November 2016 Newsletter

by Kristi Potts on 11/04/16

THIS IS YOUR Y

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

FAMILY YMCA

November 2016

STEM PROGRAM

The Montgomery County Family YMCA received a grant from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council for the Making STEM

Connections Scale-Up program.  This program was developed by the Science Center of Iowa to help bring the Makers Movement to the area's learning environment. The grant allowed John Blomstedt, Program Operations Manager, to attend full-day training on the Makers Movement and for the Y to receive a kit for the program valued at over $6,000.  Mary Carlson, Red Oak Community School District Middle School science teacher, applied for the grant for the Y. Mary is part of the Y's Community Needs Assessment Steering committee.

 This grant enabled the YMCA to teach 21st century skills that will be vital in the workforce of the future. 4th– 6th grade students had the opportunity to work on projects involving science, technology, engineering and math offered by the Montgomery County Extension Office on Early-Out Wednesdays at the YMCA for the past 5 weeks.

 The YMCA is more than a sports and recreation center. An important focus of the Y is youth development. 

HERITAGE CLUB
DINNER

The Montgomery County Family YMCA is hosting their annual Heritage Club Dinner at the Red Coach Inn & Restaurant on Tuesday, November 15th, 2016. There will be some YMCA tributes as well as the 2016 Inductees to the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s “Heritage Club Endowment Hall of Fame”. The evening social time is 6:00 p.m. with the dinner served at 6:30 p.m.  At this year’s dinner, Keith Zimmer, Senior Associate Director of University of Nebraska, will be the featured speaker.  

Keith Zimmer has been at UNL since 1987 and is a member of the Athletics Department Senior Management Team.

 He pioneered the Nebraska Life Skills program and also oversees all components of nationally recognized life skills programs serving 600 student-athletes from 24 sports. In the past he has worked in Academic Support Services for student-athletes and is now the current Director of N-Club which serves several thousand letter winner alumni as well as being the sport administrator for Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Swimming and Dive.

Keith is a recipient of UNL Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Service to Students and a recipient of Gene Hooks National Life Skills Administrator-of-the-Year honor.

He is married to Michelle Zimmer and they have two sons, Logan and Caden Zimmer, that attend the Norris School District outside of Lincoln, NE.

 For more information on the Heritage Club; how you can become a member, or how you can donate to the YMCA’s Endowment program, please call Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director at 712-623-2161 or stop in at the Montgomery County Family YMCA located at the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park, 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, IA or email Nick at nickz@mcymca.com.

 MYSTERY DROP

The YMCA held its Mystery Drop on Sunday, October 23rd at 1 p.m. in the Montgomery County Fair Main Grandstand Arena. The event’s major sponsor for a third year was Johnson Helicopter Services of the Red Oak/Emerson, Iowa area. JHS provided the helicopter to drop several tennis balls among which were the multi-color money balls. All 300 tickets sold out for a 5th consecutive year. 

It was a beautiful day with perfect weather with over 100 people were present. The YMCA Auxiliary club had refreshments and the audience was treated to great music from local DJ Greg Brower. The event will generate over $20,000 to assist the YMCA in the areas of endowment; annual support; operational, programming & facility maintenance needs; and planned facility enhancements to be enjoyed by our YMCA members.

 The YMCA would like to thank the 50-plus volunteer sales team members for making this fun-filled event possible; YMCA staff and accounting department for heir work in keeping track of ticket sales as well as set up work for the event; and the 2016 Mystery Drop judges Shirley Billings, Brian LeRette, Nancy Zimmer, and Mark McCaffrey. A special thank you to Johnson Helicopter Service, YMCA Auxiliary Club (for the great refreshments), the Montgomery County Fair Board for the usage of their fine facilities, everyone that purchased tickets for this event, the City of Red Oak in working with us on the flight of the helicopter in the community, KCSI and the Red Oak Express for their promotional efforts of this event, and Greg Brower, DJ and public announcer for this event. 

This year’s winning blue ball for $5,000 was won by Pat Jensen of Red Oak who donated part of her winnings back to the YMCA, the red ball winner for $1,500 was the Minas Corporation of Lubbock Texas/ Red Oak who will be using their funding for their employee health and wellness program at the Red Oak Plant, and the white ball winner for $500 was Carol Hibbs of Marshalltown, Iowa, who donated funds to the YMCA as well.

