April 2015 Newsletter - Chambersburg Memorial YMCA

CHAMBERSBURG MEMORIAL YMCA
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
www.chbgy.org
717-263-8508
THE Y VALUES
YOUR OPINION
April 13th
April 26th
April 30th
May 18th
New Session Begins
Healthy Kids Day
Early Bird Registration Ends
Alexander Gym Floor Project
FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT
To maintain the integrity of the Alexander Gymnasium the Y will
be sanding and refinishing the gym floor along with patching
any troubled areas. This project will begin on May 18, 2015 and
take approximately three weeks to complete. The Edwards and
Fisher Gymnasiums will be available. The YMCA apologizes for the
inconvenience and thanks you for your patience during this time.
MAGICALLY NUTRITIOUS
On March 17th YMCA Board Members, volunteers and staff
prepared and served about 800 healthy green smoothies in
celebration of member appreciation and St. Patrick’s Day.
Smoothies were served from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM and were
enjoyed by many members and program participants.
Some people who enjoyed the smoothies were apprehensive at
first; however, after some gentle encouragement they sampled
the healthy libation and realized they were delicious as well as
magically nutritious. One staff member even converted from
drinking about two liters of soda a day to drinking smoothies
everyday.
The YMCA would like to thank BJ’s Wholesale, Amvets Post 224
and YMCA Board Members for their generosity in supporting
this event. The ingredients for the smoothies were donated
by BJ’s Wholesale and the YMCA Board Members and the ice
used to make the smoothies was donated by Amvets Post 224.
Without their generosity this member appreciation event would
not have been possible.
In the hope of better serving our community, the
Chambersburg YMCA Program Services Committee is
conducting a series of surveys about the Y and the
programs we currently offer. We invite you to help
us learn and grow by completing this short survey
about the Fitness Center. We will use your anonymous
responses to provide feedback and suggestions to
the YMCA. Thank you for your time and honesty as,
together, we will work for Youth Development, Healthy
Living, and Social Responsibility at the Chambersburg
YMCA. Please click here to take the survey.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Application
Before and Afterschool
Fun Club Counselor
The Y is hiring part-time staff for its Before &
After School program. The staff supervises youth,
as well as helps with homework, organizes gym
games and plans activities for children in grades
K-5th. Applicants preferably have experience
with children, but those working on degrees in
education are encouraged to apply!
The hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00
a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Applicants can work all shifts or whichever shifts
correspond with their schedules.
Lifeguards
The Y is seeking qualified lifeguards to
work early bird, late morning and early
afternoon shifts. Lifeguards should have
current certifications plus CPR for the
professional rescuer certifications. If
interested in this position, please contact
Angi Johnson at 717-263-8508 ext. 127
or email ajohnson@chbgy.org.
BRING ON THE SUMMER FUN!
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Summer Fun Clubs and Teen Treks
June 8th-August 18, 2015
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Are you ready for summer? Sign up today for the YMCA day camps to
receive the early bird rate (ending April 30).
BIDDY CAMPS
June 8th-August 13, 2015
Looking for a way to
keep your child active
this summer? Would you
like them to meet new
friends, make fun crafts,
learn new games, and
much more?
Click here for more information
on the Biddy Camps
Weekly Themes
•
Secret Mission
Going Green
•
Soccer Camp
•
Stars & Stripes
•
Summer Splash
•
Dynamic Dance
•
Simple Science
•
All Sports
•
Adventure Days
•
Everyday Heroes
•
FOR SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
COLLABORATIONS WITH
OUR COMMUNITY
NOURISHING OUR
TOGETHERHOOD
COMMUNITY’S YOUTH
The Chambersburg
YMCA
is
continuing
its
collaboration with
The Presbyterian
Church of Falling
Spring and the
Power
Pack
Program.
Food
items will be
collected
and
distributed
to
children in our
community.
Collection boxes
are located at
the YMCA and
The William K.
Nitterhouse YMCA Family Program Center. A new list
of requested food items will be included with these
boxes. If you are interested in donating some items
to benefit the youth of our community please take a
list from one of the boxes.
Togetherhood is an initiative that the YMCA is
starting in order to make a difference in the
community by volunteering in projects and
organizations throughout the Chambersburg area
We would like to invite you to join us.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities
• April 26...Healthy Kids Day at the Y
• April 28...Volunteering at the ReStore
Please contact Chris Misner at 717-263-8508
or email cmisner@chbgy.org if your interested in
making a difference in our community.
ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP DINNER
On March 23, 2015, members of the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA gathered to reflect on 2014 and honor
outstanding community volunteers during its annual meeting, which focused on “Many Hands, One Cause”.
The event offered a chance to recognize the hard work of those involved with the organization. Bradley Stiles, YMCA
Board President presented serval distinguished service and lifetime achievement awards on behalf of the Y’s Board
of Directors.
Dr. Robert N. Richards, Sr. received the Eldon L. Nuernberger Lifetime Service
Award for his distinctive long-term leadership with community organizations
in Franklin County. The award emulates a lifestyle of unselfish dedication and
commitment to a community organization. Dr. Richards joined the Chambersburg
community in 1953 when there were no orthopedic surgeons in Franklin,
Fulton, Adams and Cumberland counties. He shared his skills and experience
at numerous hospitals in south central Pennsylvania as a solo practitioner and
opened a free Shriners Crippled Children’s Clinic in his Chambersburg office. He
also served the athletic departments of the Chambersburg Area School District
and Shippensburg University as a team doctor. The Chambersburg YMCA has been honored to have Dr. Richards
serve through the years as a volunteer, coach, board member and Trustee.
