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Friday, December 31, 2010
New Y Newsletter
The New YMCA Capital Campaign December 2010 Newsletter is ready for you to see at:
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Y Family Nights
Y FAMILY NIGHTS
The YMCA helps families build the five pillars that support a healthy family home: EAT HEALTHY, PLAY EVERY DAY, GET TOGETHER, GO OUTSIDE, AND SLEEP WELL. By using these pillars you can make the first steps in living a healthier life.
A great way for families to come together and build on these pillars is Family Fun Night. Bring the whole family for a game of basketball, racquetball, and tennis. Don't forget to challenge each other in a game of Wii bowling or boxing! Our Family Fun Night is also a great way to escape the kitchen because we provide a pizza dinner. No dishes or clean up for you tonight!
The holidays are winding down, kids are back to school, and parents are back to the daily grind. Before you know it, your family is headed in a hundred different directions. It's so hard for families to come together and just hang out and get to know each other again after the hussle and bussle of the holidays. How do we get back to each other?
A great way for families to come together and build on these pillars is Family Fun Night. Bring the whole family for a game of basketball, racquetball, and tennis. Don't forget to challenge each other in a game of Wii bowling or boxing! Our Family Fun Night is also a great way to escape the kitchen because we provide a pizza dinner. No dishes or clean up for you tonight!Family Fun Night is held on the first Friday of every month at the YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr, Traverse City from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members. The next night is scheduled for January 7.
The YMCA Child Care Center, located on 1100 Woodmere Ave, Suite B, Traverse City, holds a Family Fun Night geared toward younger children on the third Friday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The next night is scheduled for January 21.
The cost is the same for both Family Nights.
More information is available at our website at www.gtbayymca.org or contacting Katie Winslow at 933-9622. The Y is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Y CHRISTMAS CAMP
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. But at the YMCA all of our kids are stirring about with dreams of basketball, soccer, hockey, art, and more! Come join the Y campers as we celebrate a festive and fun-filled Christmas Break at the YMCA. We offer a fun, safe place for kids to hang out, play games, challenge each other on the Wii, and hike through our 40 acres of winter wonderland! We will be decorating cookies, making Christmas cards, and even making our own snow ice cream!
Registration forms and health appraisal forms can be downloaded from our website www.gtbayymca.org. Please bring a copy of their record of immunizations and their most recent health appraisal performed by their physician. Bring clothing for both indoor and outdoor winter weather.
Christmas Camp is a values-based program promoting the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
The YMCA's Christmas Camp is a licensed program. The camp is open to kids 5 to 15 years of age with the necessary paperwork on file. Christmas Camp will be held on December 23 & 24 and December 27 to 31 from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Camp on Christmas and New Year’s Eves will be from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Registration forms and health appraisal forms can be downloaded from our website www.gtbayymca.org. Please bring a copy of their record of immunizations and their most recent health appraisal performed by their physician. Bring clothing for both indoor and outdoor winter weather. The fee for YMCA members is $16 per day and for the public it is $25 per day. Contact the Y at 933-9622 or our website for more information.
Christmas Camp is a values-based program promoting the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Y HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Y HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will be closed at all its facilities on Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
The facilities will close “on the Eves” at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31.
The Y’s annual Christmas Camp will be held from December 23 – 24 and December 27 – 31. Call 933-YMCA (9622) for more information. A new set of programs will begin on January 3. Find more information on our website at www.gtbayymca.org.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will be closed at all its facilities on Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
The facilities will close “on the Eves” at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31.
The Y’s annual Christmas Camp will be held from December 23 – 24 and December 27 – 31. Call 933-YMCA (9622) for more information. A new set of programs will begin on January 3. Find more information on our website at www.gtbayymca.org.
My Y Experience
First published in the Grand Traverse Insider, 19 Dec 2010
My Y Experience
By Allison Knopp
YMCA Intern
I was an intern at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA for the past three months. I was pretty excited when I was asked to share what I had learned in my role as the Marketing and Media intern for the Y these past couple of months. My only dilemma was how to condense everything that I have learned into a single newspaper column. I decided to take a cue from one of my favorite authors who posts a Friday Five each week on her blog. As it is not Friday, I decided on the Sunday Six. So here they are, the six most important things I learned at the Y, in my own words:
1. The Y is Multidimensional – The Y is not just sports. Or just daycare. Or just camp. The Y is all of those, and a lot more. Believe me, I know, I put together the program brochure last month and it took me forever. Did you know the Y participates in Michigan Youth in Government? Or that there is a complete circuit training room upstairs? Or that not only is there a sport called pickleball, but you can come here to play it? I didn’t.
2. The Y Cares – I know that sounds corny, but it is true. Everyone that works for the Y or with the Y works for the members, the people that participate in the programs every day, not for the bottom line. Even as a lowly intern I was treated with respect, and everyone worked just as hard for me as I did for them. I was offered advice, trusted with responsibilities and I was taught skills that will help me later in my career.
3. The Y Teaches – Sure, you could just come in an hop on a treadmill or pick up a racquet, but what fun would that be? At the Y lessons aren’t just for kids. And the lessons (at any age) don’t just pertain to the sport. They teach the Y’s four core values – Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring – and also concentrate the Y’s areas of focus – Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. So you can have a lot of fun, and learn a little something extra.
4. The Y is for Everybody – As I sit at my desk throughout the day, I see everyone that comes in and out of the Y. In the early morning there are young moms coming in to do fitness classes, little kids in tow that get dropped off at child watch. A little bit later there are always a few from the retired set laughing and playing tennis. Lunchtime brings the businessmen for noon drop-in basketball, and in the late afternoon just as I am about to pack up and head out, the lobby floods with kids just out of school, ready for their sports lessons. There are fun nights for families, dances for teens… well, basically something for everyone.
5. The Y is Changing – And I’m not just talking about the logo. The Y changes as the community changes. As the popularity of a sport rises, they expand their programs. As needs, such as childcare, are expressed, the Y strives to meet them. More than once in the months of my internship I have had to go through and update links on the website because a 2nd grade section was added to a program, or a parent suggested a sport program the Y didn’t currently offer and the director thought it would be a good addition.
