2007 Annual Report TC.qxd - YMCA of Greater Brandywine

YMCA OF THE
BRANDYWINE VALLEY
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
West Chester, PA
Permit No. 335
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
STRIDE
2012 Annual Report
Helping Boys Build
Character and Healthy
Living Habits
For the more than 700 girls, 200 boys, and 1,000
coaches and running buddies who crossed the
finish line at the Girls on the Run 5K and STRIDE
Challenge on December 2, 2012, it wasn’t just
about running. It was a joyous celebration of the
self-confidence and sense of achievement that comes
from making a commitment to leading a healthy
life, working toward a goal, and caring for others.
STRIDE was started in 2010 by the YMCA of the
Brandywine Valley to help boys in grades three to
five build character and healthy living habits. The
program uses interactive activities to help the boys
feel good about themselves, improve physical
fitness, and build positive relationships. Social
issues, such as dealing with bullies, conflict
resolution, saying no to drugs, and handling peer
pressure are woven into each afterschool session.
“STRIDE lets boys burn off extra energy in
a non-competitive way,” says STRIDE coach
Elizabeth Guest. “Organized sports are so
competitive and turn off a lot of kids. STRIDE
is about being your personal best.”
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
YMCA OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY
BRANDYWINE YMCA
295 Hurley Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-380-9622
JENNERSVILLE YMCA
880 West Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA 19390
610-869-9622
KENNETT AREA YMCA
101 Race Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-9622
WEST CHESTER
AREA YMCA
605 Airport Road
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-9622
OSCAR LASKO
YOUTH PROGRAM CENTER
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-9622
ASSOCIATION OFFICE
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-643-9622
OCTORARA YMCA
PROGRAM CENTER
104 Highland Road, Suite 1
Atglen, PA 19310
610-593-9622
www.ymcabwv.org
YMCA MISSION:
To put Christian
principles into practice
through programs that
build healthy spirit,
mind and body for all.
Strengthening
Community, Together
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Strengthening
Community, Together
DEAR FRIENDS,
Thanks to you - our members, volunteers, donors
and community partners - the YMCA of the
Brandywine Valley is making a lasting impact
on the lives of thousands of children, adults and
families in Chester County.
Every day, kids in our child care, educational,
sports and camp programs discover who they are
and what they can achieve. Families find a place
where they can share interests and deepen
relationships. Adults find a supportive community
that encourages balance and wellbeing. And, our neighbors in need
receive the support they need to be
healthy, connected and secure.
Thanks to the generous support
of our Y partners and friends,
the Kennett Area Y is undergoing
a much-needed expansion and
facility upgrade.
Originally planned for 5,000 people, the Kennett
Y is now home to more than 12,000 kids, families
and adults seeking support, connection and the
benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The Kennett Y is
the very heart of a diverse and growing community
and is consistently recognized among the top Ys
in the nation. The $3.2 million expansion will
meet the needs of the Kennett community with
an expanded wellness center; a new family
recreation area; a warm-water aquatic center;
a holistic health studio and additional space for
arts and humanities programs.
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In 2012, more than 18,000
individuals received financial
assistance totaling nearly $3.0
million to learn, grow and thrive
through the Y.
As the needs of our community changed, we
responded with new expansion and renewal
projects that will enhance the lives of countless
kids, adults and families in our Kennett and
Jennersville communities.
• We broke ground on a much-needed facility
expansion at our Kennett Area Y to better
serve a growing and culturally diverse community.
Thanks to a successful capital campaign led by
W. Thomas Musser, volunteers for the Kennett Y
raised more than $2.8 million to expand our
existing Y by 25%, adding a new, warm-water
pool, an arts and humanities studio, a family
activity center and other much-needed
renovations. We look forward to celebrating
our grand reopening in the summer of 2013.
• We identified the need for more creative and
recreational space at our Jennersville Y to
increase access to the performing arts and
expand opportunities for wellness for more
youth and families. Enthusiastic support for the
expansion by longtime Y volunteers Carol Ware
and the Smithson family led to the start of a
$3.75 million capital campaign. The campaign
will fund a new family wellness center, a stateof-the-art wellness center, a center for arts and
recreation with a performing arts stage, an outdoor
plaza and other enhancements.
We continued our commitment to
the children entrusted to our care
by initiating the Stewards of Children™
sexual abuse prevention program
throughout our Association. By the
end of the year, more than 1,200
full- and part-time staff were trained
to prevent, recognize and react
responsibly to child sexual abuse. We will train
our Y volunteers in 2013 and work with local
organizations to take this critical training to the
communities we serve.
