt status so it is now operating as
an independent organization.
An orientation for new board members was held this month. The primary
goal of the organization is to improve the local criminal justice
system through education, citizen participation and communication.
Jellema House
Sue Vahey
After an extensive 9 month search, the Jellema House, half-way home
for male alcoholics, has hired a new director, Mr. Jim Schviteman,
former Director of Training and Personnel Development for the city of
Grand Rapids. ,So far we feel we made an excellent selection! The
house is filled to capacity with a long waiting list. I am currently
serving on the Executive Committee as secretary, but my three-year
term will be completed in March. It has been requested that the Junio:
League continue representation on the Board, so if anyone is interested,
please contact me for more information. Meetings are held on the last
Friday of the month at 7:30 A.M.
Kent County 4-C Association Community Co-ordinated Child Care
Betty Herrick
"Growth, Development, and Interaction with Children" - 4-C workshop
was held Thursday, November 13, at E. Church Nursery School. Kathy
Cole from MSU presented the workshop which included a slide and lecture
presentation on what is known about the growth of the young child and
how that influences daily classroom activities.
Hearing on proposed child care center rules was held on November 17.
The Speech Pathology Department of the Kent Intermediate School Dis-
trict conducted a free workshop series on pre-school speech and lang-
uage development for parents.
Planned Parenthood
Nancy Skinner
1. New director, Joseph Oscsodal, has worked to improve communications
with board members, staff and the community.
2. Bill Lowry, Fund-Raising Chairman, reported in September that the
drive is over $40,000.
3. Nancy Skinner is serving as Nominating Committee Chairman.
4. Nancy Skinner passed on to the League Public Affairs Committee in-
formation on Senate Bill #399, the Public Sex Education Bill.
61st District Court Advisory Steering Committee
Presh Oldt
The committee has discussed topics such as the growth of the probation
department's caseload, effective means of handling prostitutes, the
use of volunteers in the probation department, and offering educational
classes to probationers.
The Tuberculosis, Health and Emphysema Society of West Michigan
Janet Boyles
Brief History
In 1892 - Dr. Lawrence Flick felt that tuberculosis was a communicable
disease but could not convince other doctors, so he decided to go to
the public and "educate the people" - thus the organization of the lst
T.B. Society.
1905 - Grand Rapids anti-T.B. Society organized - the first in Michigan
1971 - Local society broke away from the National Organization.
Local - T.B. and Emphysema Society of Kent County
National organization - American Lung Association
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The Tuberculosis, Health and Emphysema Society of West Michigan( Con't)
Janet Boyles
1975 - (today) Local organization is 5 counties - Kent, Ottawa, Mont-
calm, Ionia and Allegan. A 60 member board meeting is held monthly in
Grand Rapids. Director - Ralph Childs
Services Provided (many at their building at 822 Cherry, S.E.)
1. Emphysema Screening Clinic
a. search for lung damage
b. check any individual for possible lung impairment
2. Breathing Restoration Program-Exercise program to use lungs to
capacity.
3. Inhalation Therapy Program - Person usually referred by physician
4. Respiratory Equipment Loan Closet
5. T.B. Skin testing and mobile X-Ray "monitoring" service
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAD A T.B. SKIN TEST?
Please look for local Christmas Seals to purchase.
UFCS - Forum of Executive Directors of Coordinate and Affiliate Member
Agencies
Sue Robert
The United Way of Kent County sponsors a Forum of Executive Directors
of both coordinate and affiliate member agencies. Representatives of
these agencies not only participate in the forum, but meet periodically
in sub groups to discuss topics of more specific concern. In addition,
they share inter-agency information. A new sub-group is being formed
concerning the needs of women today. I will be sitting on this sub-
group.
A new charitable organizations solicitations act has been passed by
the government. The intent of the act is to uncover illegal operations.
Regulations require filing of financial operations and appropriate
documentations. Following the appropriate filing, an agency is issued
a license from the State. This act applies to the Junior League, and
the Executive Forum is giving guidance and help in this area.
The Voigt House
Betsy Mathiesen
The Voigt House Committee is presently looking into the possibilities
of printing a special brochure on the House's highlights and history.
This year we plan to sell old fashion lemonade and cookies at Festival
"76.
In keeping with the Bicentennial, the Voigt House will host an Ice
Cream Social, July 10, 1976.
This is a delightful committee, full of enthusiastic ladies and Mr.
Frankforter!
YWCA
Marie Neil
Recording Secretary - Executive Committee
Recent Board focus is directed to updating Personnel Policies and re-
vising the Accounting System to coincide with new United Way finance
guidelines. New adult education program in connection with the Grand
Rapids Public Schools is being offered to non-highschool graduates at
the YWCA. The Deli is now operating the cafeteria at the downtown
YWCA with hopes of increasing luncheon business.
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids
Sally Gleason
The purpose of the Arts Council is to promote and develop educational,
literary and other cultural activities in the field of fine arts. Its
two major activities are the yearly Festival and a Combined Arts Fund
Drive with the money (accu) raised proportioned to the Civic Theatre,
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Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids (Continued) Sally Gleason
the Symphony, Art Museum, St. Cecila Society, Opera Association, Coun-
cil of Performing Arts for Children and Festival "75.
The Festival this year was a huge success and raises the problem "can
it get any bigger without losing its specialness?"
The new director, Ralph Kohlhoff, has resigned. The search for a new
director has narrowed to five candidates and will be chosen shortly.
The council is presently concerned with updating and clarifying its
by-laws and re-evaluating its classes of membership.
The Community Board Council is busy putting together a guide for good
community board representation; and clarifying the position of a com-
munity board member in relation to the Junior League. We have come up
with"a few fun proverbs to serve by and would love to have you add
your ideas to ours. Just give me a call. When Judy Spindle was look-
ing over our guide, she said, "I have a proverb to serve by": I FIN-
ALLY PUT IT ALL TOGETHER AND THEN I FORGOT WHERE I PUT IT!
PROVERBS TO SERVE BY (Proverbs compiled by Presh Oldt)
1. DISTRUST WOMEN WHOSE TIMEPIECES ARE ALWAYS WRONG:
DON'T ACCUSE THEIR WATCHMAKER.
Attending all meetings, and being prompt are a step in the
right direction toward good board membership. Advanced noti-
fication of an unavoidable absence is a courtesy to observe.
2. WE ARE GIVEN TWO EARS AND ONLY ONE MOUTH so THAT WE MAY
LISTEN MORE AND TALK LESS.
Listening is crucial for learning new ideas and viewpoints
which are essential to growth and help in judging matters
objectively. Courses offered in board orientation and leader-
ship either through the League or through the community are
invaluable tools.
3. WISDOM - TO KNOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW AND TO KNOW THAT
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW.
Agency Information
Copies of the agency's by-laws and board manual will provide
needed information for interpretation to the public and other
League members.
Junior League Information
Representing the League means being knowledgeable about its
purpose and programs. The Blue Book contains helpful infor-
mation.
4. IT IS ONLY HALF LIVING TO VENTURE FORTH ONLY HALF KNOWLEDGEABLE
Total Community
Interest in and knowledge of the total community will be most
helpful.
5. THE SOLEMN THING ABOUT WORKS IS THAT BEFORE YOU SPEAK THEM, YOU
ARE THEIR MASTER. AFTER YOU SPEAK THEM, THEY ARE YOUR MASTER.
A representative should remember that she represents not only
herself, but also the League and the agency. Her performance
will reflect on all three.
ALIBRARY
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Rosemary Cornelius
REINSTATEMENT
RESIGNATION:
Mrs. John A. Harrington (s)
Mrs. Michael Sebastian (A)
( Gwen Sugg)
(Mary Fant)
TRANSFER FROM GRAND RAPIDS:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Mrs. John A. Harrington (S)
Ms. Mary Lou Smith (A)
( Gwen Sugg)
216 College, S.E. 49503
- to Akron, Ohio
Mrs. R. Lawrence Leigh (A)
Mrs. Philip J. Heyboer (s)
(Marilyn Metcalf)
(Jean Christian)
1716 Mont Rue, S.E. 49506
- to Tampa, Florida
Mrs. Richard Gates (SNR)
(Virginia Ellis)
Old Port Cove, Apt. D5
1208 Marine Way
North Palm Beach, Florida
33408
Mrs. Charles E. Andrews (A)
(Susan Alfenito)
1042 Orchard, S.E. 49506
Phone: 942-2736
TREASURER
Nancy Blackport
Administrative Account
$22,952.35
Community Trust Fund
$99,715.89
***IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEES***
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Nancy Skinner
The proposal for $1,000 to co-sponsor and partially fund the Grand
Rapids Bicentennial International Women's Year Conference passed 72
for, 13 against, including one absentee ballot. 84 members attended
the November 9 membership meeting. Thank you for your support.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kate McGarry
In the quest for answers to questions relating to the criminal justice
area, and specifically to legislation pertaining to children involved
in the juvenile justice system, the Public Affairs Committee held its
first open evening meeting on November 19. Attending were Sustainers,
Public Affairs Committee members, Criminal Justice Interest Area mem-
bers, Community Steering Committee members, interested Actives and
Guests. Probate Judge John Steketee and Dr. Robert Clulbertson, Assis-
tant Professor, Criminal Justice, GVSC, discussed the issues of re-
moval of status offenses, raising the age (to include 17 year olds) of
the juvenile court's jurisdication, the expungement of juvenile records,
and other points of controversary contained in the proposed juvenile
code revision (HB4704).
Our purpose in holding this meeting was to gather data on the juvenile
justice system for the education of the entire membership. We will
hold additional meetings on this topic throughout the year.
We are now exploring ways to disseminate this information. We will use
Happenings, separate mailings, and handouts at League meetings as com-
munication tools. Please watch for our spot commercials. In order to
take a public stand and/or be effective change agents, we need an in-
formed membership. We can not possibly explain this very complex piecc
of legislation in one mailing or at one meeting. Our meetings are open,
our information is free and our minds are full of bright new ideas.
Please read our information and communicate your feelings, ideas and
concerns to any Public Affairs member.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEE
Presh Oldt
As a result of the 50th Anniversary Gift proposal passed by the Junior
League membership in March, a Criminal Justice Steering Committee was
formed and has been meeting since August. This committee is comprised
of the following people: Community Representatives--Dennis Kolenda,
co-chairperson, lawyer, formerly with the Public Defender's office;
Terri Weekly, Family Services; Herb Thurman, WOTV; Verna Armitage,
probation-61st District Court; Don Distelberg, United Way and Community
Services; Bob Dugan, lawyer; James Dougan, Kent County undersheriff;
Marie Blackwell, League of Women Voters; Harry Chandler, Michigan
State Parole Office: Mary Meade Fuger, Kent County Juvenile Court;
Judge Paul Wright, 61st District Court; and we have requested that a
representative from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office be appointed.
League Representatives--Presh Oldt, co-chairperson; Linda Lindsay;
Pat Reis; Karen Lott; Carole Bleakley; and Kate McGarry.
The committee has set its goal and objectives as follows:
GOAL:
To develop programs that will have an impact on the
local criminal justice system.
Objective 1: To survey the needs of the local criminal justice
system by the January meeting, 1976.
Objective 2: To select a focus area of the local crimianl justice
system by the February meeting, 1976.
Objective 3: To select an optimal number of one or two needs from
the focus area by the March meeting, 1976.
Objective 4. To develop program ideas to meet the selected needs
by June meeting, 1976.
Objective 5:
To pass on finalized proposal (s) for program development
by the September meeting, 1976.
Objective 6 : To begin implementation of the program (s) by October,
1976.
Objective 7: To receive follow-up on the program(s) six months from
the date of implementation.
The Citizens' Committee for Criminal Justice has been conracted to
conduct a survey of community needs and suggested programs to meet
these needs in the area of criminal justice. This survey should be
beneficial not only to the Steering Committee but also to Community
Research in thoir study of the community.
If you have any questions regarding the Steering Committee blease
feel free to call me, 245-1790.
PARLIAMENTARY POINTERS
Betsy Mathiesen
What is a Quorum?
A Quorum is the number of members who must be present in order for a
meeting to begin.
What constitutes a Quorum?
According to our Bylaws - Article XI, Meetings and Quorums, Section 3.
"A quorum of the League shall consist of 1/3 of the voting members."
To date, our League has an active membership of 204. Therefore, 68
members must be present to constitute a quorum.
The Majority Vote and the 2/3's Vote
A simple majority or one more than * (35 votes out of a quorum of 68)
is all that is necessary for most motions to pass.
Motions requiring a 2/3's vote (45 votes out of a quorum of 68) deal
with any public stand our League may wish to take. A Bylaw change
also requires a 2/3's vote.
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The Majority Vote and the 2/3's Vote (Continued)
Other motions requiring a 2/3's vote are motions to end debate, a
motion to consider something out of its scheduled order, and a motion
to object to considering some undiplomatic matter.
Point of Order and Point of Information (Parliamentary Inquiry)
If at anytime a member feels that a chairman, committee member, etc.,
is in violation of a parliamentary rule, she simply rises to a Point
of Order. One does not need recognition from the chair, no second is
required and her charge isn't debatable. The member states her com-
plaint and the chair decides what must be corrected. For example, if
a motion to limit debate was on the floor and a member has proposed an
amendment and was told that this was not proper procedure, then another
member could rise to a Point of Order and inform the Chairman that this
was indeed an amendable motion.
A Parlimentary Inquiry simply questions a procedure. One usually is
requesting additional information. For example, a member may wish to
know if a motion before the floor is amendable. The chairman answers
the question and discussion of the motion continues.
A Parliamentary Inquiry doesn't need recognition from the Chair,
doegn't require a second, and isn't debatable.
***COMMUNITY CALENDAR***
Family Entertainment: Amahl and the Night Visitors, a Christmas pro-
duction by the Opera Association of Western Michigan at Grand Valley
State Colleges' Louis Armstrong Theatre on December 10 at 7:00 and
December 11 at 8:15. Tickets available by calling the OAWM Office
454-9221 or GVSC 895-6611, ext. 242. Adults $4, children 12 and under
$2. (Performance lasts about 1 hour.)
COMMUNITY COURSES TO KEEP YOU CURRENT
- "Volunteers and Women's Movement" starts Thursday, January 29 at
Grand Rapids Junior College, 9 to 11:30, 1 elective credit, $12.00
'75 Project Volunteer Compendium will be explored along with per-
sonal growth and self-awareness exercise. Especially for volunteers
who want to rejoin the salaried work force. Call 456-4916.
- "Volunteer Management" starts Friday, January 30 at Grand Rapids
Junior College, $12.00, 9 to 11:30. "75 Project Volunteer Compen-
dium will be explored along with new management techniques for
today's "liberated" volunteer. Call 456-4916.
- "New Beginnings" limited to women over 40 who are experiencing "empty
nest syndrome" or the "terrors" of going back-to-school-back-to-work.
A chance to update with women your own age.
- "Ethics for the 70's will provide values clarification in the Post-
Watergate climate, including right-to-death; white-collar crime;
world hunger, and other contemporary issues.
- "Changing American Scene" explores the women's movement, future
shock, personal assertiveness, commercial intimidation, changing
family life styles and bi-centennial markings.
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Thursday, January 22, 1976 in Room 402, Junior College, from 9 A.M.
to 4 P.M. Cost is $10 which includes lunch. Useful for anyone who
supervises volunteers, salaried or unsalaried. Conflict-management,
Collaboration between men and women, and power and influence manage-
ment will be explored, along with the Project Volunteer compendium.
Registration closes at 50. Call 456-4916.
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November Membership Minutes
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 1975
Time: 8:00 P.M.
Place: E.G.R. Little Auditorium
The November membership meeting was called to order
by the president, Gretchen Chamberlain, at 8:15 P.M.
She welcomed the guests and introduced the Child
Advocacy Interest Group co-chairwomen, Sue Muller and
Murry Idema and the Professional Group chairwoman,
Kathy Heitmann. Gretchen then introduced Camille
Knowles, a member of the Child Advocacy Interest
Group and the Professional Group, who introduced
the speaker and the panel moderator.
Mr. William Lundsford was the main speaker on Child
Advocacy. He explained the states regulations on
raising children. A family must provide food, clothing,
shelter, love and not abuse the child. If a child is
abused, legally they can now seek independent attorney
to defend themselves.
There are three types of advocacy: 1. Legal
2. Administrative and 3. Legislative.
Dr. Lundsford stated child abuse and neglect are the
most serious problems facing us today. We need to be
involved in prevention and treatment standpoints.
The meeting was then opened for questions to the panel.
Moderator, Kathy Cashen, Director of Pre-School Programs;
Ara Cary, SCAN; Renald Nagelkirk, Director of Blodgett
Homes for Children; John Wiese, M.D., Pediatrician;
Wilhelmina Wright, Director of Family Life Education;
Dan Ballast, Supervisor of Child Guidance Services;
Gerald VanderTuig, Executive Director of Child Guidance
Clinic and Judy Steketee, Kent County Juvenile Court.
Gretchen thanked the panel and community people.
Nancy Skinner, Community Research chairwoman, proposed
"The Junior League grant $1,000 to the Public Affairs
and Professional committees for the purpose of partial
funding of the Grand Rapids Bicentennial/International
Woman's Year Conference, provided that other sponsoring
organizations are contacted by December 15 and asked for
financial support."
Motion was seconded by Kathy Tonkel. Motion passed with
a vote of, yes-72, no-13. Eighty-five present!
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Recording Secretary,
Judi Gook
DECEMBER
1975
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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Admissions
Opera Assn.
Chris Goodrich
Children's
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Repeat
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Membership
GVSC - Lovis
8:15 P.M.
Dinner
meeting
Armstrong
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Theater
J. McInerney
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7:00 P.M.
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WITH A YULETIDE SPREAD THAT'S PASSED OUR TESTS:
Kir/Bloody Merries/Screwdrivers
Eggs Au Gratin
Sausage Ring
German Coffee Braid
Cinnamon Apples
Coffee
Your jolly Cook Book Chefs selected these
festive favorites for a brunchtime buffet to greet
holiday company. Barb Bennett prepared the entire
menu for a spirited gathering of the Nominating
Committee who tasted, tested and unanimously ap-
proved of this epicurean slate supported by gala
decorative tabletop trims.
BERALD
LIBRARY
Kir
1/2 gal. white wine (Chablis or very dry
Chill and serve.
white wine)
1/2 cup Creme de Cassis
The French before World War II, never drank hard liquor preceding
dinner as it spoils the palate for the elegant food to follow.
Kir is a typical aperitif, some feel it is close in taste to Lancers.
Helen Hunting
Eggs Au Gratin
2 c. medium white sauce
Make a medium white sauce; flavor
1 T. minced dried onion
with onion. Put one-half the white
12 eggs
sauce in a 9x13" greased baking
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
dish. Cover with one-half the
3 T. butter
cheese. Carefully break 12 eggs
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on to the sauce (being careful not
to break yolks). Cover with re-
maining sauce and cheese.' Sprinkle
with bread crumbs. Dot with butter.
Bake 15 minutes at 375° or until
browned and desired doneness.
Serves 8.
Place in serving basket; decorate with sprigs of parsley.
Barb Bennett
Sausage Ring
2 lbs. bulk sausage
Mix and pour into well-greased
11 cups fresh bread crumbs
6 cup ring mold. Bake at 350°
1 egg
for one hour.
1/2 cup milk
1 T. parsley
Carol Borst
Happenings
Junior League
Non Profit Org.
U.S. POSTAGE
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PAID
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annual Reports
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Grand Rapids
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ANNUAL REPORTS 1970 - 1971
MEMBER OF REGION IV A.J.L.A.
WITH 14 OTHER LEAGUES
IN MICHIGAN AND OHIO
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1500 WEALTHY ST., S. E.
49506
HOURS: MONDAY AND FRIDAY
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The purpose for which this Corporation is to be formed is
exclusively educational and charitable and is
to promote voluntarism
to develop the potential of its members for voluntary par-
ticipation in community affairs; and
to demonstrate the effectiveness of trained volunteers.
IF
1. You wish to change your membership status (transfer,, re-
instatement, etc.) or submit your resignation, write the Cor-
responding Secretary. Remember that resignations must be
made by March 1st; otherwise resigning members shall be
liable for dues for the coming year.
2. You want a leave of absence, write the Placement chairman.
3. You have any change in name, address, telephone number,
or a birth or wedding announcement, notify the Correspond-
ing secretary.
4. You wish to cancel a luncheon reservation, notify the Tele-
phone chairman by Sunday prior to the meeting.
5. You want to sponsor a candidate for membership, please
see new procedures under Admissions. Blanks are due
February 15.
6. You wish to make a reservation for the League Rooms at the
Waldorf-Astoria in New York, write:
Hostess, Association of Junior Leagues of America
The Waldorf-Astoria
301 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Occupancy is limited to members, although reservations may
be made by a member for her daughter or daughters un-
accompanied. Immediate family or guests will be accommo-
dated only when accompanied by members.
7. You correspond with AJLA, send copies of your letter to our
Regional Director and our President.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1971 - 1972
OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Mrs. D. Gray Slawson, Jr. (Susan)
Vice President
Mrs. John Porter II (Holly)
Recording Secretary
Mrs. Garret Ackerson III (Ethel)
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. William A. Hoffhines (Donna)
Treasurer
Mrs. John D. Hibbard, Jr. (Gwen)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee (5)
Admissions
Mrs. W. James Chamberlain (Julie)
Advisory Planning
Mrs. Richard L. Spindle (Judy)
Area Council Representative
Mrs. John D. Boyles (Janet)
Assistant Treasurer
Mrs. John C. Peirce (Mary)
Communications
Mrs. Philip C. Chamberlain (Gretchen)
Community Research
Mrs. David B. LaClaire (Mary Lou)
Education
Mrs. Thomas D. Wisnom (Ann)
Et Cetera
Mrs. John A. Twomey (Rosemary)
Nominating
Mrs. O. William Lowry, Jr. (Ann)
Placement
Mrs. Theodore Fuger, Jr. (Mary Meade)
Provisional
Mrs. Glen V. Borre (Betsy)
Public Affairs
Mrs. Philip M. Leech (Carolyn)
Public Relations
Mrs. Robert D. Burton (Nella)
Ex-Officio:
Past President
Mrs. Jack L. Eggerding (Barbara)
Sustaining Representatives
Mrs. James T. Glerum (Bebe)
Mrs. Edgar K. Orr (Nancy)
Provisional Representative
Mrs. David F. Carpenter (Judy)
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Hospitality
Mrs. James Rae Sebastian, Jr. (Susan)
Office Coordinator
Mrs. Robert A. Mathiesen (Betsy)
Publicity
Mrs. Stephen G. Ryan (Susan)
Telephone
Mrs. Robert H. Becker (Carol)
Year Book
Mrs. Jack Cornelius (Jackie)
Mrs. William Zimmerman (Char)
Office Secretary
Mrs. Lester I. Oosterbaan (Marilyn)
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COMMUNITY PROJECT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
The Bridge
Mrs. James De Haan (Pat)
Children's Theatre
Mrs. Thomas F. Jones (Margie)
Children's Theatre School
Mrs. Edward Jackoboice (Sandy)
Educational Television
Mrs. Rober Boerema (Mary)
Mrs. James S. Hale (Sally)
Environmental Action
Mrs. Robert E. Schermer (Karen)
Heritage Hill
Mrs. Richard Wehrenberg (Karlene)
Mrs. William S. Bennett (Posie)
Urban Revitalization
Mrs. Robert L. Hooker (Judy)
Youth Contact Center
Mrs. John S. Edison (Penny)
Bargain Bonanza
Mrs. Charles F. Anderson (Liz)
October 21-22
Mrs. C. Mark Vasu (Edie)
REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMUNITY BOARDS
ACT Board
Mrs. Jack Spalding (Barb)
Area Council (alternate rep.)
Mrs. Jim W. Vahey (Sue)
Arts Council
Mrs. Richard Gates (Ginny)
The Bridge
Mrs. James De Haan (Pat)
Mrs. Thomas D. Wisnom (Ann)
Citizens Advisory Council
Mrs. Thomas F. Jones (Margie)
Juvenile Court Center
Mrs. James K. Miller III (Judy)
Civic Theatre
Mrs. Edward Jackoboice (Sandy)
Educational Television
Mrs. E. Brooks Applegate (Doddin)
Environmental Action Council Mrs. Philip M. Leech (Carolyn)
Goodwill
Mrs. John D. Boyles (Jan)
Heritage Hill Assn.
Mrs. Richard Wehrenberg (Karlene)
Historic Preservation Society
Mrs. Robert L. Hooker (Judy)
Kent County Government Action
Council, Inc.
Mrs. Joseph V. McGuirl (Barb)
Michigan Society for
Mental Health
Mrs. James R. Sebastian, Jr. (Susie)
Senior Citizens Coordinating
Committee, U.C.S.
Mrs. H. Joseph Porter (Susan)
United Community Services
Affiliate/Associate Body
Mrs. John Porter II (Holly)
Mrs. David B. LaClaire (Mary Lou)
United Community Services
Leadership Committee
Mrs. Garret Ackerson III (Ethel)
West Michigan Opera Assn.
