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p Foreword
1 Program of the Conference — ~ ~ — — » — ~ — — ~ 1
.? Fiwm Person el of the Conference and Steering Committee — - 7
§t:,y Personnel of Com ittees ~ — ~ ~ - ———--— 8
§ Report of Com unity Organization Committee — —-~- 10
. 5 · Report of Training Com ittee ~ ———-————- 15 »»
i Problems Studied by the Program Com itteo — — — ~ — 18
“; Report of Arts and Crafts Committee ~ ——-——- 19
1% Report of Drama Committee ~ - - JT — ~ ~ ~ · - - 37
V Report of Folk Dancing Com ittee ~ — ` --—-— - 40
rp4_ r Report of Nature Study Committee ~ —~-~—- ~ Q6
I rl _% Report of Social Recreation Com ittee - — — ~ - — — 55
` I Report of Physical Activities Committee ~ --—- ~ 62
. Report of Special Sub—Committee on Social Dancing ~ ~ - 77 l
Report of Special Sub—Committee on Choral Music ~ - — 78
V“ Report of Class on Community Organization and Group
` Leadership — Led by Mr. Gardner Cook ~ - ·— — ~ ~ 79
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Program of Sponsors' Luncheon Held in Louisville ~ — - 85
V yi " ii Program of Sponsors* Dinner Held in Lexington - — - — 89
W, New Steering Committee Appointed for Next Meeting — -· ·· 90
{ >~ Functions of the Steering Committee ~ ~ - - ———- 91
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F O R E W O R D
The Recreation Project of the Work Projects Administration in Kentucky
held a conference for all Area and Project Supervisors in the state at
the Kentucky Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, December 4th through December
9th.
The purpose of this conference was three-fold;
l. To establish certain policies in community organization.
2. To outline a more adequate training program for all
recreation leaders.
5. To set up standards and objectives for the eight phases
of program which we are conducting throughout the state.
These are:
(a) Arts and Crafts
(b) Drama
(c) Puppetry
(d) Folk Dancing
(e) Nature Study
(f) Physical Activities
(g) Social Recreation
(h) Music
To achieve this end the group was divided into two sub·committees for
the morning sessions. One group considered methods in community or- ~
ganization, and the other discussed training methods. The group was
divided into six sub-com ittees for the afternoon work — studying
different phases of the program as related to specific problems which
had been set up prior to the conference. In many cases special assign-
ments were made before the conference to various supervisors for addi-
tional study and research.
Reports from all sub-committees were given at the general sessions for
the purpose of stimulating any additional discussion. In addition, a
. ten—hour course in community organization was offered by Professor
Gardner C. Cook, of the School of Social Administration, University of
Louisville.
This book contains a complete report of all sub—committees and general
sessions together with the program of the two sponsors’ dinners held
on December 4th in Louisville and in Lexington. We were fortunate in
having Mr. G. Ott Romney, National Director of the Recreation Section .
and Mr. Frank Bentley, Regional Supervisor of Recreation and Education,
to address the dinner meetings and to open the supervisors' conference.
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P R 0 G R A M
MONDAY
9:00 — 9:15 Objectives of the Recreation Program. Mr. Frank Bentley,
Regional Supervisor of Recreation and Education. (Outline
of Atlanta Conference — November 15 — 17.) Introduction
of Mr. G. Ott Romney, National Director of Recreation Soc—
tion,Ship Room.
9:15 ~ 10:00 Address by Mr. G. Ott Rom ey
"New Trends in Community Organization of Recreation."
10:00 — 10:15 Discussion with Mr. Romney of highlights of Kentucky »
program and community organization.
10:15 — 10:50 Singing — Edna Dryden.
10:50 - 11:00 Outline of the objectives of the conference — Nr. Austin
J . W e 1 ch .
11:00 - 12:00 Lecture and Discussion — Gardner Cook, Instructor in the
School of Social Administration, University of Louisville.
First session of Institute on Group Work and Community
Organization.
12:50 Luncheon — Brown Hotel Roof Garden
· 1:15 - 1:50 Talk by Mr. Frank Bentley
I "Recreation in the Southern Region."
1:50 - 2:00 Talk by Mr. G. Ott Romney l
"Community Planning for Leisurc."
2:00 - 2:15 Discussion led by Nr. G. Ott Romney for the assembled
Sponsors.
2:15 — 2:50 Entertainment
5:00 — 5:50 Organization of Committees on Program, and consideration
of materials from October Conference 1958.
