Board Connection YMCA - YMCA of Greater Charlotte
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Board Connection YMCA - YMCA of Greater Charlotte
YMCA Board Connection AUGUST NEWS FOR YMCA BOARD MEMBERS IN THIS ISSUE Campers wrap up the best summer ever Y launches Get Fit Together campaign Safety Around Water surprise Volunteer honored for Y service Partner Spotlight: PwC Staff named CIO of the year Funding updates BEST SUMMER EVER We closed the books on another great summer of camp! Kids and teens said goodbye to their fellow campers, cabin mates and counselors for the last time on August 26. Our branches and resident camps have been working hard for 11 weeks this summer to provide transformational experiences and foster friendships that will last a lifetime. Here’s a look at our summer, by the numbers: ON THE CALENDAR September 10 Morrison Metric September 17 C2 Survival Race September 30 A Night Out for Johnston October 14 A Taste of Simmons 15,538 unique campers served Over 5,000 campers served each day $1,657,235 financial assistance given to campers in need MISS AN ISSUE? 1,025 camp counselors employed for the summer View past newsletters. 291 lifeguards kept watch of our 32 pools & 3 lake fronts Summer at camp is the best. Kids build friendships, learn new skills and develop confidence, all while having a blast. Parents and kids agree – summer at the Y is the place to be. Watch >> ENJOY THIS NEWSLETTER? Feel free to share with anyone who may find it useful! 1 GET FIT TOGETHER The Y is more than a gym or place to take swim lessons. The Y provides a sense of belonging and helps people of all ages, abilities and incomes reach their full potential. As part of the Get Fit Together campaign, our 19 membership locations will give targeted community groups an opportunity to experience the Y for a week, on us. The campaign launched in June offering teachers the chance to unwind at the pool after a busy school year. In July, we encouraged millennials to get social using the hashtag #GetFitTogether, followed by a focus on college students in August, helping them make community connections and settle into life away from home. In the coming months, we will offer this opportunity to first responders and military veterans as a way to welcome them to the Y and thank them for their service to our community. SAFETY AROUND WATER SURPRISE Safety Around Water was featured in early August on WCCB Charlotte’s Wilson’s World. The segment highlighted the importance of water safety instruction and the program’s impact this summer across 20 apartment communities. Wilson surprised our very own Laura Ferguson, Association Director of Program Development, by naming her the latest Wilson’s Moment of Good award recipient. Laura received a $500 visa gift card, which she used to purchase school supplies for SAW participants who are heading back to school. We are grateful for Laura’s leadership in making water safety accessible for all in our community. VOLUNTEER HONORED FOR Y SERVICE You may remember Jeff Balek, one of our stellar Y Readers volunteers. Blind since birth, Jeff uses twin vision books to read along with students, reading a page in braille while they read aloud the print. In August 2014, Jeff was featured in the Huffington Post for his commitment to Y Readers. This August, he was honored again as the recipient of the Nish Jamgotch Humanitarian Award. This annual honor recognizes a local individual or group whose creative achievements elevate the quality of life and show promise of enhancing the dignity and well-being of humankind. Congratulations to Jeff, whose continued service proves that obstacles are no match for those who truly want to give back. PARTNER SPOTLIGHT The Y is grateful to work closely with dedicated corporate partners like PricewaterhouseCoopers. PwC supports Y Readers both financially and through volunteer engagement. Together, we’ve aligned PwC’s philanthropic goals with meaningful ways for their employees to give back. Take a look at why they give, in their own words. Watch >> STAFF NAMED CIO OF THE YEAR We are proud to announce that our very own VP of Information Systems and IT, Kevin Devitt was recognized as the Charlotte Business Journal’s Chief Information Officer of the Year in the nonprofit category. This annual award honors Charlotte’s top leaders who use information technology in innovative ways to optimize business processes, enable growth, create competitive advantages and improve customer experience. FUNDING UPDATES Y Achievers received a grant of $35,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation. We are thankful for the continued investment in college readiness and workforce development, which Wells Fargo has supported since 2013. Camp Harrison received $10,000 as part of Aaron’s “Own Your Summer” camp scholarship program. 2