Montgomery County Y News
And the winner is...
by Kristi Potts on 08/01/15
Montgomery County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
Jamie
Werges of Red Oak won the raffle held at noon on July 24th, 2015 for the 2
night stay in a lodge room at either Snow Mountain Ridge or Estes Park Center
in Colorado.
Jamie
offers at the YMCA Personal Trainer and
Group Fitness Instructor services for YMCA members.
Jamie and her husband, Tim, moved back to the
Red Oak Community in the summer of 2014 and have become greatly involved in
making it a better place to live, work, and play in.
Proceeds
from this raffle went to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign program. The YMCA of the Rockies
raffle raised nearly $200 for the YMCA’s annual campaign. Each year the
Montgomery County Family YMCA coordinates an annual campaign program so that we
can honor our long-lasting policy that “no one is denied a YMCA membership or
programming opportunities” due to financial limitations.
The
YMCA’s annual campaign “The Y. So Much More” has raised $46,000 of our 2015
campaign goal of $55,000. The YMCA will be offering it’s Four Person Best Ball
Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at the beautiful
Red Oak Country Club in Red Oak, Iowa with a 9 a.m. shot-gun start with the
funds going towards the annual campaign program.
For
more information on the annual campaign, the YMCA’s golf tournament and how to
register a team, become a hole sponsor, or prize sponsor, or how you can become
a member or volunteer, please call Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director at
712-623-2161, stop in at the Montgomery County Family YMCA located at the
beautiful Red Oak Legion Park, 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, Iowa, or email
Nick at execdir@mcymca.com.
August 2015 Newsletter
by Kristi Potts on 08/01/15
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
THIS IS YOUR Y
“WHERE THE COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER”
CLEAN WEEK
The Montgomery County Family YMCA will be closed for its annual maintenance week Monday, August 10th - Sunday, August 16th, 2015. The pool will be closed starting at 11am on Friday, August 7th to have brand-new LED lights installed. The YMCA will reopen on Monday, August 17th, 2015 at 5 a.m. to serve your many needs.
FOUR PERSON BEST BALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The YMCA’s 2015 Four Person Best Ball Golf Tournament which benefits the Annual Campaign will be approaching this fall on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 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.Be the first golfer to get a Hole-In-One on hole #4 and win a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude from major sponsor Red Oak Chrysler! Also, many great door prizes have been donated and will be given out during the luncheon.
To learn more one can contact Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director at 712-623-2161 ext. #13 or execdir@mcymca.com.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE
CATHY JARRETT
Cathy Jarrett joined the YMCA in the year 2000 and up until last year spent most of her time lifting weights in the fitness area with some walking on the track and occasional pool exercise after her regular workout.Last fall Cathy changed her primary workout to water exercises, which refreshed her enjoyment of a regular routine to suit her needs and schedule. Currently, she spends one hour five days a week doing laps in the pool using the resistance dumbbells, kick board, and swim fins. As Cathy said, “The pool exercise has eliminated the joint stiffness and hip pain I had been experiencing for about six months.” A secondary benefit for her has been the motivation to eat and drink healthy after she finishes her workout so she does not undo all her hard work by eating more than necessary. Her basic formula for losing weight is to eat less and exercise more. Cathy continued to add, “In my opinion, there are two elements that go hand-in-hand down the path to fitness -- eating with-in reasonable calorie limits to maintain a normal weight range combined with exercise to maintain muscle tone. I think the variety of options at the YMCA can help each of us build our fitness program according to age and ability to achieve individual goals.” It is amazing how good you can feel both physically and mentally if you make the Y a part of your lifestyle!
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
A big thank you to all the following volunteers during the busy month of July. Your dedication and support to the YMCA is very appreciated!
Cans/bottles volunteers: Nick Zimmer, Nancy Zimmer, Deb Blomstedt, John Blomstedt, Todd Gilleland, Jody Hossle, Nick Jackson, and Todd Reisinger.Fair booth volunteers: Deb Blomstedt, John Blomstedt, Jamie Werges, Vicki Sellers, Mary Carlson, Nick Zimmer, Brian Mensen, Mike Olson, and Anne Stewart.
Fair Bingo volunteers: Nancy Zimmer, Chris Johnson, and Ann Alger.Togetherhood coordinator: Gerry Lundgren
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The current summer volunteer opportunity at the Y is:
? 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.
T-SHIRT WINNERS AT THE FAIR BOOTH
The winners of the t-shirts at the fair booth for the Montgomery County Family YMCA were Dwane Magnesen, Kaylin Plumlee & Kendra Hardy, all of Red Oak.