6:50 Dinner at Student Union Building, University of KentugkyL
Lexington, Kentucky. r
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TUESDAY
U _ 8:45 ~ 9:45 Talk and Discussion — Mr. Cook
Second Session on Group Vbrk and Community
Organization.
9:45 — 10:00 Singing — Edna Bu Dryden.
10:00 - 10:40 Forming of Com ittees. Steering Committee —
Method of Handling Group discussion — Mr, Austin
Jn Welch.
10:50 · 12:15 Com ittee meetings — Community Organization and
Training.
12:15 — 1:15 Luncheon (Return to hotel at 1:15 but sessions will
not start until 1:20.)
1:20 — 5:00 Sub—committee meetings. Program Organization
5:00 — 4:30 Procedures - Mr. Douglas Ramey
‘ 4:30 — 6:00 Consultation. All members of State Staff available.
No planned meeting for Tuesday Night.
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WEDNESDAY
8:45 — 9:45 Talk and Discussion - Mr. Cook
Third Session of Group Work and Com unity Organ-
ization.
' L ` 9:45 — 10:00 Singing
" 10:00 — 10:40 Report of Community Organization Com ittee —
Mr. Austin J. Welch, Discussion leader.
_ 10:50 ~ 12:15 Committee Meetings. Community Organization and
‘ " Training.
12:15 — 1:15 Luncheon
1:20 ~ 5:00 Meeting of Sub-Com ittee on Program.
(See Bulletin Board outside Parlor "C" for room
O 1 assignments.)
" 5:00 — 4:30 General Session — Report of all Program Committees
on the Problems, Age Levels, their special needs,
’ ` and methods of meeting them, and how can we more
effectively use the various phasesof the program
in meeting our recreational needs.
4:30 — 6:00 Consultation. All State Staff available.
7:50 Visit to Oakdale Center.
Talk by J. R. Batchelor of National Recreation
Association.
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8:45 — 9:45 Talk and Discussion - Mr, Cook
Fourth session on Group‘Work and Qmmmmity
Organization.
9:45 — 10:00 Singing.
10:00 ~ 10:40 Report of Training Committee - Mr. Paul D. Binford,
leader.
10:50 — 12:15 Com ittee Meetings — Community Organization and
Training.
12:15 - 1:15 Luncheon
1:20 — 3:00 Meeting of Sub~Committees on program.
5:00 — 4:50 General Session - Report by Com ittees on the prob-
lem of Co—Reoreation and successful ways of promoting
it.
4:30 — 6:00 Consultation. All members of State Staff available.
7:50 — 9:00 Stunt Night. Mr. Tommy A. Noonan in charge.
10:00 Water Pageant — Kr. Edward L. Smith in charge.
Henry Clay Hotel pool.
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8:45 — 9:45 Talk and Discussion - Mr. Cook
Fifth session on Group Work and Community
Organization.
9:45 - 10:00 Singing.
10:00 - 10:40 Report of Committee on Community Organization —
‘ Mr. Austin J. Pmlch, leader.
10:50 — 12:15 Procedure - Mr. Douglas Ramey
12:15 — 1:15 Luncheon
1:20 ~ 5:00 Meeting of Sub—Committees on Program,
· - 5:00 — 4:30 General Session — Report of Committees on problem.
How can the vast resources of volunteer service
· be related to our phase of the recreation program?
4:50 - 6:00 Consultation. All members of State Staff available.
6:50 Dinner
· ¢· 7:50 Folk Dancing and Social Recreation
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SATURDAY
8:45 ·· 9:00 Singing {
9:00 - 10:50 Procedures -· Nr. Douglas Rainey
10:50 ·-· 12:00 Report of Committee on Training — ` i
Community Organization, Lir. Paul D. Binford, leader,
12:00 -· 12:50 Announcements and selection of Steering; Committee.
Closing of Conference.
