On a whim she took an unpaid speaking engagement before a women's group and, much to her surprise, was asked to be the superintendent of what was then called "Vancouver Girls' Corner Club" for a salary of $80 a month - a small amount even then.
Spontaneously, she agreed to give an unpaid speech before a women's group and, unexpectedly, was approached about leading the "Vancouver Girls' Corner Club," which paid her $80 monthly - a relatively small amount.