6. The Y Needs Your Help – They didn’t ask me to say that, I promise. Whether it is volunteering or giving, every member of the community can help. The team at the Y has big goals, and the more help they get the faster they can achieve them. The New Y isn’t just about getting a bigger, prettier building (although it will be pretty cool). It’s about having the space to do everything the Y is capable of doing, and impacting all the people that walk through the doors by giving them the best possible experience.
Most importantly, I have learned the Y is important to our community for all of these reasons. They don’t turn down anyone that would like to participate, whether they can afford it or not, with the help of scholarships. They help to combat youth obesity by partnering with Youth W.O.W. The Y helps keep people healthy, and families strong. The YMCA is truly a great organization, and I feel very lucky to have had such a great experience in an internship there.
My Y Experience
By Allison Knopp
YMCA Intern
I was an intern at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA for the past three months. I was pretty excited when I was asked to share what I had learned in my role as the Marketing and Media intern for the Y these past couple of months. My only dilemma was how to condense everything that I have learned into a single newspaper column. I decided to take a cue from one of my favorite authors who posts a Friday Five each week on her blog. As it is not Friday, I decided on the Sunday Six. So here they are, the six most important things I learned at the Y, in my own words:
1. The Y is Multidimensional – The Y is not just sports. Or just daycare. Or just camp. The Y is all of those, and a lot more. Believe me, I know, I put together the program brochure last month and it took me forever. Did you know the Y participates in Michigan Youth in Government? Or that there is a complete circuit training room upstairs? Or that not only is there a sport called pickleball, but you can come here to play it? I didn’t.
2. The Y Cares – I know that sounds corny, but it is true. Everyone that works for the Y or with the Y works for the members, the people that participate in the programs every day, not for the bottom line. Even as a lowly intern I was treated with respect, and everyone worked just as hard for me as I did for them. I was offered advice, trusted with responsibilities and I was taught skills that will help me later in my career.
3. The Y Teaches – Sure, you could just come in an hop on a treadmill or pick up a racquet, but what fun would that be? At the Y lessons aren’t just for kids. And the lessons (at any age) don’t just pertain to the sport. They teach the Y’s four core values – Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring – and also concentrate the Y’s areas of focus – Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. So you can have a lot of fun, and learn a little something extra.
4. The Y is for Everybody – As I sit at my desk throughout the day, I see everyone that comes in and out of the Y. In the early morning there are young moms coming in to do fitness classes, little kids in tow that get dropped off at child watch. A little bit later there are always a few from the retired set laughing and playing tennis. Lunchtime brings the businessmen for noon drop-in basketball, and in the late afternoon just as I am about to pack up and head out, the lobby floods with kids just out of school, ready for their sports lessons. There are fun nights for families, dances for teens… well, basically something for everyone.
5. The Y is Changing – And I’m not just talking about the logo. The Y changes as the community changes. As the popularity of a sport rises, they expand their programs. As needs, such as childcare, are expressed, the Y strives to meet them. More than once in the months of my internship I have had to go through and update links on the website because a 2nd grade section was added to a program, or a parent suggested a sport program the Y didn’t currently offer and the director thought it would be a good addition.
6. The Y Needs Your Help – They didn’t ask me to say that, I promise. Whether it is volunteering or giving, every member of the community can help. The team at the Y has big goals, and the more help they get the faster they can achieve them. The New Y isn’t just about getting a bigger, prettier building (although it will be pretty cool). It’s about having the space to do everything the Y is capable of doing, and impacting all the people that walk through the doors by giving them the best possible experience.
Most importantly, I have learned the Y is important to our community for all of these reasons. They don’t turn down anyone that would like to participate, whether they can afford it or not, with the help of scholarships. They help to combat youth obesity by partnering with Youth W.O.W. The Y helps keep people healthy, and families strong. The YMCA is truly a great organization, and I feel very lucky to have had such a great experience in an internship there.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thanks to the anonymous donor
We would like to thank the anonymous corporate donor that ran a book drive with their employees this season. We thank you!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
JCPenney Customers Invited to ‘Round Up’ Holiday Purchases to Benefit Afterschool Programs at Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Traverse City, MI – From Dec. 1-14, shoppers at the JCPenney at Grand Traverse Mall are invited to round up their holiday purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to Grand Traverse Bay YMCA to support quality afterschool programs in their community.
The Y has partnered with the local JCPenney to provide children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster social skills, provide opportunities to be physically active and achieve academic success in school.
“The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be a vital need for many parents and caregivers in our community,” said Dagny Monette, YMCA director of child care, families, and camps, “Support for JCPenney’s ‘Round-up’ campaign will help us enhance our efforts to impact the lives of as many children as possible after school with meaningful, quality programs.”
The Y believes that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Recent studies show that one out of every four children in the U.S. is unsupervised after school.* Afterschool programming at the Y provides children and teens with a safe and nurturing environment around caring adult role models. Combining play with academics, the Y’s afterschool program promotes creativity, a love for learning, social and emotional development, and character building. It also fills gaps in schools and in communities by offering enrichment through arts, music, physical education, sports and nutrition.
JCPenney’s December Round-Up campaign is the final afterschool fundraising event of the year.
Since 1999, JCPenney’s continuing support and commitment to the afterschool cause has made it possible for more children to participate in positive afterschool environments nationwide.
About the Y
The Y is one of the nation‟s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation‟s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymca.net . More information about the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or its Facebook page.
About JCPenney’s Commitment to Afterschool
As the leading corporate advocate for the afterschool issue, JCPenney works to increase opportunities offered by afterschool programs in order to empower our nation‟s children with the tools they need to succeed in life. Through its legacy of supporting youth and charitable organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, National 4-H, United Way and FIRST, JCPenney formalized its commitment to the afterschool issue by making it the Company‟s signature cause in 1999. For over a decade, more than $100 million has been distributed to afterschool programs across every JCPenney community thereby making it possible for more kids to participate in life-enriching programs that inspire them to be smart, strong and socially responsible. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org.
* Data from Afterschool Alliance 2009 report America After 3PM, commissioned by JCPenney Afterschool, is the most in-depth study of how America’s children spend their afternoons.
The Y has partnered with the local JCPenney to provide children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster social skills, provide opportunities to be physically active and achieve academic success in school.
“The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be a vital need for many parents and caregivers in our community,” said Dagny Monette, YMCA director of child care, families, and camps, “Support for JCPenney’s ‘Round-up’ campaign will help us enhance our efforts to impact the lives of as many children as possible after school with meaningful, quality programs.”