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PERSONNEL OF THE CONFERENCE*_
l Austin J. Welch State Project Supervisor
Douglas Ramey Assistant State Project Supervisor
Alice Moore Project Supervisor, Nature Study Specialist
Harry Jackson " " Craft Specialist
Tommy A. Noonan " " Puppetry and Folk Dancing
V Specialist
Edward L. Smith " " Physical Activities
Specialist
Ben Russak " " Drama-Music Specialist
Paul D. Binford " " Supervisor in Charge of 5
Training
Charles Braidwood Area Project Supervisor Bowling Green i
Richard O. Richards " " " Louisville
LaFayette Carmine, Jr. " " " Lexington
James Fu Maggard " " " Ashland
Jack Goodykoontz Project Supervisor Paducah A
I Mary V. Carter " " Hopkinsville T
Flossie Lindsey " " Brownsville
Eunice H. Batsel " " Bowling Green
Josephine Burger " " Louisville
Harry Thomas " " Danville
Uncas Miller " " Somerset I
John Cantrell " " Frankfort V
Leola H. Caudill " " Morehead '
Edith S. Atkins " " Ashland
Horace Beard " " Greenville
Itiry R. Shiver " " Owensboro :
John L. Mbore " " Pineville
Wilford C. McCarty " " Corbin y
Robert Nbntgomery " " Paintsville
Virginia Nosler Recreation Director Covington
Addie Edwards " " Elkton I
Edna Dryden " " Paris I
William Ford " " Louisville
STEERING COMMITTEE
James F. Haggard, Chairman
Robert Montgomery = ·
Joseph Hennessey
Bert Catron
Palmer Hughes
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COMMITTEES ON TRAINING AND COT»HIU`NITY ORGANIZATION
TQEINING
Paul D. Binford, Leader
Alice Moore
Harry Jackson
Tommy A. Noonan
Edward L. Smith _
__ William Ford
Jack Goodykoontz
Mary Virginia Garter
Flossie Lindsey
Eunice H. Batsel
Josephine Burger
Harry L. Thomas
Uncas Miller
» John Cantrell
Leola M. Caudill
\ Edith S. Atkins
I Horace L. Beard
Virginia Nosler
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Austin J. Welch, Leader I
_ Howard L. Cleveland
_ Charles Braidwood *
Mary R. Shiver
_ Richard O. Richards {
- _ . LaFayette Carmine
John L. Moore
Wilford C. McCarty g
James F. Fiaggard '
A - Robert Montgomery
Edna Dryden
- ' Addie Edwards ·
. I Ben Russel:
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PROGRAM CONNHTTEES é
DRAMA & PEPPETRY Ben Russak, Leader
"—· Tom y A. Noonan, Leader
1. Mary V. Carter
2. Edith S. Atkins
3. Virginia Nosler I
A. Mary R. Shiver
5. Eunice H. Batsel
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FOLK DANCING Tonmy A. Noonan, Leader
1. Leola I. Caudill
2. Harry Thomas -
3. Flossie Lindsey
4. John Moore
NATQRR STUDY Alice Moore, Leader
1. Robert Montgomery I
2. Josephine Burger
5. James F. Maggard
A. Addie Edwards l
SOCIAL RECREATION Paul Binford, Leader A
1. Jack Goodykoontz {
2. Wilford C. McCarty a
5. LaFayette Carmine
4. Edna Dryden ·
5. Howard Cleveland
ARTS & CRAFTS Harry Jackson, Leader {_
1. Eunice H. Batsel
2. John Cantrell I
5. Richard O, Richards {
4. William Ford
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Edward L. Smith, Leader
1. (harles Braidwood
2. Uncas Miller
5. Horace L. Beard
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Austin J. Welch, Leader i
Howard L. Cleveland _
Charles Braidwood
Mary Ruth Shiver
Richard O. Richards
LaFayette Carmine
John L. Moore
Wilford C. McCarty
James F. Haggard
Robert Montgomery
Edna Dryden .
Addie Edwards
Ben Russak
The committee felt that out of all the topics we might consider in com u ity
organization the most important at the present time were;
I. How to increase the interest and activity of recreation cou cilsi
II. In what should recreation council members be trained?
III. How to adequately finance a local recreation program.
I. How to increase the interest and activity of recreation councils?
FUNCTIONS: It was recognized that before a council can become
*`* active it must fully understand its functions. These J
functions were listed as follows: §
l. Act as an interpretative body. y
2. Assist in progrmn planning. S
5. Survey community needs and resources.
4. Coordinate its efforts with those of
other public and private agencies; ”
5. Secure money and facilities. L
6. Discover volunteer leadership. (
A 7. Assist in the organization of leader- I
ship training.
8. Plan and execute a public relations*
pI‘OgI`9IH•
9. Actively pm~ticipate in the program
itself.
