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OUR FOUNDER : PAUL WILLIAM ALEXANDER
1888 - 1967
Founder President & President Emeritus
Y's Men International
Paul William Alexander laid the foundation of a great movement and nourished it with rare
dedication. He gave it a golden motto and glittering and meaningful emblem, apart from the great
name and constitution.
Y's dom was destinated to become P.W. Alexander's house and he built it on a rock. He was a
superior Architect, skilled not only in adequate structural design but also as a master builder.
Alex remained and active Y's Men leader and President Emeritus until he entered his eternal abode
on 29th June, 1967. After his death he was honoured by a memorial service in Toledo attended by
seven past International Presidents and in memorial tribute held at the National Board of the
YMCAs of the USA.
In 1962, the International board adopted 8th December of each year for the celebration of PW.
Alexander's birthday as the Founder's Day and the accompanying emphasis on the Alexander's
Scholarship Fund.
Founder's Day Pledge (December 8)
I salute the memory of Paul William Alexander the Founder of our Movement and Promise to acknowledge
the duties that accompany my rights. I shall do my best to up hold the honour and ideals of our
movement and I rededicate myself to the service of my fellow men - so help me God.
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