Throughout this annual report, you will read
about the life-changing power of the Y when we
all work together. Strengthening community is our
cause and we’re grateful that you’re here for, and
with, us.
Denise L. Day
President & CEO
John A. Featherman, III
Board Chair
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TOGETHER we stand for
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
because all kids deserve the opportunity to discover
who they are and what they can achieve.
When Coach Rick suggested that
Gavin play basketball with his 9 and
10 year-old peers, his mom, Jeanelle,
took some convincing. Gavin was born
without hands or lower legs, and moving up to the
next age group meant playing against physically
larger kids on a court with 10-foot hoops.
She shouldn’t have worried. Gavin quickly showed
his teammates that he was there to make an
impact on the court, playing a fearless defense
that earned him the nickname, “the bull.”
What Gavin didn’t realize was that he
was making an even more important
impact off the court.
“Gavin is a natural athlete, but he has to move
his legs faster and harder than anyone on the
team,” said his coach, a Y volunteer. “His
teammates know how hard he works and that
makes them want to try harder and be better,
too. They want him on their team.”
Gavin’s friendly, easy-going personality quickly
puts kids at ease. “Gavin doesn’t realize that he
is an ambassador for kids with physical limitations,”
said Coach Rick. “He just wants to be treated like
any other kid.”
At the Y’s annual basketball tournament, Gavin’s
teammates wanted him to have a chance to
score. Gavin got the ball, drove down the lane
and took a shot. When the ball dropped in, both
teams broke out with cheers and applause. “It
was a great day for Gavin and for the team,”
said Coach Rick.
Y staff and volunteers work together to
nurture the potential of every child – on the
playing field, at the pool, on the stage, at camp
and after school. At the Y, thousands of children
and teens participate in supportive, characterbuilding programs where they learn the Y values
of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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“Gavin doesn’t realize that he is an
ambassador for kids with physical
limitations,” said Coach Rick. “He
just wants to be treated like any
other kid.”
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“Thanks to the Y, my
kids will grow up in a
household that teaches
healthy practices.”
TOGETHER we stand for
HEALTHY LIVING
because wellness in spirit, mind and body
strengthens and enriches our lives.
Joy is a busy mom with three young
daughters. In 2011 she suffered a back
injury that left her temporarily
paralyzed. Following surgery and
rehab, her doctor recommended
that she lose weight as part of
her recovery. Determined to get
healthy for herself and her family,
Joy started to walk outside
using a cane. “That first day, I
walked around my block, just a
quarter of a mile. It took me
25 minutes,” said Joy. “I
weighed 270 pounds
and I knew I needed to
make a change.”
Joy turned to the Brandywine
Y for help. She learned how to
modify her diet and began to
exercise every day. As she got
stronger, Joy began working with
a trainer, adding core strengthening
exercises and weights and by joining the Y’s
Resolution Revolution healthy living challenge.
After nine months of hard work and determination,
Joy had lost 76 pounds, regained full strength in
her legs and feet and set a new goal for herself –
to run a 5K.
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“I ran my first 5K in 42 minutes, but I wanted to be
faster” said Joy. She kept training and brought her
time down to 28 minutes. Now, Joy has a new goal.
On April 28, she’ll run a half marathon - 13.1 miles.
Since joining the Y, Joy has lost a total of 105
pounds. “Just two years ago, I could never
have imagined exercising or running at all,”
said Joy. “I just have so much energy and my
kids are learning about making healthy
choices, thanks to the Y.”
Joy remembers how difficult it
was to have the courage to
start exercising and wants to
give back by organizing a
walking club at the Y. “I want
people to realize that they can make
big changes in their health just by
walking and having a desire to move.”
Soon, “Moving with Joy” will be a new healthy
living program offered at the Y.
At the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, we have
a responsibility to make a positive impact on the
health and well-being of our neighbors. As a result,
thousands of youth, adults and families in Chester
County are receiving the support, guidance and
resources to lead healthier, fuller lives.
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TOGETHER we stand for
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
because giving back and supporting our neighbors
helps move communities forward.
They come anonymously to the table. Unemployed
fathers. Moms struggling to make ends meet.
The homeless.
What started as an idea to share
extra summer fruits and vegetables
with other Y members quickly became
a lifeline for many whose lives have
been upended by financial hardship.
When Darrin was approached about building a
“sharing table” at the Jennersville Y, he quickly
agreed. A local business donated the lumber and
Darrin and his employees gave their time. A camp
counselor volunteered to paint the table with
inspirational messages.
