"My heart is with the Mutual Improvement work. . . . I love the youth of Zion. I am anxious . . . that they may become a mighty army for righteousness in the kingdom of God" (in Keepers of the Flame, 27).

Events:

• 1912 — First summer camp for girls is held (Liberty Stake)
• 1913 — First Churchwide speech and other contests are held during June conference
• 1913 — Beehive Girls program is organized
• 1920 — YLMIA operates Beehive House as a home for girls
• 1920 — Roadshows written and performed, sponsored by the MIA
• 1922 — Summer home for girls' camp built at Brighton (Big Cottonwood Canyon)
• 1922 — Gold and green become the official colors of MIA
• 1922 — First Gold and Green Ball is held
• 1925 — Golden Jubilee is held with YMMIA

First Counselor:

• Ruth May Fox (April 5, 1905–March 28, 1929)

Second Counselors:

• Mae Taylor Nystrom (April 5, 1905–July 15, 1923)
• Lucy Grant Cannon (July 15, 1923–March 28, 1929)