June Newsletter
by Kristi Potts on 06/03/15
THIS IS YOUR Y
SCHILDBERG DONATION
The Montgomery County Family YMCA of Red Oak, Iowa recently received a $5,000 grant from the E.F. & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation from Greenfield, Iowa.
The grant will assist the YMCA with LED lighting in the YMCA’s Wilson Gymnasium and Aquatics Center. The new lights will be installed in the YMCA’s gymnasium in May and June of 2015 and the swimming pool LED lights will be installed the week of August 10th -15th, 2015 during the YMCA’s annual maintenance closed down week. The new LED lighting will assist the YMCA in lowering energy utility costs.
The Schildberg Construction Company of Greenfield, Iowa was founded in 1936 by a great husband and wife team, E.F. and Sylvia Schildberg. The couple valued hard work, honesty, loyalty and desire to help others. The company prospered over the years. E.F. and Sylvia always gave a great share of credit for their success to their employees and customers.
On September 30, 1986, fifty years after the founding of the Schildberg Construction Company, the Schildberg Foundation was created by Sylvia Schildberg as an expression of appreciation to the people of this area. The purpose of the Foundation is to give financial assistance to non-profit, charitable, educational or other causes that better the human condition and encourage community betterment. It was Sylvia’s hope that in helping others the ultimate reward would be for that same dedication to be passed on to future generations.
To learn more about the E. F. & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation one can contact the foundation office in Greenfield, Iowa at 515-743-2131.
Are you an Amazon Customer?
Did you know that you can now contribute to our Montgomery County Family YMCA using AmazonSmile when you make purchases?
Here’s the link to the account.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE
GERRY LUNDGREN
Gerry and her family have been members of the YMCA since the building was first opened in 2000. Her family has enjoyed the youth programs (softball, basketball, swimming lessons) and now as a retired person she has been taking advantage of the fitness classes, tennis lessons and leagues, and the weight room and exercise equipment. As she said Wednesday while playing Tennis, “I think exercise contributes not only to my physical health, but is a very big part of my emotional well-being. This YMCA is a great place to stay fit and to stay connected to people.”
She has recently become involved in volunteer opportunities at the Y and has a new appreciation for all the employees and volunteers that keep our YMCA vital. Volunteering is one of the essential ways the Y engages people to bring about meaningful change in building our community.
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
RED OAK FOOTBALL COACHES & UFMC
The Red Oak Football Coaches Barry Bower and Nathan Howser helped YMCA staff members Todd Gilliland, Angie Akers, Terry Snyder, and John Blomstedt with the installation of the new lockers for the Girl’s/Women’s Locker Room on Thursday, May 28th and UFMC donated the use of their forklift.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The current summer volunteer opportunities at the Y are:
· Junction Day’s Parade – Saturday, June 27th,2015, meet at the YMCA at 9:15 a.m. to get lined up by 9:30 a.m. somewhere on 4th Street near the Gold Fair Building.
· July Can/Bottle Month to raise funds for the YMCA’s annual campaign. Meet at the Rotary/ Optimist Club Can/Bottle Shed 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 10th, July 17th, July 24th & July 31st, 2015. All proceeds benefit the YMCA’s annual campaign.
· County Fair Bingo - Friday, July 17th, 2015 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 10th – 14th, 2015. 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 call Nick Zimmer at 712-623-2161 ext. 13, e-mail him at execdir@mcymca.com, or stop by the Montgomery County Family YMCA.
MOTHER’S DAY
RAFFLE WINNER
Kelli Bucy won a Colonial Candle and San Francisco body lotion from the Pudgy Pumpkin Patch for Mom for Mother’s Day.
Sponsors for the Mother’s Day drawing were: Pudgy Pumpkin Patch, located on the east side of the square in downtown Red Oak, IA at 512 N. 4th St. and the Montgomery County Family YMCA.
FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE
Here is your chance to win a 12V Cordless Drill with carrying case valued at $60 for Dad for Father’s Day.
This gift is made available by United Farmers Mercantile Company Lumber/Hardware/Pet Store located at 203 West Oak Street in Red Oak, IA and the Montgomery County Family YMCA. Raffle is available to members of the Montgomery County Family YMCA only. Staff members not eligible.
The drawing for the Father’s Day prizes will by Friday, June 19th, 2015 at noon.