COUNCIL ORGANIZATION: In discussing the above functions it was agreed
‘hat efore a council member can give his best to such a planning gnmm
he must be given an interesting responsibility on scum conmnttee - be
it on finance, facilities, public information, or etc. It was further
recognized that the task allotted must be a significant one. To fu c~
tion effectively on some sub—committee the cou cil member ought to be
trained as a layman for a layman*s work. In this training he must be ' `
aware that he in turn is to become a trainer of other laymen in the
use of their leisure time,
COUNCIL MEETINGS: The agenda for council meetings should always in-
clude items of gripping interest. Laymen should never be made to feel
that they were called in merely to assent to some predetermined plan -
such as a drive for finances. He should think of himself at all times
as a volunteer leader and as a participant in the program. He should
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be kept informed of all important plans and activities. Every meeting, g
in addition to considering the development in long-term planning, should J
also feature some one topic, as for exwnple, "Play Strects." To in-
crease the interest in meetings state recreational specialists, recrea-
tional specialists, recreation supervisors, and prominent laymen of the
town or adjoining towns should be invited as guest speakers. Accurate
records should be kept of the proceedings of the meetings. An attend~
ance officer should be appointed to see that all members are present.
In the event that some member cannot attend, a copy of the proceedings
should be sent to him.
II• In what should recreation council members be trained? `
It was felt by all the com ittee that the recreation council cannot be
a force in the community until its members understand completely what
recreation is, why it is, how it operates, what the scope of its activ-
_ ities is, how it can be financed, etc. It was emphasized by the State
Staff that before they can assist in the training of recreation coun-
cil personnel that the State Office must have accurate records on all I
council members. The following are some of the topics in which the
committee felt cou cil members should be educated;
l. History and development of the leisure—time movement »
2. Existing legislation - state-wide and local
3. Difference in the duties of council members and supervisors
4. How to survey a commu ity as to:
` a. Organizations operating 4
b. Groups being served g
c. Areas covered and areas neglected i
d. Facilities available j
- e. Standards of leadership, program, Q
facilities, and supervision '
· f. The planning and design of functional V
facilities {
g. The role of the school in the leisure-
- time rigid
· h. Current problems in recreation as {
treated by up-to-date periodicals and
· books
i. The supplementary assistance avail» (
able from state and national govern-
ments
j. Sociological aspects of recreation
· _ l k. Coordination of agencies
l. The use of recreational bibliographies
m. The techniques of community organiza-
. r tion
A n. The philosophy of recreation
o, The relation of work to recreation
p. The content of a year-around recreation * ‘
program
» q. The value of recreation statistics
r. The effectiveness of a recreation
_ _, directory listing services offered
s. Program planning with seasonal variations
t. The relation of health and physical
activities
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4. How to survey a com unity as to; (cont'd.) .
u. The multiple use of recreation g
facilities ,
v. Methods of evaluating recreational ’
leadership
w. The use of volunteer leadership
x. The planning of a public relations'
campaign
The committee felt that while topics of an informative and inspira-
tional nature should be on the agenda of every meeting, that actual
participation of council members in some program activity is a i
necessity.
III. How to adequately finance a local recreation program.
The committee on this question agreed that a larger responsibility for
the handling and raising of fu ds must/Egsumed by the recreation coun-
oil. In soliciting financial support from the public at large, cou oil
members should stress variety of service rendered and the volume of .
participation. In seeking funds through a Community Chest the council
should be mindful that the needs of private agencies sharing in the Cham
should not be attacked. Such agencies are frequently the main interest
of influential persons whose good will and cooperation is necessary for 3
wise com unity organization.
The committee believed that after confronting the council with its re-
sponsibility in financial management that it should be informed of the {
sources and methods of raising funds which have proven feasible in other i
towns. The committee listed them as follows: Y
l. Sources of funds. 5
City government i
County government =
Private agencies
Civic and fraternal organizations l
Service organizations (
Business clubs
Religious sects
Com unity Chest {
Educational institutions
Municipal recreation agencies
Public welfare agencies
Private welfare agencies
State or federal agencies
Foundations
The general public
Legislation
Real estate
Commercial or industrial sponsorship i —
2. Methods.
Subscription - Public - general earmarking
Taxing
Gifts
Patronage or sponsors 2l54O_l4
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2. Methods. (cont'd.)