The Y believes that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Recent studies show that one out of every four children in the U.S. is unsupervised after school.* Afterschool programming at the Y provides children and teens with a safe and nurturing environment around caring adult role models. Combining play with academics, the Y’s afterschool program promotes creativity, a love for learning, social and emotional development, and character building. It also fills gaps in schools and in communities by offering enrichment through arts, music, physical education, sports and nutrition.
JCPenney’s December Round-Up campaign is the final afterschool fundraising event of the year.
Since 1999, JCPenney’s continuing support and commitment to the afterschool cause has made it possible for more children to participate in positive afterschool environments nationwide.
About the Y
The Y is one of the nation‟s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation‟s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymca.net . More information about the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or its Facebook page.
About JCPenney’s Commitment to Afterschool
As the leading corporate advocate for the afterschool issue, JCPenney works to increase opportunities offered by afterschool programs in order to empower our nation‟s children with the tools they need to succeed in life. Through its legacy of supporting youth and charitable organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, National 4-H, United Way and FIRST, JCPenney formalized its commitment to the afterschool issue by making it the Company‟s signature cause in 1999. For over a decade, more than $100 million has been distributed to afterschool programs across every JCPenney community thereby making it possible for more kids to participate in life-enriching programs that inspire them to be smart, strong and socially responsible. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org.
* Data from Afterschool Alliance 2009 report America After 3PM, commissioned by JCPenney Afterschool, is the most in-depth study of how America’s children spend their afternoons.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Help as you can
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is helping a family in need this season. Their wish list is being placed on ornaments on the Christmas Trees at the Y Early Childhood Center and the Lobby at the Main Facility. When the trees are in place, please consider a gift. Deadline is December 12. We are glad to be in partnership with the Traverse City Women's Resource Center this season on this project.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Y Closed on Thanksgiving
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2010 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Y will reopen at 6:00 am on Friday morning.
Feel free to participate in the Traverse City Turkey Trot on that day. More information at www.evugo.com for this 5K run, jog, walk, or roll event. Proceeds will benefit the New YMCA and other local charities. Registration is limited to 1,000 this year. Volunteers needed and information at the website.
Among all the other activities, the YMCA will have a School’s Out Program all day on Friday, November 26, at its main facility. Contact Katie Winslow at 933-9622. The Y Early Childhood Center is open on Friday and contact Dagny Monette at 421-3568.
More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or 933-9622. A Program guide is available for download at this site. Watch for our daily updates to Facebook.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Feel free to participate in the Traverse City Turkey Trot on that day. More information at www.evugo.com for this 5K run, jog, walk, or roll event. Proceeds will benefit the New YMCA and other local charities. Registration is limited to 1,000 this year. Volunteers needed and information at the website.
Among all the other activities, the YMCA will have a School’s Out Program all day on Friday, November 26, at its main facility. Contact Katie Winslow at 933-9622. The Y Early Childhood Center is open on Friday and contact Dagny Monette at 421-3568.
More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or 933-9622. A Program guide is available for download at this site. Watch for our daily updates to Facebook.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
WE NEED YOU! Help your community. VOLUNTEER!
The Y is for Social Responsibility, giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The Y has been listening and responding to our communities’ most critical needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being, welcoming and connecting diverse populations or advocating for healthier communities, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. Through the Y, thousands of volunteers, donors, leaders and partners are empowering millions of people, and the communities in which they live, to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
Last year some 500 volunteers served about 32,000 hours to help the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA advance its mission to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Some volunteer opportunities include:
Teen Dance Chaperones Needed: The YMCA is seeking volunteers to help chaperone the Teen Dances. The dances are a great place for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to dance, play basketball, and eat pizza in a safe place. We have an average of 300 young teens attending these dances and need chaperones to help monitor. The dances are held first Saturday of each month and are from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Call Katie Winslow at 933-9622 for information.
Coaches: Volunteer coaches act a mentors teaching children both the basics of a particular sport but also the context of competition in keeping with our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. View the Youth Sports section of our website at www.gtbayymca.org for opportunities to coach. Contact Barb Beckett at 933-9622 for information.
Equipment Manager(s): With the volume of athletics taught at the Y to youth and adults, there is an immediate need for volunteers to aid the Y All Sports Director in inventory, care, maintenance, check-out, and storage of athletic equipment. Contact Barb Beckett at 933-9622 for information.
Buildings and Grounds: Help with specific beautification projects including trail maintenance, trimming, weeding, spreading wood chips, etc. at our main facility, our child care and gymnastics facilities on Woodmere, and our new property on Silver Lake Road. There is a specific project of clearing stones and weeds from an undeveloped parcel at the New Y which would open up a practice field area. Contact Tom Van Deinse or Barb Beckett at 933-9622 for information.
Parking Lot Fundraiser: Bernie Stover and the people at Harborview Center continue to be generous to the Y and allow us to raise money through parking vehicles during the National Cherry Festival. 80 volunteers needed to serve in 16 shifts of 5 people each to help people park, collect fees and sell concessions. Contact Dave Eitland at 933-9622 for more information. July 2 – 9, 2011.
Mystery Guest Readers: The Y Early Childhood Education Center (formerly known at the Y Child Care Center) has an immediate need for guest readers during children story times. Schedule is being developed by Dagny Monette at 421-3568.
Baby Rockers: The Y Early Childhood Education Center can always use help with rocking babies in its infant room. Contact Dagny Monette at 421-3568.
Committee Service: The Y has many opportunities for people to serve on its various boards and communities that advance the mission of the Y. The Y seeks qualified adults bringing their expertise to become members of working committees. Some of these include: the Board of Directors, the Membership and Marketing Committee, the Fundraising Committee, various program committees including Adult Sports, Camp, Gymnastics, Child Care, Health and Fitness, Pop Warner, Soccer, Teens and Tennis. Contact Tom Van Deinse at 933-9622 for information.
New YMCA Capital Campaign: Seeking highly motivated people who want to build the new YMCA on Silver Lake Road. Opportunities for service include: Steering Committee, Major Gifts, Hosting house parties and events, prospect research, presentations, and other fundraising cultivation and solicitation activities. The faster we raise the funds, the faster we can build the New YMCA! Contact Dave Eitland or Carrie Rollenhagen at 933-9622 for more information.