Mrs. Robert D. Burton (Nella)
Youth Contact Center
Mrs. David B. LaClaire (Mary Lou)
Mrs. John S. Edison (Penny)
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
ADMISSIONS
Chairman
Mrs. W. James Chamberlain (949-4184)
1970 - 1972
Mrs. Lawrence Allaben
Mrs. John Peirce
Mrs. Robert Corl
Mrs. Jim Vahey
Mrs. Kenneth Ellis
Mrs. Platt Nobel (sustaining)
1971 - 1973
(to be elected)
ADVISORY PLANNING
Chairman
Mrs. Richard L. Spindle (949-3923)
Systems Study
Admissions and
Membership Study
Mrs. Garrett Ackerson
Mrs. W. James Chamberlain
Mrs. Glen V. Borre
Mrs. Philip Cornelius
Mrs. John D. Boyles
Mrs. Donald DeYoung
Mrs. Philip Goodspeed
Mrs. Robert Cooper
Mrs. O. William Lowry
Mrs. James Douglas
Mrs. Joseph Mc Guirl
Mrs. Francis Fallon
Mrs. Roland Roegge
Mrs. Jack Spaulding
Mrs. Fred Gebauer
Mrs. Lawrence Smith
Mrs. Richard Lierle
(sustaining)
Mrs. John Peirce
Mrs. James McLaughlin
(new member)
Mrs. John Porter
Mrs. Thomas Gleason
Mrs. Bruce Seeley
(new member)
Mrs. Fred Vandenberg
Mrs. Stephen Graves
(new member)
Mrs. Peter Van Domelen
Mrs. Peter Patterson
Mrs. Thomas Wisnom
(new member)
COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman
Mrs. Philip Chamberlain (949-4386)
Audio - Visual
Mrs. Joel Krissoff
Mrs. Anthony Anderson
(new member)
Mrs. James Douglas
Happenings
Mrs. Joseph Martin
Mrs. Reynolds Brander, Jr.
Mrs. Philip Idema
(N.M.)
Mrs. Kingsley Evenson
Telephone
Mrs. Brian Hotchkiss
Mrs. Robert Becker, Chr.
Et Cetera
Mrs. Jack Cornelius
Mrs. John Twomey, editor
Mrs. Thomas Baer
Mrs. Thomas Baer
Mrs. Ronald Cornetet
Mrs. David Cook
Mrs. Kingsley Evenson
Mrs. Robert Cooper
Mrs. David Gibbs
Mrs. Francis Fallon
Mrs. Russell Hook
Mrs. Edward Jackoboice
Mrs. John Jackoboice
Mrs. John Leonard
Mrs. Richard Tetzlaff
Mrs. James Welch
Mrs. Roger Clark
(new member)
(new member)
Mrs. Arthur Apkarian
Mrs. James Sykes
(new member)
(new member)
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COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Chairman
Mrs. David La Claire (949-1429)
Mrs. Anthony Anderson
Mrs. Roland Roegge
Mrs. Chas. Anderson
Mrs. Jack Spaulding
Mrs. Richard Brown
Mrs. Wallson Knack
Mrs. Ronald Dunwell
(new member)
Mrs. Richard Gates
Mrs. James Watkins
Mrs. Bryson Hoff
(new member)
Mrs. Joseph Martin
EDUCATION
Chairman
Mrs. Thomas Wisnom (245-4390)
Mrs. Peter Armstrong
Mrs. Bruce Barnhardt
Mrs. Roger Boerma
(new member)
Mrs. David Birles
Mrs. Donald DeYoung
(new member)
Mrs. H. Joseph Robert
Mrs. James Engbers
(new member)
Mrs. John Bissell
Mrs. William Kooistra
Mrs. William Zinser
(new member)
HOSPITALITY
Chairman
Mrs. James Sebastian (243-2642)
Mrs. Charles Andrews
Mrs. Bradley Palmer
Mrs. Jack Cornelius
Mrs. H. Joseph Porter
Mrs. Richard Cook
Mrs. Palmer Seeley
Mrs. John Bouwer
Mrs. Michael Armstrong
(new member)
Mrs. Chas. Arnold
Mrs. William Holmes
Mrs. Brian Heaney
(new member)
Mrs. Boyd Henderson
Mrs. Thomas Shearer
(new member)
Mrs. Marvin Kanouse
Mrs. Arend Lubbers
Mrs. Joseph Kirchgessner
(new member)
NOMINATING
Chairman
Mrs. O. William Lowry (949-3946)
1970-1972
1971-1973
Mrs. James DeHaan
Mrs. Dean Britton
Mrs. Richard Draigh
Mrs. Philip Goodspeed
Mrs. John Oosting
Mrs. William Farr
Mrs. Fred Vandenberg
Mrs. Richard Spindle
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Chairman
Mrs. Robert Mathiesen (949-2256)
PLACEMENT
Chairman
Mrs. Theodore H. Fuger, Jr. (949-1674)
1970-1972
1971-1973
Mrs. Peter Armstrong
Mrs. David Beebe
Mrs. Paul D. Brown
Mrs. Charles Dewey
Mrs. Richard D. Brown
Mrs. Richard Gates
Mrs. Philip Chamberlain
Mrs. Thomas Jones
Mrs. Philip Cornelius
Mrs. Charles Reiger
Mrs. Gerald Roach
Mrs. James Vahey
Mrs. Donald Kelley
Mrs. Richard Wehrenberg
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PROVISIONAL
Chairman
Mrs. Glen Borre (949-4493)
Mrs. Ronald Boer
Mrs. Stephen Ryan
Mrs. William Farr
Mrs. James Sebastian
Mrs. James Gould
Mrs. Gary Skinner
Mrs. James Hale
Mrs. Roger Warnshuis
Mrs. Edward Jackoboice
(sustaining)
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Chairman
Mrs. Philip Leech (949-8845)
Mrs. Garrett Ackerson
Mrs. William Zimmerman
Miss E. Poage Baxter
Mrs. Charles Oldt
Mrs. Herbert Carpenter
(new member)
Mrs. Jack Clary
Mrs. Dana Baldwin
Mrs. James Hale
(new member)
Mrs. Francis Fallon
Mrs. William Herrick
Mrs. John Nichols
(new member)
Mrs. Joseph McGuirl
Mrs. James Tonkel
Mrs. John Porter
(new member)
Mrs. John Twomey
Mrs. Edward Zeerip
Mrs. Gary Skinner
(new member)
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chairman
Mrs. Robert Burton (949-5274)
Mrs. Drake Atkinson
Mrs. Dorothy Park
Mrs. Donald Kelley
(new member)
Mrs. Richard Lierle
Mrs. Jon Forslund
(new member)
Mrs. Wayne Ver Strate
Mrs. Roger Blackport
Mrs. Louis Wickman
(new member)
FUNDED PROJECTS (LIST II)
THE BRIDGE
Chairman
Mrs. James DeHaan (452-4466)
Mrs. Ronald Boer
Mrs. David DeVries
Mrs. Malcolm Cumming
Mrs. Amos Stagg
CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Chairman
Mrs. Thomas Jones (949-2768)
Mrs. Bradley Palmer, publicity
Mrs. Richard Lyman, program
Play Selection
Mrs. Donald Kelley
Mrs. Richard Norton
Mrs. Chas. Arnold
Mrs. James Gould
Mrs. Richard Cook
Mrs Edmund Shea
Mrs. James Douglas
Mrs. Garrett Ackerson
Mrs. David DeVries
Mrs. Jack Clary
Mrs. John Leonard
Mrs. Thomas Baer
Mrs. Nels Jensen
Mrs. Richard Wehrenberg
Special Programs
Mrs. Thomas Baer
Mrs. Francis Fallon, chm.
Mrs. Philip Idema
Mrs. Chas Dubee
Mrs. Brian Hotchkiss
Mrs. Jchn Twomey
Mrs. Fred Myer
Miss Mary Lou Smith
Mrs. John Nichols
Mrs. Roland Roegge
Miss Mary Lou Smith
Production
Mrs. William Zimmerman
Mrs. Roger Law, chm.
Mrs. William Zinser
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL
Chairman
Mrs. Robert Schermer (245-9350)
Mrs. Lawrence Allaben
Mrs. Boyd Henderson
Mrs. E. Brooks Applegate
Mrs. Brian Hotchkiss
Mrs. Drake Atkinson
Mrs. Russell Hook
Mrs. Paul Brown
Mrs. Marvin Kanouse
Mrs. Herbert Carpenter
Mrs. Joseph Kirchgessner
Mrs. W. James Chamberlain
Mrs. Philip Leech
Mrs. Robert Corl
Mrs. John Neal
Mrs. Harold Cornelius
Mrs. Peter Protzman
Mrs. Patrick Coffield
Mrs. John Morrison
Mrs. Malcolm Cumming
Mrs. John Oosting
Mrs. Richard Draigh
Mrs. Palmer Seeley
Mrs. Chas. Dewey
Mrs. Richard Spindle
Mrs. Donald DeYoung
Mrs. Richard Strauss
Mrs. Ronald Dunwell
Mrs. Fred Vandenberg
Mrs. Thomas Evert
Mrs. Louis Wickman
Mrs. George Gale
Mrs. Robert Wold
Mrs. Gaylord Gano
Mrs. William Zinser
Mrs. John Edison
Mrs. Joseph Robert
EDUCATIONAL TV
Chairman
Mrs. Roger Boerema (949-1754)
Mrs. Peter Armstrong
Mrs. Maurice Houseman
Mrs. David Beebe
Mrs. Thomas Jones
Mrs. John Bissell
Mrs. Joseph Martin
Mrs. William Busch
Mrs. Robert Mathieson
Mrs. Philip Chamberlain
Mrs. Joseph McGuirl
Mrs. Bill Clay
Mrs. Richard Lyman
Mrs. Malcolm Cumming
Mrs. H. Joseph Porter
Mrs. Thomas Davis
Mrs. Chas. Rieger
Mrs. Harold DeLongy
Mrs. Gary Skinner
Mrs. Michael Ellis
Mrs. Richard Spindle
Mrs. David Gibbs
Mrs. John Porter
Mrs. Brian Heaney
Mrs. Richard Norton
Mrs. Bryson Hoff
THEATRE SCHOOL
Chairman
Mrs. Edward Jackoboice (676-9580
Mrs. Jack Clary
Mrs. David Spayde
YOUTH CONTACT CENTER
Chairman
Mrs. John Edison (949-3037)
Mrs. Peter Armstrong
Mrs. Victor Leslie
Mrs. Ronald Boer
Mrs. Richard Lierle
Mrs. John Bouwer
Mrs. Stephen Ryan
Mrs. Fred Gebauer
Mrs. Amos Stagg
Mrs. John Bissell
Mrs. Gerald Roach
Mrs. James Hale
Mrs. William Kirchgessner
Mrs. Bryson Hoff
Mrs. Wayne Ver Strate
Mrs. David La Claire
URBAN REVITALIZATION
Chairman
Mrs. Robert Hooker (949-6489)
Mrs. Richard Brown
Mrs. Fred Myers
Mrs. Robert Cooper
Mrs. Jack Spaulding
Mrs. Francis Fallon
Mrs. Fred Vandenberg
Mrs. Marvin Kanouse
Mrs. William Zimmerman
Mrs. James Gould
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HERITAGE HILL
Chairman
Mrs. Richard Wehrenberg (949-1028)
Mrs. William Bennett (949-4235)
Mrs. John Bouwer
Mrs. Maurice Houseman
Mrs. Paul Brown
Mrs. John Jackoboice
Mrs. Herbert Carpenter
Mrs. Chas. Krupp
Mrs. Patrick Coffield
Mrs. Richard Norton
Mrs. David Cook
Mrs. Gerald Roach
Mrs. James DeHaan
Mrs. G. Palmer Seeley
Mrs. Chas. Dewey
Mrs. Bruce Seeley
Mrs. Chas. Dubee
Mrs. Edmund Shea
Mrs. Michael Ellis
Mrs. Louis Wickman
Mrs. Russell Hook
LEAGUE SPONSORED PROJECTS - PAST (LIST II)
BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER
Mrs. Thomas Baer
Mrs. John Morrison
Mrs. Chas. Dewey
Mrs. John Nichols
Mrs. Richard Dralgh
Mrs. Robert Wold
Mrs. Philip Goodspeed
Mrs. David Spayde
Mrs. John Layman
GOODWILL
Mrs. Chas. Andrews
Mrs. Richard Tetzlaff
Mrs. Jack Clary
Mrs. James Sebastian
Mrs. Robert Mathiesen
Mrs. Fred Vandenberg
SWITCHBOAD (Open Line)
Miss E. Poage Baxter
Mrs. Nels Jensen
Mrs. Jack Clary
Mrs. William Muir
Mrs. Boyd Henderson
WAALKES JUVENILE COURT
Mrs. Ronald Boer
Mrs. William Muir
Mrs. David Beebe
Mrs. Richard Norton
Mrs. James Gould
Mrs. Richard Tetzlaff
Mrs. Nels Jensen
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (LIST II)
MARY CONGER SLIGH
Mrs. Robert Becker
Mrs. Philip Idema
Mrs. William Busch
Mrs. John Layman
Mrs. Harold Cornelius
Mrs. James Vahey
Mrs. Chas. Dewey
Mrs. Gerald Roach
Mrs. David DeVries
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE
Mrs. H. Joseph Porter
SHAWNEE PARK ORAL DEAF
Mrs. Dean Britton
Mrs. John Morrison
Mrs. Ronald Cornetet
Mrs. William Zinser
Mrs. Roger Law
SALVATION ARMY
Mrs. Richard Lyman
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ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES, INC.
825 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
OFFICERS - 1971-1972
President
Mrs. William H. Osler
First Vice-President
Mrs. Rufus C. Barkley, Jr.
Second Vice-President
Mrs. William V. Carey
Secretary
Mrs. William A. McKenzie
Treasurer
Mrs. Wilbur M. Sachtjen
Region IV Director
Mrs. Richard D. Murphy
700 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Area Council Chairman
Mrs. Loren C. Spademan, Jr.
29823 Pleasant Trail
Southville, Michigan 48076
Region IV Nominating Committee
Chairman
Mrs. George W. Haigh
3743 Broodside Road
Toledo, Ohio 43606
State Public Affairs Chairman
Mrs. David S. Cooper
1685 Trading Post Lane
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013
Information and Retreival File
Junior League of Akron
929 W. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44313
Phone 216-836-4921
AJL EXECUTIVE STAFF
Executive Director
Mr. Byron Chevlin
Controller
Mrs. Ivanetta K. Kay
Associate Director for League Services
Miss Clara J. Swan
Consultants
Mrs. L. R. Breslin, Jr.
Mrs. Ralph J. Culver
Mrs. Donald E. Nick
Mrs. Walter H. Swayze
Research
Mr. Robert P. Rappaport
Information Center
Mrs. Edward Harkewicz
Publications Editor
Mrs. Robert J. Quinlan
Special Events Manager
Miss Liliane Guay
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A.J.L.A. HISTORY
The Junior League was organized in 1901 by a New York
City debutante, Mary Harriman (Mrs. Charles Cary Rumsey)
with the help of Nathalie Henderson (Mrs. Joseph R. Swan).
The organization then was called the Junior League for the
Promotion of Settlement Movements.
In 1907 a Junior League was started in Boston, followed by
one in Brooklyn and Portland, Oregon, in 1910; Baltimore,
Philadelphia and Chicago in 1912. In the spring of 1912 the
first Junior League Conference was held in New York City
with six of the seven existing Leagues represented.
In 1921 representatives from the 30 Junior Leagues in exist-
ence met in Montreal and formed the Association of Junior
Leagues of America.
ASSOCIATION POLICIES
(As revised June, 1969)
POLICY I (general)
A. The Association shall act in an advisory capacity to the
Junior Leagues except as otherwise stated in the Bylaws and
Policies or in the Standing Rules and procedures adopted pur-
suant thereto.
B. The Association shall have the right to protect the Junior
Leagues from action by one Junior League which may adverse-
ly affect the program, standing or fund raising of other Junior
Leagues.
C. The Junior Leagues shall encourage their members to
accept the responsibilities of good citizenship and to educate
themselves in all legislative, political and governmental move-
ments which effect the life of their communities, their countries
and the world and shall endeavor to stimulate their members
to exercise their respective ciizenships intelligently.
D. The Association shall encourage its member leagues to
accept the responsibilities of good citizenship and to educate
themselves in all legislative, political, and governmental move-
ments which affect the life of their communities, their coun-
tries and the world, and shall endeavor to stimulate its mem-
ber Leagues to exercise their respective citizenship intelligently.
POLICY II (cooperation and sponsorship)
A. The Association may participate in, cooperate with, or
sponsor any organization, movement or program which in the
judgment of the board of directors, as represented by a three-
quarter affirmative vote of the members of the board, will
further the purpose of the Association. The board will in-
form any such organization that active participation by the
individual Junior Leagues is optional. The Association shall
not engage in legislative action.
B. With respect to a conference, meeting or institute of any
state, national or international organization, a junior League
may:
a. sponsor or co-sponsor the conference, meeting or
institute.
b. cooperate with the sponsoring organization.
C. participate in the conference, meeting or institute.
d. hold a meeting of the Junior League members in
connection with any such conference, meeting or
institute.
provided that the Junior League first obtains pertinent informa-
tion from the Association Executive Director and clearance
from its Regional Director.
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POLICY III (action)
A Junior League may take action on a national, international,
state or local public question, provided that a study of the
specific problems and the legislative or administrative measures
involved has been made, and that the action taken by that
Junior League is compatible with the stated purpose of the
Association and its member Junior Leagues; does not adversely
affect any other Junior League; is not contrary to the policies
of the Association; and is subject to the following:
1. Action may be taken on a national or international public
question provided the Junior League has first obtained
approval from the Board of Directors of the Association as
represented by a three-quarter affirmative vote of the
members of the Board.
2. Action may be taken on a state public question provided
the Junior League consults its Regional Director and fol-
lows Association legislative procedures.
3. Action may be taken on a local public question at the
discretion of the Junior League.
4. Action may not be taken in support of or in opposition to
a candidate for public office.
POLICY IV (financial)
A. The Association shall not act for others as a fund rais-
ing agent.
B. The Association shall not make financial contributions to
individuals, other organizations or agencies. Financial sup-
port may be rendered for direct services.
POLICY V (public relations and publicity)
A. The Association shall endeavor to protect the name
"Junior League" from misuse and shall take all action which
may be advisable to that end.
B. All references to the Association should be based on
accurate facts from current material made available from the
Association. This material can be secured from the regional
director or the Association office.
C. Any use of the Junior League name in connection with
publicity shall identify the League or Leagues involved.
D. Any publicity of a Junior League designed to extend
beyond its community area must be approved by the Associa-
tion office.
E. A Junior League member may publicly identify herself
as such only when such identification is in connection with an
affiliation or activity compatible with the stated purpose of
the Association and its member Junior Leagues and the Policies
of the Association.
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POLICY VI (commercial attachments and money raising)
A. The Association shall not recommend the exclusive use
of a specific commercial product nor the services of a specific
commercial concern.
B. A Junior League membership list is for the use of the
Junior League only and cannot be used for promotion of any
activity unrelated to the Junior League. It shall not be used
for personal gain or made available for commercial or solicita-
tion purposes.
C. A Junior League may cooperate with commercial con-
cerns, provided the attachment is consistent with the
standards of quality and dignity expressed by the Junior
Leagues and the Association, and does not recommend ex-
clusive use of a specific product or concern.
1. Sponsorship of a Junior League activity by reputable
firms is permitted for local broadcast, telecast or other
media of communication.
2. Sponsorship of a Junior League activity by reputable
firms on a regional, national or international basis is
permitted provided such sponsorship has been approved
by the Association office.
3. Direct selling in a commercial portion of a radio or tele-
vision program or in other media of communication, is
permitted so long as it is in keeping with the quality of
the presentation itself, features articles in good taste, and
does not recommend the exclusive use of a product by the
Association, any member Junior League, Junior Leaque
member, or person representing the Junior League. Samples
of the commercial copy must be submitted for approval by
the sponsoring Junior League to the Association office.
D. A Junior League member may be identified as such in
commercial endorsements, only in Junior League publications
and/or in connection with Junior League money-raising activ-
ities. No Junior League member may be identified as such
for personal gain.
POLICY VII (Minimum Standards of Charter, Constitution or
Bylaws)
Each member Junior League shall incorporate in its charter,
constitution, or bylaws, the following material:
A. A statement of its name, which shall include the words
"Junior League of (name of city, town or community in which
located)."
B. A statement of its purposes, which shall include the
statement of individual purposes stated in Article 1, Section 1
of the Bylaws of the Association.
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C. A statement that its policies shall be in harmony with
the policies of the Association.
D. Provisions complying with the requirements of Article II,
B of the Bylaws of the Association. (No other classes of
membership shall be permitted; provided however, that (a)
individual Junior Leagues may have a limited number of Hon-
orary members, and (b) Junior Leagues which as of April, 1947
had other classes, including Lite members, may continue such
classes for their present membership, but shall not admit any
additional members thereto).
E. A requirement that all Provisional members must com-
plete a training course based on the Association S Basic Pro-
visional Course Outline. Each Junior League shall send to the
Association annually a copy of its Provisional Course.
F. A requirement that all Active members shall justify their
membership through some form of community service satistac-
tory, in quality and extensiveness to that Junior League. All
Active members shall be interviewed at regular intervals in
order to plan their free choice of community service. Each
Junior League shall keep as nearly as possible uniform re-
cords concerning the community service activities of its mem-
bers.
G. A requirement for the following committees:
1. An Admissions Committee, whose function shall be to
consider the qualifications of all candidates proposed to
membership in the Junior League and elect new members
or recommend candidates to the board for election.
2. A Nominating Committee, whose function shall be to pre-
pare slates of condidates for election to the various elec-
tive offices of the Junior League. The Committee shall
also cooperate with the Regional Nominating Committee
and whenever possible suggest candidates for Regional
states.
3. Such other Committees as are necessary to perform the
following functions: Education, Finance, Placement, Pro-
visional Training, Community Research and Public Re-
lations.
H. The books and accounts of each Junior League shall be
kept in accordance with sound accounting practices and shall
be audited annually by a certified public accountant. Each
Junior League shail establish and maintain a Community
Trust Fund, which shall be separated and distinct from its
Administrative Fund. A copy of the audited financial report
shall be distributed to each member of the Junior League an-
nually. At the end of the fiscal year, each Junior League shall
a capy of its audited annual financial report to the Association.
I. A requirement that each Junior League shall endeavor to
associate itself with or endorse projects, programs, or activities
which meet accepted standards, in their fields or show evid-
ence of working toward such standards; the board of each
Junior League shall present to the membership all proposed
major program activities for ratification.
J. The Regional Director shall be invited to visit each Junior
League in her Region during her term of office. Acceptance
of such invitation shall be at the discretion of the Director.
POLICY VIII (Other Minimum Standards)
K. Each Junior League shall maintain the same standards
as required of applying groups under Article II A, Section 2 of
the Association Bylaws.
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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS
(Incorporated)
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
We, the undersigned, desiring to become incorporated under
the provisions of Act No. 84, of the Public Acts of Michigan
for 1921, providing for the "organization, regulation, and class-
ification of domestic corporations," etc., do hereby make, ex-
ecute, and adopt the following articles of association, to-wit:
ARTICLE I
The name or title by which said corporation is to be known
in law is the JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS.
ARTICLE II
This corporation shall proceed under Section 2, Chapter 1,
Part 1, of the above named act.
ARTICLE III
The purpose or purposes for which it is formed are as follows:
To interest its members in the social, industrial, and educa-
tional problems of the city of Grand Rapids; through the un-
remunerated service of its members to aid organizations and ad-
vance enterprises having purposes which are charitable,
benevolent, educational, or civic; to help its members to main-
tain and increase their usefulness in their chosen fields of such
service; and to raise, receive, hold and disburse funds for
benevolent, charitable and educational purposes or enterprises
undertaken by its members not involving or resulting in pecun-
iary gain or profit to its members.
ARTICLE IV
The principal office or place of business shall be at Grand
Rapids, Michigan, in the County of Kent.
ARTICLE V
(a) The amount of assets which said corporation possess is:
Real property: None.
Personal property: None.
(b) Said corporation is to be financed under the following
general plan:
1st: By dues to members.
2nd: By voluntary contributions.
3rd: By any lawful money raising enterprise not includ-
ing or involving the transaction of commercial or other
business for pecuniary gain or profit to members of
said corporation.
Under the provisions of the above named act, said corpora-
tion does not intend to issue shares of stock.
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ARTICLE VI
The terms of existence of this proposed corporation are
fixed at thirty years from the date of these articles.
ARTICLE VII
The incorporating members of the association are as follows:
Names
Residence Addresses:
Nellie C. Clements
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Florence M. Steele
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Josephine Bender
Grand Rapids, Michigan
ARTICLE VIII
The names and addresses of the office, trustees or directors
(or attorney-in-fact) for the first year are as follows:
Names:
Offices:
Addresses
Nellie C. Clements
Attorney-in-fact
Grand Rapids, Mich.
ARTICLE IX
(a) The qualifications required of officers and members are
as follows:
Such qualifications as may be prescribed in the bylaws of
said corporation.
ARTICLE X
Any other statements required by law or desired by the
incorporators to be included in the articles.
The principal officers of said corporation shall be elected by
vote of the members, but the board of directors may fill such
minor officers as may be created by the bylaws including one
or more assistants to the secretary and the treasurer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we the parties designated, as pro-
vided by law, by the parties associating as shown under
Articles VII of these articles, for the purpose of giving legal
effect to these articles, here-unto sign our names this 20th day
of April, A.D. 1925.
Nellie C. Clements (signature)
Florence M. Steele (Signature)
Josephine Bender (Signature)
(Extended for another 30 years from April 21st, 1956)
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BY-LAWS
(As Amended June, 1971)
ARTICLE I — NAME
*THE NAME OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE THE JUNIOR
LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INCORPORATED, hereinafter
called the League.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE AND POLICIES
Section 1. Purpose
THE PURPOSE OF THIS LEAGUE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCA-
TIONAL AND CHARITABLE AND IS TO PROMOTE VOLUN-
TARISM: TO DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF ITS MEMBERS
FOR VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:
AND TO DEMONSTRATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING
VOLUNTEERS.
Section 2. Policies
THE POLICIES OF THIS LEAGUE SHALL BE IN HARMONY
WITH
THE FS THE ASSOCIATION OF THE JUNIOR
LEAGUES, INCORPORATED, hereinafter called the Association.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Classes of Membership
ONLY WOMEN UNDER FORTY YEARS OF AGE WHO SHALL
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION
SHALL BE ADMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP BY THE LEAGUE.
