March 2015 Newsletter

Mary Marshall was the  lucky winner of an amazing YMCA Red Oak Play & Stay Package from Red Coach Inn & Restaurant and Montgomery County Family YMCA as a Valentine’s Day Appreciation Gift Promotion for being a current member of the YMCA. The drawing was held on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 at 8 p.m. for this special prize package.

The YMCA plans to have a free Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Appreciation Drawing for our members prior to both of these holidays.

RACING THE DUCKS

The Montgomery County Family YMCA invites you to join us for our FIRST EVER RACING OF THE DUCKS!  Families are invited to purchase a rubber ducky for $20, then you’ll race your ducks in all kinds of fun, different ways to win prizes, free day passes, etc.  All money will go towards our 2015 Annual Campaign which allows us to offer discounted membership rates to those who are unable to afford one. 

This will be a fun, family centered activity, but the number of ducks we have are limited so REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME, AND PLAN ON BEING IN THE WATER!

READY. SET. GO.

When: Friday, March 27th

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Montgomery County Family YMCA Pool

Contact: Missy Stickland

Are you an Amazon customer?

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Here’s the link to the account.

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Thank you for any support you give to our YMCA through this program.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

RUDEE DEMARCE &

JESSICA SKALBERG

Rudee DeMarce and Jessica Skalberg have been involved as members and volunteers with the Montgomery County Family YMCA since it opened. Rudee works for Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in Red Oak and is on the YMCA Board of Directors as well as the Red Oak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department while Jessica works at Healthy Turf Mow and Snow and is a member of the Red Oak Park Board and is involved with The Friends of the Red Oak Trail.

Jessica and Rudee first started dating in July and were engaged by December. They have spent the time since getting engaged focused on work, family, the wedding, and most importantly Carter, their three and a half year old son. Rudee, Jessica, and Carter all utilize the Y facilities in different ways. Jessica enjoys swimming laps in the pool during different times of the day and also taking Carter to swim after work. Rudee mainly uses the weight room and cardio equipment.

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH

BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS

Coaches – Brandi Blackman, Brett Blackman, Molly Carlson, Todd Carrick, Brian Couse, Ron DeVries, Dusty French, Bryce Johnson, Tristin Johnson, Brian Mensen, Jill O’Neal, Dana Ramirez, Nikki Rengstorf & Stacey VonDielingen.

Officials – Brett Blackman, Missy Buntrock, Brian Carlson, Dale French, Dusty French, John Gambs, Don Jarrett, Brian Mensen, John Walker, Nancy Zimmer & Nick Zimmer.

Other Volunteers – Dr. George Hooper, Ryan Dyson & Jesse Taylor.

A strong partnership between volunteers and staff is at the heart of YMCAs, where volunteer development is everyone’s job and where meaningful volunteer opportunities and operational strategies are in place to support program volunteers.

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!  We provide health and wellness, youth sports, senior programs, teen programs, aquatics, and group exercise instruction. In our 66,000 sq. /ft. state of the art facility we serve over 917 households with membership totaling over 2,338.

Please join the YMCA in congratulating them on this honor.

RED OAK STAY & PLAY

The Red Oak Stay & Play Package is something special for all! This program has been designed to bring tourism into Red Oak and to “Stay & Play” in Red Oak. For an incredible rate one can receive a night at the Red Coach Inn & Restaurant, a $30 Food Voucher at the Red Oak Coach Restaurant, and either 18 holes of golf at the Red Oak Country Club, indoor tennis and use of the Montgomery County YMCA facilities, or 2 tickets to a performance at the Wilson Performing Arts Center. The program is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to Red Oak, plan a business retreat, or maybe plan your own little local getaway.

The collaboration team of the Red Oak Country Club, the Montgomery County Family YMCA, The Wilson Performing Arts Center, The Red Coach Inn & Restaurant, and the Red Oak Chamber & Industry Association was formed in the summer of 2013. Through funding by the Red Oak Hotel/Motel tax and the biannual grant process through the City of Red Oak Tourism & Recreation Committee, the above mentioned businesses as well as other community organizations have the ability to encourage people to come to Red Oak and enjoy some of the many great opportunities that the community has to offer.

The Stay & Play Committee has had guests from the states of Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, Illinois, and Minnesota come to enjoy the wonderful amenities that the community of Red Oak, Iowa and the surrounding area has to offer. 

For those interested in the Red Oak Stay & Play program one can make reservations by calling the Red Coach Inn & Restaurant at 800-544-6002 or contact spokesperson Kara Sherman – Executive Director of the Wilson Performing Arts Center of Red Oak at 712-623-3135 or by email at wilsonperformingarts@gmail.com.

