University of Texas San Antonio

A Guide to the San Antonio 100 Records, 1983-1994



Descriptive Summary

Creator:San Antonio 100
Title:San Antonio 100 Records
Dates:1983-1994
Creator Abstract:San Antonio 100 (SA100) is an organization established in 1984 by seven San Antonio women who participated in the 1983 pilot program of Leadership Texas, a forum designed to prepare women for the reponsibilties of leadership at all levels of public service. The purpose of SA100 is to establish and maintain a membership of at least 100 professional, social, and community women leaders dedicated to making a positive impact upon San Antonio.
Content Abstract: The records consist of correspondence, memos, minutes, reports, printed material, financial material, newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera documenting the foundation, daily function, and monthly meetings of this San Antonio women's organization.
Identification:MS 16
Extent:1.25 linear feet (approximately 1,000 items)
Language:Materials are in English
Repository:Archives and Special Collections Department, Library,The University of Texas at San Antonio

Historical Note

San Antonio 100 (SA100) is an organization established in 1984 by seven San Antonio women who participated in the 1983 pilot program of Leadership Texas, a forum designed to prepare women for the reponsibilties of leadership at all levels of public service. The purpose of SA100 is to establish and maintain a membership of at least 100 professional, social, and community women leaders dedicated to making a positive impact upon San Antonio.

San Antonio 100 is governed by its Board of Directors comprising officers of the Executive Committee, three members elected from general membership, and past presidents. The Executive Committee is headed by the President and supported by Vice Presidents responsible for committees including Membership, Programs, Public Relations, Long Range Planning, Research and Development, and Budget and Finance.

It is through the activities of these committees that the organization manages to grow, educate, and provide a forum for women in leadership roles in San Antonio. The Membership Committee is responsible for identifying and evaluating prospective candidates for membership. It maintains the records of the organization and the current roster of members. The Program Committee announces the monthly meetings and provides information regarding the scheduled programs. The Public Relations Committee disseminates information to members and to the community. It sends press releases and in 1990 began publishing a newsletter. The Long Range Planning Committee recommends, monitors, and implements long range goals of the group. And the Budget and Finance Committee manages the fiscal affairs, maintains financial records, and works with the Membership Committee to secure member dues.

Membership in SA100 is by invitation only and meets several times a year for educational, professional, and social programs relating to women and their leadership role in San Antonio. The programming formats include lectures by outside speakers, luncheons, and retreats. As of August, 1996 SA100 remains an active organization in San Antonio.


Scope and Contents

The records of San Antonio 100, 1983-1994, consist of correspondence, memos, minutes, reports, printed material, financial material, newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera documenting the foundation, daily function, and monthly meetings of this San Antonio women's organization. The collection is arranged into nine series reflecting the group's organizational structure. The Organizing Papers provide insight into the development of the organization, and along with Leadership Texas document its relationship to this state program.

The administrative activities of San Antonio 100 are documented through the records of the Board of Directors and the Office of President. The minutes of both the Board and the Executive Committee provide a valuable overview of the club's activities, interests, and governing structure. The bulk of the collection is represented by the records of the Membership, Programs, and Public Relations Committees. These committees are the core of the organization and the records document their various functions. Other committees represented in this collection are Long Range Planning and Budget and Finance.


 

Arrangement

Organizing Papers, 1983-1984
Board of Directors, 1987-1993
President, 1984-1992
Membership Committee, 1985-1994
Programs Committee, 1984-1992
Long Range Planning Committee, 1985-1992
Budget and Finance Commitee, 1985-1992
Public Relations Committee, 1984-1992
Leadership Texas, 1983-1989

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the San Antonio 100 Records must be obtained from Archives and Special Collections, Library, University of Texas at San Antonio.


Index Terms

Organizations
San Antonio 100
Leadership Texas
Topics
Businesswomen--Societies and clubs--History
Women--Texas--San Antonio
Women--Texas--Societies and clubs
Women in business.
Women in politics--Texas.
Genres / Formats
Clippings.
Correspondence.
Ephemera.
Financial records.
Minutes.
Photographs.
Reports.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identifcation of item], San Antonio 100 Records, 1983-1994, MS 16, Archives and Special Collections, Library, University of Texas at San Antonio.