YMCA OF THE ROCKIES WINNER
Jamie Werges of Red Oak won the raffle held at noon on July 24th, 2015 for the 2 night stay in a lodge room at either Snow Mountain Ridge or Estes Park Center in Colorado. She works at the YMCA as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Jamie and her husband, Tim, moved back to the Red Oak Community in the summer of 2014 and have become greatly involved in making it a better place to live, work, and play in.
Proceeds of nearly $200 from this raffle went to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign program.
JOB OPENING
The YMCA has an opening for a part-time customer service/building supervisor position. The position is mainly evening hours with weekend hours also available. If interested, contact John Blomstedt at 712-623-2161 for more details.
JR. JAZZERCISE
•High Energy Dance Parties •Fun With Friends •Relay Races •Fitness Games •Arts & Crafts •New Music Mixes •Learning about Nutrition •So Much More
Date: Wednesdays, July 22, 29, August 5, 19 & 26
Time: 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.
Grades: 1st through 6th Grade
Price: $35 for 5 week session, or $10 per class drop in rate. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies as we will be providing a snack at each session. Please send check and signed release form to: Lisa Smith, Red Oak Jazzercise, YMCA, 101 E. Cherry St., Red Oak, IA 51566
For more information: Please call 866-344-5411 or email us at
red-oakjazzercise@outlook.com
TEST.MARK.PROTECT
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 or are 54 inches or taller 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 life jacket.
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.
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
GOLF G GIVING
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 $46,091.61 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.
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
The Montgomery County Family YMCA, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Montgomery County Public Health, the Viking Center of Stanton, Red Oak Community School District, Stanton Community School District, Southwest Valley School District and various county businesses realize that strengthening our community is our common cause. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.The above listed organizations are joining together to conduct a community needs assessment. Based on this community needs assessment, we will work to design and deliver new programs and services that address critical issues in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We will be making the community needs assessment survey available both in an online form and a hard copy form.
Responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. The assessment should take approximately 5 minutes to complete and the results will be compiled into a summary that will be shared with the community partners.The survey was activated online on Monday, July 13 and will be available through Monday, August 17. During the upcoming Montgomery County Fair (July 14 – 19), the survey was made available in a hard copy form at the Montgomery County Family YMCA, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, and Montgomery County Public Health booths. There will also be available hard copy forms at the Viking Center in Stanton. The link to the survey is http://surveys.ymcaexchange.org/f/177380/1219/If you would like more information on the Community Needs Assessment Survey, please contact John Blomstedt at the Montgomery County Family YMCA at either 712-623-2161 or progdir@mcymca.com.
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 August 7th
7 - 8th Grade Football Camp August 3rd - 6th
9th -12th Grade Football Camp August 3rd -7th
3rd - 8th Grade Volleyball Camp August 13th - 14th
3rd - 6th Grade Volleyball & 1st - 4th Grade Flag Football August 31st
Ongoing Programs
Private Swim Lessons
Early Risers Boot Camp
Jazzercise
Tumbling
Martial Arts
Adult Tennis Lessons
Youth Tennis Lessons
Yoga
Express Pump
Registration forms are located in the lobby information kiosk and online at www.mcymca.com.
We will not be having evening yoga or Express Pump for the summer.
We will tentatively plan to restart classes for Express Pump in August and September 9th (first Wednesday after Labor Day) for yoga.
The Tuesday 9 a.m. regular yoga and 10:15 chair yoga classes will continue on throughout the summer.
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.
*If you have questions or wish to receive this newsletter via e-mail, please e-mail astewart@mcymca.com.
Annual Clean Week is Coming! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
by Kristi Potts on 08/01/15
Community Needs Assessment Survey
by Kristi Potts on 07/15/15
July 2015
RE: Community Needs Assessment Survey
The Montgomery County Family YMCA, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Montgomery County Public Health, the Viking Center of Stanton, Red Oak Community School District, Stanton Community School District, and various county businesses realize that strengthening our community is our common cause. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.
The above listed organizations are joining together to conduct a community needs assessment. Based on this community needs assessment, we will work to design and deliver new programs and services that address critical issues in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We will be making the community needs assessment survey available both in an on-line form and a hard copy form.
Responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. The assessment should take approximately 5 minutes to complete and the results will be compiled into a summary that will be shared with the community partners.
The survey will be activated online on Monday, July 13 and will be available through Monday, August 10. During the upcoming Montgomery County Fair (July 14 – 19), the survey will be available in a hard copy form at the Montgomery County Family YMCA, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital and Montgomery County Public Health booths. There will also be available hard copy forms available at the Viking Center in Stanton.
The link to the survey is http://surveys.ymcaexchange.org/f/177380/1219/
If you would like more information on
the Community Needs Assessment Survey, please contact John Blomstedt at the Montgomery
County Family YMCA at either 712-623-2161 or progdir@mcymca.com.
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.
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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.