Lottery g
Sales j
Charging fees
Charging rental
Charging admission
Entry fees
Public contributions
Appropriation -
Fines
The following special events were listed as money—raisers: I
o Frog Derby Turtle Derby
Reviews — shows Card parties
Carnivals Circuses
Play parties Mile-o—Dimes
Raffles Lotteries
Shows ~ play Pageants
Barbecues Dances
Candy pulls Water pageants
Picture shows Rummage sales
. . V Cake bakes Chatauquas
Bowling parties Barn dances I
, Tag days Political rallies
, Radio programs Negro sings
° (commercially sponsored) Tournaments
Clam bakes Craft exhibits 4
A Camps Box lunches j
_ Car raffles Boat rides {
I Auctions Church suppers Q
A Lectures Concert singers [
Festivals Variety shows a
Thermometer of dimes Dirty foot contests
· Ball games Musicals ;
Ice cream socials Roller skating L
Auctions Boxing matches {
III (a) The question arose "What may our supervisors do in the promotion, direc- 3
tion, organization, and execution of activities that are intended to raise
money?" It was pointed out that Bulletin W¤l6 states; (
"Where WPA workers are directly concerned with the
organization, development, promotion and presenta-
’ tion of such activities as danzms, pageants, shows,
festivals, mass singing, games, tournaments, etc., I
and where attendance as well as participation is
expected, the participation is expected, the prac-
tice shall be to make no admission charge and no
collection."
"Where WPA recreation leaders conduct activities
involving participation of the public, such as
swimming, art and craft workshops, etc., no ad-
mission shall be charged and no collection made.
- Minimum charges for laboratory or equipment fees
may be assessed and collected by the project spon-
sor for the cost of materials used and not supphcd
by the participants."
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It was further agreed that when we say Recreation Supervisors must con— y
fer with Cou cil members as to their responsibility in planning for J
financial permanency, they themselves are not to act in any capacity
but that of consultants This is particularly true in the organization
and promotion of district-wide or state—wide tournaments in which our
organization affiliates itself with other state—wide groups such as the
American Legion or the Kentucky Amateur Baseball Association. Our lead·
ers and supervisors have the right to organize teams and promote local V
or county leagues but the financing of such items as transportation,
‘ meals, housing, in a district or state—wide tournament must be handled
by a non—WPA agent or agency. 3
In conclusion the com ittee emphasized the following points; l
l. The present lack of activity among council members could be
corrected by proper planning and interpretation.
2. The nu ber of recreational sub—committees handling such
problems as facilities, finances, volunteer leadership, etc.,
should be increased.
3. ln rural areas we should outline for recreation councils l
plans for county—wide recreation budgets. ‘
4. Convince the council that if it handles more of the plan-
ning fu ctions the recreation supervisor may be able to
spend a greater proportion of his tive in the performance 4
of his technical and executive duties. j
5. A council sub-com ittee should make use of all public in- j
formation media such as the newspaper, radio, speakers' {
bureau, etc. i
G. A news' letter or recreational magazine should be started {
as a means of exchange of program ideas anmng all the cen- {
ters in the state. [
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. V 7. More sectional community organization meetings should be l
held in which recreational advisory members would have a V
· chance to confer on their mutual problems. {
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REl`*O@T_Cll;_COI‘rE.iITTIil3fg? TRAINING L
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Sometime ago a letter was sent out by the state staff asking for problems _
in training that we would like to have discussed at this institute. From
this a list of problems was compiled and the list was given to the group
on training. This list was read and marked as to advisability of discuss~
ing and the most important questions were grouped so more time could be
spent on them.
These questions and problems are;
l. Hbw can the Recreation Report Form 10 be used to determine i
the types of training, methods of training to be used, and I
` places to train?
2. How can we, as supervisors, evaluate the capabilities of
a leader?
5. What should be the objectives of our training progrmn? J
A. Supervisory
B. Leader .
C. Volunteer Leaders ,
4. What are the different methods of training?
A. Supervisory i
B. Certified Leaders V
C4 Volunteer Leaders §
· 5. How should pre»entry training be offered? Who should 3
assume the responsibility? a
6. What advantages or disadvantages would there be in train- ;
ing leaders in "Problem Situations?" §
7. What should be the program content used in training leaders? 4
" 8. What factors must be considered in choosing a plan of pro—
gram as related to training? (
9. What books would you select as a minimum reading list for
supervisors? For leaders? ·
l0. How do you suggest the training kits be used?
ll. Just who should be included in a weekly in—service train-
ing meeting?
l2. Make a plan of training for December 15 through March l5. I r
How would you use the State Staff? Type of Institute,
length of institute, etc. _
I Referring to the question on Recreation Report Form 10:
A. We first discussed who should grade the Rec-10*s - the Project
Supervisor or the Area Supervisor. It was recommended that
the Project Supervisor should because;
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I, Referring to the question on Recreation Report Fomn 10; (cont*d). " 16 ` é
(a) He is more closely connected with the work and has `
a better chance of seeing the actual leadership in
the centers,
B. A Recreation Form lO can be used to determine the types of train-
ing because:
(a) It shows the training that has been given.
