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.
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