March of Dimes
This 1971 certificate thanks State's Mates for their contributions to the March of Dimes
Throughout the existence of State's Mates, a strong relationship with The March of Dimes Foundation seems to have existed. Although records of such interaction are virtually non-existent during era of annual projects, it is possible that some members continued to devote their time, effort, and energy into promoting awareness for this cause. For instance, during the 1965-1966 academic year, State's Mates mounted posters and dispersed booklets around campus that provided students (and their families) with information regarding the benefits of immunization. Although The March of Dimes is not specifically mentioned in the annual report for this year, it is likely that these activities were related; immunizations could potentially decrease rates of infant and childhood mortality.
Despite a significant attendance drop during the 1969-1970 academic year, State's Mates maintained their commitment to The March of Dimes drive. In subsequent years, State's Mates solicited money for the campaign at off-campus locations, such as the local Ambassador and Mission Valley Theaters. The club also addressed envelopes for the foundation so that they could send out solicitations by mail. The awards and letters given to State's Mates on behalf of the March of Dimes Foundation illustrate that these contributions, despite their small-scale, were considered valuable displays of civic involvement.
This 1971 certificate was extended to State's Mates as a result of their involvement with the March of Dimes campaign.
Although State's Mates involvement with the March of Dimes was a significant contribution to society, it required a time commitment significantly less than that associated with the annual projects. One possible explanation for this trend was an increase in workforce participation by the female members of the group. While it is documented that many State's Mates members worked part-time since the formation of the club, it is likely that they increasingly took on full-time jobs in the 1970s. Although participation in the workforce increased the likelihood that women would become involved in civic organizations, full-time work allowed women much less time to be involved with such groups.
Interested in learning more about the March of Dimes? The organization's website provides a vast amount of information regarding the history of the foundation, current issues, and ways to get involved.
This 1972 letter thanks State's Mates for their fundraising efforts on behalf of the March of Dimes.
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