NO MEMBER SHALL AT ANY TIME BE A MEMBER OF MORE
THAN ONE LEAGUE. THE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP SHALL
BE AS FOLLOWS:
(a) Provisional Membership
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS ARE THOSE WHO ARE EN-
GAGED IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP, AND ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE TO VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE. PROVISIONAL
MEMBERS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A TRAIN-
ING COURSE BASED ON THE ASSOCIATION'S BASIC
PROVISIONAL COURSE OUTLINE, within 12 months after
election to Provisional Membership. An extension of 12
months may be granted by the Board of Directors in the
case of Provisionals who for unavaidable reasons are
unable to complete the Provisional Course. Those mem-
bers failing to meet the Provisional requirements shall be
removed from membership upon a 2/3 vote of the Board
of Directors.
(b) Active Membership
ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP
AND WHO HAVING BEEN ADMITTED TO ACTIVE MEM-
BERSHIP, JUSTIFY SUCH MEMBERSHIP THROUGH SOME
FORM OF COMMUNITY SERVICE SATISFACTORY IN
QUALITY AND EXTENSIVENESS TO THAT JUNIOR LEAGUE
UNTIL THEIR 40th BIRTHDAY OR UNTIL THE END OF
THE LEAGUE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THEY REACH
THEIR 40th BIRTHDAY. If ANY ACTIVE MEMBER SHALL
REQUEST IN WRITING NOT LESS THAN THIRTY (30)
DAYS BEFORE THE END OF THIS LEAGUES (FISCAL)
*The capitalized portion of these Bylaws reflect the Association
Bylaws and policies required to be incorporated in the By-
laws of the individual Junior Leagues.
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(ADMINISTRATIVE) YEAR, THIS LEAGUE SHALL EXTEND
THE ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF SUCH MEMBER FOR ALL
PURPOSES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT NO SUCH REQUEST MAY BE MADE
IN THE (FISCAL) (ADMINISTRATION) YEAR IN WHICH
SUCH ACTIVE MEMBER ATTAINS THE AGE OF 45.
ANY ACTIVE MEMBER WHO HOLDS A POSITION AS AN
OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF AN ELECTED
COMMITTEE OF A JUNIOR LEAGUE OR A REGIONAL
NOMINATING COMMITTEE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO HER
40th BIRTHDAY AND ANY ACTIVE MEMBER WHO SHALL
HAVE ELECTED TO RETAIN HER ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING
PARAGRAPH WHO HOLDS A POSITION AS AN OFFICER,
DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF AN ELECTED COMMITTEE
OF A JUNIOR LEAGUE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO HER
45th BIRTHDAY SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE
MEMBER FOR ALL PURPOSES UNTIL THE COMPLETION
OF SUCH TERM. AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF THE
ASSOCIATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE MEM-
BER FOR ALL PURPOSES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF
SUCH TERM OR TERMS.
(c) Sustaining Membership
SUSTAINING MEMBERS ARE THOSE WHO HAVE REACH-
ED THE AGE LIMIT FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. THEY
SHALL HAVE ALL THE PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP
EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY NOT HOLD OFFICE OR VOTE.
Members who reach the age of forty after the thirty-first of
August shall continue as Active members until the follow-
ing June.
(d) Honorary Membership
Honorary members are those who for their services to
the League or to the community are invited to membership
in the League by a unanimous vote of the Board of Di-
rectors. They may attend all meetings of the League, but
may not vote or hold office. In case an Honorary
member wishes to transfer, she may be changed to one
of the classes which is eligible for transfer, provided she
has previously belonged to one of those classes.
Section 2. Admission to Membership
(a) Eligibility of Candidate
(1) A candidate for Provisional Membership must have at-
tained her 20th birthday and must not have attained
her 36th birthday by January 1st of the year she is
proposed.
(2) A Candidate must have lived within a radius of
twenty miles from the Grand Rapids area for at least
6 months.
(3) A non-resident candidate may be considered for Pro-
visional Membership by the Grand Rapids Junior
League, providing she has met the residency re-
quirement. At the time of her proposal she should
not have lived away from the Grand Rapids area for
more than two years and must be residing within the
admissions area of another Junior League. The priv-
ileges and responsibilities of membership must be
explained by our Junior League prior to her accept-
ance of the invitation to membership. A Provisional
fee, not to exceed the amount charged by the re-
ceiving Junior League, should accompany the Transfer
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or Inter-League card of any Provisional admitted
under this procedure.
(b) Sponsorship of Candidate
(1) Written proposals for membership shall be submitted
to the Admissions Chairman.
(2) A candidate must be proposed by one member and
endorsed by three other members, one of whom may
be a Provisional member. A candidate for member-
ship may be proposed or endorsed by an Active mem-
ber, a Sustaining member, or Honorary member who
has been an Active member.
(3) In any one year, a member may sign four Acin usio.
forms, two of which she may sign as a proposer.
(4) No member's name shall appear as both proposer and
endorser of any one candidate.
(3) No member mc/ propose or endorse a relative (sister,
sister-in-law, daughter, niece, or first cousin).
(€) No member of the Admissions Committee may propose
or endorse a candidate.
Section 3. Privileges of Membership
A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WHO IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE IN RESIDENCE MAY BE GRANTED UPON APPLI-
CATION IN WRITING TO THE CORRESPONDING SECRE-
TARY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PRIVILEGES:
(a) Transfer
PROVISIONAL, ACTIVE AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS
SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSFERRING MEM-
BERSHIP FROM ONE JUNIOR LEAGUE TO ANOTHER,
EXCEPT FOR THE PERIOD SUBSEQUENT TO MARCH 1
AND PRIOR TO APRIL 15. THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANS-
FER NEED NOT EXTEND TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN
DROPPED OR EXPELLED FROM MEMBERSHIP BY THE
JUNIOR LEAGUE TO WHICH TRANSFER IS DESIRED.
THE RECEIVING JUNIOR LEAGUE MUST ACCEPT AND
ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP
WITHIN 90 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE TRANSFER CARD.
(b) Inter-League
PROVISIONAL, ACTIVE AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS
WHO WILL BE RESIDING TEMPORARILY IN THE AREA
OF ANOTHER JUNIOR LEAGUE MAY BE GRANTED THE
INTER-LEAGUE PRIVILEGE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EX-
CEED ONE YEAR. THE PERIOD MAY BE EXTENDED BY
THE SENDING JUNIOR LEAGUE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL
YEAR.
A MEMBER GRANTED THE INTER-LEAGUE PRIVILEGE
SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RE-
CEIVING JUNIOR LEAGUE AND SHALL BE ENTITLED TO
ALL PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP EXCEPT THE RIGHT
TO VOTE, HOLD OFFICE AND PROPOSE OR SECOND
CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE RECEIVING
JUNIOR LEAGUE. SHE SHALL BE LISTED AS A MEMBER
OF AND PAY DUES TO THE SENDING JUNIOR LEAGUE
WHICH SHALL HAVE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HER
IN ALL MATTERS.
(c) Non-Resident
ACTIVE AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS WHO ARE LIVING
AT A DISTANCE (of at least 20 miles from Grand Rapids)
FROM THEIR JUNIOR LEAGUE AREA SHALL BE GRANT-
ED THE NON-RESIDENT PRIVILEGE. They may not vote
or hold office.
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NON-RESIDENT ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO LIVE IN AN
AREA IN WHICH THERE IS A JUNIOR LEAGUE MAY RE-
TAIN THE PRIVILEGE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED
TWO YEARS.
Section 4. Resignations and Reinstatements
(a) Resignations
Any member of the League who is not in arrears in dues
or in the performance of League duties may resign in good
standing. Resignations shall be made in writing to the
Corresponding Secretary of the League by March 1st;
otherwise members shall be liable for dues for the coming
year.
(b) Suspension and Removal
A member may be suspended or removed only by a two-
thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors after 15 days'
notice in writing, stating the cause for such action. Except
in cases of non-payment of dues or charges, an opportun-
ity for a hearing before the Board shall be given.
(c) Reinstatement
Members who have resigned while in good standing may
be reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Direc-
tors upon payment of a reinstatement fee of $25 plus the
current year's dues. A Provisional member may be re-
instated if she is still within the Provisional age limit.
ARTICLE IV - DUES AND CHARGES
Secton 1. Payment
All classes of membership shall pay to the Treasurer annual
dues which shall include Association per capita dues. Dues
shall be payable the first day of the fiscal year (April 1st).
Annual dues for the various classes of membership shall be as
follows:
(a) Active members $30.00.
(b) Sustaining and Non-resident $25.00. Members who reach
the age of forty after the thirty-first of August shall be
considered Active members.
(c) Honorary members - no dues.
(d) Provisional members $30.00. In addition there shall be on
initiation fee of $15 payable upon acceptance of invitation
to Provisional membership.
(e) There shall be a transfer fee of $15.00 upon completion of
transfer.
Section 2. Penalties
(a) Members who have not paid their dues for the current year
by April 1st shall be notified of the delinquency. Members
whose dues are not postmarked by May 1st shall be
dropped from membership.
(b) The Board of Directors shall have authority to adopt rea-
sonable regulations imposed upon the members fines for
violations of the duties of League members.
(c) MEMBERS DELINQUENT IN PAYING INDEBTEDNESS TO
THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ARREARS
IN THEIR DUES TO THIS LEAGUE.
(d) Resignations - See Article III, Section 4.
Section 3. Refunds
(a) Refunds of dues will not be made to members resigning
during the fiscal year.
(b) Refunds will not be made to Provisionals failing to meet
the requirements.
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Section 4. Association Dues
The treasurer of the League shall pay yearly per capita dues
for all classes of membership (including Provisional and Hon-
orary) to the treasurer of the Association.
ARTICLE V - FISCAL POLICIES
Section. 1. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall be from April 1st to March 31st.
Section 2. Accounts and Audit
THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS OF THIS LEAGUE SHALL
BE KEPT 1N ACCORDANCE WITH SOUND ACCOUNTING
PRACTICES AND SHALL BE AUDITED ANNUALLY BY A
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. THE LEAGUE SHALL
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY TRUST FUND,
WHICH SHALL BE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM ITS
ADMINISTRATIVE FUND. A COPY OF THE AUDITED
FINANCIAL REPORT SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH
MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE ANNUALLY.
Section 3. Bonding
The treasurer shall be bonded in the amount determined
by the Board of Directors.
Section 4. Dissolution
In the event of the dissolution of the Junior League of
Grand Rapids, Inc., its assets will be distributed to such
charitable and educational organizations in the commun-
ity which are tax exempt for Federal Income Tax purposes
as the Board of Directors shall determine.
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
Section 1. Personnel
The officers shall be: President, Vice-President, Recording
Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and As-
sistant Treasurer.
Section 2. Nomination
(a) The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of officers
which shall be mailed to the membership two weeks prior
to the March meeting of the League.
(b) Any nominations from the membership must be in writing
and mailed to the Nominating Committee one week prior
to the election meeting.
(c) Such nominations must be signed by ten members.
(d) There shall be no nominations from the floor.
(e) The Vice-President shall become the candidate for Presi-
dent. In the event she cannot perform these duties, the
Nominating Committee shall select a candidate who has
previously served on the Board of Directors for one year.
Section 3. Election
Officers shall be elected at the March meeting by ballot.
Section 4. Duties
(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the members
and of the Board of Directors. She shall be a member ex-
officio of all committees excepting the Nominating Com-
mittee and the Admissions Committee. She shall, with the
Treasurer, sign all contracts and obligations authorized by
the Board of Directors and shall perform the duties usually
pertaining to the office.
(b) The Vice-President shall assist the President and perform
the duties of the President in her absence.
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(c) The Recording Secretary shall keep the minutes of the
League, the Board of Directors and the Executive Com-
mittee, and shall perform such other duties common to
her office as the Board of Directors may assign her.
(d) The Corresponding Secretary shall take care of all cor-
respondence, including all correspondence regarding
changes in membership, keep a current list of the mem-
bership, assist the Yearbook chairman and act as Re-
cording Secretary in the absence of that officer.
(e) The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the
League. She shall collect all dues and fines and shall
notify delinquent members. She shall receive all dona-
tions and shall disburse the funds of the League upon the
order of the Board of Directors. She shall keep full and
accurate accounts and present a monthly statement to
the Board. She shall be Chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee.
(f) The Assistant Treasurer shall collect luncheon money at
meetings, shall be a member of the Finance Committee
and may be the Treasurer of any designated project.
(g) The Board of Directors may employ an Executive Secretary
who shall receive such compensation and perform such
administrative duties as the Board may fix and determine.
ARTICLE VII - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Personnel
(a) The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers of the
organization and the chairmen of committees involving ad-
ministrative or program responsibility. Their term of of-
fice shall be for one year and shall start immediately fol-
lowing the last meeting of the work year.
(b) The immediate Past President shall be a member of the
Board ex-officio. The chairman of any other committee
may be appointed an ex-officio member at the discretion
of the Executive Committee. Ex-officio members shall not
have voting privileges.
(c) The Chairmen of the following committees shall be mom-
bers of the Board with voting privileges: Admissions, Ad-
visory Planning, Arts Board, Community Research, Educa-
tion, Et Cetera, Finance, Health & Welfare Board, Nom-
inating, Placement, Provisional, Public Affairs, Public Re-
lations, and such other standing committees as may be
designated by the Executive Committee.
(d) The Executive Committee shall appoint a Sustaining mem-
ber ex-officio to the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Term of Office
The term of office of Directors and Officers shall run from
June to June.
Section 3. Appointments
(a) The committee chairmen, shall be appointed after the March
election by the incoming Executive Committee with the
assistance of the retiring President and retiring Placement
and Nominating Chairmen.
(b) Members of the Board of Directors shall not serve for
more than three years in succession with the exception of
the nominee for President.
(c) The Executive Committee shall endeavor to appoint ap-
proximately one-third of the Board members from those
who have served on the Board the previous year.
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Section 4. Duties
(a) The Board of Directors shall have general control of the
property, affairs and funds of the League.
(b) In all questions of the construction of these Bylaws, the
decision of the Board of Directors shall be final.
(c) THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL PRESENT TO THE
MEMBERSHIP ALL PROPOSED MAJOR PROGRAM ACTIVI-
TIES FOR RATIFICATION.
(d) THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR SHALL BE INVITED TO VISIT
THE LEAGUE DURING HER TERM OF OFFICE. ACCEPT-
ANCE OF SUCH INVITATION SHALL BE AT THE DIS-
CRETION OF THE DIRECTOR.
Section 5. Vacancies
Vacancies among officers may be filled by a majority
vote of the Board of Directors from a slate submitted by
the Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee
shall have the power to fill vacancies in the Board.
Section 6. Meetings
The Board of Directors shall hold regular monthly meetings
during the work year. Special meetings may be called
by the President or shall be called upon the written re-
quest of five members of the Board.
Section 7. Quorums
At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority shall
constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. Personnel
The Executive Committee shall consist of President, Vice-
President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary
and Treasurer.
Section 2. Duties
(a) This Committee shall have all the powers of the Board of
Directors between regular Board meetings.
(b) This Committee shall appoint all committee chairmen for
the ensuing year as provided in Article VII, Section 3 (a).
(c) This Committee shall appoint a Sustaining member ex-
officio to the Board of Directors.
(d) This Committee shall present its minutes to the Board of
Directors for ratification at their next Board meeting.
Section 3. Quorums
At any meeting of the Executive Committee, a majority
shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Standing Committees of the Junior League shall
include:
(a) Admissions Committee
(1) THERE SHALL BE AN ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
WHOSE FUNCTION SHALL BE TO CONSIDER THE
QUALIFICATION OF ALL CANDIDATES PROPOSED
TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE AND TO RECOM-
MEND CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD FOR ELECTION.
(2) The Admissions Committee shall consist of a Chairman,
8 Active members and two Sustaining members.
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(3) The Chairman shall be elected each year by the mem-
bership at such time and in the same manner as the
officers of the League. (See Article VI, Section 2 &
3). She shall have served previously as an elected
member of the Admissions Committee.
(4) The eight members shall have been Active members
of the Grand Rapids League for at least one year.
No member shall serve two consecutive terms. At the
October meeting the Nominating Committee shall pre-
sent the names of Nine (9) eligible members selected
from three (3) equal age groups, with one member
from each age group to be elected. The number of
candidates and the number of group divisions shall
be determined by the size of the Admissions Com-
mittee. Any nominations from the membership must
be in writing and mailed to the Nominating Com-
mittee one week prior to the election meeting. Such
nominations must be signed by ten members. There
shall be no nominations from the floor. Two members
from each age group shall be elected by the mem-
bership and upon election shall begin serving their
terms as members of this committee.
(5) The two Sustaining members shall have been Active
members of the Grand Rapids League for at least two
years. No Sustaining member shall serve two con-
secutive terms. One Sustaining member shall be elect-
ed each year for a two year term. At the October
meeting the Nominating Committee shall present the
names of three eligible members, alternating yearly
from those Sustaining under five years to those Sus-
taining over five years. One candidate shall be elect-
ed by the membership and upon election shall begin
serving her term as a member of this committee.
(6) If an elected member of this committee is unable to
serve, she shall be replaced by the candidate with
the next highest number of votes in the original
election.
(b) Nominating Committee
(1) THERE SHALL BE A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
WHOSE FUNCTION SHALL BE TO PREPARE SLATES
OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE VARIOUS
ELECTIVE OFFICES OF THE LEAGUE
(2) The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chair-
man and eight (8) elected members. The elected
members shall serve a two year term, one-half of
the committee to be elected each year. No elected
member shall serve two consecutive terms. The
Chairman shall be appointed by the Executive
Committee and shall have served previously as an
elected member of the Nominating Committee. She
shall have no vote except in the event of a tie.
(3) The Nominating Committee shall prepare a list of
members eligible for the Nominating Committee ar-
ranged by age in numerical progression. Those con-
sidered ineligible shall be out-going Nominating Com-
mittee members and Chairman, Executive Committee
members and Admissions Committee Chairman for the
subsequent year, and those members who have not
been Active in the Junior League of Grand Rapids for
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two years. This list shall then be divided by age into
2 approximately equal groups for the ballot. From
each age group, the membership shall vote for 4
candidates at the April meeting. At the May meet-
ing from the resulting slate the membership shall elect
two members from each age group. Voting shail
be by bailot. The Chairman shall keep a record of
the votes and should an alternate be needed, the
person in the same age group receiving the next
highest number of votes shall serve.
(4) The Nominating Committee shall suggest potential
candidates from this League for Regional Director and
the Regional Nominating Committee.
(c) THERE SHALL BE SUCH OTHER COMMITTEES AS ARE
NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION, which shall include the planning and sup-
ervision of the educational program of the League.
FINANCE, which shall include financial fact-finding to
advise the Board on all matters relating to the financing
of the League's own administration and that of its com-
munity program as well as the initial preparation of the
Annual Budget for presentation for the Board and mem-
bership.
PLACEMENT, which shall include interviewing all the
Active members at regular intervals in order to plan their
free choice of community service and to keep as nearly
as possible uniform records concerning the community
service activities of its members.
PROVISIONAL, which shall include planning and direct-
ing the education and training of provisional members
until such time as they are admitted to Active member-
ship.
PUBLIC RELATIONS, which shall include evaluating atti-
tudes of members and the community in relation to the
Junior League; identifying the purpose and activities of
the League with the public interest; and planning a pro-
gram of action to earn understanding and acceptance of
the League by the membership and the public.
COMMUNITY RESEARCH, which shall include providing
current information about the community to the Board and
the Junior League to be used in the planning of its pro-
gram.
Section 2. Other Standing Committees necessary for the ad-
ministration of the program shall be established by the
Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X - MEETINGS AND QUORUMS
Section 1. The Annual Meeting of the Junior League shall be
held in June.
Section 2. Regular meetings shall be held from September to
June. Other meetings may be held at the discretion of the
Board of Directors or upon written request of twenty-five
members of the League.
Section 3. A quorum of the League shall consist of one-third
of the voting members.
Section 4. A simple majority vote of the Active members pre-
sent and voting at which a quorum is in present attend-
ance, will be required to carry any matter at any meeting
under these Bylaws, unless otherwise specifically pro-
vided. An Active member voting by Absentee Ballot as
stated in Section 5, will be considered as part of the
quorum.
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Section 5. An Active member may vote on any matter to be
voted on at a Membership meeting on the two consecutive
office days prior to said Membership meeting. She will
vote by printed ballot in person during office hours. Her
vote will count, only if the intent or scope of the matter is
not changed at the Membership meeting.
ARTICLE XI - CONFERENCES
Section 1. The League shall if possible, defray the expenses
of two or more delegates to the Association, Regional and
any technical conferences each year.
Section 2. Delegates to the Association, Regional and techni-
cal conferences shall be selected by the Nominating Com-
mittee and ratified by the Board of Directors. Such dele-
gates shall be Active members of the League. Whenever
possible, the voting delegate at the Association Confer-
ence shall be the incoming President.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS AND RULES OF ORDER
Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended or suspended by
the vote of two-thirds of the Directors present at any
meeting of the Board, affirmed by the vote of two-thirds
of the voting members present at a subsequent general
meeting of the League; provided that notice of intention
to amend or suspend the Bylaws shall have been mailed
to the voting members one week prior to the date of the
meeting.
Section 2. Robert's New Rules of Order shall be the parlimen-
tary authority used for all matters of procedure not spe-
cifically covered by the Bylaws or by special rules of
procedure adopted by the League.
STANDING RULES
DUTIES OF ACTIVE MEMBERS
1. Each active member is expected to render satisfactory
volunteer service in some phase of: (a) League activities; (b)
League money-raising projects; (c) community service.
STANDING RULES OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
1. Completed Admissions forms must be submitted on or be-
fore February 15. (See further procedures under section of
year book, `Admissions").
GUIDELINES GOVERNING PROVISIONAL TRAINING COURSE
1. New members shall be invited to membership in April.
2. New members are expected to complete an orientation
course before becoming Active members.
3. Prior to completion of the course a Placement Advisor
shall be assigned to each new member to interview her and
to aid her in the selection of Junior League projects or other
volunteer areas of her choice.
4. New members shall be admitted to Active membership at
the March membership meeting after completing the Orienta-
tion Course.
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5. A new member who is unable to take the Orientation
Course shall be held over as a new member for one additional
year. Should she fail to complete this obligation within two
years, she shall be dropped from membership in the League.
6. All Active transfers shall be invited to take the Orientation
Course.
STANDING RULE OF THE PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE
The incoming Executive Committee shall appcint the Pro-
visional Chairman as soon as possible. Advisedly the chair-
man will have served on a former Provisional Committee. In
selecting her committee, the chairman should
bers with previous experience on this committee plus two
years of Active membership. It is also suggested that a Sus-
tainer, a member from the Education Committee, and one
recent Provisional be considered to attain a well-rounded
committee membership.
STANDING RULE OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Slates for elective offices shall not include members of the
Nominating Committee. If, under extraordinary circumstances,
the Nominating Committee should wish to propose one of its
members as a possible candidate for office, the chairman
should request her resignation before her name is placed on
the slate.
DUTIES OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
1. The duties of the Nominating Committee shall be as
follows:
(a) to select local nominees for Regional Director and the
Regional Nominating Committee.
(b) to select required number of delegates and alternates
for Regional Conference and 2 delegates and one αl-
ternate for the Association Conference in May with
approval of the Boord.
(c) to nominate all officers and the Admissions Chairman
and to present the slate by mail to the membership
two weeks prior to the March meeting.
(d) to prepare the slate for the Admissions Committee
election in October.
(e) to prepare the ballot and slate for the Nominating
Committee election in April and May respectively.
STANDING RULES OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
1. The committee will meet on a regular basis and will func-
tion as follows:
(a) It will plan the program of the general membership
meetings in coordination with the President.
(b) It will plan the Board Orientation.
(c) It will set up courses of study, which appeal to spe-
cial interest groups of the membership.
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2. This committee shall operate from May to May to facilitate
cooperative planning of programs within our League and with
other community organizations.
3. The following committee chairmen will act as advisors
and meet with the Education Committee at its initial May
meeting and whenever the Education Committee deems it
necessary: Public Relations, Provisional, Placement, Commun-
ity Research, Public Affairs, and Telephone.
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HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS
The Junior League of Grand Rapids is an outgrowth of the
Butterfly Guild of Butterworth Hospital, started in 1903. The
activities were suspended during the war but resumed in 1920,
and in 1922 with Mrs. Earle A. Clements president, plans were
started requesting membership in the A.J.L.A. $5,000 in the
treasury was turned over to Butterworth Hospital and a Ma-
ternity fund was created in the name of the Butterfly Guild.
During these years the guild brought the Denis-Shawn
Dancers which netted $850, held a Valentine Ball netting $1,177,
and held an American Kennel Club Dog Show nettering $2,600.
In January, 1925 the guild was formally accepted by the
A.J.L.A. and all organic relationship with Butterworth Hospital
was severed and our maternity fund at Butterworth was hence-
forth to be called the Butterworth Maternity fund of
the Junior League. In 1926 our League was incorporated, the
papers being signed by Mrs. Earle A. Clements, Mrs. William
B. Steele and Miss Josephine Bender.
PAST PRESIDENTS
1924-26 - Mrs. Earle A. Clements
1926-27 - Mrs. William B. Steele
1927-28 - Miss Josephine Bender
1928-31 - Mrs. Thomas F. McAllister
1931-33 - Mrs. Lee Wilson Hutchins
1933-35 - Mrs. Harold Cornelius
1935-37 - Mrs. Lee M. Woodruff
1937-39 - Mrs. Clarence D. Allen
1939-41 - Mrs. Philip C. Cornelius
1941-43 - Mrs. George Moritz
1943-45 - Mrs. James H. Sheppard
1945-47 - Mrs. Harold Lamb
1947-49 - Mrs. W. Claire Cartier
1949-51 - Mrs. H. Holmes Ellis
1951-53 - Miss Laura May Ripley
1953-55 - Mrs. J. Boyd Pantlind II
1955-57 - Mrs. Gaylord C. Gill, Jr.