“I’m fortunate enough to be able to make a
contribution through my construction company,”
said Darrin. “But it’s the dozens and dozens of
people who keep the table filled who are more
important.” Throughout the summer, the table
was filled with food during the day and emptied
during the night. When the summer ended, there
was an expectation that the table would close.
Then, boots, coats and other items of clothing
began to appear. Canned goods and diapers
replaced the tomatoes and cucumbers of the
summer. And, each evening, people would
quietly come to the table.
“The sharing table has
become a living, breathing
part of the Y that has
helped so many people ...”
“The sharing table has become a living, breathing
part of the Y that has helped so many people,”
said Darrin. “We’re connecting with the community
in a way that I could never have imagined.”
The difference the Y makes in the lives of
children, families and adults in Chester County
is tangible and real. Thanks to the support of
our members, staff, volunteers and community
partners, we have the resources to bring about
meaningful and lasting change in our community.
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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FOR HEALTHY LIVING, FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PARTNERS FOR CHANGE
At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we
all work together. Every day, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley works side-by-side with our
neighbors and community partners to help strengthen the foundations of our community.
Sports helps kids get active, learn
teamwork and build self-confidence,
but many disadvantaged children
cannot afford costly equipment.
The Believe and Achieve Foundation
donated hundreds of gently used
pieces of sports equipment for the
youth in our YPAL program.
Members of the West Chester Y
teamed with Ability Prosthetics &
Orthotics, Inc. to prepare nearly 100
prosthetic legs for donation to the
Physicians for Peace Walking Free
program. Through this program,
amputee victims in poor nations
have a new opportunity to become
independent and productive.
Without financial assistance, the
high-quality preschool programs
provided by the Y would be out of
reach for many families. We’re grateful
that Susquehanna Bank and other area
businesses are supporting this critical
tuition assistance program by directing
their state tax dollars to our Y through
the Pennsylvania Educational Tax
Credit program (EITC).
Thousands of kids and families
participated in Healthy Kids Day
events throughout our Association in
April. The day is designed to inspire
a lifetime love of physical activity.
Healthy Kids Day is presented
locally by Krapf Bus Companies.
Thanks to a grant from the Wal-Mart
Foundation, campers at our Brandywine
Y and Coatesville community camp
participated in daily literacy-building
activities to help fight the learning
loss that many children experience
during the summer.
This past summer, volunteers
from Partners in Outreach
generously donated swim
suits, flip flops and towels
to youth in our Y programs.
2012 YMCA Fast Facts
Members (as of 12/31/12)
Members
Program Participants
Total
49,697
7,139
56,836
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Youth Program
Participants
Summer Camp
Youth Sports
Swim Lessons
3,057
8,056
4,536
Supporters
Policy Volunteers
217
Program Volunteers 3,696
YMCA Staff
1,658
Preschool and
School Age Childcare
School Districts Served
9
School Age
Childcare Sites
36
Children Served
3,640
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COMMUNITY LEADERS
Receive the Y’s Highest Honors
Leo Parsons Receives the Huston Distinguished Service Award
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is pleased to honor Leo Parsons with the Huston
Distinguished Service Award. Leo’s service to the Y began in 1994 as a volunteer
with the capital campaign to expand the downtown West Chester facility. Leo then
served on the board of the West Chester Y where he chaired the major gifts committee
for the capital campaign to build the new Y on Airport Road and served for two
years as Board Chair. After participating in a Good Kids Campaign, Leo found his
passion – giving kids and families the opportunity to experience the Y, regardless
of ability to pay. For more than a decade, Leo and his wife, Maryanne, have chaired the
West Chester Y’s Good Kids Dinner. Leo shared his passion for the Y with employees
of his company, CTDI, who also serve on Y Boards and volunteer for Y programs.
Leo has served on the Association Board of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley for the past nine years, and
led the Board as Chair from 2009 to 2011. We’re grateful to Leo for his many years of dedicated service to
the Y, his leadership and vision and his unwavering commitment to the children and families in our community.
The YMCA’s Huston Distinguished Service Award recognizes the effort and achievement of the YMCA’s
most special friends and emphasizes the need for community service by all our citizens. Recipients of
this award have set a standard of leadership that others may follow.
