Richard W. MacMorran

Richard W. MacMorran

Young Men's Christian Association of North America;

MacMorran, Richard W.; YMCA; YMCA Hall of Fame; Seattle YMCA; Longview YMCA; Boise YMCA; Chicago YMCA; Atlanta YMCA

Portrait photograph of Richard W. MacMorran. Richard MacMorran began his YMCA career in 1937 as program secretary at the Seattle (Wash.) YMCA, eventually moving into the branch executive position during his 11 years of service. He helped organize the Youth and Government program and successfully conducted a capital campaign for a new facility.
In 1948, he was appointed general secretary at the Boise (Idaho) YMCA. He then served in senior leadership positions at both the Illinois and later, the Southern Area Council of YMCAs. MacMorran led the movement to integrate the Southern YMCA region and promoted affirmative action programs by encouraging minority representation at all levels of volunteer and professional leadership.
He helped YMCAs deal positively with the challenges of interracial and intercultural understanding. MacMorran was an enthusiastic advocate for teen programs, camping, and World Service. He retired in 1977.

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Springfield College

1973-1995?

2010-07-21

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