1957-59 - Mrs. Jordan Sheperd
1959-61 - Mrs. Harry W. Allen, Jr.
1961-63 - Mrs. Douglas W. Hillman
1963-64 - Mrs. William H. Edison
1964-65 - Mrs. John T. Minor
1965-66 - Mrs. Warren C. Pilling
1966-67 - Mrs. James H. Cawood
1967-68 - Mrs. John E. Mackay
1968-69 - - Mrs. Roger L. Warnshuis, Jr
1969-70 - - Mrs. Richard D. Murphy
1970-71 - Mrs. Jack L. Eggerding
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS
1924-26
1. Arranged with Women's Board of Butterworth Hospital to
share work and profits of Thrift Shop.
2. Second A.K.C. Dog Show netted $1,054.
3. Mardi Gras dance netted $1,035.
4. Women's Exchange on Fulton St. purchased, cleared $904.
5. Pledged $6,500 to new Butterworth Hospital to furnish
maternity department.
1926-27
1. Thrift Shop netted $1,264.
2. Women's Exchange netted $520.
3. Lecture by Admiral Byrd and a revue netted $4,652.
4. Maternity fund cared for six mothers and their babies.
5. Gave 559 hours to Clinic for Infant Feeding.
1927-28
1. Thrift Shop netted $1,015
2. Women's Exchange lost $703.
3. Revue, "Hit and Misses," netted $3,750.
4. Gave two showings of Jean Gros Marionettes.
5. Part Pay Maternity Plan initiated at Butter worth Hospital.
1928-31
1. Withdrew from Thrift Shop.
2. Women's Exchange discontinued.
3. Three cabarets netted $2,436.
4. New York production of "Street Scene" netted $4,241.
5. Presentation of "The First Mrs. Fraser" and dance netted
$2,817.
6. Two Detroit League for the Handicapped (DLH) sales net-
ted $613.
7. Several League cast plays and Jean Gros Marionettes pre-
sented to school children.
8. Part Pay Moternity Plan extended to Blodgett and St.
Mary's.
9. Established Clinic for Children Guidance.
1931-33
1. A revue netted $250.
2. Cornelius Otis Skinner gave her famous sketches.
3. 1931: Placement Bureau established for our use as well
as that of community.
4. Discontinued Clinic for Child Guidance.
5. Players Group presented two plays and made a movie to
rent for children's parties.
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1933-35
1. Four style shows netted $705.
2. A musical revue netted $1,942.
3. Players Group performed at Children's Theatre at Chicago
Fair and for local children's show.
4. Annual exhibit of "Arts and Interests" by League mem-
bers held at June meeting.
1935-37
1. Punch-board sale and dance netted $1,902.
2. Musical, "Merry-Go-Round," netted $2,551.
3. Decorated a doll house, netted $292.
4. Two plays by Players Group netted $201.
5. Presented Dartmouth Glee Club and dance.
1937-39
1. Two DLH sales netted $249.
2. Presentation of Ballet Russe lost $101.
3. "Junior League Gaieties of 1883'' netted $1,911.
4. Players Group expanded into Junior Program Inc., pre-
sented four events each year. Netted $971.
5. Worked in study groups and as guides in New Furniture
Museum.
6. Art Committee cooperated with new Friends of American
Art group. Promoted classes and lectures.
7. Became member of new Council of Social Agencies.
1939-41
1. DLH sales netted $412.
2. Leap Year Party netted $238.
3. "The Dream of a Clown," with entire male cast, netted
$1,898.
4. "Star Spangled Cabaret" netted $226.
5. Junior Programs presented four events each year.
6. Maternity Welfare Project ended. We had paid $30,711
for hospitalization of 1,279 mothers.
1941-43
1. Partially financed Civilian Defense Volunteer Office in war
effort.
2. Two DLH sales netted $398.
3. Two dances netted $675.
4. Junior Programs became Children's Theatre Bureau.
5. Sponsored "Radio Institute," children's educational radio
program.
6. Children's Theatre Bureau disbanded after year, netted
$653.
1943-45
1. Held a Second Best Shop for one week, netted $1,643.
2. Decorated day room for Convalescent officers at Percy
Jones Hospital with shop profit.
3. Gave weekly radio series, "We are Americans" and
"One World."
4. Gave two yearly parties for Young American Craftsmen
Club.
5. Furnished 14,247 volunteers to agencies since opening of
Civilian Defense Office.
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1945-47
1. Second Best Shop netted $341 and $1,745 running one
week each year.
2. Children's Theatre Group reformed. Gave ten weekly
shows for fifth and sixth graders.
3. Continued radio program with "Books Bring Adventures."
4. Conducted gallery tours and assisted in talks in new
children's program at Art Gallery.
5. Gave projector and recreational equipment to Juvenile
Home.
6. 1946: Started Cerebral Palsy Nursery School.
1947-49
1. Second Best Shop made permanent project. Opened at
52 Sheldon Avenue.
2. Shop netted $4,500 after fourteen months. Paid back
$3,000 loaned by League to start.
3. Continued radio series.
4. Continued progress of C P Nursery School.
5. Children's Theatre Group presented shows to over 9,000
children.
6. Reproductions of famous paintings given to all High
Schools.
7. Art Program expanded to include talks to third and fourth
graders.
8. Sustaining members organized into active group. Held
DLH sale and Provisional Tea.
9. Professional members organized, holding four evening
meetings annually.
10. 1948: Entire By-Laws amended with Minimum Standards.
11. 1949: Group Meetings inaugurated.
1949-51
1. Presentation, "Laddies First," netted $8,878.
2. All proceeds from Fashion Tea by Wurzburg's donated to
League.
3. Children's Theatre Group gave plays to over 11,000
children.
4. Art Gallery Children's Program continued successfully.
5. Board of Education took over C. P. Nursery School. We
furnished volunteers and full time physiotherapist.
1951-53
1. Co-sponsored with Women's Committee of G.R. Symphony
a concert by Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra for 3,000
fifth graders.
2. Rent-a-Picture shop begun
3. 1951: Central Volunteer Service granted us participation
on its board.
4. 1952: State Legislative Committee Charter granted for
seven Junior Leagues in Michigan.
5. Future Policy and Shop Evaluation committees formed.
6. 1952: Mrs. T. K. Bender and Miss Josephine Bender elected
to Honorary Membership.
7. Hostess to 1952 Regional Conference.
8. Children's Theatre Group presented two plays yearly.
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1953-55
1. Second Best Shop moved to 858 Wealthy Street, S.E.
2. Sold cookbooks.
3. Children's Theatre Group presented two plays yearly.
4. Began working in nursery of Kent County Children's Home.
5. Chairman of Children's Art Program invited to sit on Art
Gallery Board.
6. 1954: Final responsibility for C.P. Nursery School as-
sumed by United C.P. Fund.
7. Community Trust Fund established in place of Com-
munity Service Fund.
8. Board Manual compiled by professional members.
9. Celebrated thirtieth anniversary as member of A.J.L.A.
10 Hostess to Legislative Committees of Junior Leagues of
Michigan and Director of Region IV.
11. Sustaining group underwrote "Maple Grove Morale Build-
ing Fund" of Kent County Poor Fund.
12. 1955: Established a Child Study Center with Child
Guidance Clinic.
13. Voted to pay salary of Coordinator of Gerontology services
in community if financial help secured. Cost to League
not to exceed $5,000 yearly.
1955-57
1. Musical revue, "Let's Take Off," netted $13,953.
2. Co-sponsored Children's Symphony Program for over 6,000
children.
3. 1957: Child Study Project started classes.
4. Coordinating Council for Aging established as first step
in Gerontology Program.
5. 1956: Luncheon given for Regional Director and people
from other organizations with which we work.
6. Distributed brochure depicting our community services.
7. Board orientation course planned for incoming board
members.
8. League office moved to 403 Eureka, S.E.
1957-59
I. Second Best Shop discontinued.
2. Women's Committee of Grand Rapids Symphony agreed to
take over entire sponsorship of Children's Symphony in
1960.
3. Advisory Committee of Child Study Project became sub-
committee of Child Guidance Clinic.
4. Articles of Incorporation adopted for Coordinating Council
for Aging, with tax exempt status granted.
5. Turned over Rent-A-Picture Shop to Art Gallery with over
150 pictures and treasury of over $2,000.
6. Gave luncheon honoring community people with whom we
work.
7. Public Affairs Committee hostess for all Michigan Leagues
at State Legislative Committee meeting.
8. Revised By-Laws adopted.
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1959-61
1. Additional $5,000 pledged to the Child Study Project, which
has been re-named Pre-School Child Development Center.
2. A pilot project of diversionary therapy for older citizens in
local nursing homes undertaken by League volunteers in
conjunction with Coordinating Council for the Aging.
3. Benefit Ball June 11, 1960, netted $5,500.
4. Placement committee instituted spring placement inter-
views.
5. Lecture Series in the fall and winter, 1960-61, netted $1,900.
6. Children's Art added the JACS (Junior Arts Club) to its
program.
7. Children's Theatre Group offered an operetta, "The Wiz-
ard of Oz" in the fall of 1960.
8. 35th anniversary celebrated in Dec. 1960 with Regional
Director Mrs. Carter Smith of Toledo as our guest speaker.
1961-63
1. Pledged $3,500 a year for 3 years to institute a Homemaker
project in conjunction with the Family Service Association;
first payment made March 1962.
2. Purchased a bus in Fall, 1962, for the Public Museum's
use in furnishing transportation to and from the Museum
and touring the city. Established a program of volunteer
museum guides.
3. Board structure changed to an appointive rather than
elective system, effective March, 1963.
4. Lecture Series netted $4,549 and $3,188.
5. Brochure brought up to date by Public Relations com-
mittee in winter, 1962.
6. In March, 1962, made additional $2,500 contribution to Co-
ordinating Council for the Aging. In spring, 1963, Council
became a standing committee of the UCS Planning Division.
7. Fall, 1962, a luncheon was given for representatives of
community agencies and organizations with which we
have worked.
8. Terminated our staffing chairmanship for Pre-School Child
Development Center in June, 1963.
9. Began an in-depth evaluation of entire League Program
in spring, 1963.
1963-64
1. First Bargain Bonanza netted $22,122.36.
2. Corporate Record Book compiled.
3. Joined Inter-Club Council of Grand Rapids.
4. Community Research committee established.
5. Voted a grant of $2,000 to set up α Referral Center under
the auspices of United Community Services.
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1964-65
1. Community Action Volunteer Project approved by mem-
bership.
2. $5,000 Grant made to the U.C.S. to establish the Com-
munity Action Program, with an additional $5,000 each
year for 3 years pledged to hire a volunteer to coordinate
for C.A.V.
3. Budget Ball held in October netted $500 for the Adminis-
trative Fund.
4. Fortieth Anniversary celebrated with a Conference in
Miniature and a special newssheet edition.
5. Home Maker Service Demonstration Program ended.
6. Three Parts Community portion of the provisional course
open to outside groups.
1965-66
1. Second Bargain Bonanza netted $23,470.06.
2. Provisional course divided into Spring and Fall sessions
for more comprehensive studies of Junior League and the
Community.
3. Council of Performing Arts for Children formed with Junior
League and community representation. Children's Theatre
project discontinued.
4. Office moved across the hall.
1966-67
1. A $10,000 grant made to Goodwill Industries, for a three
year demonstration program. $5,000 to be paid in October
of 1967 and $3,000 and $2,000 in 1968 and 1969.
2. Pledged $9,000 for 3 years to the Council of Performing
Arts for Children on a decreasing basis ($5,000, $3,000,
$1,000).
3. Advisory Planning Committee established.
4. Structure changes of Board, Nominating and Executive
Committee approved in March.
5. Pledged $500 to the Young Peoples Saturday Symphony
series.
6. Voted a supporting grant of $500 to the Western Mich-
igan Opera Association.
7. "Open Door" brochure updated by Public Relations
Committee.
8. In-depth study added to Provisional Course.
9. Voted to turn over Childrens Art Program to the Educa-
tion Auxiliary of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, JACs in
June '67, Art Talks in June '68.
10. Approved a one-year grant of $850.00 to the Arts Council
Committee for setting up the Grand Rapids Arts Council.
11. League Historian appointed and Sustainers column begun.
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1967-68
1. New Board Manual compiled.
2. First "In-League" Auction as part of the Bargain
Bonanza.
3. First "Arts Council Cultural Calendar."
4. Monthly newsletter to members, "Happenings," instigated.
5. Third Bargain Bonanza netted $23,025.62.
6. League Community Action Program funded by United
Community Services.
7. First Community Appreciation Luncheon since 1962.
8. Voted to underwrite Youth Symphony Program.
9. Membership tour of Goodwill Industries.
10. Membership bus tour of Child Guidance Clinic, Franklin-
Hall Complex, and Salvation Army.
11. Co-sponsored an all day Seminar on Day Care with the-
Dyer-Ives Foundation.
12. Conference-in-Miniature to explore areas of interest in
the community.
13. "Placement on Parade" presented by Placement Com-
mittee.
14. $2500 granted to the Arts Council of Grand Rapids for
its Arts Festival.
1968-69
1. Pledged $6,000 to Blandford Nature Center.
2. Community leaders invited to Fall League meeting on
environmental planning.
3. Monthly meeting newssheet, "Findings", introduced.
4. Final payment to Council of Performing Arts for Children.
5. Termination of Museum Docent Project with development
of the Grand Rapids Public Museum Docent League.
6. Created an Arts Board and Health and Welfare Board.
7. Approved structure changes of Education Committee and
Provisional Committee.
8. New brochure published, League logo selected, and per-
manent portable display made by Public Relations Com-
mittee.
9. Invitation to Sustaining members to serve on League
committees.
10. League representation requested by Leadership Committee
of United Community Services, Kent Council for Historic
Preservation, and the Grand Rapids Public Museum Board.
11. Co-sponsored on all day Community Education Seminar
on Educational-TV with the Seidman Foundation.
12. Visit by Mrs. John H. Dalton, Regional Director, and Mrs.
Joseph V. Connolly, Jr., A.J.L.A. Consultant, to observe
and participate in Educational-TV Seminar.
13. Received the Annual Award for Outstanding Community
Service from the National Association of Social Workers.
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1969-70
1. Elimination of racism made a priority after two of our
members participated in an Association-sponsored Com-
munity Leadership Seminar with Grand Rapids' Human
Relations Director - series of evening meetings held with
our husbands to educate us further.
2. Dr. Eva Schindler-Rainman, behavioral scientist from Un-
iversity of Southern California, visited 2 days - one in-
league to develop racial sensitivity; the other with the
community in a highly successful "People's Forum".
3. Admissions Seminar for region IV held in December to ex-
plore possible new Admissions procedures.
4. Fund-raising an all-time success; Bargain Bonanza and
Auction netted almost Fifty thousand dollars for our Com-
munity Trust Fund.
Junior League SA Funds voted to support -
Project Rehab
West Michigan Environmental Action Committee
E.T.V.
Children's Theater (director and planning for)
Goodwill Industries
Open Line (telephone help to youth)
Talent Turn-On at South Middle School
Festival 70 - Arts Council
5. Advisory Planning changes in Admissions adopted.
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PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REPORT
The Junior League of Grand Rapids celebrated its 45th An-
niversary year in 1970-1971, continuing to be a vital and ef-
fective organization in our community. League members
worked harder than ever, while continuing to grow and to
change. As individuals and as an organization, we probed
and searched for better ways of doing things within and for
increased effectiveness in meeting the needs about us.
There were certainly highlights of which we can all be
proud. Our new and better Admissions procedures became
operational, and the League is the beneficiary of thirty-three
exciting new members. An ad hoc committee was formed to
evaluate and further refine our new processes by Spring, 1972.
An overdue in-depth evaluation of our League was undertaken
under the leadership of the Advisory Planning Committee,
working with consultant, Dr. Paul Fuller, the results to be
used for future planning. Serious consideration was given to
the whole area of Public Affairs, resulting in enabling pro-
cedures and bylaws, allowing for more effective League par-
ticipation in the public arena. It should be noted that Grand
Rapids hosted the State Public Affairs meeting in September.
There were many opportunities for listening and learning
provided League members by the Education Committee be-
ginning with Jean McKee's challenge to us in September. Pro-
grams were provided on Youth Problems, Project Rehab and
Drugs, Metropolitan Planning, Welfare Reform, E.T.V., the
Civic Theatre and Urban Beautification. In March the League
co-sponsored with other area organizations a visit by Dean
Canon Shaw, expert on population patterns and problems.
Several members also took advantage of a mini-course in
Parliamentary Procedures, taught by Dr. Melvin Berghuis of
Calvin College.
League members and League program benefited from spe-
cial conference experiences. Mrs. John A. Twomey and Miss
Joan Stroner (of the Civic Theatre) attended the Children's
Theatre Conference, Washington, D.C. Mrs. John D. Hibbard,
Jr. and Mrs. Garvin Meadowcroft (of the Environmental Action
Council) were delegates to the Conference on Environmental
Strategies, Chicago. Mrs. Roger L. Warnshuis, Jr. and Mrs.
Thomas D. Wisnom attended a Drug Symposium in Cleveland.
Representative to a conference centered around the Professional
League member in Washington, D.C. was Mrs. Richard B.
Lierle. State Public Affairs and Welfare Reformed Meetings
were attended by Mrs. Garrett Ackerson, III, Mrs. Philip M.
Leech, Mrs. James DeHaan and Mrs. Roland L. Roegge. Mrs.
James Crosby, III and Mrs. Richard Gates attended a meeting
dealing with the relevancy of the arts in Lansing. Region IV
Presidents met at Pointe West in the fall. Mrs. Richard Mur-
phy of Grand Rapids will begin her second year as Regional
Director, adding to our pride in our League and its people.
Delegates to Annual Conterence in Colorado Springs were
Mrs. D. Gray Slawson and Mrs. John Porter, II.
Region IV Leagues were selected as one of three test areas
to study and develop concepts initiated by AJLA (now AJL)
under Proposal for Change. Area planning and meetings have
provided additional opportunities for leadership training, com-
munication and identification of area resources. Mrs. John D.
Boyles represented the Grand Rapids League on the Area
Council. A special workship dealing with Provisional Train-
ing was held in April for area Provisional chairmen under the
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leadership of Mrs. John Porter, II, Mrs. Robert Cooper and Dr.
Paul Fuller of Grand Rapids.
While League members listened and learned and planned,
they also did. Very thoughtful consideration was given to
the expenditure of Community Trust funds and members' vol-
unteer time and efforts. $900 was granted to the Teen Contact
Center; $3,000 to the Bridge; $5,000 toward the hiring of an
assistant city planner to aid in the implementation of long
range plans, particularly for the core city. $2,500 was granted
to the Heritage Hill Association. A pledge of $15,000 was made
to the Civic Theatre for preliminary planning for a new
theatre: $6,000, 1971; $5,000, 1972; $4,000, 1973. A pledge of
$4,000 was made to ACT (the Advisory Center for Teens):
$2,000, 1971; $1,000, 1972; $1,000, 1973. League members assisted
in raising approximately $465,000 for an ETV station, Channel
35, to be a reality one year from now. Along with grants and
pledges the League incorporated new volunteer opportunities
and board representation in conjunction with the new projects.
An Auxiliary was formed at Goodwill Industries, terminating
formal Junior League involvement there. The Grand Rapids
League was one of three original organization members of the
new Kent County Government Action Council. League repre-
sentation was requested by the United Community Services
Committee on the Aging. Our three year Associate Member-
ship with United Community Services was renewed.
The Action Auction, held in May netted $17,000 for our Com-
munity Trust Fund; and plans are well underway for the Bar-
gain Bonanza to be held in October, 1971.
The Arts' Board and Health and Welfare Board, after three
years of operation, were eliminated from the League structure
in favor of one Projects or Community Board. The Public Re-
lations Committee designed a new brochure, entitled "Others
That's What We're All About," depicting our Junior
League story for the community.
In capsule form that is the Junior League story from Septem-
ber, 1970 to June, 1971. The success of our program and pro-
jects is the result of real committment by the members -
committment to improving the qualiy of life for all people.
Special praise must go to the members of the Board and the
committee and project chairmen, who provided creative and
courageous leadership throughout the year.
My life is much richer because you have afforded me the
opportunities inherent in the presidency. Thank you so much.
Mrs. Jack L. Eggerding
President
ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
Executive Committee,
575 Old Kent Building
The Junior League of
Number One Vandenberg Center
Grand Rapids, Inc.,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 22, 1971
We have examined the accompanying statement of assets
and fund balance resulting from cash transactions of The
Junior League of Grand Rapids, Inc., as of March 31, 1971,
and the related statements of cash receipts and disbursements
and fund balance for the Administrative Fund and Community
Trust Fund for the year then ended. Our examination was
made in accordance with generally accepted auditing stand-
ards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting
records and such other auditing procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances.
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In our opinion, the cash basis financial statements referred
to above present fairly the assets and fund balance resulting
from cash transactions of The Junior League of Grand Rapids,
Inc., at March 31, 1971, and cash receipts and disbursements
for the year then ended, on a basis consistent with that of the
preceding year.
TOUCHE, ROSS AND CO.
Certified Public Accountants
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND FUND BALANCE
RESULTING FROM CASH TRANSACTIONS
March 31, 1971
Community
Administrative
Trust
Combined
Fund
Fund
ASSETS
Demand deposits and cash on hand
$ 4,368
$3,345
$ 1,023
Savings deposits
1,261
128
1,133
Certificates of deposit
27,000
6,000
21,000
$32,629
$9,473
$23,156
FUND BALANCE
Reserve for contingencies
$ 2,724
$ 2,724
Unallocated
29,905
$9,473
20,432
$32,629
$9,473
$23,156
STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
AND FUND BALANCE - ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Year ended March 31, 1971
RECEIPTS:
Membership dues
$10,693
Initiation fees
285
"Et Cetera" advertising
2,479
Arrangements
491
Interest income
565
Miscellaneous
316
$14,829
DISBURSEMENTS:
Association of Junior Leagues of America, Inc.
$ 3,642
Secretary's salary, payroll taxes and office expense
2,196
"Et Cetera" expenses
3,189
Delegates' expenses - conferences
2,211
Committee expenses
717
Office rent and insurance
484
Utilities
168
Legal and professional
327
Arrangement expenses
480
President's fund
22
Miscellaneous
748
$14,184
RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF DISBURSEMENTS
$ 645
FUND BALANCE AT APRIL 1, 1970
8,828
FUND BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 1971
$ 9,473
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STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
AND FUND BALANCE - - COMMUNITY TRUST FUND
Year ended March 31, 1971
RECEIPTS:
Interest income
$ 1,717
Miscellaneous
153
$ 1,870
DISBURSEMENTS:
Grand Rapids Open Line, Inc.
$ 500
Goodwill Industries
3,500
West Michigan Environmental Council
3,000
Project Rehab
3,150
Educational T.V.
5,000
United Community Services
900
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
4,000
Camp Fire Girls, Inc.
75
Kent County Detention Home
65
President's fund
22
Community research
208
Conferences
1,665
Secretary's salary, payroll taxes and office expense
809
Office rent
420
Legal and professional
225
Miscellaneous
19
23,558
DISBURSEMENTS IN EXCESS OF RECEIPTS
( 21,688)
FUND BALANCE AT APRIL 1, 1970
44,844
FUND BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 1971
$23,156
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT
The following members transferred TO Grand Rapids:
Mrs. John M. Bissel (A) from Newport Harbor, California
Mrs. Alfred W. Hewitt (S) from Flint, Michigan
Mrs. Bryson B. Hoff (A) from Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Fred A. Myers (A) from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mrs. H. Joseph Porter (A) from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Stephen G. Ryan (P) from Dayton, Ohio
The following member returned to Grand Rapids after being
Non-Resident:
Mrs. Don W. Park (P)
The following members transferred FROM Grand Rapids:
Miss Pamela Baldwin (P) to Chicago, Illinois
Mrs. Michael Carey (A) to Chicago, Illinois
Mrs. James Cawood (S) to Palo Alto, California
Mrs. Thomas S. Evans (A) to Syracuse, New York
Mrs. Peter Goldsmith (P) to Englewood-Ridgewood, New Jersey
Mrs. Theodore Hailes (P) to Austin, Texas
Mrs. Alan R. Sheppard (A) to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The following members were granted Non-Resident Status:
Mrs. Richard Culver (A)
Mrs. Charles S. Withey III (A)
The following resignations were accepted:
Mrs. George T. Aitken (S)
Mrs. Miles N. Allen, Jr. (A)
Mrs. George S. Bacon (S)
Mrs. Robert H. Bennett, Jr. (SNR)
Mrs. John W. Bertsch (S)
Mrs. Robert I. Blaich (A)
Mrs. James Crosby III (A)
Mrs. Eleanor DeFoe (S)
Mrs. Leon DeVel (S)
Mrs. Marjorie Dunakin (S)
Mrs. Richard M. Fletcher (A)
Mrs. Edwin C. Gamble (S)
Mrs. Paul G. Goebel, Jr. (A)
Mrs. James P. Gork (A)
Mrs. Richard T. Gray (ANR)
Mrs. J. Robert Green (S)
Mrs. James Grigware (S)
Mrs. John Kirchgessner (P)
Mrs. John B. McMullen (S)
Mrs. Carl M. Monteglas (S)
Mrs. LeVant Mulnix III (A)
Mrs. Reginald L. Norris (A)
Mrs. Chalmers Quaintance (S)
Mrs. John V. Randall (S)
Mrs. Sydney D. Shank (S)
Mrs. Matthew H. Soyka (S)
Mrs. Howard B. Tuthill, Jr. (A)
Mrs. Victor P. Tuthill (S)
Mrs. Clark L. Wallin (A)
Mrs. John R. White (A)
Mrs. Winsor D. White, Jr. (SNR)
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The following members became Sustainers:
Mrs. James P. Bouwman
Mrs. Paul D. Bowers, Jr.
