CHAMBERSBURG MEMORIAL YMCA

E-NEWSLETTERJANUARY • 2013

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UPCOMING EVENTSJan. 3 Diving Team - enroll now!Jan. 11 Friday Night OutJan. 11-13 Winterfest Swim Meet @ UMDJan. 12 Mid-Winter A Volleyball TournamentJan. 19 Mid-Winter B Volleyball Tournament Carlise vs Chargers @ Carlisle YMCAJan. 20 Indoor Ultimate TournamentJan. 21-26 YMCA Book FairJan. 26 National Scrapbook Fundraiser @ Norlo ParkJan. 25 Friday Night OutFeb. 3 YMCA Open HouseFeb. 8 Friday Night Out: Valentine’s EventFeb. 9, 11 Cardio Capture & Corp. ChallengeFeb. 16 Dodgeball Tournament

YMCA DIVING TEAMThe Y’s Diving Team begins its competitive diving season on January 3rd to March in 2013. Practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. There’s no diving experience necessary! This program is for Y members ages 6-18 able to swim in deep water. The Diving Team costs $130 for the season.

There is no cost or obligation for the first week’s trial period. After the trial, those continuing must pay the registration fee.

YMCA Staff Contact InformationTitle Name Email

Membership Carla H. challer@chbgy.org

School Age Services Jen jgossert@chbgy.org

Youth Director Nikki nvelleman@chbgy.org

Youth Director Matt mkump@chbgy.org

Fitness and Wellness Barb bhoupt@chbgy.org

Fitness Center Linda lehrhart@chbgy.org

Adult Recreation Chris cmisner@chbgy.org

Marketing Brandon bsmith@chbgy.org

Aquatics Director Angi ajohnson@chbgy.org

Asst. Aquatics Director Anthony aaddlesberger@chbgy.org

Early Childhood Services Melanie mcook@chbgy.org

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ARE YOU ATHRIVENT FINANCIAL MEMBER?

Through Thrivent Choice Dollars, eligible members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans can now direct their choice dollars to the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA. CHOICE DOLLARS is a part of Thrivent Choice, a charitable grant program from Thrivent Financial. To learn more, visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or your local Thrivent Financial Representative.

Or Contact:Amy Lynch

(717) 263-8508 x113alynch@chbgy.org

CHAMBERSBURG YMCApartners with

THRIVENT FINANCIAL for LUTHERANS

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR SUPPORT. YOUR CHOICE.

PARENT? KID?DOESN’T MATTER.THE Y HAS IT COVERED.

Friday Night Out is not just so parents can have a night out to themselves but a time for youth ages 6-12 to enjoy a night out as well.

The Y hosts organized gym games, group activities and open swim time. Dinner is also provided. Youth must be registered by noon the Friday of the event, and there is a discount for each additional child in the same family. FNO runs every other Friday from 6-8 p.m.

Our upcoming events are January 11th and 25th, and February 8th and 22nd. On February 8th, the Y will host a special Valentine’s Day event. For more information, contact Jen Gossert, or call the front desk to register.

FNOFriday Night Out

5DEVELOPING NEW LEADERSBy Matt Kump, Youth Director

The teen club has recently implemented a plan for youth development to help create young leaders within the Chambersburg YMCA. To do this, Matthew Kump - the director leading teen club - formed an officer committee of five elected Teen Club youth to work with him in planning the group’s future activities. YMCA Teen Club participants engage in leadership training sessions after school. To kick off their training, the youth watched the motivational video “The Power of One.” To exemplify positive influence for their peers, The YMCA wanted the youth to elect those they trusted to lead them: those they knew would make good decisions based upon behavior and character, not just popularity. These students are encouraged to accept responsibility and have ownership of the Y’s Teen Club program. Together the teens manage the snack bar, conduct weekly meetings, and make decisions for group activities and events. Have your teen join today!

pictured: Brian Rutan

YOU’VE GOTA GREAT HEARTCardio Capture & Corporate ChallengeFebruary 9 & 11, 2013

At the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, we believe our success is measured by the lives we touch. That’s why we pledge to continue to keep Sam Kessinger’s dream a reality.

For over 50 years the Y’s Sam’s Program has been supported by local community members to provide opportunities to the youth in our community. The Partners with Youth Campaign is the funding that provides quality staff, transportation, healthy snacks, and character development with a Christian emphasis in a safe nurturing environment at the Y.

On February 9th you and your coworkers or friends

can be a part of this cause. The Corporate Challenge is a fun event for a team of four individuals to come together and compete in various leisure games such as corn hole,

shuffle board, ladder ball and pickle ball. However the real competition is in the amount of funds raised to support your team’s contributions to the Partner’s with Youth Campaign.

Cardio Capture is an individual event that also takes place on February 9th as well as February 11th, 2013. This event is similar to a “walk-a-thon” however takes place on a piece of cardio equipment in the Y’s fitness center. Participants collect pledges for completing an hour workout for the cause.

We know you’ve got a great heart so contact the Y or email cchristian@chbgy.org for more information on how you can help!

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•••Because we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to

discover who they are and what they can

achieve, the Y is for youth development.

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KINDER GYMThursdays from 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.Session Dates: Jan. 3 - Feb. 14Ages: 3-6

This session of Kinder gym will be dealing with manipulating objects. We will be kicking, throwing, striking, and drawing.

SPLASH TIMESaturdays from 10:00 -10:45 a.m.Session Dates: Jan. 12 - Feb. 23Ages: 3-6

Saturday Splash Time will be an instructional time for chil-dren to learn pool safety, skills, and have some fun, Parents must be in the water with their child during this program.

For more information or questions about either SPLASH TIME or KINDER GYM, contact Matt Kump.

Cost (per program):Ark Student $10.00YMCA Member $15.00Non-Member $19.00

7OPEN HOUSE DRAWINGHere at the Y, we have a “try it before you buy it” policy, allowing potential members to experience our outstanding facilities before they commit to a membership. To help spread the word, we’re asking members to hand out our cards to friends, family, coworkers, or even strangers that you believe would benefit from coming to the Y.

By giving a friend our card, it serves as a reminder to come in and visit.These cards give your friend three free visits to the Y (Chambersburg only). Did you know by referring a friend for a new membership you can receive a free month at the Y? See the front desk for more details.

Finally, any member that has a friend redeem the Y’s business card in the month of January will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Ruby Tuesday’s gift card on February 3rd during our Open House. Help the Y build our community by picking up your Y business cards at the front desk today!

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