The Smithson Family Receives the
Fulton Bank Receives the Community
The Smithson family’s
legacy of support was
inspired by their mother,
Priscilla, and her service
to the Y - first as a
teen leader of the Y’s
Tri-Hi Club and later as
a member of the
Jennersville Y Board. In
1999, Priscilla and her husband Bob established an
endowment to create a Y camp for underprivileged
youth in Oxford. Now, the next generation has
stepped forward with their support for the new
Smithson Center for Arts and Recreation at the
Jennersville Y. Hundreds of children in Southern
Chester County will have the opportunity to explore
their creativity and reach their potential.
For more than a
decade, Fulton Bank
has been a deeply
involved advocate for
the Y. From sponsoring
and volunteering at
Girls on the Run events, to supporting our 7th
Grade Initiative, to helping kids stay safe in the
water, Fulton Bank has been a steadfast partner.
Fulton’s staff gives generously of their time to
serve on our Boards of Advisors and Association
Board. We’re grateful to our friends at Fulton Bank
for all they do for our Y and for the community.
Jody Giardina Service to Youth Award
The YMCA’s Jody Giardina Service to Youth
Award recognizes individuals and organizations
whose dedication and effort have made a
significant and positive difference in the lives
of children in our community.
Partner Award
The YMCA’s Community Partner Award
recognizes an organization or group that has
demonstrated a commitment to the YMCA’s
mission and values and has partnered with or
supported the Y in outreach initiatives that
strengthen the foundations of our community.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY, TOGETHER
Thanks To Our
DONORS THE Y IS ACCESSI BLE TO EVERYONE
In 2012, 2,473 individuals, organizations and foundations made donations to the
YMCA Good Kids Annual Support Campaign totaling $1,186,181. The YMCA of the
Brandywine Valley gratefully acknowledges the following Good Kids Campaign donors
who supported the Y with a “Roundtable” level contribution (gifts of $1,000 or more)
between January 1 and December 31, 2012. Thank you for investing in our community’s
health and quality of life.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE - $50,000+
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lasko
United Way of Chester County
DIAMOND - $25,000 to $49,999
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Marshall Reynolds Foundation
United Way of Delaware Tocqueville Society
PLATINUM - $10,000 to $24,999
Anonymous
Applestone Foundation, Inc.
ArcelorMittal
The Boeing Company
The Estate of Nicholas F. Bruno
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Communications Test Design Inc.
Dansko, Inc.
Exelon Generation Co.
Fulton Bank
Grand Sport Auto Body
Kennett Run Charities, Inc.
Parkway Cleaners
Mr. and Mrs. Leo D. Parsons
The Philadelphia Foundation
Precor Inc.
Precision Print Communications
ServiceMark
Stillman Volvo
Susquehanna Bank
The Wells Fargo Foundation
YMCA of the USA
GOLD - $5,000 to $9,999
ABC Paper & Chemical Company, Inc.
ACE Hardware West Chester
American Academy of Dermatology
Anonymous
Bob Smith Contractors, Inc.
The Estate of Richard T. Byrnes, Sr.
Mrs. Amanda Cabot and Mr. Peter Kjellerup
CARing for Kids Foundation
Citadel
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Close
Constellation Energy
Dave’s Automotive Repair Enterprises, LLC
Dickey Foundation
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
First Niagara
First Resource Bank
Francis Automotive Services, Inc.
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
Genesis HealthCare
Herr Foods, Inc.
Karen C. Conlin, D.D.S. Comprehensive Dentistry
Mr. and Mrs. L. William Kay, II
Krapf Bus Companies
La Difference Salon & Day Spa
M2VP, Inc.
RobRoy and Suzanne MacGregor
National Penn Bank
Powell Electro Systems LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robinson
Sartomer Company, Inc.
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Sikorsky Global Helicopter
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stone
The Conard-Pyle Company
United Way of Greater Philadelphia
and Southern New Jersey
The Honorable and Mrs. Jeffrey Valocchi
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallitsch, Jr.
Wells Fargo Bank
Ms. Andrea Youndt
Young’s Auto Body
SILVER - $2,500 to $4,999
Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc.
American Helicopter Museum
ArcelorMittal Matching Gifts Program
Biddle & Company Insurance Brokers
Brandywine Health Foundation
Brandywine Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Brockson
Bulldog Construction Co., Inc.
Timothy and Ann Marie Burnell
Chester County Community Foundation
Colony Pool Service Inc.
Comcast Spotlight
The Dansko Foundation
Ellen and Stuart Davies
Denise L. Day
EDiS Company
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Featherman, III
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frey
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Friend
Gawthrop Greenwood
Bruce and Meredith Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunther
Half Moon Restaurant
Lynda and John Hodgson
Jenners Pond, Inc.
