Historical information

The Bendigo Y's Menettes Declaration of Association was made on the 17th of February 1954. This Y's Menettes club was one of four in
Bendigo. The other clubs were Eaglehawk, Lansell and Kangaroo Flat. The Y's Menettes were originally an offshoot of the Y's Men's Clubs. They are linked to the YMCA and aim to promote Christian principles, Youth activities, international good will, community needs, personal development, enjoyment of life and information sharing within the network. Monthly meetings were held in members' homes and later on in YMCA meeting rooms. The tablecloths were used when new members were inducted and their names were added to the cloth. The tablecloths were used at the monthly meetings. They were used at the yearly changeover of office bearers.

Physical description

Cream cotton square tablecloth. The tablecloth has one row of decorative machine embroidery on the hems. The club's area and the year it was established are embroidered in one corner. The names of all club members are embroidered around the edges of the tablecloth. The logo of the International Y's Menettes is embroidered in one corner along with the date the club was founded. The logo colours are red, yellow and blue.