Financing the Program

A maximum of service with a minimum of ex-
pense is secured because the emphasis is placed
upon personality and volunteer leadership.

. Several smaller cities and rural areas combine to form

a "District Y.M.C.A." Each community has represen-
tation upon a District Board of Directors. This Board
gives unity to the entire district, raises and adminis-
ters the budget, employs the Secretary and supervises
the general program.

. The District Secretary works through this Board in
general administration and through the Community
Committees in the direct supervision of the local
programs.

. The District should be large enough to provide an
adequate budget—-yet small enough to insure effec-
tive work. New communities may be added or the
district divided as the interest and program develops.

. Items usually included in such a budget are:
a. Travel expenses of the District Secretary.
b. Office—rent, steno, postage, phone, etc.
c. Program supplies—publicity, etc.

d. Salary of the District Secretary.

e. A share in Area and National Program.
f. Other incidental items.

Note—Communities usually have available meeting places

for groups without providing additional equipment.
Schools churches and private homes open their
doors to youth—under competent organization and
sponsorship.

the VVC A.
In Service to the Youth
Of Smaller Cities, Towns
And Rural Communities

WITH EMPHASIS UPON PERSONALITY
AND PROGRAM RATHER THAN
UPON PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT

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a Fellowship of Men and Boys
seeking to create a Christian Personality
and a Christian Society.”

—Statement of Purpose.

THE WEST CENTRAL AREA COUNCIL
Young Men's Christian Association
Topeka, Kansas