2001.126

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1927 - 1927

Date(s) Created: 1927 Date(s): 1927

Fair

Notes: 2001.126.0081 selected text (page 3) Our Faith In Hoboken HOBOKEN never had an adequate community building. Hoboken never had a proper gymnasium. Hoboken never had a swimming pool that could be used by men and women, boys and girls of all ages. This city of 69,000 people never had any of these and other necessary things enjoyed by other communities of our size and even much smaller than Hoboken. It was the dream of a few, but lacked a solid foundation. Then the optimist took hope and decided that the time had come to start something. It seemed almost fanatical. But in June, 1925, 300 workers in 10 days secured $359,000 in pledges from 3,200 people of the city of Hoboken. The impossible had been accomplished. Hoboken is now assured of a Christian Association of young men and young women, permanently banded together to promote the Christian character building program of the organization in spirit, mind and body. Then came the realization, in view of the mounting building costs, that a building might be erected for the amount already subscribed, but that it would be without many essential features necessary for a structure of this kind. There was no snap judgment. A whole year was given to study. There were many personal interviews. A special meeting of contributors in the larger amounts, and other prominent local leaders was held at the Union Club, December 2, 1926, and this group unqualifiedly approved of the Board of Directors' plans. The Directors of the Y. M. C. A. were convinced that it would be poor business judgment and a waste of money to erect any edifice with such inadequate facilities. They were further convinced that the subscribers as a whole to the first campaign expected an adequate building and that the actual needs of our city would not be met if this building were inadequate. The present building, now nearing completion, is the result of their decision. It is plain and simple in architecture, contains 112 sleeping rooms for young men, 5 educational class-rooms, a cafeteria, adequate locker and showerspaces, standard size gymnasium and swimming pool, and in general provides splendid circulation to all rooms and activities by young men or young women and by the boys or the girls. It permits good supervision and control and provides a plant that can be economically maintained. This Community "Y" Building will contain those income producing features which will make the Association nearly self-supporting. We ask you, is this not what you wanted? If it is, and we feel that you also believe it as we do, then the rest will not be difficult to accomplish. And we ask you, if you think all of this is worth while and can mean so much to you and to your family and to your employees and their families and to your city, that you join with us]to complete this building and open these doors to the thousands of our youth. $338,000 is needed to do it. We have faith in the people of the city of Hoboken to help us finish this job. --------- (page 6) What The Complete Project Will Cost Cost of Site $54,394.45 Building Contract 450,251.00 Extras on Building 10,000.00 Architect's Fees 27,015.06 Furnishings 60,000.00 Interest on Bank Loans 12,407.50 Taxes, Insurance and Contingencies 8,000.00 Expenses, Both Campaigns, Including Auditing 21,845.02 Organization, Operating and Collection Expenses (Covering Period of 4 Years and 2 Months) from Jan. 1, 1925, to March 1, 1929 35,658.63 Reserve for Possible Uncollectibles and Contingencies 17,500.00 Total Budget $697,071.66 Amount Raised in First Campaign, June, 1925 359,071.66 Amount to be Raised February, 1928, to Complete the Whole Building Project $338,000.00 ---------- (page 10) Hoboken Owes Its Girls A Fair Chance UNDER our modern business and industrial conditions, girls and women are under greater strain and temptation than ever before in history. Hence it is vitally necessary that adequate provision be made to meet these new and challenging conditions. And so in this Association, girls and women may find friendliness and protection; help in finding a home and employment; a chance for study and growth; opportunities for health-building in a program whereby they may realize the necessity and value of health - not alone for the sake of freedom from disease - but for the more abundant life. With their own social and rest rooms, private dressing rooms, individual shower rooms and the use of the pool and club rooms on schedule, the Women's department will have the full advantages of the building. Clubs featuring different activities, and discussion groups for various problems of interest to women and girls will have capable leaders. The leadership will be provided by trained women secretaries. Then too, according to the demands and needs of girls, there will be classes