by Kristi Potts on 03/04/14
WIN A WONDERFUL VACATION!
Annual campaign
Drawing for One 2 Night Stay in Colorado in a Lodge Room at either the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch or Estes Park Center.
The Montgomery County Family YMCA is sponsoring a drawing for a 2 night stay in a lodge room at either YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch or Estes Park Center in Colorado. Winner can stay from July 25th, 2014 through February 1st, 2015. The winning name will be drawn on Friday, July 25th, 2014. Proceeds will benefit 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.
For more information, please contact your Montgomery County Family YMCA.
Ticket Prices:
1 TICKET—$5.00
6 TICKETS—$10.00
Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Y, from any Y Staff member, or Board member.
by Kristi Potts on 03/04/14
March’s Volunteers of the month.
Pictured
right to left front row: Judy Podliska, Nancy Zimmer, Ellen Olson, Carolyn
Glassinger, Al Nelson, Nick Zimmer and Chris Amos. Back row: Karen Blue, Rev. George Hooper,
Diane Sifford, Bill Jones, Mark Johnson, Rev. Fred Pilecki and Todd Gilleland.
Not
pictured: Louie Warren(Omaha, NE), Karla Hall(Emerson,IA), Ken Rech, Larry
Brandstetter, Faye Brandstetter, Vernor Moore,(Emerson, IA) John Blomstedt and
J.C. Blomstedt(Omaha, NE). Please note if city is not listed for location of volunteer/staff
then everyone else is from Red Oak, Iowa.
Monday, March 3rd, 2014 was the Annual Nebraska Tax
Sale Day. Volunteers met in the YMCA’s Lobby at 6:15 am to drive to the Sarpy
County Administrative Building in Papillion, Nebraska. The event took just part of the morning and
the YMCA received $120 per volunteer with 21 Volunteers participating and
earning $2,520 For the Annual Campaign. A free lunch was provided by Dennis
Bloom of Red Oak, IA who works with the YMCA annually with the Nebraska and
Iowa Tax Sale programs. . The Tax Sale Volunteers were recognized as the YMCA
March Volunteers of the Month. If you would like to volunteer for the Iowa Tax Sale Day, the event is on Monday, June 16, 2014 in Council Bluffs , Iowa
at the Mid American Center.
For more information on how one can become a
member, volunteer, donor, or simply involved with the Montgomery County Family
YMCA, please stop in for a visit or tour of the YMCA, call the YMCA at
712-623-2161, or visit the YMCA on Facebook, or the Y’s website at
www.mcymca.com.
by Kristi Potts on 03/04/14
Wonderful Volunteer Opportunity for YMCA Members!
We could use your passion, dedication, and follow-through skills to be one of our amazing 2014 Annual Campaigners or Story Tellers about the cause-driven work of the YMCA.
WHERE/WHEN
Stop in anytime during the time period below to receive training materials,
select from either past donors or new member contacts for annual campaign cause-driven visits with the goal to complete calls by Friday, April 18th, 2014.
Thursday, March 13th, 2014 from 8 AM -7:30 PM
YMCA’s Multi-Purpose room at 101 East Cherry, Red Oak, IA
LEARN MORE
To learn more about how you can support the Y’s cause, please contact Nick Zimmer, Executive Director by one of the following ways:
Call: 712.623.2161
Email: ExecDir@MCYMCA.com
Visit: www.MCYMCA.com
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YMCA HONORS SEN. GRASSLEY
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was named a “YMCA Congressional Champion” in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill at a breakfast reception on February 26th, 2014. Carol Hibbs, CEO of the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA, presented the award during the YMCA of the USA’s 21st anniversary of National Advocacy Days. for his leadership in advancing diabetes prevention programs for seniors and low-income individuals.
Senator Grassley was a leading advocate of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act which would provide reimbursements in Medicare for community-based diabetes prevention programs, recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention Program. These evidence-based programs have been proven to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes and substantially reduce health care costs.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
TOM & NANCY STRUNK
As soon as the doors are open in the morning at the YMCA, Tom Strunk is there, ready to start his day with a few laps in the pool. As if that was not enough, after his morning workout is done he leaves and comes back again with his wife, Nancy, to walk on the track upstairs. It is part of a routine they have developed over the years since they first started coming, and will surely continue long into the foreseeable future.