The recipient of the Dwight M. Edwards Youth Builder Award was Richard K. Hoskinson for his significant
administrative contribution towards the advancement of the YMCA’s mission in Chambersburg. Hoskinson has
served our community graciously for over three decades, to include his service to
the Y on the Board of Directors and the Trustees.
Tanya K. Nitterhouse rightfully received the Honorable George C. and Ruth
S. Eppinger Youth Development Award for her devotion to the betterment of
opportunities for youth in our community. Serving on the Y Board since 1999,
Nitterhouse has enhanced the philanthropic capabilities of the association by her
exceptional meritorious service.
The Marguerite Newkirk Lifetime Leadership Award was awarded to Jane H.
Wingerd for her distinctive long-term volunteer leadership in Franklin County.
Recognized for her display of unselfish passion for the mission and vision of the
YMCA, Wilson College and so many other organizations she has served; her personal time, enthusiasm and advocacy
benefit the community. For over thirty years of faithful service on the Y’s Board of Directors and Trustees, Jane
continues to inspire others.
Carla Christian, Chambersburg YMCA Executive Director, shared that the Y’s largest milestone in decades occurred
in 2014 with the retirement of her predecessor, David W. Matthews, Jr. after 42 years of service to the Y and
our community. Christian’s executive report highlighted multiple stories of impact of members relating to youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility. Christian noted the Y
was able to sponsor 898 youth members in 2014 as well as 150 families, 49
adults and 52 special needs individuals, totaling over $185,500 in sponsored
funds. She emphasized the importance of community and that so many hands;
so many individuals make it possible for all the YMCA is able offer.
On behalf of the Y Board of Directors, Tanya Nitterhouse presented a special
recognition, Champion of Heathy Living to Shippensburg’s Volvo Construction
Equipment. Volvo Vice Presidents of Human Resources, Andy Williford and
Chuck Wood accepted the award. Volvo’s partnership with the YMCA has been
a catalyst in promoting healthy living in the community by providing innovative
wellness programs and financial support to promote healthier lifestyles to
employees and their families.
Volunteer recognition awards such as the Red Triangle Award was presented to
Austin Suders (16) for outstanding service and performance as a youth member.
Cathy Goodhart received a Service to Youth Award for her passionate ongoing
support to the Y’s Sam’s Program.
Staff service recognitions included Jackie Dawson, Linda Ehrhart, Jennifer Johnson, Anita McIlveen and Cheryl
Sollenberger for five years of service; Angi Johnson and Greg Leevy for ten years and Jeff Martin has been employed
with the Y for 25 years.
Jacqueline Wolfe, chairperson of the YMCA Community Outreach Committee recognized the Y’s Youth Achiever
college scholarship recipients Selena Gonzales-West and Victoria Yoder. Wolfe shared that Daniel Flores, last year’s
scholarship recipient, will receive an Achiever’s scholarship for his second year of college. Scholarships are made
available to Y Achievers through the Wolfe Foundation.
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
SPRING IS HERE!
NOW’S THE TIME
TO SOW THE SEEDS
SLIDING INTO HOME WITH
CONFIDENCE AND TEAMWORK
Youth Tee-Ball
Ages 4-6
Begins April 11 on Saturdays until May 30
at the YMCA Program Center
Click here for the registration form
Contact Daniel Shoap at dshoap@chbgy.org or
717-263-8508 ext. 110 for additional information
PLAY, LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER
THAT LAST A LIFETIME!
Kinder Gym is back! A new session beginning
Fall Registration for YMCA
Preschool Programs is Now Open!
April 16th will be available for children ages
4-6 where they can practice body and object
manipulation skills while playing games and
having fun.
Contact the Chambersburg YMCA for more
information on ARK Child Development Center
and the Preschool Discovery Center.
ARK
mcook@chbgy.org
Preschool Discovery
rhile@chbgy.org
Click here for registration form.
For more information contact Daniel Shoap at
dshoap@chbgy.org or call 717-263-8508 ext. 110
SPORT CAMPS
AND CLINICS
GET
A KICK
GET
A KICK
OUT
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IT IT
Chambersburg YMCA
Chambersburg YMCA
Co-Ed Kickball League
Co-Ed Kickball League
Beginning Thursday, May 7th
Beginning Thursday
May 7th
Registration fee $20.00 per player
due with roster by April 24
Players must be age 18 and older
(each team must have 3 females on it)
8 to 10 players play the field, up to 12
players may kick.
For more information please Contact Chris Misner at 717-263-8508 or at
cmisner@chbgy.org
To view the flyer, registration form and rules,
please click here.
Girls Basketball Camp
June 22-25
Grades 4-7 9:00am-12:00pm
Grades 8-11 1:00pm-4:00pm
For more information on the
Girls Basketball Camp, please click here.
Volleyball Camp
June 15-18 9:00am-12:00pm
Volleyball Clinic
Sunday June, 7,14, & 21
2:00pm-4:00pm
For more information on the
Co-Ed Volleyball Camp and Clinics, please click here.