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HOSPITAL SERVICE—The YWCA offers services, co-ordinated by the Hospital Board, to the General Hospital, Children's Hospital, Psychopathic Hospital, and Oakdale TB Sanitorium. These services include crafts, visitation, reading programs, and variety shows for the shut-ins. SUMMER PROJECTS—Through Summer Projects you are able to learn more about YWCA camping programs and summer positions in social service. The advantages in such work are explained to the group by people who have actually participated in these summer activities. PERSONAL SERVICE—A baby sitting bureau for the mothers in Iowa City is part of the personal service program enabling girls to earn some "pin money." Girls with this interest meet to set minimum wages and to learn more about the fundamental practices of caring for chilren. Mothers who desire a baby sitter contact this bureau and are given the names of "Y" members who will baby sit for them. Another part of personal service is the work of office receptionist. Girls spend one hour each week helping to operate the YWCA office in the Iowa Memorial Union. If you enjoy working with people in handicrafts or in recreational projects, you will be able to direct activities at the Iowa City Community Center. PUBLIC RELATIONS—The media of newspaper, radio, and special displays are encompassed in the committee's work, through which they inform coeds of YWCA activiteis. Word to the Y's, the YWCA's own newspaper, is sent to all members regularly. SOCIAL COMMITTEE—One of the nicest highlights among the YWCA's social events is the traditional Silver Tea in February at the home of President and Mrs. Hancher. Faculty wives, town women, and SUI coeds are invited to this tea, where members of the "Y" serve as hostesses. When the "Y" has open house this fall, be sure to check into the possible fields of interest for you. By working on these committees, you will not only be serving others and gaining much experience, but you will be having a lot of fun at the same time. 27
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HOSPITAL SERVICE—The YWCA offers services, co-ordinated by the Hospital Board, to the General Hospital, Children's Hospital, Psychopathic Hospital, and Oakdale TB Sanitorium. These services include crafts, visitation, reading programs, and variety shows for the shut-ins. SUMMER PROJECTS—Through Summer Projects you are able to learn more about YWCA camping programs and summer positions in social service. The advantages in such work are explained to the group by people who have actually participated in these summer activities. PERSONAL SERVICE—A baby sitting bureau for the mothers in Iowa City is part of the personal service program enabling girls to earn some "pin money." Girls with this interest meet to set minimum wages and to learn more about the fundamental practices of caring for chilren. Mothers who desire a baby sitter contact this bureau and are given the names of "Y" members who will baby sit for them. Another part of personal service is the work of office receptionist. Girls spend one hour each week helping to operate the YWCA office in the Iowa Memorial Union. If you enjoy working with people in handicrafts or in recreational projects, you will be able to direct activities at the Iowa City Community Center. PUBLIC RELATIONS—The media of newspaper, radio, and special displays are encompassed in the committee's work, through which they inform coeds of YWCA activiteis. Word to the Y's, the YWCA's own newspaper, is sent to all members regularly. SOCIAL COMMITTEE—One of the nicest highlights among the YWCA's social events is the traditional Silver Tea in February at the home of President and Mrs. Hancher. Faculty wives, town women, and SUI coeds are invited to this tea, where members of the "Y" serve as hostesses. When the "Y" has open house this fall, be sure to check into the possible fields of interest for you. By working on these committees, you will not only be serving others and gaining much experience, but you will be having a lot of fun at the same time. 27
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