Administration: Assist YMCA staff in data entry, deliver flyers to schools, prepare newsletter and other promotional mailings, and other tasks as needed. Contact Carrie Rollenhagen at 933-9622 for more information.
Other opportunities: There are additional volunteer opportunities as greeters at day care and gymnastics, parking attendants and assistants at special events like basketball tournaments, CAC luncheon, and family nights, opportunities to lead fitness classes, gymnastics classes, and for Pee Wee Sports. Volunteers for mailers and other office work. Contact Tom Van Deinse at 933-9622 for information.
NOTE: Any volunteer working with children will be required to pass a background check.
Last year some 500 volunteers served about 32,000 hours to help the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA advance its mission to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Some volunteer opportunities include:
Teen Dance Chaperones Needed: The YMCA is seeking volunteers to help chaperone the Teen Dances. The dances are a great place for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to dance, play basketball, and eat pizza in a safe place. We have an average of 300 young teens attending these dances and need chaperones to help monitor. The dances are held first Saturday of each month and are from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Call Katie Winslow at 933-9622 for information.
Coaches: Volunteer coaches act a mentors teaching children both the basics of a particular sport but also the context of competition in keeping with our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. View the Youth Sports section of our website at www.gtbayymca.org for opportunities to coach. Contact Barb Beckett at 933-9622 for information.
Equipment Manager(s): With the volume of athletics taught at the Y to youth and adults, there is an immediate need for volunteers to aid the Y All Sports Director in inventory, care, maintenance, check-out, and storage of athletic equipment. Contact Barb Beckett at 933-9622 for information.
Buildings and Grounds: Help with specific beautification projects including trail maintenance, trimming, weeding, spreading wood chips, etc. at our main facility, our child care and gymnastics facilities on Woodmere, and our new property on Silver Lake Road. There is a specific project of clearing stones and weeds from an undeveloped parcel at the New Y which would open up a practice field area. Contact Tom Van Deinse or Barb Beckett at 933-9622 for information.
Parking Lot Fundraiser: Bernie Stover and the people at Harborview Center continue to be generous to the Y and allow us to raise money through parking vehicles during the National Cherry Festival. 80 volunteers needed to serve in 16 shifts of 5 people each to help people park, collect fees and sell concessions. Contact Dave Eitland at 933-9622 for more information. July 2 – 9, 2011.
Mystery Guest Readers: The Y Early Childhood Education Center (formerly known at the Y Child Care Center) has an immediate need for guest readers during children story times. Schedule is being developed by Dagny Monette at 421-3568.
Baby Rockers: The Y Early Childhood Education Center can always use help with rocking babies in its infant room. Contact Dagny Monette at 421-3568.
Committee Service: The Y has many opportunities for people to serve on its various boards and communities that advance the mission of the Y. The Y seeks qualified adults bringing their expertise to become members of working committees. Some of these include: the Board of Directors, the Membership and Marketing Committee, the Fundraising Committee, various program committees including Adult Sports, Camp, Gymnastics, Child Care, Health and Fitness, Pop Warner, Soccer, Teens and Tennis. Contact Tom Van Deinse at 933-9622 for information.
New YMCA Capital Campaign: Seeking highly motivated people who want to build the new YMCA on Silver Lake Road. Opportunities for service include: Steering Committee, Major Gifts, Hosting house parties and events, prospect research, presentations, and other fundraising cultivation and solicitation activities. The faster we raise the funds, the faster we can build the New YMCA! Contact Dave Eitland or Carrie Rollenhagen at 933-9622 for more information.
Administration: Assist YMCA staff in data entry, deliver flyers to schools, prepare newsletter and other promotional mailings, and other tasks as needed. Contact Carrie Rollenhagen at 933-9622 for more information.
Other opportunities: There are additional volunteer opportunities as greeters at day care and gymnastics, parking attendants and assistants at special events like basketball tournaments, CAC luncheon, and family nights, opportunities to lead fitness classes, gymnastics classes, and for Pee Wee Sports. Volunteers for mailers and other office work. Contact Tom Van Deinse at 933-9622 for information.
NOTE: Any volunteer working with children will be required to pass a background check.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Teen Dance Chaperones Needed
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Y is for Youth Development, and teen dances provide middle schoolers a safe, values-based experience to give them the skills of relating to each other in a positive way.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is seeking volunteers to help chaperone the Teen Dances. The dances are a great place for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to dance, play basketball, and eat pizza in a safe place. We have an average of 300 young teens attending these dances and need chaperones to help monitor.
The dances are the first Saturday of each month and are from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The Y is for Youth Development, and teen dances provide middle schoolers a safe, values-based experience to give them the skills of relating to each other in a positive way.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is seeking volunteers to help chaperone the Teen Dances. The dances are a great place for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to dance, play basketball, and eat pizza in a safe place. We have an average of 300 young teens attending these dances and need chaperones to help monitor.
The dances are the first Saturday of each month and are from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
If interested, please call Katie Winslow, Teen Program Coordinator, at 231.933.9622.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
TT Volunteers Needed
To volunteer for the TC Turkey Trot, please contact volunteer coordinator, Anne Lipp @ 231-938-2415 or evugottvolunteers@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 12 FOR HALF DAY
When Traverse City Area Public Schools are not in session, the Y hosts its School’s Out Fun Club at the Main Facility. The next program will be held for the half day on Friday, November 12 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Students can spend the day at the Y in a safe and fun environment playing sports, challenging their friends to board games, testing their virtual skills on the Wii console, creating art projects and much more.
Students must be between ages 5 and 15 and the cost for a half day is $10 for Y members and $20 for non-members.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA works every day to better our region, and solve issues that community members are concerned about. At the Y we offer programs that help kids reach their potential in a safe and healthy environment, that help families and individuals achieve better health, and that encourage every member of the region to get involved and make their community a better place. This is a goal that we have strived towards for decades, and our aim is to bring more services to as many people as possible in the key areas of: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Students can spend the day at the Y in a safe and fun environment playing sports, challenging their friends to board games, testing their virtual skills on the Wii console, creating art projects and much more.
