Montgomery County Y News
Rotary Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
by Kristi Potts on 03/30/15
Spring Cleaning Volunteer Opportunity
by Kristi Potts on 03/28/15
Montgomery
County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
Thursday,
March 26th, 2015
Don’t miss out on a fun day of giving back and sharing pride in our YMCA and community by helping with our 1st Annual Spring Cleaning Saturday on April 18th, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the YMCA. All volunteers will be treated to a free lunch at Noon. Work might go into early afternoon depending on volunteers assisting with the day.
Volunteers are asked to wear yard clothes, gloves, and hats. Also, bring any of the listed items: push mower or even a riding mower with a bagger, outside push broom, gas trimmers, extra extension cords, extra water hoses with spray controller, or tree branch cutters. We just want to continue to keep our YMCA, Legion Park area, and community as beautiful as possible.
This would be a great opportunity for a family, youth, adults, couples, retirees, church groups, and scouting organizations to be involved in giving back to the Montgomery County Family YMCA. All are welcome at any time, all help is greatly appreciated!
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!
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 13th, 2015 to Nick Zimmer, Executive Director at 712-623-2161 ext. 13, by e-mail at execdir@mcymca.com, visit the YMCA’s website at www.mcymca.com, visit the YMCA’s Facebook page, or visit the facility at 101 E. Cherry St. in Red Oak.
PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE
by Kristi Potts on 03/23/15
PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE
Evening/Weekend Housekeeping Position Available
Montgomery County Family YMCA
The Montgomery County Family YMCA is looking for a part-time evening/weekend housekeeping staff member.
Need extra income?
Monday-Friday after hour cleaning duties
Saturday after hours or Sunday mornings
Estimated 18 - 21 hrs./week
· Competitive wage offer
· YMCA membership upon completion of training period
· Help the Montgomery County Family YMCA continue to offer a well-kept and clean facility
· Great part-time job
Contact
YMCA Property Manager Todd Gilleland
712-623-2161
propmgr@mcymca.com
All interested individuals must complete an application form at the Front Desk.
March 2015 Newsletter
by Kristi Potts on 03/23/15
This is Your Y - March 2015 Newsletter
VALENTINE’S DAY DRAWING
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?
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.
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1433436
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.
Charles and Norma Wilson Tribute
by Kristi Potts on 03/20/15
CHARLES & NORMA WILSON TRIBUTE
The Montgomery County Family YMCA would like to pay a special tribute to the late Charles & Norma Wilson in recognition of their significant financial contributions to and dedicated support of the Montgomery County Family YMCA. They were top benefactors who recently made a significant donation of nearly $573,000 to the YMCA’s permanent endowment fund from the Charles & Norma Wilson Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust. This will assist YMCA programming and operations. Nick Zimmer, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Family YMCA, shared how wonderful the gift is and how it keeps giving annually through investments in endowment programs under the direction of the YMCA endowment trustees. |
Charles &
Norma WilsonZimmer
also expressed, on behalf of the YMCA, the association’s appreciation for the Wilson’s
friendship and support. The Wilsons were key contributors to the construction
of the Montgomery County Family YMCA with a very aggressive capital campaign program
in 1997-1999 to construct, equip, and establish an endowment fund program for a
$6.6 million dollar project and open a 34,000 square foot YMCA in October,
2000. Then in 2000-2001 the YMCA raised another $1.4 million dollars to
construct and equip the “Carder Indoor Tennis Center” (four indoor tennis court
facilities).
Charles Wilson was born Feb 5, 1919, raised in Red Oak attended Red Oak schools, graduated with the class of 1936 and attended Junior College in Red Oak for one year. He attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa where he received an Engineering degree in June of 1941. Charles was married to Norma Larsen on June 29, 1941. He died April 15, 2013, at the age of 94 years.
After
graduating from I.S.U., he entered his family’s small manufacturing company
which produced concrete culverts and various products for road work in
Montgomery County. The company had 6 to 8 employees at that time.
World War
II was on the horizon and Charles entered the service and trained as an
engineer on the B-29 Bomber Gun-Sight Control System, serving as a Staff
Sergeant in the South Pacific until his honorable discharge in 1946.
