Rotary Presentation - Airport YMCA

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Airport Area YMCAEst. 1985

Lindsi SmithExecutive Director

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow….Doing Good

People Have Benefitted From the Y For More Than 160 Years.

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

Mission:To put Christian principles into practice through programs

that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Vision:Preparing youth to succeed and serve.

Values:Our values embrace the universal truths inherent in relationships with others - Respect, Responsibility,

Caring and Honesty.

There’s Understandable Confusion…

So, What Changes?

Our Logo

Our Language

New Logo: Vibrant, Forward Moving, Exciting

Our Language

For Youth DevelopmentNurturing the potential of every child

and teen.

For Healthy LivingImproving the nation’s health and well-

being.

For Social ResponsibilityGiving back and providing support to

our neighbors.

The “Y”Our Cause

Strengthening the Foundation of Our Community

So, What Stays the Same?

Our Mission and Values

Our Local Name

BRINGING OUR CAUSE TO LIFE

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTFOR HEALTHY LIVINGFOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Children Need the YMCA…

(Especially Mine.)

Airport Area YMCA

Established in 1985 to serve and meet the needs of the HEB and surrounding

communities.

Youth Development:

Youth SportsTeaching children character development and life-lessons such as

teamwork, cooperation, discipline, and healthy living.

Aquatics Teaching children life-saving skills to reduce the risk of drowning.

Child WatchNurturing children in a safe and loving environment while teaching

socialization and self-confidence.

Day CampEngaging children in a safe environment to grow and thrive during

the summer months while learning values such as honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility.

Healthy Living:

Fitness Programs Changing and saving lives through engaging members in fitness

programs such as cardio, strength training, group exercise, and personal training to help people adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Aquatics Improving the health, quality of lives, and sense of community through

water exercise classes.

Family TimeIntentionally providing families with opportunities to be together

through special events focused on healthy family dynamics.

Senior SocialsProviding a welcoming environment for seniors to not only increase health and well-being but also to provide socialization and an increased support

system.

Social Responsibility:Volunteerism

Providing purposeful opportunities for youth and adults to give back to their community.

Wellness EducationEducating the community through events such as “Healthy Kids Day” the

benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Military OutreachProviding support for families of deployed military personnel to utilize

the YMCA completely free to them.

Child WelfareServing at-risk youth through programs that teach character

development by healthy role models.

IMAGINE

YOUR

IMPACT

STEP UP FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN

“Walk To Recess” Program

“Walk To Recess” Program

$60,000

58 Volunteers

Over 321 Gifts

How Can You Help, You Ask?

Make a Personal Pledge to Support 2012 Step Up For Kids TODAY

Serve as a Volunteer Campaigner for Step Up For Kids

Serve on the YMCA Board of Managers

Thank You For Your Support of the Airport Area YMCA!

And for helping us say YES to the children in our community who need us!