Students must be between ages 5 and 15 and the cost for a half day is $10 for Y members and $20 for non-members.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA works every day to better our region, and solve issues that community members are concerned about. At the Y we offer programs that help kids reach their potential in a safe and healthy environment, that help families and individuals achieve better health, and that encourage every member of the region to get involved and make their community a better place. This is a goal that we have strived towards for decades, and our aim is to bring more services to as many people as possible in the key areas of: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Y is for Social Responsibility
The Y is for Social Responsibility, giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The Y has been listening and responding to our communities’ most critical needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being, welcoming and connecting diverse populations or advocating for healthier communities, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. Through the Y, thousands of volunteers, donors, leaders and partners are empowering millions of people , and the communities in which they live, to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
To learn more, visit www.gtbayymca.org or ask your Y staff about the Y’s work in your community at 933-YMCA (9622).
40 % of 7th graders in the Grand Traverse Region can't swim 25 yards to save themselves or a friend. It is our social responsibility for the New Y to be built to save children's lives.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Y is for healthy living
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The Y is for Youth Development
because we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
The Y is for Youth Development,
Pickleball Action
Monday, November 1, 2010
Schools Out today!
Katie with kids today at School's Out Program at Y Main Faciltiy
As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a full day on Monday, November 1, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”
Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. Half days fees are $20 for non-members and $10 for YMCA members. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA main facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City.
The next Y School’s Out Program will be a half-day session on Friday, November 12. On Wednesday, November 24 and Friday, November 26 there will be full day sessions.
Call 933-YMCA (9622) for more information.
Friday, October 29, 2010
November SwingShift and the Stars
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is in partnership with Youth Working on Wellness (Youth WOW) to combat youth obesity in our region.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
YMCA GYMNASTS WIN JUDGE'S CUP
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA gymnastics team brought home 10 first place individual awards, dominating their first team competition of the season, the annual Judge’s Cup in Ypsilanti.
“This is the first time we’ve competed at a fall event,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse. Added sister and co-coach Gina, “We usually wait for the winter season in January, but this year we wanted to get an idea of how ready we are.”
If the medal count means anything, the girls certainly showed their coaches that they were ready, and then some.
At Level 7, Annie Gerstner won vault and floor, and placed second on bars and beam to claim the meet all-around title with a score of 37.55. Teammate Francie Flores was not far behind, placing second all-around with a score of 36.775, including a first place finish on bars and second place vault and floor routines.
Kendra Benak led the Level 6 team with a first place all-around performance and the YMCA team nearly swept the all-around awards with a 2nd place finish by Patricia Davis, 3rd place by Kayla Jackson, 4th place by Amy Davis, 6th place by Samantha Neddo, and 7th place by Olivia Flores. Individual event winners included Flores on vault, Jackson on beam, and Benak on bars and floor.
At Level 5 AnneMarie Jenkin’s first place vault, second place bars, and third place beam and floor scores were good enough for a third place all-around score of 34.4. Teammate Jade Turner edged her out in second place all-around with a score of 34.65. Turner placed second on vault, beam, and floor, and third on bars.
The YMCA gymnastics team next competes at the Twistars Invitational in Lansing, January 7-9.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: NOVEMBER 1
As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a full day on Monday, November 1, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”
Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. Half days fees are $20 for non-members and $10 for YMCA members. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA main facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City.
The next Y School’s Out Program will be a half-day session on Friday, November 12. On Wednesday, November 24 and Friday, November 26 there will be full day sessions.
More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or call Katie Winslow at 933-9622. A Program Guide is available for download at this site. Become a friend on our Facebook page.
At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
A gift to Invest in Youth
A gift to Invest in Youth of …
… $10,000 provides 2 needy families with day care
… $5,000 provides 10 single parent families will a YMCA membership for a year
… $1,000 supports 10 children for a week at YMCA Summer Day Camp
… $500 helps a needy family with a YMCA membership
… $250 provides a single senior citizen with a YMCA membership
… $100 helps pay for a youth membership
More information about Invest in Youth
Download a donation form here and send it to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684.
… $10,000 provides 2 needy families with day care
… $5,000 provides 10 single parent families will a YMCA membership for a year
… $1,000 supports 10 children for a week at YMCA Summer Day Camp
… $500 helps a needy family with a YMCA membership
… $250 provides a single senior citizen with a YMCA membership
… $100 helps pay for a youth membership
More information about Invest in Youth
Download a donation form here and send it to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Pee Wee Sports
Y PEE WEE SPORTS REGISTER NOW!
A mother approached the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA to offer a class for her 4 year daughter in the basics of various sports and Y Pee Wee Sports was created to meet this community need.
Y Pee Wee Sports provides a variety of sports including soccer, floor hockey, lacrosse, basketball, golf, and many more! Pee-Wee Sports is for pre-school kids ages 3-5 years. This class will meet weekly for 6 weeks. Parents are encouraged to get involved in class and play as a family.
Class is in our new Kid’s Gym located in the new Y Daycare building at1100 Woodmere, Traverse City and then moved to the Main Y facility fields at 3000 Racquet Club Drive for outdoor introductory soccer. The season is from November 1 to December 7 with sessions either on Mondays or Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. The fee is $50 for non-members and $25 for YMCA members. There is a $10 late registration fee after the deadline of October 28.
Contact Barb Beckett at 933-YMCA (9622) or www.gtbayymca.org for more information.
At the Y we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
A mother approached the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA to offer a class for her 4 year daughter in the basics of various sports and Y Pee Wee Sports was created to meet this community need.
Y Pee Wee Sports provides a variety of sports including soccer, floor hockey, lacrosse, basketball, golf, and many more! Pee-Wee Sports is for pre-school kids ages 3-5 years. This class will meet weekly for 6 weeks. Parents are encouraged to get involved in class and play as a family.
Class is in our new Kid’s Gym located in the new Y Daycare building at1100 Woodmere, Traverse City and then moved to the Main Y facility fields at 3000 Racquet Club Drive for outdoor introductory soccer. The season is from November 1 to December 7 with sessions either on Mondays or Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. The fee is $50 for non-members and $25 for YMCA members. There is a $10 late registration fee after the deadline of October 28.
Contact Barb Beckett at 933-YMCA (9622) or www.gtbayymca.org for more information.
At the Y we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
New Y October Campaign Newsletter
New Y Campaign Newsletter October has been released.
Features:
Features:
- Rotary Charities Gift Matched
- New $250,000 gift
- Endorsements
- New Aquatic Center
- Essential Phase Highlights
Turkey Trot Volunteers Needed
Turkey Trot Volunteers Needed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY- Volunteers are needed for the Third Annual EverywhereUGo Traverse City Turkey Trot. The event is a 5K walk, run, and roll happening at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2010 with thestart and finish lines at the Holiday Inn in Traverse City.
