July Newsletter

Tom Burkhiser started coming to the Montgomery County YMCA when it first opened in the fall of 2000.

He stated in a recent e-mail. “In the early planning stages of the local Y, surveys would always ask what we would like to see, and I always indicated that I wanted an indoor swimming pool. When that be-came a reality I was anxious to start swimming. So, from the first day on I began using the pool as my main form of exercise.”

He started slowly, but quickly worked his way up to 30 or 40 laps a day, 5 days a week, and that has progressed into a regular routine, often swimming a mile (71 laps) or more each day. Tom con-tinued his story by saying, “I just recently completed my 2,000th mile in the Y pool! I'd say it's been a life-saver, or at least an extender! The physical activity as well as the friendships that I have made are both awesome.”

About two years ago he completed a life-saving course and is now a life-guard at the Y, too. He works just a few times each month but finds it re-warding and fun. He also enjoys the wonderful facility in other ways, too, such as using the walking track and gym. Tom's summer plans are to com-plete his 3rd full RAGBRAI. He has also participated in two other RAGBRAI's for a day or two. He says he's a little amazed that he accomplished that and attributes it to his workouts at the YMCA.

FATHER’S DAY
RAFFLE WINNER
BRIAN LERETTE

The drawing for the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s Father’s Day prize was held Friday, June 13th at noon. Brian LeRette, whose name was submitted by his son Joshua, won.

The special Father’s Day prize was a $50 gas card made available by the BP Station located at 1715 North Broadway in Red Oak, IA and the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

Brian and his wife, Dawn, operate Nelson-Boylan-LeRette’s Funeral Chapel of Red Oak, Iowa. Their son, Joshua is involved in many YMCA activities ranging from swimming lessons, youth sports, tennis lessons to martial arts.

The LeRette’s have been involved with the YMCA since it was founded in Montgomery County back in 1995. Both have participated in countless YMCA fitness/exercise programs, running events, committee’s, board of director terms, fund raising activities, events such as the annual Mystery Drop event,  and as volunteers and donors for the annual campaign and YMCA’s Heritage Club endowment program.

 VOLUNTEERS OF 
THE MONTH

The Montgomery County Family YMCA is pleased to announce that the YMCA’s 2nd – 3rd Grade Baseball Coaches; pictured left to right: Bobbi Roeder, Jeremy Clark, Aaron Schmid, Brian Mensen, Brian Couse, Craig Woods, Bret Eubank, and Dustin French are the Volunteers of the Month for June. These coaches were responsible for coaching the 30 boys involved in the program at their practices and games held during the season. 

Please join the YMCA in congratulating them on this honor.

FITNESS EQUIPMENT
FUNDRAISER

We would like to share an incredible opportunity with you! Currently, the Montgomery County Family YMCA has raised $93,353 of the $96,000 Fitness Equipment Fundraiser project through some gifts, memorial funds, and grants, but we would like to have all our members be involved with this great opportunity. Help us come in with a strong finish and knock this goal out of the park! Each donor will have their name on a donor recognition vinyl banner!

Thirteen years ago we were a new facility with a fitness center full of top-notch, well respected Body Masters brand fitness equipment. That equipment has served us well over the years, but the 31-year old Body Masters Sport Equipment company closed it’s doors a few years back and parts to repair our equipment are no longer readily available.

Our goal is to have the new wellness equipment in place by mid-August, 2014. We hope that you can help us reach this goal. We value your membership, friendship, and support of our YMCA that we are blessed to have.

REDWOODS FOUNDATION
DONATION

The Montgomery County Family YMCA of Red Oak, Iowa recently received a $250 grant from The Redwoods Group Foundation of Morrisville, North Carolina.

The Redwoods Group Foundation is a 501c3 backbone organization that catalyzes movements that create positive social change.  The Redwoods Group is a commercial specialty insurance  risk management organization that insures  many YMCA’s throughout  the  United States of which one is the Montgomery County Family YMCA of Red Oak,  Iowa.

The $250 grant will be use to purchase a case that can mounted on one of the YMCA’s lobby walls and to place our current AED in the case. An AED is an automated device that recognizes a heart rhythm that requires a shock.  AEDs provide an electrical shock to the heart, called defibrillation. The sooner the shock is administered, the greater the likelihood of the victim’s survival.  The current YMCA’s AED machine is located at the Customer Service Center.