Other winners this year were: Debbie Anderson of Red Oak, IA for $50 Y-Bucks, Margy Rubey of Red Oak, IA for $20 Y-Bucks, Sue and Lyle Timmerman of Nodaway, IA for $20 Y-Bucks, Delane Hanson of rural Villisca, IA for $25 Y-Bucks, and Aqua-Chem of Bellevue, NE for $25 Y-Bucks.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE
ROSIE STARK

Montgomery County Family YMCA member Rosie Stark recently competed in the Iron Man World Championship triathlon on Saturday, Oct. 8 in Kona, Hawaii. The Iron Man consists of a 2.4 mile swim in the ocean and 112-mile bicycle race before running a full 26.2-mile marathon. As she said about the race later, “I see this race as a stage for inspiration. You have to overcome, believe, work hard, know it’s going to be tough, but look it right in the eye and go after it.” She placed 1,908 out of 2,400 other passionate people and professional athletes and completed the course in roughly 13 hours and 33 minutes.

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
REV. FRED PILECKI

Rev. Fred Pilecki served on the YMCA board of directors from 2011 to 2016. He served as YMCA board of director secretary, endowment committee member, and also on the membership/marketing /special events and religious emphasis committee. He was involved with the YMCA's revision of the bylaw's back in 2012 and the YMCA's new board of director and committee structure. Fred has been one of the leading volunteers for the YMCA's annual Good Friday Breakfast for the past 5 years.

He enjoys tennis at the YMCA, swimming, and using the hot tub as well. He is now retired as the Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Red Oak and is now working part-time as a driver with the Red Oak Greenhouse. He and his wife, Claudia, are looking forward to enjoying retirement.

Volunteering is one of the essential ways the Y engages people to bring about meaningful change in building our community. Volunteering is  something that EVERYONE can do! Let us help you find a way to share your time, talent, and treasure at the Y.

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

The Annual Campaign is designed so that everyone in Montgomery County and the area has access to vital community/ area programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. So far, the Montgomery County Family YMCA has raised $55,168.70

To learn more about how you can support the Y’s cause, please contact Nick Zimmer, Executive Director at 712-623-2161 or nickz@mcymca.com.

Did you know that you can contribute to our Montgomery County Family YMCA using AmazonSmile when you make purchases?

The link to the account is: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1433436

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

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 renting 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

ICE SKATE

INSPIRATION

WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM.

WE’RE A CAUSE.

FREE MEMBER TENNIS

The Montgomery County Family YMCA will once again be offering “Member Free Tennis” on Sunday afternoons beginning Sunday, November 13^th.

Two tennis courts will be set aside each Sunday        afternoon from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. to allow Y members the opportunity to play tennis at no charge. Members may only reserve court time for ½ hour at the front desk on Sunday  afternoons. YMCA members may have a non-member play with them but the non-member will have to pay a small fee to participate.  

“Member Free Tennis” will continue through Sunday, March 26^th, 2017.

For more information regarding tennis programs and other activities available at the YMCA, contact the YMCA at (712) 623-2161 or visit it’s website at www.mcymca.com.

NEW SLIDE & LED LIGHTS

The Montgomery County Family YMCA is making your day brighter while becoming more cost-efficient at the same time! Through the efforts of various grants, donors, and Mid American Rebate funding the YMCA will soon have LED light throughout the entire building.

In addition, a new slide for kids was recently added to the Wilson Aquatics Center by anonymous donors. 

  

 WINTER HOURS

Monday-Thursday   

5 am - 9 pm

Friday

5 am - 8 pm

Saturday

8 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday

2 - 7 pm

 

*FACILITY HOURS DO NOT

REFLECT POOL HOURS.

 

WINTER ACTIVITIES

STEM Program November 2nd

3^rd -6^th Grade Boys Basketball Clinic November 12th ROHS

Heritage Club Dinner November 15th

Thanksgiving YMCA Closed November 24th

Turkey Trot November 24th

Community Thanksgiving Dinner November 24th

ONGOING PROGRAMS

 

VOLUNTEER