Mrs. John F. Gilmore
Mrs. Craig Hecker
Mrs. Allen 1. Hunting
Mrs. Ronald M. Kranenberg
The following members passed away during the year:
Mrs. Herbert Boshoven (S)
Mrs. John A. Bowen (S)
Mrs. Robert L. Wold
Corresponding Secretary
ACTION AUCTION '71
May 7th, 1971, Lincoln Country Club was the scene for the
Junior League's second charitable Auction. Five hundred
people were there to bid on ninety-five write-in items and
one hundred and seven live auction items.
From the standpoint of funds raised for charity, good public
relations with the community and within the League, and a
truly enjoyable social event Action Auction '71 was on un-
qualified success. This accomplishment was made possible
because of the hard work and ingenuity of a really fantastic
Auction Committee and the skill of our auctioneer, Mr. Ernest
DuMouchelle. We are especially grateful to all the businesses
and friends for without their generosity our success would
have been impossible.
Mrs. John Oosting
Mrs. Peter VanDomelen
Co-Chairmen
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
The 1970, 1971 Admissions Committee operated under new
procedures voted upon by the league membership in the
spring of 1970. In general, it was felt there was good and
open communication between the Admissions Committee and
league members proposing new candidates. The emphasis as
well as the success of the new procedures rests on proposer
responsibility and performance during the provisional year.
The committee thought the procedures worked quite well the
first year. A few changes were recommended;
1. The present committee is too large for its function. It
was recommended and voted on by the membership to
reduce the committee to 8 active members, 2 sustaining
members, and the chairman.
2. The time schedule for admissions procedures was con-
densed as follows:
(a) January 1-15 the Admissions Committee and chairman
will meet with all possible proposers to discuss league
membership. The committee will have met one time
before this to draw up specific guide lines for pro-
poser consideration.
(b) February 15 All blanks are due on or before this date.
(c) February 15 to March 1 The office secretary will type
up the factual information on the blanks.
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(d) March 1 to April 1 The Admissions Committee will
meet with the proposer who will bring one of the
endorsers with her. At this time, the proposer will
bring with her the three letters of endorsement and
read them to the committee.
There were other points of controversy but a final vote was
postponed until the end of next year in that the new pro-
cedures are set up to be a two year experiment.
Because of good proposer responsibility and faith and con-
fidence in our new policies, 39 girls were proposed. Four of
these girls will be transferred out of town as provisionals, and
two were unable to accept membership at this time.
It has been a most interesting and challenging year for the
Admissions Committee.
Mrs. Philip W. Goodspeed
Chairman
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMITTEE
During September and October the Advisory Planning Com-
mittee involved itself in more thorough orientation to its task
for the year. At the November Board meeting the Board of
Directors approved the following proposal:
"that the Advisory Planning Committee study the three-
cycle operation of the Junior League in the areas of:
I. Fund-Raising
2. Community Research (project development)
3. Placement
with an eye to examination of the emphasis on volunteer
training for:
1. Project - Building
2. Project - staffing
It was felt that the proposed study would be a vehicle for
effective analysis of the total Junior League operation as a
community service organization and as a meaningful focus of
its members interests. The committee decided that the study
should incorporate as many members of the League in as
many different ways as possible and that a consultant should
be secured to train the members volunteering for participation
in designing the study. Paul R. Fuller, Ph.D., Professor of
Psychology at Western Michigan University, was selected as
our consultant and has provided invaluable skill, insight, and
patience throughout the duration of the entire study. The
twenty members of our organization who worked on the study
- in designing the study, in gathering and organizing the
data, in the interpretation of data, and in the long process of
formulation of recommendations (still being done and sche-
duled to continue through the Fall) - have invested an average
of 80 hours each on this effort, learning every step of the
way as well as making a major contribution to the future of
the Junior League of Grand Rapids.
Advisory Planning had no budget originally but requested
funding of $500.00 for token consultant fees connected with
the organizational systems study.
Mrs. John Porter II
Chairman
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ARTS BOARD
The Arts Board met this year to again serve as a sounding
board for the chairmen of arts-related projects. We also
attempted to work toward an outreach program in the com-
munity. This has resulted in conversations with the Arts
Council and Educational representatives on the primary,
secondary, and college level throughout Grand Rapids. We
hope that in the near future the result of the conversations
will be a greater sharing of the talents and faciliies through-
out our educational institutions.
Mrs. Richard C. Gates
Chairman
BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER
In spite of cutbacks made in the budget for the Grand
Rapids School System, 448 tours were given at the Nature
Center before May 17. Sixty-two of these were done by
League girls. Twelve actives and two sustainers volunteered
over 180 hours on the trail and Barb Durno was responsible
for a newsletter highlighting happenings at the Center.
Fall orientation was held on September 9 and tours featur-
ing plants and animals preparing for winter were held into
late November. The staff held a Christmas coffee to thank
their many volunteers and benefactors. Feb. 10 was Sugar-
bush Orientation; tours of the sugarbush and demonstrations
of the making of maple syrup were climaxed by the Second
Annual Pancake Supper on March 27. April 22 saw trail talks
given by Mary Jane Dockeray and Joan Stuecken to refresh
the guides on wild flowers and other signs of spring. Spring
tours will end with the close of school in mid-June.
There was no budget for Blandford this year although the
newsletter was mailed out through the League office. The
committee members did not meet as a group but were respon-
sible directly to Barb Hoag of the Nature Center Staff for
scheduling tours. 1971-1972 will be the last year that Bland-
ford will be a volunteer opportunity for League girls. There
will be no chairman and it will not be a major project. Hope-
fully, those League girls who have become members of the
Nature Center family will continue to come and bring new
friends to support the Center.
Mrs. Lawrence Allaben
Chairman
CHILDREN'S THEATRE SCHOOL
With the hiring of a professional children's director, Miss
Joan Stroner, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre launched their
children's theatre program. One half of this director's salary
was pledged by the Junior League, with the other half given
by the National Endowment for the Arts. Besides directing
the children's productions, Miss Stroner began creative dra-
matics classes for children grades three through eight, and
introduction to theatre to grades nine through twelve.
Classes were held in the all-purpose room at Fountain
Street church and were scheduled fourteen weeks a semester.
The elementary grade classes were one hour and Jr. high and
Sr. high two hours. A total of forty-eight students attended
classes first semester, twelve of these scholarship students.
Second semester showed fifty-one students registered with
eleven of these scholarships.
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One of Miss Stroner's classes gave a demonstration at the
annual open house in the fall, but generally speaking, the
classes are not geared for audience. A visiting day for par-
ents and friends was held on the last class day to demon-
strate some of the techniques used throughout the semester.
We feel the first year for the Children's Theatre School
was very successful. Many ideas were formed for developing
and enlarging the program for the future, including a sem-
inar for nursery and kindergarten teachers and the possibility
of α class in creative dramatics for adults. The addition of a
slide talk demonstration to be given for organizations will be
developed next year, and it is hoped. that more and more
children in the community will partake in the classes them-
selves.
Mrs. M. H. Houseman, Jr.
Chairman
COMMUNITY RESEARCH COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Community Research Committee is to
provide current information regarding community projects to
the Junior League Board and its membership. Proposals were
presented through the year as the needs arose. However,
most of the project decisions were made in the spring which
provided an excellent opportunity for them to be discussed at
group meetings.
The following proposals were voted on by the membership:
1. Civic Theatre extension until March 15, 1971 because they
had not obtained a permanent site. They acquired pro-
perty on the West River Bank so the original request for
$15,000.00 was granted over a three year period to be
used for preliminary plans.
2. Youth Contact Center - walk-in center for adolescents. A
grant of $900.00 to be used to pay a professional account-
ant. Volunteers needed and a position on the operating
Board.
3. The Bridge (Home for Runaways) - Volunteers on a
limited basis, Board position and α grant of $3,000.00.
4. Urban Revitalization. The Junior League designated
$5,000.00 toward the salary of an assistant long-range City
Planner. Also the sum of $1,000.00 (when planner hired)
to be used in implementing the program.
5. Heritage Hill. The sum of $3,500.00 to be used toward
the publication of an architectural and historic inventory
in the Heritage Hill area. Volunteer opportunities and
Board position.
6. Advisory Center for Teens. A $4,000 grant over a three
year period ($2,000, $1,000, $1,000). Board position re-
quested and the volunteer opportunities are limited at
this time.
Proposals considered but not recommended:
1. Children's School - Experimental School.
2. Consolidated School - Inner City Tutorial Program.
3. Art Gallery - request for $2,500.00 for the 19th Century
Architectural Exhibit.
4. Continuing studies for Women - New Guidance Center to
be organized under the three State Universities and
Aquinas College. Request for $12,000.00 denied but Junior
League volunteers are needed to help with a survey of
need to be held in the fall.
Mrs. Robert L. Hooker,
Chairman
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Education Committee, charged with education in the
Junior League, both through programs at membership meetings
and through other means, was active in several areas during
1970-1971. An attempt was made to coordinate membership
meetings with project and other committee needs. Public Af-
fairs was involved in September, with Mrs. Jean McKee, Pres-
ident of the Grand Rapids YWCA, speaking on women's in-
volvement in public affairs; and in February with a discussion
of public action by the League, sparked by guest speakers
Cecily McKelvey and Peg Emerson from the Junior League of
Toledo.
Children's Theatre was a significant part of the October
meeting - an evening Civic Theatre open house. Small group
meetings were held in November and covered various topics
of League concern: Youth, Drugs, ETV, Welfare and Metro-
politan Government.
The Community Research Committee's growing interest in
urban revitalization projects was the impetus for the January
guest speaker, William Thrall, local architect who presented
slides and comments on the urban environment in Grand
Rapids.
In March, the Junior League cooperated with other interested
groups in co-sponsoring PEOPLE PATTERNS, a public forum
on population growth, development and control, featuring
guest lecturer Canon Don C. Shaw of Chicago, as well as a
local reactor panel.
The May meeting was devoted partially to educational
television, with guest speakers Barbara Oppermann and Judy
Pomfort from the Saginaw Junior League, and William Ballard
from Channel 35 in Grand Rapids.
Meetings not mentioned above were concerned primarily
with in-league business.
The Education Committee sponsored a parliamentary pro-
cedure course at Calvin College, taught by Professor Melvin
Berghuis, Vice President for Student Affairs. Eleven League
members and two non-League members were the beneficiaries
of Professor Berghuis' considerable skills and knowledge.
Beginnings were made in the areas of a paperback library,
book reviews in the Et Cetera, and a bus trip to Chicago -
all of which may be more successful in future years.
Mrs. Robert Cooper
Chairman
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
This past year the Junior League paid $5,000 toward the
salary of Mr. William Ballard from Saginaw, Michigan. As
coordinator for Wolverine ETV Corporation, he guided the
capital fund drive for Channel 35. Last fall the decision was
made to locate the station at Grand Valley State College.
This afforded a central location in the Tri-County area to be
serviced; resources and talents at the college; present facilities;
and the availability of State funds for the yearly operational
budget. By May, 1971, over $464,000 had been raised locally
to apply for matching H.E.W. funds of $467,000.
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This task was aided generously by the work of twenty
League members. Over 125 organizations were contacted for
speakers, and eighteen speeches were given by three mem-
bers. A card file of 5,500 names was compiled by twelve mem-
bers. Five on the committee arranged, wrote, and produced
over twelve different spot announcements that were shown on
commercial TV stations; and hundreds of phone calls were
made as a follow up to the mailing lists. As of this May, we
are waiting to receive word of the H.E.W. grant, followed by
the approval of the State Operational Funds, in order to begin
buying equipment, hiring a staff, etc.
In May, three guests attended our membership meeting: Mr.
William Ballard; Mrs. David Oppermann, past ETV Chairman
and producer of three weekly shows on ETV channel 19 in
Saginaw, Michigan; and Mrs. Robert Pumford, present ETV
Chairman-producer, Saginaw, Michigan. They described the
challenges, directions and potentials of League participation
in a local ETV station. That is where we are now - re-
searching; planning ahead; optimistically anticipating the roll
our League will play in a new, challenging, informative, and
provocative medium in this area - that of Educational Tele-
vision.
Mrs. E. Brooks Applegate
Chairman
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council was able
to hire an executive director and develop an educational pro-
gram with the financial aid ($3,000) and the moral support of
the Junior League.
Activities started in early fall with volunteers working in
the office, (chairing) and working on the Liason Com-
mittee as well as the Legislative Committee. Other League
gals worked diligently putting together an environmental re-
source book in preparation for "Strategies for Environmental
Control" a conference sponsored by AJLA and the Junior
League of Chicago which Shirley Meadowcroft, the Council's
executive director, and I attended. Since the conference we
have helped many leagues across the country start environ-
mental programs or establish environmental agencies in their
communities.
In midwinter we investigated an environmental mobile but
found it too costly. We have however initiated air pollution
talks in the elementary schools and hope to expand this pro-
gram with the "Ecology Games" next year. Other areas of
league participation have been in recycling newspapers and
working on the Urban Concerns Committee developing a com-
prehensive project to revitalize downtown Grand Rapids. This
committee has emerged into a new separate project called
Urban Revitalization and will receive additional funds and
volunteers from the Junior League next year.
Awareness to our environmental crisis has greatly increased
during the past year. I credit this to agencies as the West
Michigan Environmental Action Council and to organizations
as the Junior League who have given financial support and
provided volunteer help in a great time of need.
Mrs. John D. Hibbard, Jr.
Chairman
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ET CETERA
The purpose of the magazine has been to keep our entire
membership aware of the activities of its many talented and
busy members. The Committee Reports serve to tell of deeds
accomplished and future plans. Sustainers have commented
on their appreciation of being kept informed. The magazine
represents our League to other Regions and many people from
AJLA; it is also mailed to all of the companies and businesses
which trust their advertising to us. A realistic view of the
League's endeavors by these groups is healthy and important.
The cost of the publication is covered primarily by the
revenue of advertisements; we have found that a supplement
of $50.00 an issue is sometimes necessary, therefore we recom-
mended to the Finance Committee that such funds should be
available. The staff of "Et Cetera" is appreciative of the co-
operation of all contributors who helped with this communica-
tion.
Mrs. Charles C. Rieger, Jr.
Chairman
GIRL SCOUT PILOT PROGRAM
The Junior League become involved in this pilot program in
January of 1970, at the request of Daisy Franks, who is pre-
sently head of the Girl Scout special area programs. Volun-
teers worked as aides to inner-city mothers or as actual troop
leaders in inner-city schools. They worked on a once-a-week
basis after school, following the school year as a calendar.
In 1970 we had ten volunteers, two of which were from the
League. In 1970-71 we have had twelve volunteers, two of
which are League girls and one an in-coming Provisional. It
was our hope that this fall we could expand the program to
cover more inner-city and special area schools, but due to
many problems, the most crucial of which was the lack of
volunteers, we were unable to do this. All the volunteers
expressed their enthusiasm for the program and felt it was
a very educational and worthwhile experience; however, due
to the time of this project and subsequently the interest of
participating in it, it was decided by the membership to term-
inate this pilot program.
Mrs. Robert W. Corl, Jr.
Chairman
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
The Junior League can again be very proud of its accomp-
lishments at Goodwill Industries. In September a new Aux-
iliary including ten League members was organized and even
though the only main function of this Auxiliary is to provide
volunteer service to Goodwill, Auxiliary members have been
participating in several fund-raising events including a special
estate and book sale and the opening of the new Frame
Shop. Funds from these events helped purchase new busses
for the Activity Center and a commercial carpet cleaner.
The Auxiliary now has a membership of thirty-seven and
has completely taken over staffing of the Mushroom Shop,
Clothes Tree and Book Nook. Five League volunteers did
assist in these areas during the year, but our help was not
needed in the clerical area. Four League girls have assisted
the doctor on duty every Thursday morning from 9:00 - 11:30
with physicals and medical records. In the Activity Center,
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six girls have given aid with bowling for two hours every
Friday afternoon while eight girls have assisted the super-
visors every Wednesday morning for an hour in six-week
sessions. Several tours and slide talks were again given.
One League Provisional member has delivered magazines to
local doctors' offices for a contract job once a month while
two Sustaining members have been very helpful with Auxil-
iary events. In every area of League-initiated assistance to
Goodwill, new Auxiliary members are being trained to take
over.
A League member has been re-elected to the Goodwill
Board of Directors and is serving as Vice-President of that
Board.
In June two League girls will attend the National Auxiliary
convention in Milwaukee.
Twenty-eight League members serving a total of 925 hours
and twenty-seven Auxiliary members providing many added
hours have worked together to complete a total picture of
satisfactory volunteer service and financial aid to Goodwill
Industries for the year.
Mrs. Jim W. Vahey,
Chairman
HEALTH AND WELFARE
This was the second year for the Health and Welfare
Board. We met in September to outline our goals for the
coming year 1970-71. We agreed to use a rotating secretary,
thus sharing responsibilities.
Representatives from the Michigan Coalition for Welfare
Rights spoke to our board in November. We compiled a
simple reading list and began a rotation system for book
exchange.
Because of the extensive involvement Health and Welfare
Board members have in their projects and League respon-
sibilities, it was suggested by a committee that we eliminate
this board and the Arts Board, therefore eliminating two board
members and an additional monthly meeting. The idea was
presented to the Junior League board in March. We have
now combined all our on-going projects (Health, Welfare, and
Arts) under one board member, the vice president. The re-
sponsibility for reporting and communicating with the League
will belong to each project chairman, with the vice president
acting to unify and follow through by reporting to the board.
I feel this new plan will streamline the organization and
leave each chairman more time to devote to her project. She
still will have many channels for communication and idea
sharing.
Mrs. James S. Hale,
Chairman
MARY CONGER SLIGH
This year things have been running very smoothly. This
has been possible because of the help of seven League vol-
unteers who worked in the nursery and another seven who
worked as recorders.
This year, for three weeks, two provisionals also worked in
the nursery.
Mrs. James P. Gork,
Chairman
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NOMINATING ANNUAL REPORT
According to the AJLA Handbook, "The purpose of the
Nominating Committee is to develop and provide leadership
for the Junior League and the Association, and to educate and
encourage the individual member to accept her responsibility
to become actively involved in leadership training." This
committee made every effort to fulfill this purpose by using
well-proven talents in the League, as well as offering op-
portunities for new talent to come to the fore.
At the October membership meeting the following people
were voied in as the 1970-72 Admissions Committee:
Mrs. Lawrence Allaben
Mrs. Jim W. Vahey
Mrs. Robert W. Corl, Jr.
Mrs. W. James Chamberlain
Mrs. John C. Peirce
Mrs. Theodore Fuger, Jr.
(Note: Mrs. Kenneth Ellis took Mary Meade Fuger's place
when the latter was asked to serve as the new Placement
Chairman.)
In November Barb Eggerding requested that our committee
study the possibilities of a two year President for our League.
Each member of the committee, therefore, interviewed past
League Presidents back through Mrs. Jordan Sheperd. This
study involved the consideration of more than one Vice-
President as well. These findings are consolidated in another
report, but, briefly, we concluded our present system is still
the best policy for our League at this time. At the March
membership meeting the following single slate of officers was
presented and unanimously passed by the members:
President
Mrs. D. Gray Slawson, Jr.
Vice-President
Mrs. John Porter II
Recording Secretary
Mrs. Garrett Ackerson III
Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. William A. Hoffhines
Treasurer
Mrs. John D. Hibbard, Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
Mrs. John C. Peirce
Admissions Chairman
Mrs. W. James Chamberlain
The Nominating Committee was responsible for selecting
delegates and alternates to three conferences this year: The
AJLA Professional Conference in Washington, D. C. in April -
Mrs. Richard B. Lierle, delegate, and Mrs. William S. Farr,
alternate; the S and D day-long Conference in Detroit, also
in April - Mrs. Glen V. Borre and Mrs. Stephen G. Ryan,
delegates, and Mrs. James E. Gould, alternate (Subject: the
Provisional); and the Annual Conference in Colorado Springs
in May - Mrs. D. Gray Slawson, voting delegate, and Mrs.
John Porter II, delegate, and Mrs. Thomas D. Wisnom, alter-
nate. Prior to our committee's convening, delegates were
chosen for the Environmental Conference in Chicago in
October, but we selected the alternate: Mrs. John C. Peirce.
This committee also recommended a By-Law change, involv-
ing Article IX, Section 1 a (2) and (4), which was approved
and passed by the Board and by the membership. This change
may be read in the By-Law section of the 1971-72 Yearbook,
as it is too lengthy to include here.
At the May meeting the membership elected four new mem-
bers to the Nominating Committee to serve from 1971-'73. They
are:
Mrs. Dean R. Britton
Mrs. William S. Farr
Mrs. Philip W. Goodspeed
Mrs. Richard L. Spindle
Delegates to the Fall Meetings will be chosen by next
year's committee, when the subject for the meeting is
known.
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My sincere thanks to a wonderful committee in the most
difficult job of selecting the right people at the right time to
lead and represent our League. They have done an ex-
cellent job and are to be congratulated!
Mrs. Gaylord J. Gano,
Chairman
OPEN LINE
Kent County Open Line was perhaps saved from extinction
by the timely support of the Junior League in 1970. The
donation of $500.00 paid the phone bill and the nine Junior
League volunteers made up approximately one-third of the
staff during that difficult year. This teen-age telephone
counseling service operating from 8:00 to 12:00 nightly re-
ceived over 4,000 calls.
By the spring of 1971 many changes had taken place. The
Grand Rapids Foundation gave $5,000.00 and the Youth Con-
tact Center contracted with Open Line to handle their night-
time calls. Dr. James Chandler was intrumental in reorgan-
izing Open Line in cooperation with Night Watch and a few
other agencies.
The new organization (called Switchboard) has a paid direc-
tor and assistant. It operates on a 24 hour basis from the
Kent County Hospital Complex on Bradford, N.E. Anyone in-
terested in applying as a volunteer may call Barry Johnson at
456-3535.
Mrs. Anthony Farage,
Chairman
PLACEMENT COMMITTEE
New Placement Brochures were compiled with a more
readable and informative format. Each member was en-
couraged to choose one Major and one Minor project. 155
members were interviewed in April, so committee chairman
could meet before the end of the year. This was done on a
trial basis. Two girls transferred into our League and were
interviewed in the Fall.
The League financed projects this year were Blandford, Open
Line, Goodwill, Girl Scout Pilot Program, children's Theatre,
Ed. T.V., and Project Rehab. The membership also gave many
volunteer hours to Waalkes Juvenile Court Center, Mary Con-
ger Sligh, Shawnee Park Oral Deaf School, and the Environ-
mental Action Council.
In January, the Provisionals worked at a placement oppor-
tunity of their choice for six weeks. In February, they were
interviewed by three advisors and signed up for their spring
placement.
Placement coffees were held in March as an informal set-
ting for explanation of new projects, and to take a vote on
projects the Placement Committee felt should be dropped from
our total program. The following projects have been dropped:
Museum Docents, Mary Conger Sligh, Girl Scout Program, and
C.A.P., Professional and Inactive Status were also defined by
the Placement Committee. (See Placement)
It has been α satisfying and constructive year for Placement.
Mrs. Louis Wickman,
Chairman
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PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE
In the spring of 1970, based on suggestions from the prev-
ious provisional class, we completely revised the Provisional
Course. Invitations were extended to twenty women in
March 1970. Eighteen accepted, two of whom were profes-
sionals. In October one non-professional resigned and one
provisional transfer joined the group.
Our program was designed to plan with the provisionals an
"overview" study of the Community, to involve them in the
mainstream of League activities through participation on in-
League committees, and to introduce them to placement op-
portunities through participation in areas of League involve-
ment.
Our previous experience indicated that these women are
committed in other areas the spring of the year in which they
are invited to join. Therefore we began the bulk of our pro-
gram in the fall. The spring portion consisted of initial inter-
views with the President and Provisional Chairman to briefly
explain the organization and the proposed provisional program.
A coffee was held by the Admissions Committee where the
Placement Chairman described current Junior League pro-
jects, and an evening dinner was given by the Provisional
Committee at which time our committee and the newly elected
Executive Board members were introduced and described
their roles. The dates for the fall program were given and
provisionals were invited to attend all regular Membership
meetings April-June.
In the fall a series of six meetings was structured to cover
Community areas where the League is currently involved. In
addition each provisional was asked to choose from a broad
spectrum of community activities, 5 "Opportunities" which they
were to complete on their own.
Each provisional chose an in-league committee to serve upon
(Sept.-Dec.) and reported the functions of the committee back
to the rest of the group. Informal luncheons were held in
October providing the opportunity for provisionals and their
advisor to discuss aspects of the program.
January-March they chose an area of placement in which
they participated. Each provisional was assigned an adviser
from the provisional committee who worked closely with her
during the entire year. In mid-February interviews were held
with placement advisers outlining opportunities available
through June.
An individual program tailored to specific availabilities and
interests was planned for each of the two professionals.
Mrs. Hal De Longy,
Chairman
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The focus of the 1970-71 Public Affairs Committee has been
two-fold: (1.) educating League membership as to the mean-
ing of becoming involved in the public arena and (2.) estab-
lishing guidelines and procedures to facilitate that involvement.
The February membership meeting was crucial to both. It
was designed by the Public Affairs Committee to give League
members an opportunity to dialogue about taking public action.
Cecily McKelvy and Peg Emerson, President and Vice President
of Toledo's Junior League, attended as resource people.
Cecily's keynote address was followed by small group dis-
cussions concerning hypothetical situations in six interest areas
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- Metropolitan Government, Disposable Bottles, Abortion Re-
form, School Millage, Housing in East Grand Rapids, and Urban
Renewal.
Key questions that were answered in each group discussion
and a questionnaire handed in at the February meeting, to-
gether with Advisory Planning's in-depth membership question-
naire, helped the committee develop procedures acceptable to
the membership. Also, four areas of interest were defined and
will be emphasized for study and possible action by next year's
committee - the environment, metropolitan planning, educa-
tion, and welfare reform. The committee has been involved in
procedural changes related to taking action on national as
well as state and local issues. It drafted an alternate bylaw
proposal to AJLA Policy III, Procedure E, 1, which was pre-
sented by Susie Slawson at Annual Conference and approved
for bylaw change consideration in 1972.
