City and County Federation of Women's Clubs
San Francisco 1918 - 1920
Forum Club of California
Transcribed by Elaine Sturdevant

Forum Club of California
Mrs. E. G. DENNISTON, President

Organized 1895
Federated 1916
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays

During the past two years Forum Club has gradually resumed her former manner of life, with programs and social days. Educational programs have proved especially acceptable, the members showing interest in the larger things of life, as presented by competent speakers. Of local interest,
was the presentation of the work of the Travelers' Aid Society, when we were told not only of the care given young girls arriving in our city, but of the many families who arrive here with little or no knowledge of our language, little means in their possession, and no friends to help them. These are temporarily assisted and are given a start in life in the land of their adoption.

The year 1919 brought to the Club the serious question of the releasing of our rooms or of securing a new home. Each suggested location was carefully considered, and finally rooms at 126 Post Street were leased for a term of years. After some time spent in preparation of the new home, Forum moved and the almost universal exclamation upon entering is, "oh, how homey it seems." This is the spirit which is binding the members very closely together.

During the past few months, over sixty new members have been received into the Club. An encouraging note is, that many of the new members are young women, talented, and ready to take part in the club activities.

With the advent of the members already admitted, others being considered, and the location of the new rooms, in the center of the downtown district, where members may drop in to rest, to meet friends or enjoy a cup of tea, the future of Forum Club looks bright.

The sad note of the past year has been the long illness and the death of our treasurer, Mrs. Harry C. PETERS.  Mrs. PETERS had entered upon her duties with enthusiasm and a lively interest in all of the club activities. Her ability, her fidelity and loving optimism endeared her to all with whom she came in contact, and we feel her loss a great one, not only to her immediate family, but to all those whose lives were enriched by her ministrations.

OFFICERS 1918-1919

Mrs. A. W. SCOTT, President
Mrs. Henry PAYOT, First Vice-President
Mrs. Charles WOOD, Second Vice-President
Mrs. M. F. GABBS, Third Vice-President
Mrs. I. C. SCHINKEL, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. F. R. ORELLA, Recording Secretary
Mrs. C. F. HUTCHINSON, Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Mrs. R. N. CARSON
Mrs. E. DONOVAN
Mrs. John L. McNAB
Mrs. Almeron SKINKLE
Mrs. John W. SLAVEN
Mrs. C. L. SPADER

OFFICERS 1919-1920

Mrs. E. G. DENNISTON, President
Mrs. William L. HUGHSON, First Vice-President
Mrs. Phillip BEKEART, Second Vice-President
Mrs. Henry C. JUDSON, Third Vice-President
Mrs. M. L. STONE, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. James CAMPBELL, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Harry C. PETERS, Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Mrs. S. L. BRAVERMAN
Mrs. Fred B. HENDERSON
Mrs. John D. JESSUP
Mrs. M. O'BRIEN
Mrs. Martin REGENSBURGER
Mrs. John W. SLAVEN

OFFICERS 1920-1921

Mrs. E. G. DENNISTON, President
Mrs. D. C. HEGER, Vice-President
Mrs. A. L. HART, Second Vice-President
Mrs. J. W. SLAVEN, Third Vice-President
Mrs. S. L. STRICKLAND, Recording Secretary
Mrs. M. H. STONE, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. J. S. REEF, Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Mrs. Frank S. BRITTAIN
Mrs. J. J. DOYLE
Mrs. Charles GOODALL
Mrs. Francis V. ROSE
Mrs. F. S. SAMUELS
Mrs. John A. WESTON


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