The White House invites Executive Director Bob MacArthur to represent the AYF when President Bill Clinton signed the National and Community Service Trust Act into law. The legislation provides state funding to promote community service for youth and adults. Clinton’s invitation supports growing national recognition for the AYF’s work.
Also that year, the AYF expands facilities at both sites to support year-round programming. At Merrowvista, Danforth Lodge provides a full kitchen, dormitory-style accommodation, and meeting spaces. At Miniwanca, the Four Season Center is constructed between the Woods and Jelkyl buildings and includes a large central meeting space connecting the two dormitories, a full kitchen, the Founders’ Room, and winterized storage spaces.