Jennersville Regional Hospital
Jeff and Anne Keefer
Harold and Donna Keiser
Longwood Rotary Foundation
Longwood Veterinary Center
Mr. and Mrs. William McDonough
Miller Flooring Company, Inc.
Ms. Beverly Niestroy
NSM Insurance Group
Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Pennoni Associates, Inc.
Pete’s Produce Farm LTD
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Pfeiffer, Sr.
Pietro’s Prime Steakhouse/Nonna’s Italian Restaurant
QVC, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rigg
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roger
Sher-Rockee Mushroom Farms
Dr. William J. Stegeman
Taylor & McNew, LLP
The Kris Gomez Real Estate Team
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl E. Thomas
Timothy’s West Chester
The Tri-M Group, LLC
Joe and Deb Viscuso
Vision Pools
Hudson L. and Kathleen A. Voltz
Ms. Carol Ware
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Warner
Mr. James Yiaski
BRONZE - $1,000 to $2,499
The Abraham Family
ADP
Advanced Chiropractic Wellness Center
Advanced Smiles Family Dentistry
Mr. Drew C. Alloway, Jr.
Mr. David Aloisio
Anonymous (4)
Baby Banz, Inc.
Michael and Julie Bacchini
Bank of America United Way Campaign
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Barthol
Mrs. Carolyn Beam
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bedwell
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Bement
Mr. and Mrs. G. Joseph Bendinelli
Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects, PC
Mr. Bob Bird
Blair H. Granger & Associates, P.C.
Carla and Greg Bobka
Carol and Randall Boerlin
Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
Mr. Joseph Brozonis
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Brunke III
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Buck
Buzz’s Barbecue Chicken and Catering
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Caban
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Caligiuri
Calvary Chapel Southern Chester County
Cameron’s True Value
Capital Wine & Spirits Company, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Carfarchio
The Caulfield Family
Chester County Eye Care Associates
Chester County Hospital Foundation
Chestnut Knoll at Home, LLC
Jesse and Wayne Chmielecki
James J. Ciarrocchi
Mr. Thomas E. Ciccarone, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Cofiell
Ms. Kristina Cogill
Ms. Loretta J. Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Connolly
Converge
Tom and Paula Corcoran
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Coughey
Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Mr. and Ms. Nick D’Alessandro
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Daly
Mr. Anthony D’Amico
Mr. Paul A. DeJuliis
Judy and Jon Detwiler
Mr. Tim Dever
Mr. Dan DeVoll
Dillon Building Services
Ease Forward L.L.C.
Terri Edgar and Tara Mahon
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards
Mr. John T. Egbert
Paul and Mary Ehrlichman
The Elite Group
Elmark Signs and Graphics
Mr. David Adamson and Ms. Maria Feeney
Mr. Drew Fischer
Richard K. and Helen M. Flanders
Ms. Carrie Foster
Francis Hall Insurance & Risk Management Srvs.
Freedom Village Retirement Community
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Friedman
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Goddu
Joe Godek
Mr. Scott Goren
Mr. Gregory T. Graham, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gray
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Robert Grove
Mike and Terry Guglielmo
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall
William J. and Noreen C. Haubert
Mrs. Mimi Herr
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hershey
Hershey’s Mill Golf Club
Ed and Deborah Hodgson-Lyons
Ms. Gail A. Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hopkins
Mr. James Horgan
Jim and Betty Horn
Hostetter Grain, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hostetter
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hutton
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Janney Montgomery Scott
Jerrehian Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Alpheaus Johnson
JP Morgan Chase & Company
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Matching Gift & Volunteer Programs
Mary Ann and Dean Kaiser
John B. and Terry Kenworthy
Mr. Barry Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Kochka
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kohler
Dallas and Di Krapf
Mr. Arnold M. Kring and Mrs. Nelda Kring
Lasko Joint Investments
Mr. and Mrs. William Lasko
The Law Office of Randy Hope Steen
Mrs. Bonnie Leisey-Bartsch
Life Fitness
Brian and Christine Lihou
The Lindner Family
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Ms. Becca Mack and Mr. Michael Reedell
Ms. Beth Maday
Manito Abstract Co., Inc.
Ms. Jean Marie Markham
Dr. Lewis E. Manring and Dr. Marianne Marsi
Aaron and Jean Martin Fund
Ms. Maureen H. Mason
Pete and Missy Matrangola
Mr. and Mrs. Edward McAssey
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthy
Ms. Lois McCaskey
Mr. Justin McDougall
Mr. and Mrs. Brian McFadden
R. Bruce McNew
Meridian Bank
The Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation
Mr. Joe Micucci
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Miller
Mobac, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moog
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan S. Morris, Jr.