in dressmaking, millinery, interior decorating, home economics, commercial and other courses of instructions. ---------- (page 13) The Leaders Of This Important Project BOARD OF DIRECTORS YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOBOKEN, N. J. Samuel F. Hartzel, President Dr. Robert B. Nattrass, Vice-President Charles B. Wilkens, Recording-Secretary J. W. Rufus Besson, Treasurer John L. Rosenbaum, Assistant-Treasurer J. D. Elmendorf, General Secretary James A. Bragg Fred W. Janssen William J. Duffy Roy D. Mailey Henry Ernst Gustave Petersen Herman L. Hanniball George G. Raymond F. K. Hopkins Walter C. Shultz Max Z. Hurwitz Louis Schelling C. H. C. Jagels George G. Schreiber J. Raymond Tiffany WOMEN'S COUNCIL Miss Sadie F.Leinkauf, Chairman Mrs. Margarete George, Vice-Chairman Miss Violet Davey, Recording Secretary Mrs. J. W. Rufus Besson Miss Ida McCague Mrs. John H. Donnelly Mrs. E. E. Mays Mrs. Henry C. Grieme Mrs. Gustave Peterson Miss Mary Ingleson Miss Martha Schuemann Mrs. L. E. Lewis WOMEN'S AUXILIARY Mrs. E. E. Decker, President Mrs. William H. Parsons, Vice-President Mrs. S. F. Hartzel, Treasurer Mrs. Alice A. Miller, Secretary BUILDING COMMITTEE Fred W. Janssen, Chairman J. W. Rufus Besson George G. Schreiber Max Z. Hurwitz Walter C. Shultz John G. Stasse ARCHITECTS Chandler Stearns, A. I. A. Architectural Bureau, National Council Y. M. C. A. Walter Kiddie and Company, General Contractors. CAMPAIGN LEADERS MEN J. W. Rufus Besson, Gen. Chairman and Marshall of Men Div. A.-Major H. E. S. Wilson Div. B.-Major E. H. Magee Div. C.-Major Louis Schelling Div. D.-Major F. W. Janssen Div. E.-Major George G. Raymond WOMEN Mrs. H. Otto Wittpenn, Marshall Miss Sadie F. Eeinkauf, Aide Div. F.-Major Mrs. Margarete George Div. G.-Mojor Mrs. Henry C. Grieme Div. H.-Major Mrs. Gustave Petersen Div. I.-Major Mrs. E. Faustman Div. J.-Major Mrs Edw. Hirsch ------- (page 14) Memorials SUGGESTIONS FOR DESIGNATED GIFTS Many thoughtful persons perpetuate the memory of those dear to them, whether liv- ing or dead, by making gifts that will commemorate the life of the loved one, through some worthwhile project, which will serve asja living and lasting memorial. Those who are contemplating such an act, and who are interested in the welfare of young men and boys, young women and girls, and the advancement of the community, are invited to consider a subscription to the Building Fund of this Christian Association Building. Such gifts will be used for the purposes indicated, and suitable tablets provided, indicating the memorial thus established. 1. Main Gymnasium $51,000 2. Swimming Pool, Including Filtration Plant 40,000 3. Auxiliary Gymnasium 30,000 4. Young Men's Game Room 18,000 5. Men's Social Room 22,000 6. Young Boys' Social Room 18,000 7. Older Boys' Social Room 20,000 8. Girls'.Reception and Game Room (Taken) 30,000 9. Women's Social Room 15,000 10. Classrooms for Educational and Religious Work, Each 5,000 11. Junior Council Room 7,500 12. Dormitory Room 1,500 13. Entrances to Lobbies, Each 5,000 14. Fireplaces, Each 2,000 15. Furnishing Dormitory Room 150 A number of other items of similar character may be selected by interested persons, if they so desire. Amounts quoted include furnishings and a pro rata cost of general features. Building Youth is better than Building Mausoleums ------- (page 15) Thousands Will Share in this Project Thousands Will Help - and be Helped! EVERYONE IS URGED TO JOIN IN THIS COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT. The men and women back of this effort include representatives of alf creeds and classes. The new building is to be a true community center. Since this building will benefit all of Hoboken, all in Hoboken are asked to help in the effort. Your contribution is absolutely necessary. MOTHERS - FATHERS - EMPLOYERS - YOUNG MEN - YOUNG WOMEN - WHOEVER YOU ARE, THIS APPEAL IS TO YOU. WE ASK YOUR AID Mothers and fathers of growing boys and girls; Employers of youth to whom character and efficiency are most important; Broadminded citizens to whom the welfare of the entire community is foremost; Workers of industry; Young men and young women who will be participants in this building program; Older men and older women whose chief pleasure may now be in leaving a legacy of helpfulness to the present and coming generations; TO YOU WE APPEAL TO DO YOUR SHARE IN THIS NOBLE ENTERPRISE FOR THE PRESENT-AND THE FUTURE THINK IN LARGE TERMS - In terms of service that will go down through the years-benefitting the boys and young men, the girls and the young women of today, and the generations to come. IMMEDIATE CASH NOT REQUIRED Subscriptions are payable - One-fourth, March 1, 1928; one-fourth, July 1, 1928; one-fourth, November 1, 1928; one-fourth, March 1, 1929. OR other dates of payment may be arranged to suit the subscriber. [end] Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-04-22