The YMCA's "Membership For Everyone"
Annual Support Campaign
. Tom and Carrie Stamets are the new co-chairs for the 2010 Membership for Everyone Campaign with a goal of $39,000! So far $28,581.83 has been raised in 2010.
Montgomery County Family YMCA is open to people of all genders, faiths, races, abilities, ages, and income. Thanks to the "Membership for Everyone" financial assistance program, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Money raised subsidizes the YMCA programs and services for hundreds of kids, teens and families in our local service area so they can meet friends and enjoy the benefits and activities of the YMCA.
If you would like more information about the "Membership For Everyone" campaign or would like to make a contribution please contact the YMCA at 623-2161 or email Nick at execdir@mcymca.com or stop by the YMCA at 101 East Cherry Street in beautiful Legion Park.
Committed to Character Development
One of the best things the Montgomery County Family YMCA does is develop character. Our character shows in our behavior – how we practice our values. Using programs devoted to developing the whole person (spirit, mind and body) such as sports, fitness, aquatics, childcare, camping, etc., we lead by example. The Montgomery County Family YMCA develops character by demonstrating and teaching the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Understanding and implementing these values are a big part of our challenge and commitment. Many social problems in our country are addressed through rehabilitation. The Montgomery County Family YMCA asserts that the best long-term solution is challenging people to accept and demonstrate positive values – and that is YMCA Character Development.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Montgomery County Family YMCA has launched a new effort to recruit more volunteers. According to Pat Gilliland, YMCA Volunteer Coordinator, "We think it's very important to keep our organization rooted in the community. That's why we want to encourage volunteer involvement as much as possible." "Volunteers make our job much easier. We wouldn't be able to reach nearly as many children and families if we didn't have help from concerned, committed people from the community."
A YMCA volunteer can lead a youth group, coach a basketball team, support a fundraising drive, lead an aerobics class, chaperone a teen dance or pick another way to help out. Gilliland said anyone is welcome to volunteer at the YMCA- men, women, teens, adults and seniors.
The YMCA is the largest nonprofit community service organization in America. It works to nurture children, support families and make all communities healthy and safe places to live. There are more than 2,000 YMCA's in the U.S. All of them are directed by volunteer boards.
If you would like to become involved as a volunteer of the Montgomery County Family YMCA, just stop in or give us a call at (712) 623-2161.
YMCA Auxiliary Club
This active club made up of Men, Women and Teens of all ages assist with several events for the YMCA. Such events include hosting dances, serving as greeters to many special YMCA events, hosting special fund raiser dinners, working concessions, taking tickets at the door for special events, serving or making refreshments for YMCA events, helping the YMCA with special work projects, and just helping out wherever needed for the YMCA. Meetings are as needed. Please contact Diane Sifford with questions about volunteering with the Auxiliary Club.
If you are interested in being a part of this important club, contact Nick Zimmer at 623-2161.
YMCA Received
North American YMCA Development Organization Eagle Award
The Montgomery County Family YMCA received this year’s NAYDO (North American YMCA Development Organization) Eagle Award for YMCA’S in the $2 million budget or less category.
The NAYDO mission is “Throughout all aspects of YMCA work, NAYDO strengthens the mission and values of the YMCA through the advancement of philanthropy.” The Statement of Purpose is “To lead, support, and advance the development of YMCA professionals, volunteers, and YMCA associations in the philanthropic work of their YMCA through training, education, advocacy, research, and knowledge sharing.”
The Montgomery County Family YMCA was selected by NAYDO/ Eagle Award Committee for the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s demonstration of outstanding achievements in YMCA financial development. The Montgomery County Family YMCA had a short 3-4 minute video made about the YMCA’s philanthropy practices and how integrated philanthropy is into all aspects of the Montgomery County Family culture, which has and will continue to position the Montgomery County Family YMCA to be a leading charitable cause in the community.
YMCA Executive Director Nick Zimmer along with his wife, Nancy Zimmer, represented the Montgomery County Family YMCA at the 2009 NAYDO Conference in Dallas, Texas, held April 22nd – 25th, 2009. The Eagle Award was awarded to the Montgomery County Family YMCA at the Eagle Award Banquet with over 1,000 YMCA volunteers/ staff present from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe at the Downtown Sheraton Dallas on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
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Above Nancy and Nick Zimmer accept the Eagle Award.
