Newsletter - Association of YMCA Professionals

MAY 2016
ASSOCIATION OF YMCA PROFESSIONALS
CHAPTER 7 NEWSLETTER
CHAPTER 7 GOALS
Dear Colleagues,
Provide ongoing
support, engagement
and relevant information
related through social
media, newsletters,
workshops and events
As we enjoy the spring season with the hopes of warmth and natures
rebirth I cannot help but see the connection to what I see as my role as
chapter president, as well as the national AYP office – rejuvenation.
Develop future leaders
to support AYP Chapter
7 board and committees
I have recently returned from the AYP Leadership Summit. Natalie Norton
and the National AYP office and board members have produced a detailed
Fundamental Principle plan that will guide AYP focus and leadership. This
plan will also guide the development, delivery and direction of all AYP experiences.
Deliver quality
workshops/events to
support member
professional and
personal growth
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
One of the main goals within our chapter strategic plan will be to focus
intensively on inspiring, connecting and empowering Y leaders in the first
decade of their careers.
I encourage all Y staff (whether you are a member or not) to attend our
Annual Recognition Event on June 9 at Lake Ontario Winery & Vineyards
Bistro. This event will provide a wonderful opportunity for you to meet the
nominees for the award categories. All of the nominees bring a wealth of
experience. Maybe hearing of their successes in program or event implementation will inspire you in your work!
Best Regards,
Suzanne Metzger
AYP Chapter 7 President
Create an environment
for Y professionals that
will ignite passion for
their job and the Y
movement
Chapter
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AYP RECOGNITION EVENT - THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
Don’t forget to bring some $$$ for a 50/50 benefit AYP Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF)!
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Thursday, June 9
12:30 pm
Lake Ontario Winery
& Vineyards Bistro
1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd
Hilton, NY 14468
Cost: $25
Join us for a fun afternoon event at
a winery near the shores of Lake
Ontario!
Upon your arrival, lunch will be
served, followed by our annual recognition event. We’ll be honoring
our colleagues for the great job that
they do everyday to make a different in our YMCAs and community.
Come and cheer on your coworkers!
We’ll end the day with a mozzarella
cheese making demo (plus you take
home our own cheese making kit)
and wine/beer tasting. Don’t miss
out!
To sign up or for more information,
contact AYP Program Chair Tammie
Messineo at
[email protected].
Registrations due Friday, May 27.
Ashley Feyler
YMCA Buffalo Niagara,
Delaware YMCA, Program Director
Ashley has
brought many
positive changes
to the departments that she
supervises, not
focusing on the
why, but the why
not? She is over
her target enrollments in all of her
child care programs.
Gregg Houck
YMCA Buffalo Niagara,
YMCA Camp Weona, Program Director
Gregg is a team
player that is not
only dedicated to
camp, but looks
at the big picture
of the whole
association,
pitching in at
other branches
anywhere he can.
Last winter he dressed as Santa, visiting 30+ child care sites, UPKs, and
other holiday events.
Rashell Pastore
YMCA Buffalo Niagara,
Southtowns YMCA,
Program Director
In Rashell’s first
year, participation in her events
has grown to
over 100+
families in each
monthly event.
She has a strong
work ethic and is
goal orientated,
making her an asset to her team.
OUTSTANDING NEW
YMCA PROFESSIONAL
Ashlee Reed
YMCA of Greater Rochester,
Early Education Center,
Center Director
Ashlee has
turned a
struggling care
center into a program running at
full capacity, increasing revenue
by over
$150,000. She is
truly a rising star.
Amber Shannon
YMCA of Greater Syracuse,
East Area YMCA,
SACC Director
Amber is a
natural fit for
the Y. She takes
an active role in
knowing her
staff and child
care families and
provides coaching through positive feedback. When
faced with difficult situations, she
does not give up and brings consistent quality to all of her programs.
Nick Sirianni
YMCA of Greater Rochester,
Eastside YMCA, Sports
Performance Center
Director
Nick has successfully
organized, promoted
and ran boxing
programs to help
combat the effects of
Parkinson’s and has
created a thriving
personal training
program. His hard work and personality have made him a favorite with
many members.