CAMP FOSTER
The Montgomery County Family YMCA is proud to announce that Elizabeth Stewart, 6th grade, daughter of Jonathan & Anne Stewart, Bradley Meyers, 8th grade, son of Tracy Bozwell, and Ethan Stewart, 8th grade, son of Jonathan & Anne Stewart, all of Red Oak, are the winners of the free week of camp at the Camp Foster YMCA of the Okoboji’s in Spirit Lake. The children each had to write a paragraph about why they wanted to go to camp to enter a drawing to win the trip. Also, they will be required to write a thank you letter to the donors that made this program possible.
The campers will attend the Camp Session # 9.
The winners will enjoy a great week of food, lodging, fun, fellowship, and learn the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and fairness. A special thank you for our wonderful partnership with Camp Foster of the Okoboji’s in Spirt Lake, IA. For more details about camp and scholarship opportunities, please contact Nick Zimmer, Montgomery County Family YMCA Executive Director at 712-623-2161 ext. #13.
For more information about Camp Foster, call 1-800-456-9622, email them at info@campfoster.org, or check out their website at www.campfoster.org.
HEALTHY AGING
We believe the Y can play an integral role in implementing solutions to the challenges that older adults face, both physical and social. As adults age and chronic disease rates increase, their physical activity decreases. Of those ages 65 to 74 only 41% participate in some form of aerobic activity. That percent drops to 30% for those ages 75 to 84 and to just 18% for those 85 and over.
The Montgomery County Family YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all! In our 66,000 sq. /ft. state of the art facility we serve over 1043 households with membership totaling over 2,682 and provide group exercise classes for all ages.
For more information on Y-USA’s work in healthy aging email healthyliving@ymca.net.
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!
LETTER OF
THE MONTH
NETBALL NEIGHBORHOOD
WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM. WE’RE A CAUSE.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
The Montgomery County Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Is designed so that everyone in Montgomery County and throughout the area has access to vital community/ area programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
This year, the Montgomery County Family YMCA campaign goal is to raise $55,000 with $40,280.76 having been raised so far.
To learn more about how you can support the Y’s cause, please contact Nick Zimmer, Executive Director at 712-623-2161 or execdir@mcymca.com.
DONATIONS NEEDED
The Summer Day Camp is in need of donations. We need Legos, playdough, and any snacks! If you have these or other items you wish to donate, please contact Summer Day Camp Director Sam Salvato at 712-623-2161 or by e-mail at ssalvato@mcymca.com.
TEST
DEEP WATER SWIM TEST: Consecutively without resting, child must:
• PLUNGE: Jump into water that is over his/her head and easily return to the surface.
• TREAD: Keep head above water while treading for one (1) minute.
• SWIM: Swim two lengths of the pool (50 yards) unassisted and without resting. Maintain freestyle position with face in the water.
SHALLOW WATER TEST: Consecutively without resting, child must:
• PLUNGE: Jump into water that is over his/her head and easily return to the surface.
• TREAD: Keep head above water while treading for 30 seconds.
· SWIM: Swim 10 yards unassisted and without resting. Maintain freestyle position with face in the water.
MARK
• PINK BAND: Swimmers that pass the DEEP WATER TEST may access all pool areas, except the hot tub.
• GREEN BAND: Shallow swimmer ages 12 or younger that test for the SHALLOW WATER TEST and may access designated shallow side of the pool. Children ages 6 and 7 must be accompanied by someone 15 years or older on deck.
• NO BAND: Non-swimmers ages 5 and under that do not take or pass the swim test. Child will be limited to the shallow side, and must be in a life jacket. These non-swimmers must also be accompanied in the water by someone 15 years or older who is actively engaged and within arm’s reach.
Infants being held in a parent’s arms are not required to wear a lifejacket.
PROTECT
• All non-swimmers ages 6-12 that do not pass the shallow water test or meet the minimum height requirement must wear a life jacket in the water.
• The YMCA will make available and highly recommends the use of a US Coast Guard approved Life Jacket (PFD) in addition to requiring reach supervision (ONLY US Coast Guard approved Life Jackets permitted).
• One PARENT can be responsible for no more than 3 non-swimmers during open swim; PFD required.
SPRING/SUMMER HOURS
Monday-Friday
5 am - 8 pm
Saturday
8 am -1 pm
Sunday
Closed
HOURS EFFECTIVE
Monday, April 27th, 2015
-to- Sunday, September 27th, 2015
*FACILITY HOURS DO NOT REFLECT POOL HOURS.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Summer Day Camp
June 1st—August 7th
Lifeguard Lessons
June 1st & 2nd
Jessica Phillips-Rinehart VB Camp
June 25-26
Registration forms are located in the lobby information kiosk and online at www.mcymca.com.
Visit the Y-USA website http://www.ymca.net/ to learn about the latest programming ideas, philanthropy opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and other items that have the YMCA making an impact nationwide.