After returning home from the service, Charles became a foreman at Wilson Concrete Co. In 1950, he became President and CEO and began expanding the concrete business into the Council Bluffs and Omaha areas in the structural and architectural precast industry.
Concrete products were in demand for the post-war reconstruction, and Wilson Concrete began serving contractors and architects in four Midwestern states. The company produced all sizes of concrete pipe and building components for roads, bridges, railroads, parking structures, hospitals, ballpark stadiums, etc. Wilson Concrete eventually had manufacturing plants in four Midwestern states.
When Charles sold the company at age 81, Wilson Concrete had grown to over 700 employees which included many long-standing engineers, managers, office staff, and manufacturing staff. He was founder of Oakview Construction Co., headquartered in Red Oak. He was currently President of Gold Key Homes & Centennial Properties, developer of homes and commercial sites, including the Red Coach Inn and Restaurant.
Charles was active in community and economic affairs in the Red Oak area serving on the Industrial and Contact Committee promoting Red Oak and helping acquire industry for our area. Charles and his wife Norma have been awarded the Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Red Oak Award”, honored as Red Oak Schools Homecoming Grand Marshals, and Red Oak Junction Days Grand Marshals. He helped in the development of the YMCA, Montgomery County History Center, the renovation of the Red Oak Public Library, High School Technology center, and the Wilson Performing Arts Center. He was a past President of the Red Oak Country Club, and it was in this tenure that a major renovation was developed and completed. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church, serving as deacon and other positions. Charles was involved with many organizations including the Boy Scouts, Masons and the Elks. Charles was greatly appreciated by each of these organizations along with the many other’s that he was involved with in making for better society to live, work and play for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Norma Wilson was born July 19, 1920 on the family farm in Buena Vista County, Iowa and died on Wednesday, October 8th, 2014, at the age of 94 years.
Norma attended Iowa State University where she met Charles. They were both active members of the Baptist Student Center at the University. Norma and Charles established their home in Red Oak where her new husband started his career in the family owned Wilson Concrete Company manufacturing firm. Norma saw her young husband answer the call to military service during World War II and return to a small home in Red Oak in 1946 to continue their busy lives, including raising their daughter and two sons.
Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church where she held many offices, including Chairman of the Trustee Board. She was a member of PEO Sisterhood Chapter HB and served on the Red Oak Public Library Board. Norma served on the planning and construction of the Wilson Performing Arts Center, The Montgomery County History Center, Montgomery County Family YMCA, and the Red Coach Inn. She was a past President of the former Federated Women’s Club, and past board member of the Red Oak Heritage Foundation.
The Wilsons’ were dedicated volunteers to the YMCA, and served on the Capital Campaign committees (Charles & Norma), Facility & Design committee (Charles & Norma), and Endowment committee (Charles). They were both annual campaign supporters of the YMCA that helped provide financial assistance to individuals in need of YMCA memberships or program services. Through their support and that of several hundred other donors, the YMCA has been able to honor its 20 year policy that “No One Is Denied”. The Wilsons supported many facility enhancements to secure funds to plan for long term maintenance needs of the YMCA. The Wilsons supported many facility enhancements and to help secure funds for long term maintenance needs. This program has been established as “Our Future Is In Your Hands”. They were instrumental in assisting to create matching funds that were raised by YMCA volunteers. The Wilsons were proud to create new community leaders by having capital projects and the endowment throughout the YMCA which created opportunities for new volunteers throughout the community and area. They were members of the Montgomery County Family YMCA since its inception 20 years ago before the full facility was opened in 2000 and enjoyed seeing the YMCA being used by so many youth in so many programs.
To learn
more about how one can make any size of gift through estate planning or other
charitable contributions to the Montgomery County Family YMCA, contact
Executive Director Nick Zimmer at (712) 623-2161 ext.13, by e-mail at
execdir@mcymca.com, or visit the YMCA at 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, IA.
(Special thank-you to contributor writers, editors & assistance related to
the tribute to Charles & Norma Wilson: Vern Olson, Anne Stewart, Randy
Orme, John Blomstedt,Nancy Zimmer, Bob & Pam Wilson, Randall Wilson,
Samantha Hansen & Sellergen-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak, IA).