Other committee activities included hosting the State Public
Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues of Michigan at its Fall
Conference in Grand Rapids September 15 and 16; circulating
petitions at League membership meetings urging the Grand
Rapids Board of Education to expand its school lunch program
to inner city elementary schools; and the co-ordination of
League volunteers desiring to assist the Grand Rapids School
Millage campaign.
Mrs. Garret G. Ackerson,
Chairman
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Although the country and, indeed, the whole world has re-
sponded groggily, if not gracefully, to a decade of change,
the League is coming through this same period in much better
shape - a tribute, perhaps, to the character and style of the
people involved.
The changes we've seen coming are mirrored in all leagues
across the country. Sometimes these are nothing more than
the cleaning out of dead wood and superfluous routine; some-
times, a response to needs that league members are not willing
to ignore.
In November, the conscientious Auction committee felt the
need to poll the members about support of an auction this
year, in light of the depressing financial situation. This was
handled by Public Relations, and the auction was OKed for
this Spring.
Through-out the year the new Forum, set up by the com-
mittee to be used by any League member wanting factual in-
formation on current league issues, was a valuable clearing-
house for committee members but, was not taken advantage
of by the League at large.
A new brochure was printed that was a delight to everyone:
colorful, easy to read, and perfect for getting our purposes
across to the community.
The committee has been pleased with the depth of maturity
shown by the entire membership during this very stimulating,
busy, and valuable year.
Mrs. Frederick E. Vandenberg
Chairman
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REGIONAL COUNCIL TEST AREA III
In hopes of being more effective and efficient in dealing with
the problems of member Leagues, Region IV is being tested
for one year using a new form of organization - The Regional
Council.
The Council is made up of a delegate from each of the 15
Leagues in this Region. The Regional Director also sits on the
Council. Each delegate also has an alternate (Sue Vahey is
ours).
Since our first meeting in December the Regional Council
has:
1. Established Base line Data for each League. We should
be able to more accurately measure any progress at the
end of the test period with a base line.
2. Elected α chairman - Sue Spademan - delegate from
Birmingham League.
3. Establish a region newsletter (published every 2 months)
- "The Regional Rag".
4. Form an Information Retrieval File headquartered in Akron.
This will help to give fast, relevant information on pro-
grams and projects.
Task forces are organizing workshops dealing with common
problems in the region. The first day long dialogue in April
was concerned with the task of provisional training. The in-
coming Provisional Chairman and a new active from each
League were the participants.
At this time the Regional Council is not quite half way
through its experimental year. Thus, no recommendation can
be made nor conclusions reached.
Mrs. John D. Boyles,
Chairman
SHAWNEE PARK ORAL DEAF SCHOOL
Ten girls gave 300 hours of volunteer time to Shawnee Park
Oral Deaf School this year. Their time was greatly appre-
ciated by the teaching staffl These volunteers included two
provisionals who choose Shawnee as their placement following
their provisional course.
All interested volunteers attended a meeting in October where
Miss Barbara Benton, the principal, outlined the schools pro-
gram and showed a film entitled, "Voices Of The Future". The
film shows the school's complete program.
The girls aided the teachers in many ways. One helped in
planning field trips each week where she knew she could be
a big help in guiding the children. A "rhythm" music pro-
gram was introduced and will hopefully continue next year.
Working with handicapped children is a very rewarding ex-
perience. I am very grateful to all of the girls who gave their
time to help these "special" children this year.
Mrs. Dean R. Britton,
Chairman
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WAALKES JUVENILE COURT CENTER
In 1970 the Junior League continued the Guardian Ad Litum
and Probation Aid programs. We have had several women
working in homes and at school with problem teens. The
Court Center held several training sessions for the volunteers
before they became involved with the children.
The League also purchased a much needed set of exercise
bars for the boys' unit and carpet and curtain rods for the
girls' detention area.
The continued involvement of interested volunteers in the Ju-
venile system is not only a great help to the Court, it also
shows the children the community is interested in their wel-
fare and rehabilitation.
The basic court philosophy is to reward good behavior in-
stead of punishing bad. This policy has brought forth the
incentive program which enables the kids to work for points
based on a pattern set up by their Probation Officer. They are
able to earn merchandise, skiing passes, etc., all donated by
people in the community. Thus far the program has been
very successful, however, it still depends on people and their
interest.
The Court still needs and much appreciates the efforts of
our volunteers.
Mrs. Nels M. Jensen,
Chairman
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A GUIDE FOR SPONSORS OF CANDIDATES FOR
JUNIOR LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP
Are you thinking of proposing a friend for League member-
ship? If so, you will be interested in reviewing the purpose of
League membership and also the mechanics of writing a pro-
posal. If you plan to propose a candidate for Junior League
membership, you must make your intentions known to the
Admissions Chairman by January 1.
Membership in the Junior League, as stated in the Junior
League Handbook of Information, has a three-fold connotation:
education, participation and obligation. The League is a
training ground for volunteer service. Your friend need not
necessarily have proved herself by past volunteer work to be
a community leader, but she must have the capability, interest
and time to become a committed volunteer in her community
through the training provided by the Junior League.
Is your candidate really outstanding? The outstanding can-
didate for membership is a young woman of integrity, self-
control, adaptability and honesty toward her share of the
work. Is she effective in dealing with others?
The following are suggestions to proposers offered by the
Admissions Committee:
1. Please read Section 2, Article III of the Bylaws pertaining
to the eligibility of candidates. Consider carefully the Stand-
ing Rules governing Admissions procedures. Think long and
carefully on your candidate's qualifications. Are you sure that
you want to propose her and that this is the year to do it?
Remember that you will be responsible for her during her first
year of membership. Specific responsibilities are that you at-
tend a proposer education meeting, attend League meetings
with her or arrange for an endorser to accompany her, that you
take her to the initial interview with the president and par-
ticipate in a midyear and final progress session with her. If
you are a sustainer, you will arrange that an endorser, who is
an active member accompany your candidate in your place.
2. Consider her interests, talents, her potential for training
and leadership, her adaptability and character. Is she sin-
cerely interested in serving her community?
3. Decide that if you present her for membership, you will
be doing a service to the League and to her.
4. Remember that you will need 3 endorsers. An active
member (those on leave of absence are considered active).
sustaining, or honorary member who has been active, may
propose or endorse a candidate. One of the endorsers may
be a provisional member. No member may sign more than
4 blanks in any one year, 2 of which may be as proposer.
If possible, include an age-interest range in endorsers.
5. The completed Admissions form should be in the hands
of the Admissions Chairman on or before February 15.
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This is a sample Admissions blank:
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.
Name
Age next Jan. 1st
Maiden name
Address
Date of birth
Husband
Children (names and approximate ages)
Residence
How long has she lived in the Grand Rapids area?
Previous residence
Education
Schools and Colleges
Special courses
Employment History
Volunteer activities
Special interests, additional information
Suggestions to Proposer and Endorsers
Please explain your connection with the candidate (family,
social, business, church, organizations, etc.), how long you
have known her, and why you would like her to be a Junior
League member.
Proposer:
Endorser:
Endorser:
Endorser:
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PLACEMENT COMMITTEES DEFINITIONS 1971
PROFESSIONAL STATUS:
A professional member is that member who is employed on
a part or full time basis or has other commitments which pre-
vent her from participating in a full League placement pro-
gram.
Such status shall be granted at the discretion of the Place-
ment Committee.
Such a member shall be encouraged to:
1. participate in League activities when possible.
2. continue to inform herself with regard to League pro-
grams and projects.
3. attend some Membership meetings - particularly night
meetings.
INACTIVE STATUS:
This status will be granted to a member for one year, with
a letter sent to the Placement Chairman before spring inter-
views, when possible, asking for this status. A second suc-
cessive year of inactivity may be granted if there are ex-
tenuating circumstances. This will be the decision of the
Placement Committee.
Inactives will:
1. pay dues.
2. not be responsible for any League placement the year of
their inactivity.
3. not be asked to work on the money-raising projects, but
encouraged to do SO.
4. not be responsible for quota, but encouraged to do SO.
5. be able to come to meetings, if they SO desire.
YARDSTICK
The Placement Committee would like to suggest three
measurements (yardstick) for good League membership:
1. Attend six out of nine membership meetings each year.
2. Participate in the money raising project.
3. To select and work in one of the League Funded Projects
(List I) and one (or more if desired) from List II.
4. A member shall sit on the policy-making committee any
given year, unless her chairmanship puts her on two.
List I
(League Funded Projects)
The Bridge
ETV
Children's Theatre
Theatre School
Civic Theatre
Youth Contact Center
Environmental Action Council
Urban Revitalization
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List II
a. Committees
b. League Projects - past
Admissions
Blandford
Advisory Planning
Goodwill
Communications
Open Line
Community Research
Waalkes Juvenile Court
Education
Hospitality
c. Community Opportunities
Nominating
Mary Conger Sligh
Office Coordinator
Probate Court Guardian
Placement
Senior Citizens Committee
Provisional
Shawnee Park Oral Deaf
Public Relations
Salvation Army
LEAGUE FUNDED PROJECTS - LIST I
"A job, well done
:
CHILDREN'S THEATRE - Margie Jones, Chairman - 949-2768
No special training is needed for the theatre production com-
mittees. It's fun to work with the wide range of community
people involved in the children's theatre. There are actors
students interested in the theatre from local colleges, children
from the theatre school, a wide variety ot ares ud Detest
The plays (probably two this year) run from approximately
7:30 - 9:00 on Fridays; 10:30 - 2:30 on Saturdays and 4:30 on
Sundays.
1. Publicity - Chairman or co-chairmen; to publicize mem-
bership campaign, each production, any special produc-
tions, the children's theatre classes and any pertinent
matter that would promote this project. This would be
done through radio and TV, newspapers, schools (PTA)
and a special programs. Perhaps one committee member
would handle one area. Fully organized outline and
suggested procedures are available from last year includ-
in key names to contact, deadlines for material, etc.
2. Program chairman - This would include advertising, lay-
out, copy and printing of the program. Organized report
of procedures available to chairman.
3. Play Selection - Chairman plus two or three committee
members to assist the director in selecting new plays. The
committee sends for the new plays and then reads and
discusses them with the director. Plays are chosen in the
spring for the following season. Reading would be done
in winter followed by a few meetings in the spring.
4. Production Chairman - To staff the production committees.
The chairman could have the option to do one or part of
one of the production.
a. Costumes - much of the work can be done at home.
Some members needed at dress rehearsal for final
touches, one member for each production night. Op-
portunity for design, if desired.
b. Lights - individual training would be given. Time in-
volved includes dress rehearsals and all performances
(one week).
C. Make-up - one-the-job training. Time involved in-
cludes the beginning of all dress rehearsals and per-
formances. Approximately 6:00 - 7:30 for one week.
d. Sets - to be completed before dress rehearsal. Work
be done at any time at the threatre - afternoons or
evenings.
e. Props - list of props needed made with director from
script. Props are gathered or made and completed
one's own time before dress rehearsal.
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f. Stage Manager - and crew. Time involved is last two
weeks of rehearsal and one week of production (eve-
nings). Some of crew is needed during production for
set and prop changes.
g. Book Holder - "holds book" for prompting during re-
hearsal and production, assists director by taking
notes, etc. Job could be shared by 2 or 3 girls.
5. Special programs - chairman and committee of 2 or 3
girls. They will work with director to set-up programs
other than the regular productions i.e. Festival '72, PTA
presentations. They will arrange for handicapped children
to see productions. They will work with schools to ar-
range for inner city children to attend special dress re-
hearsals. They will also schedule "In-School Players" in
the various schools throughout the country.
6. Membership - chairman or co-chairman to set-up mem-
bership ticket drive for season tickets to children's theatre
This drive runs concurrent with adult season ticket drive.
This girl will attend kick-off party for the beginning of the
campaign. She will work with Publicity to advertise the
campaign, staff "return sessions" of sellers and procure
and award the top salesman prize.
THEATRE SCHOOL - Sandy Jackoboice, 676-9580.
This school consists of classes in creative dramatics for
grades 3-8. There are classes in "Introduction to the Theatre"
for grades 9-12. These classes are taught in two semesters
Monday - Friday, after school and Saturday mornings.
1. Publicity - girls to work with director to publicize school;
schedule scholarship awards; help with registration.
CIVIC THEATRE - Until the plans are drawn up, there are no
volunteer opportunities available.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL - Karen Schermer -
Chairman - 245-9350.
The Council needs women who are interested in working at
the office on a regular basis, doing general office work and
helping council members and outsiders. Also, there are many
active committees on which to serve along with other com-
munity people. The Council is well organized and entrenched
in the community, offering numerous ways in which to serve
and to "do something" about our environment.
1. Committees - The following is a list of active, established
committees involving community people on which any one
of us may be of great service.
Water Pollution
Pesticides
Detergents
Recycling
Mercury
Nuclear Power
Fish Ladder
Legislature
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Grand River Watershed
Inland Lakes & Streams
Air Pollution
Wild River Bill
Noise
Solid Waste Disposal
Population
2. Weekly or Bi-monthly jobs
a. Office help - hours are 9:30-11:25 A.M. and 1:00-3:15
P.M. This job consists of all aspects of office type
work - answering phone, opening mail, answering
messages and writing letters. Typing ability is not
necessary, but helpful.
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b. Air Pollution Talks in Elementary Schools - The Air
pollution kit that is used was done by the J. L. of New
York and is excellent! We have five kits and will be
going into the lower elementary grades in Forest Hills
and East Grand Rapids.
C. Ecology Games - "Make Your Own World" and
Space Ship Earth" - These are fabulous games from
the Coca-Cola people that are played in the class-
rooms of the elementary grades.
3. Monthly Jobs
a. Newsletter - Usually toward the end of the month we
need girls to come in at the same time to sort, staple,
stamp and zip-code the newsletter.
b. Brochures and other special mailings - Need names
to call for special mailing to go out. This involves
hand addressing, sorting, stamping and zip-coding.
4. Public Relations - Someone to contact all media; to
write news releases for TV, radio, and press; to write
public service announcements for radio stations; to keep
the name of the Council in the Public eye.
5. Artists and Design Talent - Someone to make posters for
meetings and to help design brochures and fund raising
literature. Also to put together slide show.
6. Speakers Bureau - Speakers to go out to groups and
give 5-10 minute talks after showing the movie "The
Gifts". We will train you and give you the talk.
7. Membership - Girls to help keep track of membership
files and to help the membership chairman (Mrs. George
Ruwitch). This would probably involve ½ day a week.
8. Legislative - Girls to attend hearings on environmental
problems and solutions and legislation both in Grand
Rapids and Lansing.
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION - Mary Boerema - 949-1754
Sally Hale - 949-3162
New Channel 35 needs volunteers in the following areas:
1. Assist with the development of the new Channel.
a. create visual and spot announcements and pilot pro-
grams.
b. learning about TV production by producing acting and
writing.
2. Assist with program development by promoting interest and
use of this facility by local sources.
3. Assist in the planning and the project making that will
make League involvement meaningful and worthwhile.
THE BRIDGE - Pat De Haan, chairman - 452-4466
1. Receptionist - responsibilities would include; answering
the phone, talking to the clients, receiving people at the
door, and generally keep the house running smoothly.
This job would be opened for weekend participation at
first and would be expanded as the need arises.
2. Researcher - There is a need to assist the staff in secur-
ing foster homes for their clients. A list of these homes
should be developed. This would involve contacting min-
isters, the press, etc. and would involve helping the staff
in screening the foster homes.
3. Secretarial - This job would entail coming into The
Bridge when you are needed to do secretarial duties.
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4. Decorator - There is a need for a decorator. Some areas
at The Bridge need painting, color, texture, etc.
5. There may be a need for a person to act as a driver for
the clients, or a person to help the staff secure jobs or
apartments, etc. for the clients.
YOUTH CONTACT CENTER
Volunteer opportunities: Penny Edison, chairman - 949-3037
1. Collecting data and doing research on the services pro-
vided by Y.C.C. This would include census tracking, ob-
taining information from schools, etc.
2. Being on a speakers bureau, giving talks in the com-
munity to further awareness of Y.C.C. and its services.
Youth will also serve on the speakers bureau.
3. Being α receptionist - Should Y.C.C. become extremely
busy, volunteer help in this area will be needed.
4. Providing transportation for youth to appointments with
agencies able to help solve their problems.
5. Being a big sister - providing emotional support for par-
ticular individuals. Probably not often needed but im-
portant.
Youth Contact Center plans a Fall orientation and training
session for all volunteers. The data collection and receptionist
jobs will be on a regular half day a week basis. The others
will be as involving as the volunteer desires.
URBAN REVITALIZATION - Judy Hooker, chairman - 949-6489
Although considerable citizen input was solicited at the
outset and several public hearings have been held to review
the plan for the development of the West River Bank further
citizen reaction is necessary to achieve understanding of the
project and its impact on the entire region. This is an area
in which the Junior League could provide a valuable service
to the City through volunteer efforts to achieve citizen re-
action and further citizen input into the planning process.
It is anticipated that a training program would be estab-
lished to prepare League members for participation in the
planning process with immediate reference to the West River
Bank Study, should the Junior League, a local foundation, and
the City, decide to participate in the hiring of an individual to
coordinate planning activities in the remainder of the down-
town area.
COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS - LIST II
"Regular attendance at committee meetings is expected."
ADMISSIONS - Julie Chamberlain, Chairman - 949-4184
(policy-making)
This committee is elected from a slate that is chosen by the
Nominating Committee.
ADVISORY PLANNING - Judy Spindle - 949-3923
(policy-making)
Purpose: To objectively evaluate League policies and ac-
tivities and make recommendations to the Board as a result
of its findings. All assignments are referred to the committee
by the Board.
Members: 10 sit on the committee, one-third of which are
carry-overs from the year before. The chairman selects the
rest from interested members who sign up through placement.
Members who are experienced, representative of League in-
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terest and knowledgeable of Junior League program and prac-
tices are chosen. The Vice-President and Public Relations
Chairman sit ex-officio.
Meetings: A monthly meeting is required of members, how-
ever, subcommittee work can be more demanding, depending
upon the requirements of the specific referrals by the Board.
COMMUNICATIONS - Gretchen Chamberlain - 949-4386
This new committee has been set up to handle and coordin-
ate all inter-League communication. The chairman will sit on
the Board and funnel all information to the pertinent source.
1. Audio-visual - This committee has been established so
that we may increase our knowledge and use of motion
pictures, slides, recordings, charts, radio and TV within
our League and community projects.
2. Et Cetera - This is our League's publication that deals
with in depth reporting and discussions of issues and
projects that relate to our League and Community. This
publication will go out to the members of the community
with whom we deal.
a. Advertising editor or editors: one or two fireballs to
help formulate, promote and execute exciting new ad-
vertising compaign.
b. Art Editor
c. Mailing Volunteers - 2 girls
d. Photographer
3. Happenings - This is an in-League publication that deals
with announcements, notices, agendas and news items of
interest to League members only.
4. Telephone - Carol Becker - 949-4183
14 girls interested in calling 12 League members to prompt-
ly inform them of each meeting and any other necessary
information. Only requirement is an enthusiastic voice on
the telephonel
5. Yearbook - - Char Zimmerman and Jackie Cornelius
COMMUNITY RESEARCH - Mary Lou LaClaire - 949-1429
(policy-making)
Purpose: To seek out, receive, research and forward to the
membership proposals for Junior League community involve-
ment which meet certain criteria as set forth in the AJLA
Handbook.
Frequency of meetings: The committee meets once or twice
a month. Members also serve on ad hoc committees invest-
igating particular proposals.
Number of members: 12 members plus three ex-officio:
president or vice-president, placement chairman, and public
relations chairman.
Length of term: Appointed committee members serve for
two years. The chairman retains her post for one year.
Comments: Service on this committee can be a very lively
and exciting experience.
EDUCATION - Ann Wisnom - 254-4390 (policy-making)
The Education Committee plans Board Orientation in June,
plans program for 3 or 4 educational membership meetings and
sets up special study courses for interested members. It co-
ordinates activities such as the forums and seminars, publishes
a book list or review from time to time on topics relating to
recent meetings. In general, this committee is set up to edu-
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cate the League on any topic it desires. Under this structure
this committee has a wide berth of activities and will be a
very creative group. They will meet as often as necessary.
These meetings will include primary planning sessions to be
acted upon by the individuals.
HOSPITALITY - Susie Sebastian - 243-2642
1. Two girls per meeting (12) needed to make arrangements
for League meetings (menu, location, etc.)
a. Distribution of name tags.
b. Contact new transfers about meetings and take them
to meetings. In case of a party for transfers, help
with this.
2. One meeting of entire Committee at Chairman's home in
late summer. (All information needed to make above ar-
rangements will be thoroughly discussed with them.)
3. Good opportunity to meet League members and to learn
the structure and function of the League.
NOMINATING - Ann Lowry - 949-3946
This committee of 8 is elected from the general membership.
Half is elected each year to serve a two year term. They
prepare the slate for admission committee and executive Board
and choose the members that are to go to regional and na-
tional conferences.
OFFICE COORDINATOR - Jean Norris - 949-5797
The job of this committee will be the coordination of the
affairs of our office. They will explore the possibilities of im-
proving our equipment, making more efficient our use of our
space and studying possible relocation of the office. Also,
their responsibilities will include necessary interior decoration.
PLACEMENT - Mary Meade Fuger - 949-1674
1. This committee is composed of 14 advisors and a chair-
man. Seven girls are selected each January for a two
year term. Selection ot advisors are dependent on a
good background of League activities.
2. The advisors role is to counsel and be responsible for 12
League members.
3. The committee meets every other month until February.
From February through April there are an average of six
meetings.
PROVISIONAL - Betsy Borre - 949-4493
1. Purpose: To plan a program of Community involvement
and League orientation for new members and transfers.
2. Size: Normally 8 to 10 girls. This is dependent on size of
the provisional class.
3. Meetings: Committee meets in the Spring to plan any
spring orientation program and to structure the fall pro-
gram. Committee members will also meet on a monthly-
semi-monthly basis in the Fall - either as an advisor/or
committee member. They will act in an advisory capacity
to two or three provisionals. Each member is responsible
for the planning and follow-up for one or two meetings
and is asked to attend as many of the provisional func-
tions as possible
4. Background: A good background in community involve-
ment is an asset to committee members. Hospitable and
friendly attitude most helpful. (Aren't we all?)
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Carolyn Leech - 949-8845
Members of this committee will become League resource
people in areas which the Public Affairs Committee feels are
likely to require public action. Members will be responsible
for synthesizing the resources and materials in their area of
interest and making their findings available to the Public
Affairs Committee.
If an individual wants to be a member of Public Affairs and
work in an area not included in this placement brochure, pro-
visions will be made for her to pursue her interests in Public
Affairs.
An attempt will be made to concentrate the efforts of Public
Affairs for maximum results. Focusing in on limited issues
will facilitate the implementation of educational programs for
the membership.
The following areas were indicated most frequently as
priority areas through the questionnaire and the February
meeting evaluation sheet:
1. Environment - Public attention is focused on the subject
of CI possible ban on throwaway beverage containers, as
a partial solution to the solid waste and litter problems
and as CI means of conserving resources. This is already
a stated area of interest of other Leagues in the State of
Michigan and we might discover a new degree of effec-
tiveness by working in cooperation with other Leagues to
introduce and take part in the passage of an important
piece of environmental legislation.
Two more very important bills in the state legislature deal
with banning the use and sale in Michigan of some of
the persistent pesticides still on the market. These bills
will need strong citizen support to counteract industry
lobbying.
2. Metropolitan Government - This over-all look at the
question of how we work to achieve a more unified form
OI government shows the various actions that must take
place if, in fact, metropolitan government is to become a
reality.
1st action - May 3 - meeting to begin to form the Kent
County Government Action Council.
2nd action - Discuss proposed amendment to State County
County Home Rule Act. Get Amendment passed in
Legislature.
3rd action - Educate public on all espects of issues sur-
rounding County home rule.
4th action - Get Charter Commission elected.
5th action - County Charter Commission write Charter.
6th action - Get charter passed by electorate.
7th action - Implement County Charter.
3. Welfare Reform - Long needed welfare reform legislation
based on recommendations of Gov. Milliken's Welfare
Study Commission can only be implemented by an educat-
ed citizenry. "Often the greatest contribution we as vol-
unteers can make is to work at changing those things that
cause existing problems."
4. Education - Greater involvement by the public in the
issues confronting public education will be essential if we
are to resolve crises faced by schools throughout our
country and in our own communities.
Current Issues in Education providing opportunities for
research, observation, study and action:
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a. Educational Reform
(1) School financing
(2) Consolidation of school districts
(3) Distribution formula for State aid
(4) State Board of Education - appointments
b. Controversial issues
(1) Teacher tenure
(2) School integration
(3) Curriculum relevancy
Monthly meetings - every 3rd Tuesday
PUBLIC RELATIONS - Nella Burton, chairman - 949-5274
1. The Public Relations Committee is responsible for pro-
moting in-League communication and presenting our total
image to the community.
2. It is comprised of a chairman, and the following other
committee chairmen: Education, Et Cetera, Placement,
Publicity, Provisional and Fund-Raising. It is advised that
one sustainer under five years, and one over five years
serve on this committee as well as a professional, a new
active, a transfer, and 3 to 5 girls with broad experience
selected from the League-at-large.
3. This committee meets irregularly to determine the total
inter and outer communications goals and how these may
be implemented and promoted.