YMCA NEWS:
Montgomery County Family YMCA Executive Director Nick Zimmer had the opportunity along with many other Executive Director's throughout the state of Iowa to meet with their State Representative's at the state of Iowa YMCA's Winter CEO meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa at the State Capitol.
Zimmer had the opportunity to meet with our area Representative Cecil Dolecheck (Mount Ayr) and State Senator Kim Reynolds(Osceola). Zimmer had the opportunity to share with both Senator Reynolds and Representative Dolecheck about the work of the YMCA State of Iowa Alliance's work:
YMCA STATE OF IOWA WORK IN 2009
* Serving hundreds of communities across the state of Iowa.
* Uniting more than 300,000 children and adults of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels.
* In Iowa more than $7.1 million was raised in 2009 for contributed support of the mission of the YMCA for scholarships and fee assistance so that those who couldn't afford to pay full fees were able to participate in YMCA programs and activities.
* Serving youth in YMCA programs and activities. More than 140,158 youth were given the chance to participate in youth to teen programming including family programming.
* Offer programs that enable individuals to strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well- being.
* Partner with neighborhood organizations in one's communities.
* Encourage volunteerism - more than 10,858 volunteers gave time to meet the needs of one's community / area through YMCA programming.
The 2010 Iowa YMCA Legislative Priorities:
The YMCAs of Iowa have developed a number of priorities designed to assist each local YMCA to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Each YMCA in Iowa is focused on the priorities of safe and affordable child care that is accessible to all, and addressing the health crisis related to obesity and physical inactivity.
Each YMCA is also dedicated to strengthen programming and opportunities for children, youth and families. Also YMCA's are committed in opportunities for health and well being for residents of all ages.
The YMCA mission it "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all! To learn more about the Montgomery County Family YMCA - one can always stop in for a tour and receive information on memberships, programming , volunteerism , one can call the YMCA at 712-623-2161 or one can visit the YMCA's Website page @ www.mcymca.com
Montgomery County Family YMCA Executive Director Nick Zimmer had the opportunity along with many other Executive Director's throughout the state of Iowa to meet with their State Representative's at the state of Iowa YMCA's Winter CEO meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa at the State Capitol.
Zimmer had the opportunity to meet with our area Representative Cecil Dolecheck (Mount Ayr) and State Senator Kim Reynolds(Osceola). Zimmer had the opportunity to share with both Senator Reynolds and Representative Dolecheck about the work of the YMCA State of Iowa Alliance's work:
YMCA STATE OF IOWA WORK IN 2009
* Serving hundreds of communities across the state of Iowa.
* Uniting more than 300,000 children and adults of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels.
* In Iowa more than $7.1 million was raised in 2009 for contributed support of the mission of the YMCA for scholarships and fee assistance so that those who couldn't afford to pay full fees were able to participate in YMCA programs and activities.
* Serving youth in YMCA programs and activities. More than 140,158 youth were given the chance to participate in youth to teen programming including family programming.
* Offer programs that enable individuals to strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well- being.
* Partner with neighborhood organizations in one's communities.
* Encourage volunteerism - more than 10,858 volunteers gave time to meet the needs of one's community / area through YMCA programming.
The 2010 Iowa YMCA Legislative Priorities:
The YMCAs of Iowa have developed a number of priorities designed to assist each local YMCA to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Each YMCA in Iowa is focused on the priorities of safe and affordable child care that is accessible to all, and addressing the health crisis related to obesity and physical inactivity.
Each YMCA is also dedicated to strengthen programming and opportunities for children, youth and families. Also YMCA's are committed in opportunities for health and well being for residents of all ages.
The YMCA mission it "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all! To learn more about the Montgomery County Family YMCA - one can always stop in for a tour and receive information on memberships, programming , volunteerism , one can call the YMCA at 712-623-2161 or one can visit the YMCA's Website page @ www.mcymca.com
ALTRUSA NEWS
Altrusa International of Red Oak is pleased to partner with the Montgomery County YMCA to promote literacy. Literacy is a primary and ongoing focus for Altrusa. Each year Altrusa and the Y have teamed to make literacy a priority and present it in a fun manner that keeps students interested in reading for a lifetime. "Reading Is Fun Night" is a yearly event held at the Y facility. The evening includes story book time presented by guest readers, relay races and games all centered around books and reading, presentations of plays and short skits, take home crafts and refreshments. The students, Altrusa members, YMCA staff and volunteers always enjoy the evening and look forward to enhancing the program for years to come.