W. Thomas and Bonnie Musser
Tom and Cindy Neale
New Balance
Dr. and Mrs. David Nibouar
Mr. John O’Brien
OnSite Innovations, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Owen
Oxford Plumbing and Heating
Mr. and Mrs. James Paro
Jerry and Eleanor Parsons
Dr. and Mrs. Peter C. Patukas
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Pedersen
Mr. and Mrs. James Pellini
Pennock Company
PeopleShare
Mr. and Mrs. James Perella
Perna & Abracht, LLC Law Offices
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Petchon
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Jerry F. and Linda S. Poe
Popsie’s-Rencourt Foundation, Inc.
Babette Racca
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rachfalski
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Redd
Christine and Terry Reisinger
Rendin Alarm Company
Linda and Peter Riondet
Joe and Sandy Riper
Lori Roger
Ms. Sherri Ross
Rothwell Document Solutions
Royal Paper Products
Rubinstein’s Inc.
Rumsey Electric
Sam's Club
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Sanville
Jill and Craig Schroeder
Mr. and Mrs. Duke Scott
Seifert Ohnjec Family
Mr. Bill Shotwell and Mrs. Leslie Shotwell
Mr. and Mrs. Ted N. Skiadas
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smithson
Sports Net Action Photos, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stillman
Summers & Zim’s, Inc.
Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, LLC
C. Robert and Mrs. Laurie Taylor
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank
Tommy’s Original Italian Eatery
Total Wine & More
Mr. Gunard C. Travaglini
Truist
UPS Store
Ms. Heidi Vaitl
Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
VCI Mobility
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veno
Mr. Charles I. Vogel
Kathy and Michael Walker
Wallworks, Inc.
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Brian Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Walsh
Warfel Construction Company
Wawa, Inc.
Ms. D. Patience Welch
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wells
West Chester Civic Association
Ms. Susan Westerfield
Willis Construction of PA
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wiseman
Bob and Lynn Woods
Worldwide Travel Associates, Inc.
WSFS Bank
WVT Communications
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Yuste
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zuber
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
of this donor list. We apologize if your name is
missing or does not appear as you wish. Please
contact the YMCA Mission Advancement Department,
610-643-9622, ext. 2118.
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Kennett Area YMCA Capital Campaign
449 individuals, organizations and foundations made
donations to our “Strengthening the Heart of Our
Community” Campaign totaling $2,807,022. The YMCA
of the Brandywine Valley gratefully acknowledges the
following donors who supported the Kennett Y with a
Leadership contribution (gifts of $5,000 or more). Thank you
for investing in our community’s health and quality of life.
DIAMOND - $250,000+
Exelon Generation
The Longwood Foundation
Aaron J. Martin in honor of Jean T. Martin
The Tri-M Group
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Walker
PLATINUM - $100,000 to $249,000
Health Care REIT/Genesis HealthCare
Welfare Foundation
GOLD - $50,000 to $99,999
Anonymous (1)
Crystal Trust
First Niagara Bank
Bruce McNew
The Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation
Widener Memorial Foundation
SILVER - $25,000 to $49,999
Sandra Borror and David Baldt
Communications Test Design Inc.
Stuart and Ellen Davies
Fulton Bank
Gretchen and Roy Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Moran
Scott Honda
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallitsch, Jr.
Brian and Sara Walsh
PACESETTER - $10,000 to $24,999
Bank of America
The Conlin-Day Family
John and Wiggie Featherman
Fenstermacher & Company, LLP
Kenneth M. and Candra S. Goddu
George and Leah Gower
James and Christine Kimmel, Jr. Family
William and Lisa Knox
Edward Lyons and Deborah Hodgson-Lyons
Marshall-Reynolds Foundation
National Penn Bank
The Novak Family
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Jerry F. and Linda S. Poe
Precor
Bob and Karen Rigg
John and Debbie Sanville
Susquehanna Bank
Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan
WSFS Bank
Andrea D. Youndt
CHAMPION - $5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous (1)
Basciani Foods, Inc.
Craig and Angela Blecher
Lynne Brookes
James and Rachel Brunke
Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP
John and Susan Caldwell
Lee and Jim Clymer
Country Fresh Mushroom Company
Jeffrey and Kelly Daly
David and Cheri Dill
Dittmer and Company
Mike and Terry Guglielmo
Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Johnson
Kendal Crossland Communities
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Inc.