LEAGUE PROJECTS - PAST - LIST II
BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER
1. Trail Guides
a. Orientation necessary - ½ day
b. Practice run for those who feel they need it
C. Mimeographed trial guide material available
d. Hours: 9:30 - 11:30
12:30 - 3:00
e. Tours for all seasons
f. Dress comfortably, slacks preferred
GOODWILL - Betsy Mathiesen - 949-2256
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Tour Bureau
Take interested groups on tours through Goodwill and/or
taking a slide talk to evening meetings. Volunteers are
provided with written material and given a briefing
session.
2. Adult Activity Center
Assist the paid staff with severly retarded adults who are
unable to be taught a trade, but desperately need a pro-
gram of activities.
a. Girls work in six week sessions.
b. Wednesday and Thursday mornings 10:00 to 11:00.
Girls are needed to chaperone and assist adults with
bowling on Fridays.
Girls are needed to help with swimming classes on
Mondays.
3. First Aid Unit
Registered nurses and anyone else interested with help-
ing in a first aid unit with physicals and medical records.
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OPEN LINE
1. Description - Listening on telephone to total community
in an advisory BUT NOT a theraputic capacity
with
community agencies (Family Service, Planned Parenthood,
Project Rehab, etc.) as resources or references.
2. Days and Hours - 6 shifts a day - 12, 4, 8 A.M. - 12,
4, 8 P.M.; seven nights a week throughout the year -
two or three volunteers needed for each shift, including
summer. In service training program to be given to small
(12-15) groups.
PROBATION AID (Waalkes Juvenile Court Center -
Mr. Jack Finn - Volunteer coordinator.
Opportunity for working with juveniles on probation to the
court by:
1. Tutoring - reading and basic education. There will be
professional teaching and reading training offered the
volunteer from the Grand Rapids Board of Education.
2. Periodic home visits with foster children and foster par-
ents to evaluate the care being given the child, the
child's development and to uncover problems that might
have arisen.
3. Big Sister.
4. Monitors - gathering data in the childs school for pro-
bation officer.
SHAWNEE PARK ORAL DEAF SCHOOL - 2036 Chesaning, S.E.
Judy Britton, chairman - 241-2214
Opportunity to work with deaf and hard of hearing children.
JOB - work with teacher and children on special projects:
a. Arrange bulletin boards and other art displays.
b. Prepare teaching material.
C. Work with small groups of children in teaching situa-
tions.
No special training needed - just loving children and an
edgerness to help a "special" child.
TIME - One morning per week. Monday through Friday -
9:00 - 11:00 A.M. 10 week sessions or full year volunteer
opportunity.
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE - The League has been
asked to appoint a member to this committee which is a stand-
ing committee of the Planning Division, of United Community
Services. This group meets once a month at noon (or 12:30 if
lunch is not desired) as the directors and advisory body to the
Kent County Senior Citizens Project (including the West Side
Complex, The Keen-Age Koffee House and XYZ Center). This
volunteer would participate in evaluation of existing programs
for the Senior citizen and in the planning and expansion of
programs.
PROBATE COURT GUARDIANS - Volunteers to serve as
guardians for older citizens who have become incompetent by
the probate court to meet an increasing demand for this type
of service. There are many older persons who need guard-
ians. A surprising number have no relatives, or none close
by available for this task. If there is a sizeable estate in-
volved there is no trouble since they can obtain volunteers for
a fee. But many have no estate and need guardians who will
act without pay. Many of the elderly receive only Social
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security, welfare or Old Age Assistance checks. So the guard-
ian's duties are quite simple. In many cases they merely
receive the monthly checks and turn them over to the nursing
homes or care facilities. If there are any funds left over, the
guardian may take charge of furnishing a few personal needs.
"But the human element is important, too." Judge Stoppels
says, "just to know that someone will be coming to see them
periodically is of importance, too."
MARY CONGER SLIGH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
This project is designed for the prevention and early detection
of emotional disturbances in young children. It has proved
its value in our community. Although it has been accepted as
a function of the Grand Rapids Child Guidance Clinic, it does
depend on volunteers to keep it operating. The experience
and insight gained through the volunteer capacíties of this
program are extremely worthwhile for any of us interested in
children's health and welfare.
1. Nursery School Volunteers - Volunteers needed to assist
Nursery School teachers one morning a week (9:00 - 11:00)
for ten weeks - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Fall series begin in September; Winter, in January; Spring,
in March. Opportunity to participate in stimulating dis-
cussion with teachers and clinic staff. There will be an
orientation meeting on techniques of handling children.
2. Recorders - Volunteers needed to take detailed notes
(in long-hand) during the mothers' discussion group. Same
days and hours as above.
SALVATION ARMY - needs an antique appraiser to period-
ically review their donations with an eye to opening a resale
shop for quality items.
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MEMBERSHIP LIST
August, 1971
HONORARY MEMBERS (3)
Bender, Miss Josephene
1624 Sherman St., S.E.
49506
245-4771
Bender, Mrs. Theodore K.
603 Locust Ave., S.E.
(Marian Gavett)
49506
GL 6-8706
Clements, Mrs. Earle A.
334 Briarwood, S.E.
(Nellie Calder)
49506
GL 9-2016
ACTIVE MEMBERS (162)
Ackerson, Mrs. Garret III
2417 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Ethel Goodrich)
49506
949-0984
Afendoulis, Mrs. Clark
1603 Edgewood Dr., S.E.
(Katherine Theodore)
49506
949-0038
Allaben, Mrs. Lawrence
12170 Sparta Ave.
887-8342
(Susan Richards Clark)
Sparta, Michigan 49345
Allen, Mrs. Martin J., Jr.
1037 Plymouth, S.E.
245-7991
(Susan Jane Muir)
49506
Anderson, Mrs. Anthony
3012 Hall, S.E.
949-8219
(Rodney Crowe)
49506
Anderson, Mrs. Charles P.
516 Greenbrier Dr., S.E.
(Elizabeth Norton)
49506
949-3784
Andrews, Mrs. Charles E.
1042 Orchard Ave., S.E.
(Susan Alfenito)
49506
243-1056
Applegate, Mrs. E. Brooks
1119 Conlon Dr., S.E.
949-3649
(Susanne Hartmon)
49506
Armstrong, Mrs. Peter J.
405 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Glenna Schriber)
49506
GL 4-2413
Arnold, Mrs. Charles L.
1543 Edgewood Dr., S.E.
(Abigail Justice)
49506
949-1035
Atkinson, Mrs. Drake H.
1022 Pinecrest, S.E.
245-6903
(Catherine McEvoy)
49506
Baer, Mrs. Thomas J.
8295 Peach Tree, N.E.
(Judy Ward)
Rockford 49341
866-1956
Barter, Miss E. Poage
230 Fountain, N.E.
451-3958
49503
Becker, Mrs. Robert H.
1022 Lake Grove Dr., S.E.
(Carol E. Marsden)
49506
949-4183
Beebe, Mrs. David S.
2133 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Judy Connor)
49506
452-7442
Bennett, Mrs. James C.
903 Orchard Ave., S.E. 245-3319
(Barbara McKey)
49506
Bissell, Mrs. John
6080 Grand River
676-1081
(Claire Heine)
Ada 49301
Black, Mrs. Richard O.
525 Greenbrier Dr., S.E.
(Marian Miller)
49506
949-3775
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Boer, Mrs. Ronald W.
849 Maxwell Ave., S.E.
(Lorraine Riemersma)
49506
CH 5-3821
Boerema, Mrs. Roger
2500 Alger St., S.E.
949-1754
(Mary Tolsma)
49506
Borre, Mrs. Glen V.
1080 Idema Dr., S.E. 949-4493
(Betsy Beaton)
49506
Bouwer, Mrs. John D.
1540 Woodcliff Dr., S.E.
(Marian Frances De Vries)
49506
949-5359
Boyles, Mrs. John D.
947 San Jose Dr., S.E. 245-2326
(Janet Leigh Gatherer)
49506
Britton, Mrs. Dean R.
2128 Chesaning Dr., S.E.
(Judy Matthews)
49506
241-2214
Brown, Mrs. Paul D.
3542 Glenn Dr., S.E. 949-1442
(Carole J. Longnecker)
49506
Brown, Mrs. Richard T.
2450 Hall St., S.E.
949-4208
(Mary Bloemendal)
49506
Burton, Mrs. Robert D.
2438 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Nella Pyle)
49506
949-5274
Busch, Mrs. William A.
2709 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Bushnell)
49506
949-1171
Byam, Mrs. George
2134 Edgewood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Ann Terryberry)
49506
949-1960
Campbell, Mrs. Robert J.
957 Lakeside Dr., S.E.
(Emily Lingelbach)
49506
GL 2-6236
Carpenter, Mrs. Herbert A.
7980 Conservation, S.E. 676-9344
(Susan Huck)
Ada 49301
Cassard, Mrs. David
2445 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Olga Hajek)
49506
949-4236
Chamberlain, Mrs. Philip C. 2707 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Gretchen Ann Boyd)
49506
949-4386
Chamberlain, Mrs. W. James
2722 Maplewood Dr., S.E.
(Julie DeVries)
49506
949-4184
Clay, Mrs. Bill J.
456 Forest Hill Ave., S.E.
(Sara Carveth)
49506
949-0235
Clary, Mrs. Jack R.
336 Manhattan Rd., S.E.
(Joellen Donnelly)
49506
949-5211
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Coffield, Mrs. Patrick A.
222 Lakewood Dr., S.E.
(Judith Bills)
49506
949-2624
Cook, Mrs. David
948 Gladstone Ave., S.E.
(Nancy Olsen)
49506
245-6241
Cook, Mrs. Richard G.
2555 Beechwood Dr., S.E.
(Judith Miller)
49506
949-0938
Cooper, Mrs. Robert
564 Laurel Ave., S.E.
454-0337
(Ann Mottinger)
49506
Corl, Mrs. Robert W. Jr.
1404 Sherwood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Sheldon Welch)
49506
949-5416
Cornelius, Mrs. Harold II
1335 Giddings, S.E.
452-0534
(Rosemary Douma)
49506
Cornelius, Mrs. Jack
1197 E. Paris Rd., S.E. 949-4488
(Jacquelyn Dietrich)
49506
Cornelius, Mrs. Philip C. Jr.
2431 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Corrine Makepeace)
49506
949-4245
Cornetet, Mrs. Ronald L.
1306 Giddings Ave., S.E.
(Juhe Neuman)
49506
243-1213
Cumming, Mrs. Malcolm R.
2655 Beechwood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Abbot Terry)
49506
949-0433
Davis, Mrs. Thomas
1640 Seminole Dr., S.E. 243-8827
(Sue Murray)
49506
DeHaan, Mrs. James
536 Mulford Dr., S.E. 452-4466
(Patricia Brander)
49507
DeLongy, Mrs. Harold
2635 Hall St., S.E.
949-1444
(Maria Griffith)
49506
DeVries, Mrs. David A.
311 Gladstone Ave., S.E.
(Nancy Payette)
49506
459-6513
Dewey, Mrs. Charles N. Jr.
1045 Santa Cruz Dr., S.E.
(Martha Sperry)
49506
452-5573
De Young, Mrs. Donald
175 Baltimore Dr., N.E.
(Gail Oliver)
49503
458-8085
Douglas, Mrs. James, Jr.
270 Lakeside Dr., S.E. 458-4560
(Jean Ann Howell)
49506
Draigh, Mrs. Richard V.
8383 Bailey Dr., S.E. 676-9371
(Barbara Baehre)
Ada 49301
Dubee, Mrs. Charles P.
1065 San Lucia Dr., S.E.
(Barbara McReynolds)
49506
CH 5-8855
Dunwell, Mrs. Ronald F.
449 Edgemere Dr., S.E. 454-5247
(Nancy Carlberg)
49506
Edison, Mrs. John S.
1521 Ridgewood Ave., S.E.
(Henrietta S. Brown)
49506
949-3037
Eggerding, Mrs. Jack L.
618 Gladstone Ave., S.E.
(Barbara Bos)
49506
GL 2-5330
79
Eleveld, Mrs. Robert J.
2222 Englewood Dr., S.E.
(Lynne Keister)
49506
949-2074
Ellis, Mrs. Kenneth
3019 Hall St., S.E.
949-2488
(Frances Mary Skaff)
49506
Ely, Mrs. Russell B.
947 Orchard, S.E.
241-1367
(Barbara Brown)
49506
Evenson, Mrs. Kingsley
191 Greenbrier Dr., S.E.
(Sonya Kingsley)
4906
949-3825
Evert, Mrs. Thomas
4200 Baywood Dr., S.E.
(Susan Mary Anderson)
49506
949-5827
Fallon, Mrs. Francis X., Jr.
133 Auburn, N.E.
454-9596
(Jessie Adelaide Harding)
49503
Farr, Mrs. William S.
2120 Griggs St., S.E.
243-7649
(Kay Cougill)
49506
Ford, Mrs. William L. III
2643 Lake Dr., S.E.
949-1863
(Mary Wellford)
49506
Fuger, Mrs. Theodore, Jr.
323 Gracewood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Meade Phelan)
49506
949-1674
Gale, Mrs. George E.
946 Ogden, S.E.
245-5861
(Nancy Hitchcock)
49506
Gano, Mrs. Gaylord
2723 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Carolyn O'Madigan)
49506
949-6547
Gates, Mrs. Richard
2661 Elmwood Dr., S.E. 949-5557
(Virginia Ellis)
49506
Gebauer, Mrs. Fred W.
2309 Briar Hills Dr., N.E.
(Joan Hickie)
49505
361-8508
Gibbs, Mrs. David H.
600 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Sandra Penberthy)
49506
452-0485
Goodspeed, Mrs. Philip W.
1554 Edgewood Dr., S.E.
(Jane Dooge)
49506
949-1949
Gould, Mrs. James E.
2150 E. Fulton, S.E.
458-3189
(Nancy Griffin)
49506
Gray, Mrs. David
919 Ogden, S.E.
245-3845
(Eldyne Johnson)
49506
Gruel, Mrs. Grant Joseph
940 San Jose Dr., S.E. 452-7497
(Mary Ann Johnson)
49506
Hale, Mrs. James S.
2448 Beechwood Dr., S.E.
(Sally Coburn)
49506
949-3162
Heaney, Mrs. Brian
934 Pinecrest, S.E.
241-5162
(Barbara Ann Hansen)
49506
Henderson, Mrs. Boyd
1407 Mackinaw, S.E. 245-7879
(Jane Bowbeer)
49506
80
Hibbard, Mrs. John D., Jr.
2612 Hampshire Dr., S.E.
(Gwen Williams)
49506
949-4249
Hicks, Mrs. Robert E.
1707 Wealthy St., S.E. 454-2940
(Nancy Gregory)
49506
Hoff, Mrs. Bryson B.
1745 Pontiac Rd., S.E. 452-5807
(Patricia Clarisey)
49506
Hoffhines, Mrs. William A.
3434 Briar Bank Pl., S.E.
(Donna Sandberg)
49506
949-6475
Hook, Mrs. Russell
666 Lovett, S.E.
458-7203
(Susan Seime)
49506
Hooker, Mrs. Robert L.
2165 Glen Echo Dr., S.E.
(Judith Mae Stevens)
49506
949-6489
Hotchkiss, Mrs. Brian L.
1225 Eastlawn, S.E.
459-5706
(Gerry Boundy)
49506
Houseman, Mrs. Maurice H., Jr 211 Greenbrier Dr., S.E.
(Margaret Whinery)
49506
949-4018
Idema, Mrs. Philip M.
937 Orchard, S.E.
243-2764
(Rosemary Rood)
49506
Jackoboice, Mrs. Edward
7151 Driftwood, S.E.
676-9580
(Sandra Kay LaSeur)
49506
Jackoboice, Mrs. John
2500 Hall St., S.E.
949-7235
(Mary Ann Wheaton)
49506
jacobus, Mrs. Philip
2023 Coronado, S.E.
245-2862
(Cherry Harris)
49506
Jensen, Mrs. Nels
951 Odgen Ave., S.E. 243-2729
(Melissa Frantz)
49506
Jones, Mrs. Thomas F.
1440 Edgewood Dr., S.E.
(Marguerite Bucknell)
49506
949-2768
Kanouse, Mrs. Marvin C.
906 Santa Barbara, S.E.
(Joan Wellman)
49506
241-0509
Kelley, Mrs. Donald E.
2740 Bonnell Dr., S.E.
949-4573
(Ann Avery)
49506
Kirchgessner, Mrs. Joseph
910 Orchard, S.E.
243-1656
(Carol Coleman)
49506
Kirchgessner, Mrs. Robert
60 Lakeview, S.E.
949-8239
(Janice E. Tinkham)
49506
Krupp, Mrs. Charles
2133 Kruppvilla Dr., N.E.
(Margaret Gaskin)
49503
456-5673
LaClaire, Mrs. David B.
7138 Cascade Rd., S.E. 949-1429
(Mary Lou Monger)
49506
Law, Mrs. Roger
328 Briarwood Ave., S.E.
(June Howe)
49506
458-2938
Layman, Mrs. John C.
5994 Cascade Rd., S.E.
(Virginia Friend)
49506
949-3906
Leech, Mrs. Philip M.
2942 Beechwood Dr., S.E.
(Carolyn Seime)
49506
949-8845
81
Leonard, Mrs. John
4126 E. Saxony Dr., S.E.
(Katie Westby)
49508
455-7965
Leslie, Mrs. Victor A., Jr.
1550 Andover Rd., S.E. 949-5059
(Rosemary Prinaze)
49506
Lierle, Mrs. Richard B.
2905 Bonnell, S.E.
949-9054
(Nancy Tolford)
49506
Lowry, Mrs. O. William, Jr.
340 Gracewood Dr., S.E.
(Ann Greenawalt)
49506
949-3946
Lyman, Mrs. Richard P.
1450 Edgewood Dr., S.E.
(Jana Heber)
49506
949-6288
Martin, Mrs. Joseph H. Jr.
856 Plymouth Rd., S.E. 452-8030
(Sandra Wicklund)
49506
Mathiesen, Mrs. Robert A.
115 Robinhood Rd., S.E.
(Betsy Bennett Barkwell)
49506
949-2256
McGuirl, Mrs. Joseph V.
4524 Bonnie, S.E.
534-0904
(Barbara Boyink)
49506
Miller, Mrs. James K. III
1440 Lanco Court, N.W.
(Judith Beukema)
49504
453-3376
Miller, Mrs. K. David
2841 Reeds Lake Blvd., S.E.
(Carla Hudson)
49506
949-1304
Morrison, Mrs. John W.
2460 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Louise Kimbark)
49506
949-6339
Muir, Mrs. William W.
2565 Boston St., S.E.
949-2459
(Kathy Keller)
49506
Murphy, Mrs. Richard D.
700 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Rosemary Denmark)
49506
GL 2-0080
Myers, Mrs. Fred A.
443 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Mary Frances McGrann)
49506
454-5185
Neil, Mrs. John C.
1038 San Jose Dr., S.E. 452-8312
(Georgia Wing)
49506
Nichols, Mrs. John R.
1042 Eastwood Dr., S.E.
(Jane Offenhaur)
49506
949-6684
Norton, Mrs. Richard
2264 Anderson Dr., S.E.
(Joanne Dixon)
49506
CH 3-5662
Oosting, Mrs. John
2445 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Margaret Herrick)
49506
949-2717
Palmer, Mrs. Bradley H.
3007 Woodcliffe Circle, S.E.
(Judy Duffy)
49506
949-7977
Peirce, Mrs. John C.
933 Princeton, S.E.
949-6218
(Mary Knecht)
49506
Porter, H. Joseph
7483 Pirates Cove, S.E.
(Susan Whinery)
49508
949-4640
Porter, Mrs. John II
1611 Pontiac Rd., S.E. 241-3137
(Holly Goodhue)
49506
82
Protzmann, Mrs. Peter J.
1041 Orchard Ave., S.E.
(Sharon Leissig)
49506
243-4776
Reeves, Mrs. William T. III
1121 San Jose Dr., S.E.
(Sally Daunt)
49506
245-6683
Rieger, Mrs. Charles C. Jr.
440 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Joan Knight)
49506
458-1954
Roach, Mrs. Gerald E.
1150 San Jose Dr., S.E.
(Tamsen Sears)
49506
452-8578
Robert, Mrs. Joseph
1042 San Jose Dr., S.E.
(Sue Ann Fenton)
49506
CH 1-5824
Roegge, Mrs. Roland L.
820 Cambridge, S.E.
241-5743
(Marjorie Helen Bodmon)
49506
Ryan, Mrs. Stephen G.
814 Gladstone, S.E.
243-7040
(Susan Breese)
49506
Schermer, Mrs. Robert E.
835 Plymouth Rd., S.E. 245-9350
(Karen Brown)
49506
Sebastion, Mrs. James Rae, Jr
2211 Eldorado, S.E.
243-2642
(Susan McBride)
49506
Seeley, Mrs. Bruce D.
1554 Groton Rd., S.E. 949-4730
(Constance Ryan)
49506
Seeley, Mrs. G. Palmer, Jr.
936 Orchard Ave., S.E.
(Shirley Koening)
49506
245-0997
Shea, Mrs. Edmund T.
22 Prospect Ave., S.E.
(Patricia M. Duffy)
49503
459-8825
Skinner, Mrs. Gary P.
858 Floral, S.E.
241-2056
(Nancy Alexander)
49506
Slawson, Mrs. D. Gray, Jr.
2820 Lake Dr., S.E.
949-4473
(Suson Craig)
49506
Smith, Miss Mary Lou
650 Pleasant, S.E.
243-8779
49503
Spalding, Mrs. Jack
2929 Beechwood Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Schumacher)
49506
949-7515
Spayde, Mrs. David T.
466 Cheshire Dr., N.E.
(Mary Blandford)
49505
EM 1-7469
Spindle, Mrs. Richard L.
1530 Andover Rd., S.E. 949-3923
(Judy Campbell)
49506
Stagg, Mrs. Amos Alonzo, III.
2615 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Joan Eberhard)
49506
949-2785
Strauss, Mrs. Richard H.
1616 York Dr., S.E.
949-1742
(Jane Hester)
49506
Tetzlaff, Mrs. Richard F.
964 Maxwell Ave., S.E.
(Carol McKay)
49506
452-9327
Twomey, Mrs. John A.
851 Orchard Ave., S.E.
(Rosemary Palen)
49506
245-5612
Vahey, Mrs. Jim W.
2240 Anderson Dr., S.E.
(Suzanne B. Elliott)
49506
245-4677
83
Vandenberg, Mrs. Frederick E 1440 Woodcliff Dr., S.E.
(Gretchen Yonkman)
49506
949-0227
VanDomelen, Mrs. Peter
324 Gracewood Dr., S.E.
(Nancy Vogelsang)
49506
949-0631
Vasu, Mrs. Cordell Mark
2827 Reeds Lake Blvd., S.E.
(Edith Marie Gallagher)
49506
949-3424
Verstrate, Mrs. Wayne
2302 Eldorado, S.E.
949-4961
(Mary Berles)
49506
Vogt, Mrs. Thomas B.
2559 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Charlotte E. Vogt)
49506
949-4992
Wehrenberg, Mrs. Richard
2602 Frederick Dr., S.E.
(Karlene English)
49506
949-1028
Wickman, Mrs. Louis M.
857 Floral Dr., S.E.
245-6869
(Ardythe Marquardt)
49506
Wilcox, Mrs. Rex G.
1045 Keneberry Way, S.E.
(Dana Wright)
49506
949-0137
Wisnom, Mrs. Thomas D.
1045 Cambridge Dr., S.E.
(Ann Burroughs)
49506
245-4390
Wold, Mrs. Robert L.
3261 Springbrook Dr., N.W.
(Susan Olmstead)
49504
EM 1-0184
Yardley, Mrs. Thomas P.
1656 Seminole Rd., S.E.
(Marjorie Beenen)
49506
243-8861
Young, Mrs. Glen
2209 Tecumseh, S.E.
245-7222
(Dorothy Reaser)
49506
Zaremba, Mrs. Mary T.
2922 Hall St., S.E.
949-7422
(Mary T. Roach)
49506
Zimmerman, Mrs. William
1704 Pontiac Rd., S.E. 245-2772
(Charmaine Westfield)
49506
Zinser, Mrs. William T.
1554 Andover Rd., S.E. 949-5598
(Judith Sattem)
49506
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS (34)
Apkarian, Mrs. Arthur
2250 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Robers)
49506
241-4510
Armstrong, Mrs. Michael J.
3162 Hall St., S.E.
949-0787
(Diane Gallangher)
49506
Baldwin, Mrs. M. Dana II
907 Belclaire, S.E.
949-2298
(Mary Nell Wiese)
49506
Barnhart, Mrs. Bruce A.
1016 San Lucia Dr., S.E.
(Marcia Bulliss)
49506
452-7207
Berles, Mrs. David
1150 Kenesaw, S.E.
949-2512
(Mary Kay Page)
49506
Blackport, Mrs. Roger A.
2104 Chesaning, S.E.
452-1055
(Nancy Bairstow)
49506
Brander, Mrs. Reynolds
923 Lakeside Dr., S.E. 452-4693
(Janice Lusk)
49506
Carpenter, Mrs. David F.
2720 Beechwood Dr., S.E.
(Judith Menzies)
49506
949-5239
Clark, Mrs. Roger Milton
944 Belclaire, S.E.
949-0284
(Carolyn Lee Ainsley)
49506
Engbers, Mrs. James
1610 Rossman, S.E.
243-5573
(Harriet Wissink)
49506
Forslund, Mrs. Jon C.
7540 Conservation, S.E.
(Dortha Thompson)
Ada 49301
676-9423
Gleason, Mrs. Thomas
1633 Pontiac, S.E.
452-2433
(Sarah Senten)
49506
84
Graves, Mrs. Stephen B.
288 Deer Run, S.E.
676-9394
(Sally Gessner)
Ada 49301
Herrick, Mrs. William
1063 Kenesaw, S.E.
949-4041
(Betty Dye)
49506
Holmes, Mrs. William
900 Orchard, S.E.
243-1711
(Elizabeth Nelson)
49506
Knack, Mrs. Wallson G.