FEBRUARY SOUPFEST

Over 50 people came to enjoy soups and salads provided by the YMCA Auxiliary Club, birthday cake from Hy-Vee, and music provided by bandleader John Hewett and the Red Oak Middle School Jazz Band on Friday, February 6th. This is the final soupfest of the year and of the entire program. It has had a wonderful program life and the YMCA hopes that we can find a similar program that can provide fun and fellowship. The YMCA wishes to pay special tribute to our YMCA Auxiliary Club for their amazing leadership and coordination of this program and also to Red Oak Hy-Vee Food Store for their annual sponsorship to the program.

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE

The 2nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle - Saturday, March 14, 2015

at 9:00 am on Phase #1 of the Red Oak Trail

Join us for the Shamrock Shuffle - a 5K Run/Walk to promote the Red Oak Trail System. Participants can also take part in the “Costume” contest to add even more celebration to the day. The Run/Walk will start & stop from the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

5K Run Details

Gold medal awarded to top finisher in each age division. Special awards from Metaling In Art to top Overall Male & Female in both the youth (18 & under) and adult categories. Awards will also be given to the best costume worn by a Male, Female & Team (5 or more).

Leprechaun Lap

Not sure you’re ready to run/walk a 5K but want to be part of the festivities? Try the “Leprechaun Lap” - a 1 mile course designed for those that want a shorter route to walk/run. No cost to participate.

Registration Fees & Info

Early Leprechaun Deadline (By February 15)

• $15.00 includes the official Shamrock Shuffle t-shirt

• $10.00 if not wanting t-shirt

After February 15

• $15.00 no t-shirt

A limited quantity of t-shirts will be available the day of the event for $10.00.

In case of bad weather or poor road conditions, race will be canceled. No refunds will be given. T-shirts will be available for pick-up at YMCA.

EVENT SPONSORS: Fareway Grocery Store of Red Oak, Red Oak Glass & Awning, Red Oak Country Club and Metaling In Art.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP

During spring break our summer

day camp staff will have entertainment and activities planned to keep your kids busy and excited!

• Open to children in grades 1st-5th. Snacks and lunch provided.
• Activities to keep your children busy and learning.
• Special visitors and activities just for the kids.

$14 a day for Members

$20 a day for Potential Members

WHEN: March 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2015

TIME: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

LOCATION: MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Contact Missy Stickland (712)623-2161 www.mcymca.com

LETTER OF

THE MONTH        

GYM                GOLF TOURNAMENT

WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM.

WE’RE A CAUSE.

GIVE, JOIN, VOLUNTEER, AND DO SO MUCH MORE.

The 18 Hole Four Person Best Ball Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at the Red Oak Country Club with all proceeds going to “The Y. So Much More” program which provides financial assistance to make Y programs available to everyone in our  community.

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. You can help ensure no one is ever turned away due to the  inability to pay.

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!

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN KICKOFF

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. “Throughout Montgomery County, countless people know the “the Y”. But there’s so much more to our Y than one might think”, said Rudee DeMarce, YMCA Board of Director and chair of the 2015 Annual Campaign program. “The Y is more than a gym. It’s a cause. As a charity, we’re dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and giving back and providing support to our neighbors.” 

This year, the Montgomery County Family YMCA campaign goal is to raise $55,000 with the  kickoff on Thursday, March 12th, 2015.  The Montgomery County Family YMCA has had in place for nearly 20 years the policy that “no one will be denied membership or programming opportunity due to financial limitations.  DeMarce indicated that the campaign has received early gifts totaling over $6,000 so far. Funds raised will support a wide range of activities from athletics to summer day camp. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. 

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, visit www.mcymca.com, or see Nick at the YMCA located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park at 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, Iowa for more information.

WINTER HOURS

Monday-Thursday             

5 am – 9 pm

Friday                        

5 am - 8 pm

Saturday                     

8 am - 4 pm

Sunday                                    

2 pm – 7 pm

*FACILITY HOURS DO NOT

REFLECT POOL HOURS.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Early Out Workout Wednesday

March 4th,11th, 25th, & April 1st

Annual Campaign Kickoff

March 12th

Shamrock Shuffle

March 14th

Spring Break Day Camp

March 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th

A,B,C’s of Babysitting Class

March 18th

Registration forms are located in the lobby information kiosk and online atwww.mcymca.com.   

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is something that EVERYONE can do!

Let us help you find a way to share your time, talent, and treasure.

VOLUNTEER IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1 - Find a volunteer opportunity that you are interested in and contact the appropriate Y staff.

STEP 2 - Complete a volunteer application form at the YMCA’s Front Desk or on our website www.mcymca.com.

STEP 3 - Show up and make a difference!

Ongoing Programs

Private Swim Lessons

Early Risers Boot Camp

Jazzercise

Tumbling

Martial Arts

Adult Tennis Lessons

Youth Tennis Lessons

Express Pump

Are you interested in finding out more about the national YMCA movement? 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.