Patrick and Danielle Lindner
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
LGB Properties
The Matheny Family
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Mc Curdy
Meridian Bank
Dean and Ellen Musser
Phil and Michelle Patrone
Perna & Abracht, LLC
Babette Racca
Nathan G. Risley
Rodney Robinson Landscape Architects
Horace and Kathleen Scherer
Jill and Craig Schroeder
Jeffrey and Lisa Sommer
C. Robert and Laurie Reynolds Taylor
The Tinney Family
Sylvia and Tim Umbreit
David and Joanne Velazquez
Nancy and Rob Veno
Joan and Tim Walsh
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY, TOGETHER
ANNUAL REPORT 2012
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE makes the Y available
for kids and families who need us the most.
SCHOLARSHIPS & PROGRAM SUBSIDIES
In 2012, our Y awarded $2,883,821
in financial assistance to 18,799 children
and adults in need.
2012 BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Thank you to our members and community for supporting
the Good Kids Campaign, which funds financial assistance
and helps people of all ages and from all walks of life to
be more healthy, confident, connected and secure.
MEMBERSHIP $1,839,860
CHILDCARE
$676,104
CAMP
$171,915
Y PROGRAMS $195,942
2012 YMCA OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY
FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
Years ending December 31
Years ending December 31
Statement of Activities
(in thousands)
2012
Statement of Financial Position
2011
$1,310
$1,330
127
130
Membership dues and program fees
29,887
Financial assistance, direct
United Way
Investment Income
Other
Total operating revenues and support
2011
$6,954
$4,596
Receivables, net
743
837
29,800
Prepaids and deposits
384
280
(2,884)
(2,953)
Investments held as endowment
1,840
1,631
21
(96)
Land, buildings and bond proceeds, net
41,901
42,864
487
494
Total assets
$51,822
$50,208
28,948
28,704
$1,447
$1,850
1,801
1,403
Operating Expenses
Salaries and related expenses
2012
Assets
Operating Revenue and Support
Contributions
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
Liabilities & Net Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$17,324
$17,379
Deferred revenues and custodial accounts
Program and operating expenses
6,699
6,848
Notes payable
24,085
25,045
Interest expense
1,325
1,359
Total liabilities
$27,334
$28,298
Depreciation and amortization expenses
2,231
2,175
Total net assets
$24,488
$21,910
188
263
Total liabilities and net assets
$51,822
$50,208
27,767
28,024
1,181
680
Fundraising expenses
Total operating expenses
Change in net assets from operations
Non-Operating Changes
Investment gains, net
188
(1)
Other
1,209
1,505
Total non-operating changes
1,396
1,504
Total changes in net assets
2,578
2,184
2012 figures are unaudited at the time of publication.
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YMCA OF THE BRANDYWINE
VALLEY ASSOCIATION
John A. Featherman, III, Chair
Lynne Brookes
Amanda Cabot
Doug Cofiell
Brian DiSabatino
Commissioner Terence Farrell
Lewis R. Frame
Kenneth M. Goddu
Michael Guglielmo
Robert B. Hall
James T. Horn
Bill Hostetter
Dr. Robert Jennings
Alpheaus Johnson
Charles Kochka
Blake Krapf
Harry Lewis
Dan McDermott
Eric Miller
Leo D. Parsons
Michael Pia
Robert E. Rigg
Randall Schauer
Joseph Tedesco
Daryl Thomas
Dirk VanderLaan
Nancy Veno
Joseph J. Viscuso
Michael R. Walker
Robert T. Walters, Jr.
