Montgomery County Y News

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Montgomery County Family YMCA 2013 Annual Campaign Chair Rudee DeMarce of Red Oak, Iowa and who also serves on the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s board of directors announced that the YMCA in 2013 was able raise a record $56,600 for the YMCA’s 2013 Annual Campaign program.  DeMarce shared the annual campaign funds assist the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s 19 year old policy that “No one is denied membership or program opportunities“ if experiencing financial limitations.  DeMarce also shared annual campaign funds assist the Montgomery County Family YMCA in servicing our community and area with fitness, youth programs, swimming, recreation, child education, older active adult programing and much more.

DeMarce indicated that the 2014 Annual Campaign theme is “The Y. So Much More.” The campaign goal has been set at $56,000 and the campaign volunteer team will be preparing to conduct the annual campaign in mid March 2014 to late April, 2014!

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. The Y has a long history of strengthening community because we are a part of the communities we serve. We are a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY.

The Y is one of the Nation’s leading nonprofits for strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

For more information on the Annual Campaign, or how one can become a member, volunteer, donor, or apply for financial assistance 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, visit the YMCA on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com.

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We have two positions currently available at the Y: One for Customer Service (front desk) and one for Building Supervisor. 
Check out our Career's page to find out more specific information about what each job entails or call John at 623-2161.

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After an incident that happened the other night I have something serious I would like to bring to your attention: Many kids in our area have started to get involved in the "Blackout" or "Pass Out Game" This is a "game" where they hold their breath, push on their chests or throats with their hands or other items, or folding themselves in half trying to make themselves pass out. What seems like an innocent game and a few seconds of a natural "high" can have very serious and life-threatening complications. 
Please be aware this IS happening in our area. Educate yourselves, talk to your kids. Many of our kids just don't realize that every time they do this they are killing thousands of brain cells and putting their life on the line. None of us want anyone getting hurt, especially from something that might be prevented from just a talk with our children. Teach them about the risks and dangers of this "game" that can go by many different names.
G.A.S.P. is a not-for-profit organization that was developed specifically to bring "games" like this to light and help put an end to these senseless injuries and deaths. Please visit G.A.S.P.'s website for more information and helpful tools to educate your family. http://www.gaspinfo.com/en/involved.html

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