Acquisition Information

Records were donated by San Antonio 100 in 1996 (Acc #1996-05).

Processing Information

Processed by Katie Salzmann, Processing Archivist, August 1996.


Detailed Description of the Collection

 

Organizing Papers

Series Description
Records of SA100 created in the process of forming the organization. Subseries include Correspondence and Bylaws. Of note in the Correspondence is a letter to San Antonio Mayor Cisneros including biographical sketches of each of the founding mothers. Also of interest is correspondence with then-Texas State Treasurer, Ann Richards, regarding her involvement with the first meeting. By- laws includes draft, original, and amended copies of the organization's founding documents.
BoxFolder
11Correspondence, 1983-1984
2Bylaws, 1984, undated



 

Board of Directors

Series Description
This series consists of agendas, minutes, and notes relating to SA100's Board meetings. The Board meets several times a year.
BoxFolder
13Meetings, 1987-1993



 

President

Series Description
Minutes, Memos, and Correspondence comprise the records of the President's Office. The minutes are to the Executive Committee meetings. The Memos subseries consists of memos sent from the President and arranged by recipient. Correspondence are arranged chronologically.
BoxFolder
14Executive Committee Meetings, 1987-1992
Memos
5Memos to the Board Members, 1984-1990
6Memos to the General Membership, 1984-1989
7Correspondence, 1984-1992



 

Membership Committee

Series Description
Correspondence, Committee Reports, Rosters, Directories, Surveys, and Forms constitute the subseries in Membership Committee. Correspondence are primarily in regard to nominations and invitations to membership. Committee Reports consists of two items including the first Membership Committee meeting report. Rosters are lists of active member's names created for the collection of dues. Directories are lists of active members with additional personal and professional information. The 1993-1994 Directory was originally housed in a three ring binder. The Surveys subseries contains responses to a committee preference questionnaire. And Forms contains various blank forms created for the purpose of carrying out membership service.
BoxFolder
18Correspondence, 1985-1992
9Committee Reports, 1985-1992
10Rosters, 1985-1990
Directories
111986 Directory
121993-1994 Directory
131993-1994 Directory
BoxFolder
21Surveys, 1985
2Forms, undated



 

Programs Committee

Series Description
Announcements, Printed Material, Committee Reports, Notes, Surveys, and Forms document the activities of the Programs Committee. Announcements and Printed Material comprise the bulk of the series and include announcements of up- coming meetings mailed to the general members and printed material coinciding with the scheduled programs. Committee Reports and Notes highlight the program planning process of the committee. Surveys includes a set of questionnaires completed by the general membership reflecting their interest in suggested topics. And Forms consists of blank forms used to carry out the functions of the Programs Committee.
BoxFolder
23Announcements, 1984-1992
4Printed Material, undated
5Committee Reports, 1990-1992
6Notes, 1984-1989
7Surveys, 1986, 1990
8Forms, undated



 

Long Range Planning Committee

Series Description
Committee Meetings, Correspondence, and Surveys comprise the records of the Long Range Planning Committee. Of note is the subseries Surveys which includes forms completed by the general members that evaluate the 1989-1990 program year.
BoxFolder
29Committee Meetings, 1985, 1990-1992
10Correspondence, 1985, 1990
11Surveys, 1989-1990, undated



 

Public Relations Committee

Series Description
Newspaper Clippings, Newsletters, Photographs, and Ephemera document the activities of the Public Relations Committee. The bulk of the series is newspaper clippings of various SA100 members and events. Also of note is a publicity photograph of the founding officers.
BoxFolder
212Newspaper Clippings, 1984-1991, undated
13Newsletter, 1990-1992
Photographic Material
14Photographs
17Photographs
Box
OM1Oversize: Posters



 

Budget and Finance Committee

Series Description
The series contains financial records that were kept in the Treasurer's binder. The original chronological order was maintained.
BoxFolder
215Financial Records, 1985-1992



 

Leadership Texas

Series Description
Material relating to Leadership Texas, the program that sparked the organization of San Antonio 100. Of note are correspondence regarding up-coming meetings and rosters of participants.
BoxFolder
216Correspondence and other materials, 1983-1989