FOUR PERSON BEST BALL
GOLF TOURNAMENT

The YMCA’s 2014 Four Person Best Ball Golf Tournament which benefits the Annual Campaign will be approaching this fall on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 and will be held at the beautiful Red Oak Country Club. The tournament will start at 9 a.m. with a shot-gun start.

Sign up a team of four players for $120, become a hole sponsor for $60, and/or donate flag/door prizes to be awarded to the winning golf teams and lucky golfers that participate in the fun-filled and enjoyable day of golf.

To learn more one can contact Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director.

LETTER OF
THE MONTH

 

                                       PROGRAMS 

 

WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM.
WE’RE A CAUSE.
GIVE, JOIN, VOLUNTEER, AND DO SO MUCH MORE.

At the Y, we help children thrive. Our core values-caring, honesty, respect,  and responsibility-are part of everything we do. We believe Montgomery County and the surrounding area can be so much more. 

From A to Z, our programs answer community needs with compassion.

ANNUAL LOCKERS
AVAILABLE

Tired of lugging that heavy gym bag back and forth?  Want to be able to go directly from the Y to work or other activities? Consider purchasing a locker!

Lockers in the Men’s/Boy’s Locker Room, Women’s/Girl’s Locker Room, and Family Locker Room can be rented annually for only $60 for the medium lockers and $90 for the large lockers. 

So forget the hassle of remembering your swim suit, shampoo, sneakers, etc. and see someone at the front desk today!

BULKELEY WELLNESS/
FITNESS CENTER

The Bulkeley Wellness/ Fitness Center will be closed Wednesday, August 6th - 9th, 2014 and for the entire Clean Week of August 11th – 17th. The YMCA is placing new efficient lighting up in the YMCA’s Bulkeley Wellness/ Fitness Center starting on Wednesday, the 6th of August. The walking/running track will still be open on August 6th, but will be closed Thursday through Saturday, August 7th - 9th, 2014 for the arrival of the equipment and flooring for the renovation project of the wellness & fitness center.

For more information on how you can become a donor for the Wellness & Fitness Center Project and/or be a volunteer for the annual maintenance clean week, please call Nick Zimmer at 712-623-2161 ext. 13, e-mail him at execdir@mcymca.com, or stop by the Montgomery County Family YMCA, located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park at 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak IA.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The current summer volunteer opportunities at the Y are: 

· July Can/Bottle Month to raise funds for the YMCA’s annual campaign. Meet at the Rotary/ Optimist Club Can/Bottle Shed just northeast of the  Fareway Grocery parking lot to help clean out the shed and take the boxed up bottles and bags of cans/bottles to the Red Oak Redemption Center. At 9 a.m. on the following dates: July 3rd, July 11th, July 18th, July 25th & July 31st, 2014. All proceeds benefit the YMCA’s annual campaign. The YMCA earned  $800 last year with this program. 

· County Fair Bingo - Friday, July 18th, 2014 at the Gold Fair Building. Help give out prizes and call bingo numbers. Shifts 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.,12:45 p.m.- 2:15 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. are available. The YMCA sponsors this event annually. 

· YMCA annual maintenance clean week – August 11th – 15th, 2014. If anyone would like to help with yard work, cleaning inside, painting etc., anytime during 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

For more information on how you can help, please contact Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director. 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Private Swim Lessons
Early Risers Boot Camp
Jazzercise
Summer Day Camp
Adult Tennis Lessons
Youth Tennis Lessons
3rd– 8th Tiger Summer Basketball Boy’s Camp July 8-10
31st Annual Kiwanis Closed Junior Tennis Tournament–July19
3rd-11th Grade Basketball Skills Camp - July 26
3rd-12th Tiger Football Camp-July 30 –August 8
3rd– 8th Volleyball Camp-August 4– 5
FAMFEST 14 Fun Run- August 9

Registration forms for all current activities are located in the lobby information kiosk and available online at www.mcymca.com. 

 SPRING/SUMMER HOURS

Monday-Friday
5 am - 8 pm 

Saturday
8 am -1 pm 

Sunday
Closed

*FACILITY HOURS DO NOT REFLECT POOL HOURS.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE/
CLOSINGS

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND

Friday, July 4
Saturday, July 5

 YMCA’S ANNUAL MAINTENANCE WEEK

Monday, August 11-to- Sunday, August 17 

LABOR DAY
Monday, September 1

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