Bell . . . in the beginning
02.08.66 – The Board of Directors of Mental Health America appoint Mrs. Nancy Underwood chairman (representing MHA) and Dr. Thomas Garrett co-chairman (representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce [Jaycees]) of The Bell Club Committee.
03.23.66 – The committee met to discuss incorporation of the social club. It was agreed to register the organization as “The Bell Club.”
08.09.66 – Mr. Morris Nemser is hired as the first Director, receiving $75 per month (part-time hours).
10.24.66 – First social club meeting is held at Pine Street Center; the program is a travelogue. Mr. Nemser recommends that employment counseling become a part of the program of the Club. Mrs. Underwood indicated that psychiatrists of York only want it to be a social and recreational activity program.
10.30.67 – First Anniversary Celebration sponsored by Jaycees and MHA, held at Visiting Nurse Association.
02.13.68 – The Catholic Woman’s Club, the Alexandra B. Goode #205 (Post), the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary, Jaycee Wives and Beta Sigma Phi of York Junior College are secured as regular volunteers to help out with Bell Club programs (10 to 12 members).
09.04.68 – Jewish War Veterans begin ceramic classes. There are now 12 to 14 regular club members; 33 referrals received to date.
09.71 – Harrisburg State Hospital begins bringing persons to Monday Night Program.
Sunday Supper, December 1973
03.14.72 – Sunday Supper program initiated. Mrs. Haggin Bothom’s church sponsors first dinner.
01.09.73 – Mrs. Adrienne Coulson (director) informs MHA she would like to establish a Board of Directors for Bell Club.
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