In a recent letter Tom said, “I have used
the YMCA for swimming and walking 5 days per week since I moved to Red Oak almost 8 years ago. I have covered about 800 miles in the pool and have walked a large number of miles. My wife has also walked 5 days per week. We appreciate the couple’s membership and have taken advantage of it to a large degree. We feel the YMCA is great for us and an asset to the Red Oak community.”
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VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
NEBRASKA TAX SALE VOLUNTEERS
Monday, March 3rd, 2014 was the Annual Nebraska Tax Sale Day. Volunteers
met in the YMCA’s Lobby at 6:15 am to drive to the Sarpy County Administrative
Building in Papillion, Nebraska. The event took just part of the
morning and the YMCA received $120 per volunteer with 21 Volunteers participating
and earning $2,520 For the Annual Campaign. A free lunch was
provided by Dennis Bloom of Red Oak, IA who works with the YMCA annually
with the Nebraska and Iowa Tax Sale programs. The Tax Sale Volunteers
were recognized as the YMCA March Volunteers of the Month.
If you would like to volunteer for the Iowa Tax Sale Day, the event is on
Monday, June 16, 2014 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the Mid American Center.
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GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
The Montgomery County Family YMCA in partnership with the Montgomery County Family YMCA Men’s Thursday Bible Study Group and the Montgomery County Ministerial Fellowship would like to invite you and your family to the 3rd Annual Good Friday Breakfast on Friday, April 18th, 2014 at 6:30 am - 7:45 am in the YMCA’s multipurpose room. Rev. George Hooper from Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Red Oak, IA will be the featured speaker with an uplifting message, “It is Finished”-Scripture Fulfilled, Salvation Secured. The Reconciled will be performing outstanding musical numbers with a breakfast buffet to enjoy.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 at 5 pm.
The event cost will be $6 for Adults, $5 for College Students or younger for a breakfast buffet along with beverage.
Reservations can be made in person at the YMCA with event payment or over the phone. Contact us at 712-623-2161 for more information.
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SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAMILY YMCA & FRIENDS OF THE RED OAK TRAILS PRESENT:
The Shamrock Shuffle - Saturday, March 15, 2014 @ 9:00 am
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and join us for the Shamrock Shuffle - a 5K Run/Walk to promote the Red Oak Trail System. Participants can al-so take part in the “Costume” contest to add even more celebration to the day. Race will start & stop from the Montgomery County Family YMCA.
5K Race Details
Gold medal awarded to top finisher in each age division. Awards will also be given to the best Male, Female & Team (5 or more) Costumes.
Leprechaun Lap
Not sure you’re ready to for 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
? Registration fee is $15.00
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 the YMCA.
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BNSF DONATION
After applying for a grant in January of 2014, the Montgomery County Family YMCA received information on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 that the YMCA’s submitted grant was awarded a grant funding from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation (Fort Worth, Texas) in the amount of $900.
Nick Zimmer, Executive Director of the YMCA, indicated that the funds will be used for the YMCA’s 2014 Annual Campaign “The Y. So Much More” program that assists those who wish to become members of the YMCA or participate in a YMCA program but are experiencing some financial limitations. Zimmer expressed the YMCA’s deepest appreciation to-wards the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation’s ongoing support of the YMCA. According to Zimmer the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation has been a supporter of the Montgomery County Family YMCA since it started operations nearly 19 years ago.
The YMCA’s 2014 annual campaign goal has been set for $56,000 and so far we have raised nearly $11,000. The YMCA plans to kickoff our public phase of the 2014 annual campaign on Thursday, March 13th, 2014 at the YMCA’s multi-purpose room from 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on a drop-in basis. The YMCA in addition to conducting a personal ask phase of the campaign this spring will also be involved in tax sale work this spring and summer, host the YMCA’s annual four person best ball golf tournament on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at the Red Oak Country Club, Red Oak, Iowa-watch for more information on this event, and we simply try to con-nect with all of our all of our YMCA members to share that the YMCA is a true cause-driven mission organization.
If you need assistance to join the YMCA, or wish to participate in a YMCA program, or want to contribute to this very essential program that will strengthen yourself, your community, and the YMCA, please contact the YMCA at 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, Iowa located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park, phone the Y at 712-623-2161 or email us at mcymca@mcymca.com.
