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A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y
NortheAst FAmilY YmCA
9400 mill Brook road louisville, KY 40223
Spring 2013
VoluNteer spotlight
Richard RahiyaRichard Rahiya is a cancer survivor who learned about the LIVEstroNg program through Gilda’s Club. In February 2010 he
enrolled in the program at our Northeast Family YMCA. The program left such a lasting impression on Richard that he approached the Coordinator, Barb Millhollan, in hopes of helping with the next class of survivors.
Since that time he has remained a volunteer and shares in the mission of the LIVEstroNg program, helping other cancer survivors transition into their new life through exercise, workshops and by sharing stories of his own journey.
Richard is also involved with other LIVEstroNg activities such as cooking dinner for Gilda’s Club and fundraising so this unique program offered through the YMCA reaches even more survivors in our community.
Because of his commitment, the Northeast Y selected Richard as Volunteer of the Year for 2012. Richard is a friend to the LIVEstroNg program, an asset to the Y, and is a strong source of encouragement to all.
liFtiNg up our CommuNitYBriNgiNg JoY
Frank Curry and John Hare believe in the Y’s mission of building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They give their time and musical talent to the Y one day each month, playing country music at the Southwest Family YMCA’s Adult Day Health Center off Dixie Highway. Joined by their fellow musicians, they lift the spirits of the 35 or so adults who are cared for at the center each day.
Guitarist John Hare started the tradition almost 14 years ago. His wife, Jenny, spent time at the Adult Day Health Center after being diagnosed with Alzheimers. After she passed in 2006, John wanted to stay connected to and pay back the caring staff. “They were such a blessing to me and my wife,” he said. So he played his guitar at lunch for several years and gradually built up a band with Curry, Stan Lindsey on dobro, Elmer Skaggs on guitar, Ken Froman on mandolin and Bill Boyd on banjo.
The center’s director, Jenifer Roberts, said the volunteer musicians bring something special to the 35 or so clients who are at the center on any given day. For most of them, the old-time favorites like “Ring of Fire” and “The Green, Green Grass of Home,” allows them to sing, laugh and reminisce about their glory days. “It makes them feel vibrant,” she said.
At one table, Bert Bottomly was singing along. Bert said he not only enjoys the music, but he has befriended two of the musicians. He and Frank have bonded over their efforts to grow gourds while Stan is helping Bert learn to play banjo. Like Stan, Bert has limited use of his left hand and Stan created a tool for Bert like the one Stan uses on the dobro.
The musicians are happy to share their talents and seem to enjoy the performance as much as the audience. By volunteering, they help strengthen the foundations of community.
I am very excited to announce that under the leadership of our Annual Giving Campaign Chair Rudy Havira, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, we exceeded our 2013 campaign goal of $158,000 for the first time in several years!
Our Annual Giving Campaign, which provides financial assistance to over 10,000 people of all ages, has given generations of families the opportunity to enjoy healthy activities and programs such as child care, swimming, basketball, gymnastics, fitness, camp and after school programs for 160 years. We have always recognized that if our communities are to be strong, safe and healthy, all youth and families, regardless of their economic situation, should have the opportunity to participate at the YMCA. To all those who have supported the YMCA, we can never offer enough thanks for helping to fulfill our mission.
I am honored to serve this great community and I hope you share my excitement about the great things your Y is doing. Please call me at 502.425.1271 if you would like to get involved and help the YMCA build strong spirits, minds and bodies in our community.
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geNerous support
Sincerely,
Kenny Hoerter Executive Director [email protected]
We are recognizing some important anniversaries this year and here’s a little test of your knowledge of Y history.
1. safe place services was started by the Y in Louisville with a shelter and support services for troubled teens and has grown into a national organization symbolized by the diamond-shaped Safe Place signs. What anniversary is Safe Place marking this year?
2. Camp piomingo has been a summer getaway where Louisville-area youth have for generations enjoyed the outdoors, created memories and made lifelong friends. What anniversary is Camp Piomingo celebrating?
The answers? Safe Place Services was founded 30 years ago and Camp Piomingo
started operating in 1938, 75 years ago. And there’s one more anniversary, the Louisville YMCA was founded 160 years ago!
But really, the numbers aren’t important. What is important is that the Y put its stake in the ground with something that it believed in years ago, and built it into something permanent and lasting.
When you join the Y, you can be part of something permanent and lasting and, just like Safe Place and Camp Piomingo, you can make a difference in our community. And to Safe Place, Camp Piomingo, and the Louisville YMCA – Happy Anniversary!
Warm regards,
Steve Tarver President/CEO [email protected]
A Message from Your President and CEO, Steve Tarver
permANeNt ANd lAstiNg
More than 650 teens are helped annually by Safe Place Services and 1,200 youngsters learn, grow and
thrive at Camp Piomingo each summer.