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PROGRAM
PROFESIONAL
OF THE YEAR
Dan Hoock
YMCA of Greater Rochester,
Southeast YMCA,
Sports/Teens
Director
Dan runs an
innovative cooking program
teaching kids
how to prep,
cook, clean, and
enjoy food that
they make and
runs cook offs in the lobby for
members to watch! Dan’s program are
the true spirit of the Y.
Tammie Messineo
YMCA of Greater
Rochester,
Westside YMCA,
Membership &
Marketing
Director
In Tammie’s 20
years with the Y,
she’s gone above
and beyond
making sure all members feel welcome.
She plays an integral part in engaging
staff in upcoming events and planning
the association-wide holiday party.
Mary Shaver
Canandaigua Family YMCA,
SACC Preschool Teen Director
In addition to
running successful child care and
teen programs,
Mary has
motivated her
staff, building
innovative preschool programs
with fun, creative
activities that children are still telling
their parents about days later!
RISK MANAGEMENT
AND SAFETY AWARD
Ehrin Hughes
YMCA Buffalo Niagara,
Independent Health YMCA,
Aquatics Director
Through Ehrin’s
guidance and
leadership of
training staff,
communicating
with parents, and
leading her team,
she has managed
a very successful
progressive swim program at the
largest branch in the association.
DISTINGUISHED
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Terrence McEldruff
YMCA of Greater Rochester,
Bayview YMCA, Senior Program
Director
Terrence is a
team player
who’s positive
attitude is
contagious. He
oversees highquality child care
programs with
over 700 children per day and leads
the new Camp Committee.
James Smith
YMCA of Greater Rochester, Carlson
Metro Center YMCA, Urban District
Executive Director
During his 15
year tenure,
James has
continued to be
a leader,
passionate about
the Y and the
community. He is
confidant and
consistently
overcomes leadership challenges.
TRIANGLE AWARD
Al Ferreira
YMCA Buffalo Niagara, YMCA Camp
Weona, Executive Director
Since Al began at
Camp Weona,
there has been
nearly a 50%
increase in
camper enrollments. Survey
results exceed
the national
average of YMCA
overnight camps in every area and
focuses on making changes that help
improve a camper’s experience. Al is
an exceptional leader.
Penny Snell
YMCA Buffalo Niagara,
Director of Child Care Operations
Thanks to
Penny’s hard
work and
perseverance in
obtaining grant
money, the Y has
been able to add
many summer
learning loss
prevention
programs across the association.
She’s the Director of the Northeast
Region Leadership school and has had
a long-time active involvement with
AYP, serving as the previous AYP
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TOP 10 SKILLS EVERY
GREAT LEADER NEEDS
TO SUCCEED
Do you possess the qualities on
this list to guide your team in the
YMCA movement? Focusing on
these key skills everyday can takes
your leadership from good to
great.
CHAPTER 7 BOARD
Do you have an idea for a
guest speaker, topic, event
location, or social event?
Please contact Su at
[email protected]
with your recommendation!
Most important skills for success:
1. Inspires and motivates others
2. Displays high integrity
and honesty
3. Solves problems and
analyzes issues
4. Drives for results
5. Communicates powerfully
and prolifically
6. Builds relationships
7. Displays technical or
professional expertise
8. Displays a strategic
perspective
9. Develops others
10. Innovates
Source: Inc.com
PRESIDENT
Suzanne Metzger
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Amanda Coyle
[email protected]
TREASURER
Jason Patti
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Allison Lawson
[email protected]
DID YOU KNOW?
Every week we post a solution
circle topic on our Facebook
group? Join the conversation to
get ideas or share your ideas with
others!
Have something that you’d like to
discuss? Let us know - send an
email to Alicia [email protected]
and we’ll add it as one our weekly
topics!
MARKETING CHAIR
Alicia Hark
[email protected]
RECOGNITION CHAIR
Laurie O’Shaughnessy
[email protected]
PROGRAM CHAIR
Tammie Messineo
[email protected]
EAF COCO-CHAIRS
D. Todd Gray
[email protected]
Cami Raimo
[email protected]
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