•On Wednesday, November 24 (no school for TCAPS), volunteers are needed for:
- stuffing "goodie" bags (10 am- until complete ~2 pm)
- pre-registration & packet pick up(3- 8pm; 3-5:30 pm shift and 5:15-8pm shift)
- pre-race set up (2-4 pm)
- o Set-up (7-9 am)
- o Race route safety and directions (7:30-10:30 am)
- o Registration (7- 10 am)
- o Distribution of t-shirts & goody bags (7-11 am)
- o Timers (6- 11:30 am)
- o Water stations on the race route (7-11 am)
- o Coffee and food distribution at finish line (6:30-11:30 shift & 10 am-noon shift)
- o Parking (7- 9 am)
- o Clean-up site and load food pantry donations (10:30 am -1 pm)
To volunteer, please contact volunteer coordinator, Anne Lipp @ 231-938-2415 or evugottvolunteers@gmail.com. Please provide a contact phone & email and t-shirt size (please note youth or adult) for each volunteer.
For general Turkey Trot event information, please visit www.trot.evugo.com. To register for the race visit: http://www.signmeup.com/72316 .
The 2010 Traverse City Turkey Trot will be benefiting The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, TART Trails, the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center and other local charities.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
HALLOWEEN PARTY!!
What could be more fun than getting frightened with your family? Join the YMCA for a night of spooks and snacks, games and goblins, on Friday, October 2 at the YMCA Child Care Center, 1100 Woodmere Ave. The fun will begin at 6 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m.To get into the spirit of Halloween families can participate in “ghouly” games, win some “panicky” prizes, munch on some “festering” food, and have tons of “frightening” fun. This spooky night is a great way for the whole family to spend time together and celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun place.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA works every day to better our region, and solve issues that community members are concerned about. At the Y we offer programs that help kids reach their potential, that help families and individuals achieve better health outcomes, and that encourage every member of the region to get involved and make their community a better place. This is a goal that we have strived towards for decades, and our aim is to bring more services to as many people as possible in the key areas of: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
NEW YMCA PRESENTATION OCTOBER 5
Local residents are invited to attend a presentation on the New YMCA Tuesday, October 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This presentation will give members of the public the chance to learn about plans for the New Y, the opportunities it will provide, and how community members can help the concept become a reality.
“We have reshaped the first phase of the plan in such a way that the New Y will meet a variety of needs of the Grand Traverse community including an aquatic center, a tennis center, and a greatly expanded fitness and child watch area,” according to Tom Van Deinse, CEO of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. “People will be very interested to see this new plan in detail for themselves.”
The event will take place at The East Building at The Village at Bay Ridge, 3850 Scenic Ridge Drive, in Traverse City. This independent and assisted living community is located 1.6 miles west of Silver Lake Road and the junction of Division St/US 31. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
BUSINESS COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Regional business community members are invited to the 11th Annual CAC Luncheon put on by the Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club.
Jack Rowan, an accomplished football coach and business man, will be the featured speaker at this annual luncheon. Tom Van Deinse, CEO of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will also speak about the great work the Y has done this year and the changes the organization is going through.
“For the last 11 years, a group of business leaders have come together to help the YMCA get the word out on its great work to the community in our region,” according to Paul Schmuckal, Chair of the CAC. “It is an ideal opportunity to hear about the YMCA and a featured speaker telling of their life experience. Business people in the region are invited to attend.”
Jack Rowan received an MBA from the Harvard School of Business, was a First Captain in the Special Forces of the United States Army during Vietnam, and is also a winning football player and coach.
Mr. Rowan began his football career as a Varsity letter winner at Shaw High School and Wooster College, and was a free agent for the Green Bay Packers under fabled Coach Vince Lombardi. He has been the head football coach at four high schools including Petoskey and Marshall High Schools in Michigan. Mr. Rowan was also an assistant coach to Coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State University, and an assistant coach to Coach Bump Elliot at the University of Michigan. He also gave much of his time as a volunteer coach at several different high schools.
As a businessman, Mr. Rowan has been the Vice President of National Account Sales and Service at Cummins Engine Company, the Vice President of Technology Transfer at Control Data Corporation, the Vice President of Great American Opportunities, Co-owner of Technology Transfer International, and President of Bulldog Group Incorporated. Currently, Mr. Rowan is the Executive Vice President and Director of Operations for the Traverse City Wolves.
Serving with Chairman Schmuckal on the CAC Committee are community leaders Doug Bishop, Mike Buday, Mike Comstock, Colleen Etue, Eric Fournier, Gary Holcombe, Dave Howard, Kevin Jackson, Marc Judge, Brad Jurik, Denny Lauterbach, Bill Marsh, Tom McIntyre, Paul Morris, Henry Peet, Tina Piotrowski, Kim Pontius, Bill Smith, Jon Spaner, Art Southerton, Randy Tucker, Ron Williamson, and Doug Wolf.
Invest in Youth is a scholarship program at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA that provides the necessary funding for people to fully participate in YMCA programs regardless of families’ financial circumstances. The YMCA’s “No One Denied” financial assistance policy allows children, parents, and seniors to be a part of YMCA membership and programs regardless of ability to pay. Last year, because of people’s generosity, the YMCA was able to help more than 500 families with over $120,000 in scholarship assistance. In addition to this, the YMCA assists families of active duty military personnel as recognition for their service to our country. The YMCA helped 161 military families with these scholarships.
RSVPs to the event are needed by October 21, 2010 at 231-933-9622 or dave@gtbayymca.org. Table sponsorships are also available at $200 by contacting Dave Eitland at the aforementioned numbers.
“For the last 11 years, a group of business leaders have come together to help the YMCA get the word out on its great work to the community in our region,” according to Paul Schmuckal, Chair of the CAC. “It is an ideal opportunity to hear about the YMCA and a featured speaker telling of their life experience. Business people in the region are invited to attend.”
Jack Rowan received an MBA from the Harvard School of Business, was a First Captain in the Special Forces of the United States Army during Vietnam, and is also a winning football player and coach.
