THE EASTSIDER A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE VANDERBILT YMCA

IN THIS ISSUE

Vanderbilt Chairman Mike Beck receives 2013 OTTY AWARD

QVC Host Visits Vanderbilt’s Kids

Strong Kids Campaign

Splash Week

Turtle Bay CSA

IMPORTANT DATES

EARLY CHILDHOOD NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Friday, March 15 4:30 - 6:00 pm

FAMILY EVENT

FAMILY GAME NIGHT Friday, March 15 6:00 - 8:00 pm

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPRING BOOK FAIR Monday, March 25- Wednesday, March 27

SPLASH WEEK Monday, March 25- Friday, March 29

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VANDERBILT YMCA

224 East 47th Street; New York, NY

March 2013

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QVC HOST VISITS VANDERBILT’S KIDS

Amy Oselkin, Clarks QVC On-Air Host and Product Presenter, visited our school kids ages 5-12 as part of their career unit. Amy’s presentation included viewings of her segments on QVC and a product demonstration of waterproof boots that gave the children a glimpse into her on camera work. Her young audience was inspired by her presentation and her message that following your dreams can lead to interesting and unexpected places.

CONGRATULATIONS TO VANDERBILT YMCA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS MIKE BECK!

Mike has received the prestigious Community Builder 2013 OTTY Award. We thank him for his years of service and leadership. He has truly helped make a difference in the lives of many.

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STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN Our Strong Kids Campaign enables us to provide scholarships that allow children, families and individuals to take part in the Vanderbilt YMCA’s membership and programs. As a non-profit, we rely upon donations from members and friends to enable us to fulfill our mission of turning no one away due to an inability to pay. If you would like to donate or volunteer as a Strong Kids Campaign fundraiser, please contact our Fund Development and Communications Director Mary S. Park at 212-912-2525 or mspark@ymcanyc.org.

SPLASH WEEK Beginning on Monday, March 25 thru Friday, March 29 we will be hosting our annual YMCA Splash Week. It is a FREE program created to help people of all ages, children and adults to learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices. Learning water safety and swimming skills helps participants to be safe in and around water. This builds self-confidence and self-esteem which carries over into other parts of life. During Splash Week swimmers learn about the Y’s holistic approach combining spirit, mind and body. Please visit our membership desk to register beginning on Monday, March 4. Last day to register is on Sunday, March 24.