Press Release: A place where everyone belongs, a year of change and goals for the future highlighted the Y’s Annual Meeting
March 22, 2017
PRESS RELEASE: A place where everyone belongs, a year of change and goals for the future highlighted the Y’s Annual Meeting
March 22nd, 2017. ROCHESTER, MN. The Rochester Area Family YMCA held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017. A “State of the Y” update was provided which included fundraising goals that were exceeded in 2016, stories from Y members and volunteers as well as a short business meeting.
Ann Beatty, a Y member and President of the Y’s board of directors shared, “I’ve seen the many signs and changes of continued growth our community has experienced these past many years. I’m excited about all that is happening here yet today, and the great potential of what’s to come. And like so many others, I continue to dream of a bright and exciting future for our Y.”
The message that demonstrates the mission of the Y was continued on throughout the meeting. Ann continued, “Without a doubt, we are an inclusive place where all community members are invited to participate and all are welcome to belong, regardless of race, gender, age, or economic abilities. The Y is where community leadership develops, where everyone’s health is improved and where lifelong friendships blossom.”
Pasquale Presa, owner of Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizza, and several other individuals shared their Y stories in person and through a video that showed the passion, connections and importance of the Y for this community. Programs that featured mentorship opportunities, classes and activities for youth and families and also the senior population were part of the presentations by guests. Group fitness instructor for 25 years, Lisa Nordman said, “It is those members (that she teaches) and the Y’s mission that keeps me motivated to continue to be part of the Y. The Y is a family for participants.”
2016 was a year of leadership changes and financial challenges for the Y. Several financial goals were the focus of the year and one that was exceeded was the fundraising for the Y’s Annual Support Campaign. The goal was $300,000 and the total amount raised was $399,628.
The Y provided their Annual Report for 2016 which indicated that over 2,700 individuals received a Y membership through financial assistance, over 2,000 individuals participated in swim lessons and several facts pertaining to how the Y met and achieved goals relating to the areas of focus with youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Y also took time during the meeting to thank board members that were completing their years of service; Nancy Stuart, Jeff Haynes and Patrick Keane.
The Y finished the meeting by sharing the goals for 2017; to align all current programs with their mission, to be fiscally stronger and to continue to be a welcoming place for all.
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About the Y
The Rochester Area Family YMCA has been part of the Rochester community since 1867, when a reading room for young men was organized. The Y continues to be one of the leading nonprofits that strengthens the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This organization helps the community, regardless of age, income or background, has provided over 2,700 individuals in the community a membership through the Open Doors Scholarship program in 2016. More information can be found at www.rochfamy.org.
March 22nd, 2017. ROCHESTER, MN. The Rochester Area Family YMCA held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017. A “State of the Y” update was provided which included fundraising goals that were exceeded in 2016, stories from Y members and volunteers as well as a short business meeting.
Ann Beatty, a Y member and President of the Y’s board of directors shared, “I’ve seen the many signs and changes of continued growth our community has experienced these past many years. I’m excited about all that is happening here yet today, and the great potential of what’s to come. And like so many others, I continue to dream of a bright and exciting future for our Y.”
The message that demonstrates the mission of the Y was continued on throughout the meeting. Ann continued, “Without a doubt, we are an inclusive place where all community members are invited to participate and all are welcome to belong, regardless of race, gender, age, or economic abilities. The Y is where community leadership develops, where everyone’s health is improved and where lifelong friendships blossom.”
Pasquale Presa, owner of Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizza, and several other individuals shared their Y stories in person and through a video that showed the passion, connections and importance of the Y for this community. Programs that featured mentorship opportunities, classes and activities for youth and families and also the senior population were part of the presentations by guests. Group fitness instructor for 25 years, Lisa Nordman said, “It is those members (that she teaches) and the Y’s mission that keeps me motivated to continue to be part of the Y. The Y is a family for participants.”
2016 was a year of leadership changes and financial challenges for the Y. Several financial goals were the focus of the year and one that was exceeded was the fundraising for the Y’s Annual Support Campaign. The goal was $300,000 and the total amount raised was $399,628.
The Y provided their Annual Report for 2016 which indicated that over 2,700 individuals received a Y membership through financial assistance, over 2,000 individuals participated in swim lessons and several facts pertaining to how the Y met and achieved goals relating to the areas of focus with youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Y also took time during the meeting to thank board members that were completing their years of service; Nancy Stuart, Jeff Haynes and Patrick Keane.
The Y finished the meeting by sharing the goals for 2017; to align all current programs with their mission, to be fiscally stronger and to continue to be a welcoming place for all.
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About the Y
The Rochester Area Family YMCA has been part of the Rochester community since 1867, when a reading room for young men was organized. The Y continues to be one of the leading nonprofits that strengthens the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This organization helps the community, regardless of age, income or background, has provided over 2,700 individuals in the community a membership through the Open Doors Scholarship program in 2016. More information can be found at www.rochfamy.org.
Contact:
Jessica Williams, Marketing Director
jessicaw@rochfamy.org, (507) 287-2260
