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75th Anniversary Year!
May 12, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 15
CIRCULATION 20,250
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THE BELVIDERE YMCA BOARD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THESE PROMOTIONS! CHERIE DOLLINGER Chief Executive Office
Is in her 28th year at the Belvidere Family YMCA. She and her husband, Neal, have two children (that grew up at the Y) and are proud grandparents of two. Her passion for years has been aquatics and is now looking forward to her new role. Cherie is looking forward to building new partnerships for the YMCA in this wonderful community.
LAURA YERK Associate Branch Executive Is from Sterling, IL and graduated in 2013 from Ashford University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports & Recreational Management. In 2016 Laura, her husband Aaron and three daughters moved to Belvidere. Shortly after moving to town she began her career at the YMCA. She is excited with her new role and working closer with the members and the community.
SHANE TORRES Operational Manager Began his employment at the Belvidere Family YMCA back in 2007. He is a 2009 graduate of Rock Valley College. Shane enjoys taking road trips and visiting new places. Most of all he loves spending time with his family, especially those he is not able to see often.
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