Mr. Rowan began his football career as a Varsity letter winner at Shaw High School and Wooster College, and was a free agent for the Green Bay Packers under fabled Coach Vince Lombardi. He has been the head football coach at four high schools including Petoskey and Marshall High Schools in Michigan. Mr. Rowan was also an assistant coach to Coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State University, and an assistant coach to Coach Bump Elliot at the University of Michigan. He also gave much of his time as a volunteer coach at several different high schools.
As a businessman, Mr. Rowan has been the Vice President of National Account Sales and Service at Cummins Engine Company, the Vice President of Technology Transfer at Control Data Corporation, the Vice President of Great American Opportunities, Co-owner of Technology Transfer International, and President of Bulldog Group Incorporated. Currently, Mr. Rowan is the Executive Vice President and Director of Operations for the Traverse City Wolves.
Serving with Chairman Schmuckal on the CAC Committee are community leaders Doug Bishop, Mike Buday, Mike Comstock, Colleen Etue, Eric Fournier, Gary Holcombe, Dave Howard, Kevin Jackson, Marc Judge, Brad Jurik, Denny Lauterbach, Bill Marsh, Tom McIntyre, Paul Morris, Henry Peet, Tina Piotrowski, Kim Pontius, Bill Smith, Jon Spaner, Art Southerton, Randy Tucker, Ron Williamson, and Doug Wolf.
Invest in Youth is a scholarship program at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA that provides the necessary funding for people to fully participate in YMCA programs regardless of families’ financial circumstances. The YMCA’s “No One Denied” financial assistance policy allows children, parents, and seniors to be a part of YMCA membership and programs regardless of ability to pay. Last year, because of people’s generosity, the YMCA was able to help more than 500 families with over $120,000 in scholarship assistance. In addition to this, the YMCA assists families of active duty military personnel as recognition for their service to our country. The YMCA helped 161 military families with these scholarships.
RSVPs to the event are needed by October 21, 2010 at 231-933-9622 or dave@gtbayymca.org. Table sponsorships are also available at $200 by contacting Dave Eitland at the aforementioned numbers.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
INVEST IN YOUTH … NOW MORE THAN EVER
First published in the Grand Traverse Insider, Sunday, September 26, 2010
INVEST IN YOUTH … NOW MORE THAN EVER
By Dave Eitland
YMCA Director of Development and Marketing
Invest in Youth is a scholarship program at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA that provides the necessary funding for people to fully participate in YMCA programs regardless of families‟ financial circumstances. During good and bad economic times, there are people from time to time needing just a little financial help. The YMCA‟s “No One Denied” financial assistance policy allows children, parents, and seniors to be a part of YMCA membership and programs regardless of ability to pay. Last year, because of people‟s generosity, the YMCA was able to help some 500 families with over $120,000 in scholarship assistance. In addition to this, the YMCA assists families of active duty military personnel as recognition for their service to our country. The YMCA helped 161 military families with these scholarships.
Each year the YMCA Board of Directors conducts a Community Appeal to go to the region and seek donations for Invest in Youth. This year, Kim Pontius, executive director of the Traverse Area Association of REALTORS, and Denny Lauterbach, owner of Floor Covering Brokers, both Y Board Members, are serving as the Appeal Co-chairpersons. To date other community leaders serving with them are: Jim Bladek, Mike Casucelli, Peter Doran, Nick Edson, Jim Elkins, Jill Fenton-Jones, Ted Foley, David Gabel, Hank Johnson, Marc Judge, Gary Kaberle, Phil Knapp, Charles Kolbusz, Stephanie Long, Cathy Meyer-Loose, Konrad Molter, Paul Morris, Tina Piotrowski, Gary Popovits, John Russell, Lynn Schultz, Bill Stone, Joe Tobald, Tom Van Deinse, Rita Whaley, Greg Williams, and Ron Williamson.
It is not for just lack of jobs or income that people seek YMCA financial assistance through Invest in Youth, but other factors in their lives sometimes compel them to ask for help; like …
… the daughter whose brother has a chronic illness that takes many of the family‟s resources just to keep him healthy. Through Invest in Youth she is now enrolled in the YMCA‟s gymnastics program.
… the man who visited his doctor who told him that he was going to die unless he could lose some weight and control his stress levels. He is going back to school for retraining after he lost his job and through a small YMCA scholarship he and his children are now YMCA members.
Parents tell the YMCA every day how thankful they are …
… like the mother who would like to enrich her children‟s life as much as possible. “I don‟t want my children to grow up and feel they missed out on a lot of opportunities because their parents didn‟t have the money.” One of her children is in the Y Lacrosse skills program and the other is learning how to play Y Basketball because the YMCA is there.
… like the father who says he would love to see his two children use their energy and potential to the fullest. “We notice everyday how hungry they are for activity and learning something new. YMCA soccer, tennis, and gymnastics would be great tools to break into more self-confidence and achievement in their lives.”
Invest in Youth is supported solely through the annual fund raising efforts of many people who love and support the YMCA and the people they are trying to help. Others respond to mailings and go to the website at www.gtbayymca.org to download a donation form and make their contribution. Your support is needed now, more than ever.
“With so many out of work, scholarship requests tripled last year, and the recovery has been slow. Of course, the Y isn‟t the only organization seeking community support, but we know one reason people give so generously to the Y is that gifts are used so effectively. In fact, Newsweek named the YMCA as one of the top five non-profits „that will make the best use of your donation,‟” said Tom Van Deinse, CEO of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA.
INVEST IN YOUTH … NOW MORE THAN EVER
By Dave Eitland
YMCA Director of Development and Marketing
Each year the YMCA Board of Directors conducts a Community Appeal to go to the region and seek donations for Invest in Youth. This year, Kim Pontius, executive director of the Traverse Area Association of REALTORS, and Denny Lauterbach, owner of Floor Covering Brokers, both Y Board Members, are serving as the Appeal Co-chairpersons. To date other community leaders serving with them are: Jim Bladek, Mike Casucelli, Peter Doran, Nick Edson, Jim Elkins, Jill Fenton-Jones, Ted Foley, David Gabel, Hank Johnson, Marc Judge, Gary Kaberle, Phil Knapp, Charles Kolbusz, Stephanie Long, Cathy Meyer-Loose, Konrad Molter, Paul Morris, Tina Piotrowski, Gary Popovits, John Russell, Lynn Schultz, Bill Stone, Joe Tobald, Tom Van Deinse, Rita Whaley, Greg Williams, and Ron Williamson.
