January2014 Newsletter
January2014 Newsletter
January2014 Newsletter
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CEO CORNER
What a terrific year 2013 was for your YMCA. Amid so many changes, we found victory in strengthening programs, facilities, and events. Mavis Bentley joined our team changing Swim Lesson formats making them more effective and adding more than 100 registrants each session. For the first time since the opening in 2006 we found solutions for the leaking and climate problems that had plagued our building. For the most part, no more are the dozens of white buckets around to capture water. Temperatures of water and air has stabilized making it more comfortable for our members and protecting our structure. Active 6 concluded its first full year with 100% of Butte schools and their 6th graders participating. The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation and PPL Montana joined in supporting the program with grants totaling $115,000. Our 3rd grade swim program became known as the Fritz Apostel Dream teaching more than 320 local kids about water safety made possible from the support of the Butte Ski Club Foundation providing a $5,200 grant and pledging future support. We concluded a successful capital campaign with so many businesses and leaders in our communitys support. A potential permanent solution is on the horizon. Dane Schroder joined our team as the new Aquatics Director and has made significant improvements in safety and enjoyment of our beautiful center. Record number of kids participated in special events such as Healthy Kids Day; Pumpkin Swim; Easter Swim; and the new Holiday Swim. For the first time, our Summer Camp and After School programs are at capacity and improving benefits to kids. Youth sports is as good as ever with increased participation. New Fitness Classes are bringing greater unity in fitness among our membership and drawing in the community. Stay tuned in 2014. The list goes on. We appreciate all our members and friends within the community and look for 2014 to be stupendous.
Pictured above with 150 presents for Butte families is Phillip Borup, YMCA CEO, being interviewed by ABC Fox News. The YMCA received the following letter: Dear YMCA Members: On behalf of Safe Space residents, their children, the Board of Directors, and myself, Id like to extend a huge heart felt thank you for the generous donations you made through the Angel
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YMCA AND HENNESSY MARKET COME TOGETHER TO ADVANCE NUTRITION IN BUTTE COMMUNITY.
Butte Family YMCA CEO, Phillip Borup announced that the Y and Hennessy Market have joined in partnership to promote a healthier lifestyle through nutrition in the Butte Community. He said, Nick & Jennifer Kujawa brought Hennessy Market to our community giving strong nutritional alternatives that promote better health. We are fortunate to have such strong support and commitment from them as partners making it possible for the Y to further its mission for a healthier and stronger Butte. We extend a heart-felt appreciation toward our new partners who demonstrate commitment to kids and families in our community. Hennessy Market provides the Y with $5,000 food contribution for nutrition classes, Active 6, After School and Summer Camp, Lighten Your Load, and sports programs. Nick Kujawa, co -owner of Hennessy Market said, Our partnership with the Butte YMCA aligns our core value of Building Community through Food with a recognition of the tremendous leadership role the Y plays in building strong and healthy youth and families in Butte. We are committed to building a strong, sustainable, local food community in Butte for this and future generations and were proud to partner with the Butte Family YMCA in advancing community nutrition throughout their many programs.
12 HEALTHY HABITS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU! One class per month all year! One habit per month January 15, 2014 6:30 pm @ Hennessy Market $5.00 per class/members $10/non-members Food Samples Recipes Important Health Information
January Calendar
Jan 3 Kids Night Out, 6-9pm Jan 4, 11, 18, 27 (Saturdays) Lighten Your Load Community Workout 8:30 -9:30am at the Mall (vacant store near JC Penney) Jan 6 New HIT IT! Class begins Mon and Wed 5:30 -6:30pm Jan 7 & 17 Community Days, $5/families, $2/individuals
SANTA VISITS WITH CHILDREN AT THE 1ST ANNUAL YMCA HOLIDAY SWIM!
On December 13, 2013, over 100 children came to the Y to laugh, splash, and play in the pool. Santa stopped in for a visit with each child and find out their Christmas wish. In the lobby, kids were building and eating snow ball cookies and enjoying some warm apple cider. Thank you to
FREE GUIDED TOUR Sat, January 25 10:00am EAT FRESH SHOP LOCAL SNACK BETTER
Butte Family YMCA 2975 Washoe St. 782-1266 www.butteymca.org
everyone who bought toys to help us fill a huge box given to Toys For Tots!