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VALENTINE'S DAY WINNERS
Steve & Tammy Philby of Red Oak, IA
An amazing YMCA Red Oak Play & Stay Package from Red Coach Inn & Restaurant and Montgomery County Family YMCA was won by Steve and Tammy Philby and family of Red Oak, IA as a Valentine’s Day Appreciation Gift Promotion for being a current member of the YMCA. The drawing was held on Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 at 8 p.m. for this special prize package.
The Red Oak Play & Stay Package ($200 Value) includes: a one night stay at the beautiful Red Coach Inn in Red Oak, Iowa, a $30 food voucher at the Red Coach Restaurant, and their choice of indoor tennis court time at the Montgomery County Family YMCA, 2 tickets to a live production at the wonderful Wilson Performing Arts Center, or championship golf for two with a golf cart at the Red Oak Country Club.
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LETTER OF THE MONTH: A
AEROBICS to ADVOCACY
WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM. WE’RE A CAUSE.
GIVE, JOIN, VOLUNTEER, AND DO SO MUCH MORE.
At the Y, we strengthen communities by advocating for positive change. Nationwide, Y’s are active at all levels of government and have influenced 25,000 changes in laws or civic codes that enhance community life. From A to Z, our programs answer community needs with action and attention.
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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!
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WINTER ACTIVITIES
**Private Swim Lessons
**Martial Arts
**Early Risers Boot Camp
**Jazzercise
**Adult Tennis Lessons
**Youth Tennis Lessons
**Shamrock Shuffle
Saturday, March 15th, 2014 @ 9AM
**Jr. High Fitness Class - Monday-Thursday - March 17th -20th, 2014
Morning Session: 10:00-11:00 am
Afternoon Session: 1:30-3:00 pm
**Spring Break Day Camp - Tuesday-Thursday - March 18th– 20th, 2014 - 8:00 am -4:00 pm
**Good Friday Breakfast - Friday, April 18th, 2014
**Red Oak Kiwanis Club TRYathlon - Saturday, April 19th, 2014
Registration forms for all current activities are located in the lobby information kiosk and available online at www.mcymca.com. If you have questions about any of the activities please e-mail astewart@mcymca.com.
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MEMBER FREE TENNIS
Staring Sunday, November 17th, 2013 - and ending Sunday, March 30th, 2014 2 courts will be set aside for free tennis from 4:00-6:00 p.m. each Sunday.
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YMCA WINTER HOURS
Monday - Thursday......5 am – 9 pm
Friday......5 am - 8 pm
Saturday......8 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday......2 pm - 7 pm
*If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please e-mail astewart@mcymca.com.
by Kristi Potts on 03/04/14
YMCA Auxiliary Club
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
The Auxiliary Club is a volunteer service organization that helps at various events such as Soupfest, Golf Benefit Tournament, parades, and special community/area events at the YMCA or throughout the community.
For more information on the Auxiliary Club, or how you can become a member, please call Diane Sifford at 712-623-1016, stop by the Montgomery County Family YMCA, located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park at 101 East Cherry Street, or visit us online at the YMCA’s website at www.mcymca.com.
by Kristi Potts on 03/04/14
The YMCA, in
cooperation with the Friends Of The Red Oak Trails, will be staging the
Shamrock Shuffle 5K race/walk on Saturday, March 15th. The event is
scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. and should be completed by 10:00 a.m.
The YMCA and FOTROT
will be splitting the proceeds of the event and hope that the Shuffle turns
into an annual event.
Both organizations
are asking for volunteers to help stage the event. The main duties that we need
help with are people acting as course monitors to help with traffic flow and to
help at the finish line. Volunteers would meet at 8:30 a.m. that morning in the
YMCA’s multipurpose room to find out what and where their assignment is. As I
mentioned earlier, the event will be done by 10:00 a.m.
If you are interested
in helping out that morning, please contact me by phone at 623-2161 or by email
at progdir@mcymca.com.
Thank you for your
support of the YMCA and it’s programs.
John
Blomstedt
Program
Operations Manager
MONTGOMERY
COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
101
E. Cherry St., Red Oak, IA 51566
(P)
712-623-2161 ext 15 (F) 712-623-4920
(E) progdir@mcymca.com (W) www.mcymca.com
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