(b) Tells whether the training is showing results through: {
1. Attendance form.
2. Through thc grading of both leader and quality
of work.
(c) Methods of training to be used.
l. This is apparent through seeing the number of
` workers, the facilities available, and the
training that has been given.
(d) Places to train.
l. This is seen by the record kept on Recreation A
lO's as to the training that has been given
and where.
II. How can we, as supervisors, evaluate the capabilities of a leader? d
' A. Through his attitude toward both his work and`W.P.A. in general.
B. Background. {
C. Results. (
D. Interest. %
E, Initiative. L
F. skiii. {
G. Personality. Q _
H. Ability to fit into com unity in which he is working. L
V " In grading activities we base our conclusion on the following things: ,
A. Nu ber of participants. {
B. Quality of work. !
C. Kind of groups.
D. Intensity of group spirit present. §
III. What should be the objectives of training?
A. To inculoate recreational background and ideals.
A B. To establish the recreation program's proper place in W.P.A.
C. To give an insight to group methods.
D. To impart specific skills.
l. The various skills should be taught in an ascend~
ing scale of difficulty. This neces$.tates var— l
ious levels in the varying skills. The supervisor
should be skilled in at least three phases of the p
program and know something of all other phases. T
» IV. What are the methods of training?
1 ‘ A. Supervisory.
l. This training should cover the field of:
(a) Public relations.
hug (b) Training in skills. 2154O“l8
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IV. What are the methods of training? (cont'd.) E
(c) Training in methods. i
2. This training should be procured through;
(a) Reading material.
(b) Institutes conducted by the state staff.
B. Certified Leaders.
1. As to establishing a favorable program as a whole pre-
entry traintgg is psychologically more important thEH— E
later training. We should strive through pre-entry l
training to initiate the workers into the philosophies ‘
of play, as to the specific policies of W.P.A. recrea- I
tion and as to its backgrounds. Some skill should be
imparted in the field in which we expect him to serve.
He should be given instruction in all procedure he is
expected to be responsible for. He should be given
an opportunity to observe other leaders functioning `
with their groups. There should be conferences between
the supervisor, the new leader, and the old leader in
charge of the group he observes. We feel that as much 4
emphasis should be placed on techniques of leading a
_ group as on any particular skill. Toward this end the J
new leader should observe as many activities as possibkz
. . so that he may compare the techniques of leading. He
- should become conscious of the dignities and possibili- I
ties of recreation as a profession. He should feel 3
. that he can make a definite contribution to the field 3
and realize that study and work will be required before f
he can become a true leader. we should take as many {
pains in the interpretation of the program to a leader I
· V as we would to a congressman. This period should last ~
about two weeks, j
2. In—service training. i
(a) To be given to certified and volunteer leaders at i
staff meetings by project supervisor with the aid
of advanced senior leaders or state specialists. ,
This training should follow a long range plan (about {
three months.) In it there should be room for re-
search work on the part of the leaders in charge of E
any part of a session. If possible these leaders
should submit a written lesson plan one month in
advance and be reviewed by him the week before pre-
sentation. This training can be used both as a
build-up to or follow-up from specialist—given
training. It should be as clear and definite as
possible - this is important to both the leader I ·
giving the training and those trained. Such a plan
must be coherent and correlated as far as possible.
The project supervisor should interpret all skills 5
presented in the light of group techniques.
_ C. Volunteer Leaders.
I ` 1. May be included in the in-service training sessions. Also
should be given reading material on subjects involved.
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P R O B L E M S ?
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The problems studied by each prograuxsub-committee are listed below. One
session was spent in the study of each problem.
I. How can we meet and what are the special needs of the g
following age levels? T
A. Pre-school ’
B. School
C. Out of School ‘
D. Adult
Il. How can we more effectively use (our phases of program) i
in meeting recreation needs? Let us consider —
A. Standards 2
B. Facilities [
C. Methods
D. Leadership
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III. Co-recreation and successful ways of promoting it; Q
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A. How can we develop more fully {
the recreation possibilities i
in family life?
B. What phases of our field are i
` applicable to co—recreation? {
IV. How can the vast resources of volunteer service be related
to our phase of the recreation program? {
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y REPORT ON V
A SUB—COMMITTEE_QR_ARTS AND CRAFTS h
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Mr. Harry Jackson, Specialist of Arts and Crafts
Mr. Richard O. Richards
Mrs. Eunice H. Batsel
Mr.· John Cantrell