Kim Woodworth
Richard Wright
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2012 BOARD OF ADVISORS
BRANDYWINE YMCA
William Anderson
Alex Azzara
Chad Barthol
Joseph Boldaz
Matthew Boyle
Joseph Brozonis
Ryan Clark
Mark Ernest
Derek Fiorenza
Harry Flanagan, IV
Albert Fuller
Robert Knecht
Arnold Kring
Bonnie Leisey-Bartsch
Eric Miller
Peter Patukas
Joseph Pomorski
Rep. Curtis Schroder
Jay Sedor
Gary Shumate
Randy Hope Steen
John Talucci
Peter Uhlman
Hon. Jeffrey Valocchi
EMERITUS BOARD
John Ciccarone
Alan Clark
Albert Eastburn
Henson Evans
William Fenstermacher
William Hewson
J. Irvie Hoffman
Charles Huston, III
L. William Kay
Arnold Kring
Oscar Lasko
Aaron Martin
Shirley Mason
Ivan Morris
W. Thomas Musser
Terry Petrella
Joseph Strode
Carol Ware
www.ymcabwv.org
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Denise L. Day
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea Youndt
Senior Vice President &
Chief Operations Officer
Tim Walsh
Senior Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Babette Racca
Vice President
of Mission Advancement
Chris Wiseman
Executive Director
Brandywine YMCA
Hal Warner
Executive Director
Jennersville YMCA
Doug Nakashima
Executive Director
Kennett Area YMCA
Bruce Griffin
Helen Flanders
Senior Executive Director Executive Director
West Chester Area YMCA Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
JENNERSVILLE YMCA
Darryl Anderson
Carolyn Beam
Howard Buck
Christopher Close
Sam Cypressi
Susan Y. Edwards
Raymond Fischer
David Gorny
Deana Hayburn
Thomas Houghton
Jody Huber
Steve Hutton
Alpheaus Johnson
Laura Love
Kevin McNeil
Dave Meyers
Christopher Nelson
Peg O’Grady
Paul O’Toole
Keivan Raika
Dwayne Redd
Lori Roger
Kimberly Rosci
Teresa Rougeaux
Daniel Sifer
Tom Smithson
Thomas Solensky
David Tate
Angie Thompson-Lobb
Robert T. Walters, Jr.
WEST CHESTER
AREA YMCA
KENNETT AREA YMCA
Jennifer Abracht
Miguel Alban
Houston Baker
David Baldt
Alexis Barsamian
Greg Bobka
Tom Corcoran
Stuart Davies
Joe Godek
Mike Guglielmo
Charles Hanna
Deborah Hodgson-Lyons
Jill Hunt
Richard King
Lisa Knox
Shari Kruzinski
Michael Maggitti
Melissa Mannion
Maureen Mason
Laura McGinty
R. Bruce McNew
John Meadows
Tom Neale
Michael Pia, Jr.
Linda Riondet
Kevin Ruth
John Sanville
Carlton Spriggs
Laurie Taylor
William Tilson
Dirk VanderLaan
Brian Walsh
Lynn Woods
David Aloisio
Ned Bement
Bryan Brockson
Tim Caban
Jodi Cianci
Tommy Ciccarone
Loretta Cohen
Nick D’Alessandro
Paul DeJuliis
Lisa DiProspero
John Egbert
Mary Lou Enoches
J. Craig Fenimore
Holly Graver
Jim Horgan
Chris Howe
Charlie Kochka
Ed McAssey
Justin McDougall
Brian McFadden
Joe Micucci
Viktor Ohnjec
Sak Sopheak
Brian Stephenson
Ed Stillman
Andrew Stump
Chuck Swope
Ken West
David Wilson
Kerry Wolf
James Yiaski
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY, TOGETHER
YMCA OF THE
BRANDYWINE VALLEY
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
West Chester, PA
Permit No. 335
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
STRIDE
2012 Annual Report
Helping Boys Build
Character and Healthy
Living Habits
For the more than 700 girls, 200 boys, and 1,000
coaches and running buddies who crossed the
finish line at the Girls on the Run 5K and STRIDE
Challenge on December 2, 2012, it wasn’t just
about running. It was a joyous celebration of the
self-confidence and sense of achievement that comes
from making a commitment to leading a healthy
life, working toward a goal, and caring for others.
STRIDE was started in 2010 by the YMCA of the
Brandywine Valley to help boys in grades three to
five build character and healthy living habits. The
program uses interactive activities to help the boys
feel good about themselves, improve physical
fitness, and build positive relationships. Social
issues, such as dealing with bullies, conflict
resolution, saying no to drugs, and handling peer
pressure are woven into each afterschool session.
“STRIDE lets boys burn off extra energy in
a non-competitive way,” says STRIDE coach
Elizabeth Guest. “Organized sports are so
competitive and turn off a lot of kids. STRIDE
is about being your personal best.”
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
YMCA OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY
BRANDYWINE YMCA
295 Hurley Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-380-9622
JENNERSVILLE YMCA
880 West Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA 19390
610-869-9622
KENNETT AREA YMCA
101 Race Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-9622
WEST CHESTER
AREA YMCA
605 Airport Road
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-9622
OSCAR LASKO
YOUTH PROGRAM CENTER
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-9622
ASSOCIATION OFFICE
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-643-9622
OCTORARA YMCA
PROGRAM CENTER
104 Highland Road, Suite 1
Atglen, PA 19310
610-593-9622
www.ymcabwv.org
YMCA MISSION:
To put Christian
principles into practice
through programs that
build healthy spirit,
mind and body for all.
Strengthening
Community, Together