Dawn LeRette, 2010 Literacy Co-Chair
Redwood Group Foundation Grants the Montgomery County Family YMCA $500
April 19th , 2010
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> Nick Zimmer, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Family YMCA, announced today that the YMCA is the recipient of a $500 grant from The Redwoods Group Foundation, Inc.
> The YMCA plans on using the grant money to purchase an Aquatic backboard for the safety of our patrons and for YMCA American Red Cross Lifesavings & Recertification classes at the YMCA and some assistance for the YMCA's current " Membership for Everyone" program to honor that "no one is denied the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs or become a YMCA member due to financial limitations.
> The Redwoods Group Foundation is based out of Morrisville, North Carolina and by providing this grant is assisting the Montgomery County Family YMCA in our mission to improve the quality of life for all God's children.
> For more information about the Montgomery County Family YMCA one can call (712) 623-2161, stop into the YMCA for tour, located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park - 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak Iowa or check out the YMCA awesome website at www.mcymca.com.
YMCA NEWS RELEASE
May 3rd, 2010
The Montgomery County Family YMCA wants to announce that the IOWA Tax Sale Day will be on Monday, June 21st, 2010.
Last year the YMCA took approximately 50 people up to the Mid American Center in Council Bluffs to raise money for our "Membership For Everyone" program. This program raises awareness about YMCA programs and services, while also raising funds to assist financially disadvantaged children and their families to become involved in YMCA programs and services. This year we have a $39,000 goal and we have raised $10,00 so far.
Last year when we went to Council Bluffs we raised $7,000. We left Red Oak at 7:00 am and returned at 7:00 pm. We had free transportation and free lunch at Famous Dave's. You must be 18 years of age to go and bring your photo ID.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director, at the YMCA at 712- 623-2161 or stop in and see Nick at the YMCA located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park in Red Oak, Iowa or email Nick at execdir@mcymca.com
So mark Monday, June 21st, 2010 on your calendars and invite a couple of friends to go along!
Click the link below to read the Montgomery County Family YMCA's Progress Report!
The Montgomery County Family YMCA is pleased to announce that Casey Connolly of Red Oak, and Emma Wright of Villisca, are the recipients of the YMCA' s 4th Annual Employee Scholarship. Scholarship criteria included employment service at the YMCA, volunteer activities at the YMCA, High School academic status & activities and answers to two essay questions. The YMCA' s Board of Directors Executive Committee made the final decision. The scholarship is funded by the annual middle school homecoming dance host by the YMCA. Casey, daughter of Robin & Mike Connolly, plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa and major in Early Childhood Education. Emma, daughter of Karen & Tom Wright, plans to attend the University of Iowa and study Business and Accounting. Attached picture, left to right: Casey Connolly and Emma Wright, recipients of the
YMCA ' s 4th Annual Employee Scholarship.
YMCA EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
YMCA NEWS RELEASE June 1st , 2010
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation out of Fort Worth, Texas has announced that the Montgomery Country Family YMCA (Red Oak,Iowa) has been named the recipient of an $800 grant. The YMCA is going to use the $800 for their very significant "Membership for Everyone" program. This program gives every child, parent, senior citizen, or an entire family the opportunity to participate in any YMCA program and enjoy the benefits of having a YMCA membership regardless of family or financial situations and the YMCA wants to thank BNSF. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation and Montgomery County Family YMCA have had a long lasting relationship since the mid to late 1990's and the YMCA hopes to continue that trend. To learn more about becoming a member of the YMCA, donor of the YMCA of needing assistance to join the YMCA or participate in YMCA programs through the "Membership for Everyone" as all information is confidential. One can stop at the YMCA located at the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park - 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, Iowa , phone the YMCA at 712-623-2161 or visit the YMCA's website page at www.mcymca.com
YMCA Receives $800 Grant from BNSF
2010 Tax Sale Day raised $7,200 for the YMCA's Membership For Everyone Program!
Thank you to Dennis & Katie Bloom for involving the Montgomery County Family YMCA in the Iowa Tax Sale Day again this year. Please save Monday, June 20th, 2011 for next year's tax sale to help our YMCA raise more money for the Membership for Everyone Program.
THANK YOU
to the RED OAK ROTARY CLUB!
TheY was able to raise $640 through everyone's help and the support of the Red Oak Rotary Club.