P.S. If you haven’t signed up for your complimentary Wellness appointments with one of our Fitness Coaches, please do so today!
A Message from Your Executive Director, Kenny Hoerter
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growiNg stroNger together | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y
Your giFt mAtters
A Message from Your President and CEO, Steve Tarver
Making change happen and inspiring hope – in others and in you! That’s what the Y’s Annual Giving Campaign is all about. For decades, the Y has pledged to turn no one away due
to an inability to pay the regular fees for programs and services.
With the help of our more than 700 campaign volunteers, the funds
raised during this year’s Annual Giving Campaign will allow our
Y to provide local children and families access to
life-changing, confidence-building programs.
THANK YOU!
Your gift to the Y will help strengthen local
communities in lasting, important ways. To learn more about how your gift matters, visit
ymcalouisville.org/give-today.html.is Your Child CAmp-reAdY?Spending a week away from home at YMCA Camp Piomingo is a great way for your child to make new friends, learn new skills and gain self-confidence. Our first session of Camp Piomingo starts June 9. You can help prepare your child for this awesome experience by following these easy steps:
• Talk with your child about camp. Discuss the fun they will have, and visit our website together to explore camp.
• Attend one of our Open Houses. Visit camp, see the facilities and meet camp staff. Open houses will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 12, 19 and 26. Mark your calendar now!
• Practice. Attend our weekend mini camps or family camps. Visit our website at ymcacamppiomingo.org to find a convenient date for your family.
• Communicate with your child while at camp. Mail letters, care packages, and use camp’s e-mail service. Send pre-stamped envelopes with them so they can write you.
• Make Piomingo year-round. Discuss their experience when they return home. Talk about their new friends, favorite activities and ask them to sing their favorite camp songs.
The Y offers summer camps with many themes and locations to choose from. To find out more about our day camps, visit ymcalouisville.org.
We hope to see your family at camp this summer!
may 8Early registration deadline for YMCA Summer Camp
may 12, 19, 26 Camp Piomingo Open Houses
2 to 4 p.m.
may 18-19 Opening weekend at Calypso Cove
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
may 19 Healthy Kids Day at Slugger Field 1 to 5 p.m.
may 25Calypso Cove opens for full-time operation:
·Monday – Friday, 11am-8pm ·Sat. & Sun. 10am-7pm
June 18World’s Largest Swim Lesson at Calypso Cove
July 4thIndependence Day Celebration at Calypso Cove
July 27National Dance Day
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we’re For eVerYoNeAt the Y, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we make our programs and services available to everyone even if they are unable to pay the full fee; we have affordable membership and program rates for everyone.
You can support our mission by making a donation to the Annual Giving Campaign. Together we can help move people forward by ensuring access for all. To make a gift visit ymcalouisville.org/give-to-the-y.html
NortheAst FAmilY YmCA9400 Mill Brook RdLouisville, Kentucky 40223Phone: 502 425 1271Fax: 502 426 9025E-mail: [email protected]
Y stAFF
sandy hicks, Associate executive [email protected]
debbie hawkins, middletown extension [email protected]
hoursNortheast Family YmCA
Monday-Friday ...........5 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday ......................... 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday ............................. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Derby Day ....................... 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Memorial Day ................ 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Independence Day ....... 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Labor Day ....................... 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
middletown extensionMonday-Thursday ........ 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday ............................... 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday ......................... 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sunday ........................... 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Derby Day ....................... 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Memorial Day ................ 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Independence Day ....... 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Labor Day ....................... 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Berrytown Family YmCAMonday-Thursday ........ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Friday ............................... 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday ......................... 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday ...............................................Closed Derby Day ....................... 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Memorial Day ................................. ClosedIndependence Day .........................ClosedLabor Day .........................................Closed
Kelly AdamsBev BeckmanDale BurnhamChad DouglasLloyd GravesRudy HaviraAndrea HigginsStephanie Johnson
John KilroyJulie LernerMichael McClainJennifer McMeans
Michael MorganStephanie Morgan-White
Mike O’NealSally PendletonMichelle PfefferLarry RileyBeverly Santamouris
Elizabeth Schott
Neil StampJoe TichenorDavid TimmonsMelanie Vittitow
Matt Wagner
BoArd oF direCtorsNortheast Family YMCA
Kenny hoerter, executive [email protected]
Aleksandra desanovski-Burnsmembership director [email protected]
our missioNTo put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
matt Vamvasmember experience [email protected]
mitch Brooks, Facility & property [email protected]
Kym Kirk,Aquatics [email protected]
ramandan hill, program executive [email protected]
tifani moorehealth and wellness [email protected]
mandee murphyChild development [email protected]