1425 Sherwood Dr., S.E.
(Rebecca Davis)
49506
949-6209
Kooistra, Mrs. William
812 Rosewood, S.E.
452-2656
(Jean Heynen)
49506
Krissoff, Mrs. Joel
2432 Santa Monica, S.E.
(Madelon Hack)
49506
949-7632
Lubbers, Mrs. Arend D.
801 Plymouth, S.E.
245-3674
(Nancy Vander Pol)
49506
Matthews, Mrs. Phillip Dean
2731 Elmwood, S.E.
949-8629
(Lois Ann Starke)
49506
McLaughlin, Mrs. James F.
603 Laurel, S.E.
454-4862
(Eileen Gibbons)
49506
Oldt, Mrs. Charles
1941 Georgetown Dr., S.E.
(Precious Park)
49506
245-1790
Park, Mrs. Don W.
5114 Bridle Creek Ct., S.E.
(Joan Edwards)
49508
455-9793
Paterson, Mrs. Peter
854 Lakeside Dr., S.E.
(Linda Burkman)
49506
243-2832
Shearer, Mrs. Thomas C.
1024 Cadillac, S.E.
245-0701
(Greta Weeks)
49506
Stuart, Mrs. James L.
1447 Woodcliff, S.E.
949-6222
(Lucia Remington Johnson)
49506
Stokes, Mrs. James
631 Kent Hills Rd., N.E.
(Deeda Price)
49505
363-6984
Sykes, Mrs. James R.
3961 Grand River Dr., N.E.
(Gayle Barber)
49505
535-2263
TenHoor, Mrs. Allen
2320 Briar Hills, N.E.
(Jackie Newell)
49505
EM 3-2024
Tonkle, Mrs. James R.
2055 Wilshire, S.E.
245-2014
(Kathy Bennett)
49506
VerBeek, Mrs. Carl
2321 Okemos, S.E.
243-0676
(Sandy Dressel)
49506
Watkins, Mrs. James
555 Locust, S.E.
459-2739
(Janet Weber)
49506
Welch, Mrs. James C.
2440 Cranden Dr., S.E.
(Virginia Wells Mitchell)
49506
245-7619
Zeerip, Mrs. Edward C.
3155 Lake Drive, S.E.
949-9008
(Sharlene Jo Bailey)
49506
NON-RESIDENT MEMBERS (18)
Borst, Mrs. Robert
2034 Lakeway
A (Carol Johnson)
Holland, Michigan 49423
Burton, Mrs. James G.
442 Canyon, Apt. No. 17
A (Eleanor Anne Howlett)
Oceanside, Calif. 92054
85
Chatterton, Mrs. Roger
375-42-2851 HHB. Div. ARTY.
A (Linda Warren)
APO New York, New York 09070
Culver, Mrs. Richard
601 Linnet Road
A (Beverly Brown)
Audubon, Pennsylvania 19407
Den Uyl, Mrs. Richard S.
684 Bay Rd.
S (Mary Kathryn Homan)
Macatawa, Michigan 49423
Dmochowski, Mrs. Michael G.
232 B Cassino Road
A (Constance Ward)
Ft. Lee, Virginia 23801
Dutmers, Mrs. James E.
2102 Timberlane
S (Patricia Johnson)
Traverse City, Mich. 49684
Etson, Mrs. Neil R.
327 Roseann Dr.
A (Frances Earl)
Olney, Illinois
Ford, Mrs. Gerald R., Jr.
514 Crown View Dr.
S (Betty Bloomer)
Alexandria, Va.
Frey, Miss Mary Caroline
2118 Pauline Blvd.
A
Apt. 310
Ann Arbor, Mich. 48103
Hefferan, Mrs. Robert F.
6210 N. 51st Place
S (Frances Horton)
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Lindland, Mrs. Richard
715 Ruddiman
S (Louise Walker)
North Muskegon, Mich. 49445
Mallery, Mrs. Marian N.
13 North Hill Road
S (Marian Nelson)
Wausau, Wisconsin
Mulligan, Mrs. Larry
1696 Herrity Lane
A (Virginia Andrews)
Ionia, Michigan 48846
Sheridan, Mrs. John
Bear Lodge, Rte. 1
A (Elizabeth Lee Weil)
Lac du Flambeau, Wisc. 54538
Vedovell, Mrs. Rudolph, Jr.
RR No. 1, Castle Park,
A (Suzanne Bailey)
Holland, Mich. 49422
Wallace, Mrs. Edward, Jr.
231 Lugo Rd.
S (Margaret Powers)
Palm Springs, Calif.
Withey, Mrs. Charles S. III
c/o Provident, Ltd.
A (Margaret Woodruff)
2633 Lantana Road
Lantana, Florida 33460
SUSTAINING MEMBERS (172)
Alexander, Mrs. James
1030 Santa Cruz Dr., S.E.
(Mary Walter Goodspeed)
49506
CH 1-2968
Allen, Mrs. Harry W., Jr.
839 Pinecrest St., S.E.
(Marilyn Jervis)
49506
GL 2-4042
Apted, Mrs. D. Bradford
945 San Lucia Dr., S.E.
(Virginia Peck)
49506
GL 2-6732
Badgley, Mrs. Reed
918 Pinecrest St., S.E.
(Irene Reed)
49506
241-3087
Bailey, Mrs. John W.
2740 Littlefield Dr., N.E.
(Barbara Vandenberg)
49506
949-5986
Baldwin, Mrs. Ralph B.
3110 Manhatten Lane, S.E.
(Lois V. Johnston)
49506
949-3110
86
Batts, Mrs. John H.
2565 Frederick Dr., S.E.
(Nancy DeKraker)
49506
949-4229
Baxter, Mrs. Harry M.
3147 Bonnell Dr., S.E. 949-3147
(Arlene Caswell)
49506
Baxter, Mrs. John C.
3033 Mary Ave., S.E. 949-7645
(Nancy Steele)
49506
Baxter, Mrs. Robert T.
975 Plymouth Rd., S.E.
(Elizabeth Breckenridge)
49506
CH 5-8048
Bennett, Mrs. William S.
2302 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Rosemary Rindge)
49506
949-4235
Berry, Mrs. Paul B., II
928 Orchard Ave., S.E.
(Patricia Droit)
49506
CH 3-2160
Bickford, Mrs. Robert H.
2331 Wilshire Dr., S.E.
(Kathleen Keete)
49506
CH 3-7859
Bosch, Mrs. Leon C.
3061 Burton Rd., S.E. 949-5177
(Elizabeth Carmon)
49506
Bouwman, Mrs. James P.
3040 Manhattan Lane, S.E.
(Florence Yager)
49506
949-0148
Bowers, Mrs. Paul D. Jr.
3446 Fulton, S.E.
949-5584
(Mary Jean Mitchem)
49506
Boyer, Mrs. Robert E.
1250 Woodshire Dr., S.E.
(Roberta Ames)
49506
949-3947
Bryant, Mrs. John H.
927 Ogden Ave., S.E. 243-1197
(Catherine Brandt)
49506
Bunbury, Mrs. John D.
140 Krouse St.
vo 6-0515
(Barbara Krause)
Rockford, Mich. 49341
Carpenter, Mrs. Luther C.
1818 Argentina Dr., S.E.
(Louise Klein)
49506
CH 3-2279
Cartier, Mrs. Claire W.
2700 Middleboro Lone, N.E.
(Margaret Williams)
49506
949-0568
Chamberlain, Mrs. Lewis V., Jr. 1628 Pontiac Rd., S.E.
(Jane Uhl)
49506
GL 2-9190
Chase, Mrs. R. Jack
645 Manhattan Rd.
949-1167
(Donna Davis)
49506
Clark, Mrs. E. Wiley
Box 34A RR No. 2, S.E.
(Mary Archibald)
Ada 49301
949-0652
Clements, Mrs. Arthur A.
2764 Pioneer Club Rd., S.E.
(Jeanne Moore)
49506
949-3589
Closterhouse, Mrs. Taylor B.
2459 Normandy Dr., S.E.
(Betty Battjes)
49506
241-5201
Cole, Mrs. Russell H.
4011 Reeds Lake Blvd., S.E.
(Margaret Fedderson)
49506
949-0985
Collins, Mrs. John J.
1056 Pinecrest St., S.E.
(Elizabeth Bohne)
49506
245-9611
Conklin, Mrs. Robert C.
861 Pinecrest St., S.E.
452-1988
(Sue Tower)
49506
Corl, Mrs. Robert W.
2310 Argentina Dr., S.E.
(Marie Smith)
49506
241-3281
Curtis, Mrs. Charles W. III
940 Orchard Ave., S.E.
(Elizabeth Bennett)
49506
GL 2-5696
Curtis, Mrs. Elise L.
823 Rosewood Ave., S.E.
(Elise Lichtenberger)
49506
CH 3-6390
Davidson, Mrs. James E.
1657 Hiawatha Dr., S.E.
(Betty Jean Anderson)
49506
CH 5-1874
87
Dean, Mrs. Ben, Jr.
1349 Lenox Rd., S.E. CH 3-3242
(Margaret Lancaster)
49506
Denham, Mrs. Enos
2100 Robinson Rd., S.E.
(Elizabeth Hughes)
49506
458-0376
Dilley, Mrs. A. Newton
436 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Ann MacWilliam)
49506
454-2588
Dooge, Mrs. Lawrence E.
38 Park Hills Dr., S.E. 949-0361
(Margaret Brooks)
49506
Dubee, Mrs. Arend V.
2250 E. Fulton Rd., S.E.
(Polly Perkins)
49506
GL 8-6149
Durno, Mrs. John G.
7303 Grachen Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Dregge)
49506
676-4303
Dutcher, Mrs. David E.
961 Princeton Blvd., S.E.
(Mary Buckmaster)
49506
949-4246
Eberts, Mrs. Jerome W.
2424 Village Dr., S.E. 243-1965
(Jane Fletcher)
49506
Edison, Mrs. William H.
3137 Bonnell Dr., S.E. 949-2644
(Patricia Hannagan)
49506
Elles, Mrs. Frank D.
1470 Briarcliff, S.E.
676-9309
(Suzanne Schmidt)
49506
Ellis, Mrs. H. Holmes
3241 Soft Water Lake Dr., N.E.
(Mary O'Brien)
Apt. 208
361-1455
49505
Farage, Mrs. Anthony
2541 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Diane Severns)
49506
949-7283
Farra, Mrs. George R.
1546 Sherwood Dr., S.E.
(Dorothy Vinkemulder)
49506
949-2198
Field, Mrs. Benjamin P., Jr.
2621 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Ann Forsythe)
49506
949-2366
Ford, Mrs. James F.
1059 Idema Dr., S.E.
949-2629
(Barbara Bruenner)
49506
Ford, Mrs. Thomas G.
900 Pinecrest St., S.E.
(Janet Parker)
49506
CH 3-9353
Frantz, Mrs. Charles H.
2430 Village Dr., S.E. 245-2312
(Jane Robinson)
49506
Gamble, Mrs. Robert D.
1351 Breton Rd., S.E. 949-4175
(Mary Louise Idema)
49506
Gielow, Mrs. James C.
2212 Wilshore Dr., S.E.
(Katharine Watt)
49506
245-2738
Gill, Mrs. Gaylord C., Jr.
550 Greenwood Ave., S.E.
(Margaret Lawrence)
49506
456-1393
Gillett, Mrs. Frederick S.
755 San Jose Dr., S.E.
(Elizabeth Soule)
49506
GL 4-7502
Gillett, Mrs. Richard M.
2359 Breton Rd., S.E. 949-4239
(Elizabeth Merkle)
49506
Gilmore, Mrs. John F.
2809 Woodcliff Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Fell)
49506
949-4066
Glerum, Mrs. James T.
938 Ogden Ave., S.E. GL 2-8163
(Charlene Lively)
49506
Good, Mrs. Grover C.
1490 Briarcliff Dr., S.E.
(Priscilla Willard)
49506
676-9642
Green, Miss Suzanne
2960 Bonnell Dr., S.E. 949-4438
49506
88
Hanchett, Mrs. Elizabeth
Waters House, Apt. 253
500 East Fulton St.
459-0587
49503
Hardy, Mrs. William H.
2740 Lake Dr., S.E.
949-4273
(Helen Schmid)
49506
Harrington, Mrs. John
2204 Heather St., S.E. 452-2959
(Gwen Sugg)
49506
Hartger, Mrs. Harold V.
2735 Lake Dr., S.E.
949-4788
(Marjorie Wykes)
49506
Hecker, Mrs. Craig
655 Manhattan Rd., S.E.
(Elaine Buhrer)
49506
949-1936
Hewitt, Mrs. Alfred W.
2660 Maplewood Dr., S.E.
(Virginia Wyatt)
49506
949-4708
Heyboer, Mrs. Philip J.
1131 Colon Dr., S.E.
949-7568
(Jean Christion)
49506
Hibbard, Mrs. Edwin
2714 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Simonds)
49506
949-3329
Hillman, Mrs. Douglas W.
251 Plymouth, S.E.
458-4457
(Sally Jones)
49506
Hitchcock, Mrs. Arleigh C., Jr.
-
3164 Hall St., S.E.
949-2468
(Patricia Matheson)
49506
Hoffius, Mrs. Stuart
2730 Bonnell Rd., S.E. 949-4276
(Barbara Chamberlain)
49506
Howlett, Mrs. Robert
2910 Oak Hollow Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Withey)
49506
949-5411
Hunting, Mrs. Allen I.
2720 Darby Rd., S.E.
949-4262
(Helen Jones)
49506
Hunting, Mrs. David D.
2820 Pioneer Rd., S.E.
949-0767
(Mary lves)
49506
Hunting, Mrs. David D., Jr.
920 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Marilyn Coo)
49506
452-0645
Hutchins, Mrs. Lee Wilson
111 Lafayette, N.E.
459-2804
(Helen Bloomer)
49503
Hutchinson, Mrs. F. William
2722 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Sara Lee Stuart)
49506
949-2773
Irwin, Mrs. William W.
950 San Jose Dr., S.E.
(Mary Louise Huggett)
49506
245-0271
Jennings, Mrs. Walter W., Jr.
-
1046 Lakeside Dr., S.E.
(Carolyn Stephenson)
49506
452-1348
Johnson, Mrs. William J.
908 Son Jose Dr., S.E. 245-4164
(Betty Bonisteel)
49506
Jones, Mrs. Garvin
3027 Lake Dr., S.E.
949-1149
(Thelma Barnes)
49508
Jones, Mrs. Russell
749 Livingston, N.E.
458-5697
(Myra Buchols)
49503
Keeler, Mrs. Minor S.
2525 Indian Trails Dr., S.E.
(Mary Anne Lynch)
49506
949-4263
Kimball, Mrs. Robert P.
1861 Wealthy St., S.E.
(Katherine Belknap)
49506
454-5848
Kimball, Mrs. William T.
1700 Fisk Rd., S.E.
243-0912
(Joy O'Loughlin)
49506
Kirchgessner, Miss Mary Jean - 1104 Santa Barbara Dr., S.E.
49506
245-9981
Kranenberg, Mrs. Donald M.
2828 Bonnell Dr., S.E. 949-4264
(Eve Whittler)
49506
89
Lankester, Mrs. Stephen D.
533 Lakeside Dr., S.E. .459-5527
(Mary Tyson)
49506
Lathrop, Mrs. Henry T.
2614 Littlefield Dr., N.E.
(Anne Bissell)
49506
949-1802
Lee, Mrs. James H.
3645 Stilesgate Ct., S.E.
(Eleanor Ruhl)
49508
452-0440
Litscher, Mrs. Daniel W.
2346 Lake Dr., S.E.
241-3192
(Laura Nind)
49506
Litscher, Mrs Stephen
2544 Lake Dr., S.E.
949-2061
(Suzanne Bohne)
49506
Long, Mrs. Stuart D.
941 Rosewood Ave., S.E.
(Edith Chamberlain)
49506
452-2509
Mackay, Mrs. John E.
951 Lakeside Dr., S.E. 241-1902
(Carolyn Wade)
49506
Maentz, Mrs. Donald T.
3101 Hathaway Dr., S.E.
(Eleanor Masey)
49506
243-5738
Martin, Mrs. Joseph H.
854 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Mary Matheson)
49506
243-6655
Massie, Mrs. Sam Ford, Jr.
835 Cambridge Dr., S.E.
(Janet Marshall)
49506
452-1865
McInerney, Mrs. James M.
929 San Lucia Dr., S.E.
(Marjorie Dumas)
49506
452-1328
McInerney, Mrs. William K.
2000 SanLuRae Dr., S.E.
(Katherine Weber)
49506
452-5078
Mead, Mrs. Nellie C.
334 Briarwood Ave., S.E.
(Nellie Clements)
49506
459-2016
Metcalf, Mrs. Samuel C.
2601 Frederick Dr., S.E.
(Marion Banks)
49506
949-4315
Miller, Mrs. Charles A. Jr.
346 Bel Air Dr., N.E.
458-3034
(Jeanne Chapman)
49503
Miller, Mrs. Gene R.
1048 Santa Cruz Dr., S.E.
(Susan Ryan)
49506
452-1089
Miller, Mrs. Murray J.
3121 Hall St., S.E.
949-2122
(Nan Warren)
49506
Minor, Mrs. John T.
650 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Elspeth Stuart)
49506
243-7753
Minty, Mrs. John E.
The Towers
454-5437
(Jane Smith)
30 College Ave., S.E.
49503
Moore, Mrs. Douglas P.
1862 Sherman St., S.E.
(Joan Dutcher)
49506
459-6550
Moritz, Mrs. George
55 Park Hills Dr., S.E. 949-5906
(Eleanor McPherrin)
49506
Mulnix, Mrs. LeVant, Jr.
3052 Midland Dr., S.E. 949-3847
(Frances Baldwin)
49506
Nobel, Mrs. Platt
1111 Idema Dr., S.E. 949-2667
(Jean Van Steenberg)
49506
Olsen, Mrs. Vernon
2416 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Doris Ostendorfi)
49506
949-5273
Orr, Mrs. Edgar K.
2951 Bonnell Dr., S.E. 949-2628
(Nancy Van Keulen)
49506
Owen, Mrs. Calvin P.
1125 Conlon Dr., S.E. 949-3468
(Ann Napier)
49506
Owen, Mrs. R. Edwin
1908 Argentina Dr., S.E.
(Joan Sweeney)
49506
243-8476
90
Pantlind, Mrs. J. Boyd II
333 Briarwood Ave., S.E.
(Dorothy Thomson)
49506
454-0811
Perkins, Mrs. G. Voigt
1924 Lake Dr., S.E.
456-6949
(Marian Wilcox)
49506
Phelps, Mrs. Harold J.
1442 Sherwood Dr., S.E.
(Phoebe Herold)
49506
949-2316
Pilling, Mrs. Warren C.
639 Plymouth Rd., S.E. 241-4560
(Marcia Travis)
49506
Porter, Mrs. Donald J.
35 Kingswood Dr., S.E. 949-4805
(Ruth Leenhouts)
49506
Read, Mrs. William G. Jr.
2542 Hampshire Dr., S.E.
(Elizabeth Zinser)
49506
949-5358
Remien, Mrs. Herbert C., Jr.
2544 Indian Trail Dr., S.E.
(Mary Hadley)
49506
949-4495
Richards, Mrs. Robert D.
3126 Bonnell Dr., S.E. 949-2625
(Betsy Driscal)
49506
Roberts, Mrs. E. Mortimer
61 Lakeview Dr., S.E. 949-1739
(Catherine Peck)
49506
Robinson, Mrs. Oliver L.
5951 Grand River Dr., N.E.
(Barbara Scott Allen)
Ada 49301
676-1031
Rood, Mrs. Edward A., Jr.
533 Gladstone Dr., S.E.
(Katherine Hewitt)
49506
458-4218
Schnoor, Mrs. E. W., Jr.
415 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Barbara Wallace)
49506
GL 8-9394
Schoonbeck, Mrs. Theodore R. - 705 Kent Hills Rd., N.E. 363-6118
(Caroline Putnam)
49505
Seidman, Mrs. L. William
1615 Buttrick Rd., S.E.
(Sarah Berry)
Ada 49301
OR 6-5831
Shaw, Mrs. Robert J.
3933 S. Big Spring Dr., LE 4-3360
(Frances Wallin)
Grandville, Mich. 49418
Shelby Miss Mary Eleanor
219 Youell St., S.E.
451-2419
49506
Sheperd, Mrs. Jordan M.
635 Dogwood Lane, S.E.
(Phyliss Craig)
Ada 49301
676-9343
Sheppard, Mrs. James H.
2131 Robinson Rd., S.E.
(Emily Stevens)
49506
456-1262
Shull, Mrs. Chalmer Jay
2842 Oakwoode Dr., S.E.
(Frances Robinson)
49506
949-4177
Smith, Mrs. A. B., Jr.
3029 Mary Ave., S.E.
949-4014
(Rose Makgill)
49506
Smith, Mrs. Lawrence D.
1549 Lake Grove Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Lutts)
49506
949-4277
Smith, Mrs. Robert S. III
3231 Bonnell Rd., S.E. 949-2465
(Susanne Pugh)
49506
Southwick, Mrs. Christopher
760 San Jose Dr., S.E. 459-0564
(Charlotte Wilcox)
49506
Staples, Mrs. Henry L., Jr.
2733 Maplewood Dr., S.E.
(Mary Alice O'Gorman)
49506
949-3233
Steketee, Mrs. Cornelius
Lakeshore Apts.
458-3927
(Marian Cornelius)
2311 Wealthy St., S.E., 49506
Steketee, Mrs. Paul F., Jr.
2700 Reeds Lake Blvd., S.E.
(Marian White)
49506
949-0828
Steketee, Mrs. Richard W.
1919 Wealthy St., S.E. 451-3176
(Patricia Clark)
49506
Steketee, Mrs. Robert D.
1143 Conlon Dr., S.E. 949-7259
(Margaret Hibbard)
49506
91
Stolz, Mrs. Robert K.
3020 Uplands Dr., S.E. 949-5905
(Mabelle Conley)
49506
Stuart, Mrs. L Gordon
940 Floral Dr., S.E.
243-0994
(Rosalyn Vandecar)
49506
Taliaferro, Mrs. J. Gardner
3208 Hall St., S.E.
949-4541
(Mary Lee Wagner)
49506
Taylor, Mrs. Joseph B.
2515 Elmwood Dr., S.E.
(Gwenyth Acker)
49506
949-4278
Terryberry, Mrs. A. Parker
950 Rosewood Ave., S.E.
(Mary Montgomery)
49506
243-0947
Thompson, Mrs. Birge S.
62 Lakeside Dr., S.E. 454-5491
(Charlotte Irwin)
49506
Tinkhom, Mrs. Daniel L
640 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Betsy Moore)
49506
243-8708
Todd, Mrs. Stanton W., Jr.
760 Cambridge Blvd., S.E.
(Rosemary Hunt)
49506
452-0531
VandenBerg, Mrs. William O. - 942 Belclaire, S.E.
949-0744
(Shirley Anderson)
49506
VanderVeen, Mrs. Richard F. 501 Edgemere Dr., S.E.
(Marian Coward)
49506
459-2974
Wall, Mrs. Roger
802 San Jose Dr., S.E. 454-1836
(Georgianna Wallace)
49506
Wallace, Mrs. David
1729 Buttrick Rd., S.E. OR 6-3951
(Nancy Lou Ten Brook)
Ada, 49301
Walthour, Mrs. John R., Jr.
2516 Abbington, S.E.
243-2441
(Janet Hile)
49506
Wanty, Mrs. George P.
3956 Baywood Dr., S.E.
(Sara Everett)
49506
949-1504
Wanty, Mrs. Thomas C., Jr.
1042 Lakeside Dr., S.E.
(Martheen Clock)
49506
452-6272
Ward, Mrs. Robert M.
948 Floral Dr., S.E. CH 5-0657
(Mary Frances Posselt)
49506
Warnshuls, Mrs. Roger L, Jr. -955 San Jose Dr., S.E.
(Luella Menninga)
49506
452-0572
Waters, Mrs. Lillas
1510 Ardmore St., S.E.
(Lillas Kaska)
49506
CH 5-2436
Welch, Mrs. P. Craig
2747 Darby Dr., S.E.
949-4426
(Kate Idema)
49506
Wells, Mrs. Edward D.
741 San Jose Dr., S.E. -456-6274
(Priscella Smith)
49506
Wenger, Mrs. Ralph, Jr.
1011 San Lucia Dr., S.E.
(Phyliss McVoy)
49506
GL 2-2967
White, Mrs. Hudson, Jr.
1812 Amhurst St., N.E.
(Joan Ferree)
49503
454-0468
White, Mrs. Joseph B.
1761 Breton Rd., S.E. 949-4274
(Patricia Harrington)
49506
Whittier, Mrs. Wilson D.
915 Santa Barbara Dr., S.E.
(Jean McLachlan)
49506
CH 3-0665
92
Wierengo, Mrs. John L., Jr.
1700 Robinson Rd., S.E.
(Ruth Reinhard)
49506
GL 9-7689
Williams, Mrs. S. Bradford
2738 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Mabel Luton)
49506
949-2767
Willoughby, Mrs. Russell
803 San Jose Dr., S.E. 458-5992
(Audrey McLaughlin)
49506
Withey, Mrs. Lewis H., Jr.
130 Maryland Ave., N.E.
(Elizabeth Clore)
49503
458-5060
Woodruff, Mrs. Lee M.
2044 Lake Point Dr., S.E.
(Louise Findlater)
49506
451-4894
Young, Mrs. Richard W.
2318 Oakwood Dr., S.E.
(Barbara Honecker)
49506
949-4269
Zieger, Mrs. Robert
250 Pioneer Club Rd., S.E.
(Lelia Jackson)
49506
949-2043
93
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12 - Membership Meeting
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1 - Board of Directors
9 - Membership Meeting
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2 - Executive Committee
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11 - Membership Meeting
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15 - Membership Meeting
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