… the daughter whose brother has a chronic illness that takes many of the family‟s resources just to keep him healthy. Through Invest in Youth she is now enrolled in the YMCA‟s gymnastics program.
… the man who visited his doctor who told him that he was going to die unless he could lose some weight and control his stress levels. He is going back to school for retraining after he lost his job and through a small YMCA scholarship he and his children are now YMCA members.
Parents tell the YMCA every day how thankful they are …
… like the mother who would like to enrich her children‟s life as much as possible. “I don‟t want my children to grow up and feel they missed out on a lot of opportunities because their parents didn‟t have the money.” One of her children is in the Y Lacrosse skills program and the other is learning how to play Y Basketball because the YMCA is there.
… like the father who says he would love to see his two children use their energy and potential to the fullest. “We notice everyday how hungry they are for activity and learning something new. YMCA soccer, tennis, and gymnastics would be great tools to break into more self-confidence and achievement in their lives.”
“With so many out of work, scholarship requests tripled last year, and the recovery has been slow. Of course, the Y isn‟t the only organization seeking community support, but we know one reason people give so generously to the Y is that gifts are used so effectively. In fact, Newsweek named the YMCA as one of the top five non-profits „that will make the best use of your donation,‟” said Tom Van Deinse, CEO of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
JOIN US FOR FAMILY FUN NIGHTS THIS FALL
Come spend some quality time with your family and have a great time doing it! Family Fun Nights at the YMCA are generally the first Friday of each month and held at the Y Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Drive.
Come join us for family friendly games of racquetball, basketball, tennis, ping pong, or test your virtual skills on the Wii game console. Upcoming events will be held on October 1, November 5, and December 3.
Generally, on the third Friday of each month, families gather at the Y Child Care Center, 1100 Woodmere Ste B. This night is geared toward families with younger children offering art projects, a huge gym, and a bounce house. Upcoming events will be held on November 19 and December 17.
Events at both locations are held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. and all-you-can-eat pizza, beverages, and snacks are provided.
Admission is Free to Y members and $15 per family for non-members.
Come join us for family friendly games of racquetball, basketball, tennis, ping pong, or test your virtual skills on the Wii game console. Upcoming events will be held on October 1, November 5, and December 3.
Events at both locations are held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. and all-you-can-eat pizza, beverages, and snacks are provided.
Admission is Free to Y members and $15 per family for non-members.
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL IS OCTOBER 15
Nothing says “Fall” like warm apple cider, fleece jackets, and the bright colors of the trees. Summer is over, school has started and the cool, crisp air has begun to settle over Northern Michigan. It’s time to celebrate the changing of the seasons!
The Annual Fall Festival will be held Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Dr, in Traverse City. This facility is located just south of Airport Road.
Come for an evening of food, fun, and family. Attendees will have a chance to make their own snacks by roasting marshmallows and cooking hotdogs over the fire. Families can also show off their creative carving skills on pumpkins that will be theirs to take home, and everyone will have the opportunity to try their hand at bobbing for apples.
“The Fall Festival is always a huge event as we attract many families that are looking for a fun, safe place to hang out with their kids and just enjoy the season” says Katie Winslow, event coordinator. “We are so happy to host events like this for the community because we love to see families and friends coming together to celebrate.”
The event will be from 6:00 to 9:00 pm with a cost of $15 per family. Members are free with presentation of membership card upon entrance.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA works every day to better our region, and solve issues that community members are concerned about. At the Y we offer programs that help kids reach their potential, that help families and individuals achieve better health outcomes, and that encourage every member of the region to get involved and make their community a better place. This is a goal that we have strived towards for decades, and our aim is to bring more services to as many people as possible in the key areas of: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
The Annual Fall Festival will be held Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Dr, in Traverse City. This facility is located just south of Airport Road.
Come for an evening of food, fun, and family. Attendees will have a chance to make their own snacks by roasting marshmallows and cooking hotdogs over the fire. Families can also show off their creative carving skills on pumpkins that will be theirs to take home, and everyone will have the opportunity to try their hand at bobbing for apples.
“The Fall Festival is always a huge event as we attract many families that are looking for a fun, safe place to hang out with their kids and just enjoy the season” says Katie Winslow, event coordinator. “We are so happy to host events like this for the community because we love to see families and friends coming together to celebrate.”
The event will be from 6:00 to 9:00 pm with a cost of $15 per family. Members are free with presentation of membership card upon entrance.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA works every day to better our region, and solve issues that community members are concerned about. At the Y we offer programs that help kids reach their potential, that help families and individuals achieve better health outcomes, and that encourage every member of the region to get involved and make their community a better place. This is a goal that we have strived towards for decades, and our aim is to bring more services to as many people as possible in the key areas of: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Grand Traverse Bay YMCA expresses its appreciation for all of their work and willingness to tell our story to the community.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Family Fun Night Tomorrow!!
Join us for FAMILY FUN NIGHT tomorrow night from 6-9!! Art projects, bounce house, gym, pizza, snacks, and all the fun you can have. Come on over to the YMCA Child Care Center, 1100 Woodmere STE B. FREE to members and $15 for non-members.
Witness History Tonight!
Come witness history in the making! Join us for the first ever soccer match played on the New Y fields, 3700 Silver Lake Road in Garfield Township. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m.!
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YMCA TEEN DANCE OCTOBER 2
Local Teens will have the opportunity to bop to their favorite songs, chow down on delicious pizza, and shoot hoops with hundreds of their friends during the Teen Dance, Saturday, October 2 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.The dance is open to students in grades 6, 7, 8 and is free for Y members who present their membership card upon entry and $5 for non-members. The price includes three hours of dancing to music provided by a professional DJ, open gym, pizza and pop. Appropriate behavior and attire are required.
“YMCA Teen Dances offer a fun and safe environment in which teenagers are able to meet new people and have fun,” said Katie Winslow, Y supervisor.
Parents are welcome to chaperone, and volunteers are always needed for the event. If interested please contact Katie Winslow at 231-933-9622.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA works every day to better our region, and solve issues that community members are concerned about. At the Y we offer programs that help kids reach their potential in a safe and healthy environment, that help families and individuals achieve better health, and that encourage every member of the region to get involved and make their community a better place. This is a goal that we have strived towards for decades, and our aim is to bring more services to as many people as possible in the key areas of: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
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