STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CHANGING LIVES 2015 IMPACT REPORT YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA
A LETTER FROM THE CVO AND CEO Dear Friends, For 128 years, the YMCA of Greater Nashua has been proud to help our neighbors learn, grow and thrive. We don’t just strengthen individuals, we strengthen entire communities. We are a 501 c (3) non-profit charity dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Everyone is welcome; our goal is to not turn anyone away due to the inability to pay. Numbers and statistics are but one method used to quantify our success, but it is only part of the real picture. Our true success lies in the testimonies of the thousands of people we serve, resulting in changed, enhanced and saved lives. We hope that you will enjoy the touching stories of impact shared within this report. We thank our hardworking and dedicated volunteers and staff for finding innovative approaches to improve the health of our community, help children succeed and offer meaningful ways for our members and program participants to grow and serve others. This innovation is reflected in the many major accomplishments we have seen over the past year, including:
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
We opened four new classrooms in the Early Education Center at the Merrimack Branch and are now able to care for children as young as 6-weeks-old. From opening day on August 31, we have been filled to capacity, with a waiting list. At the Y, babies develop trust and security, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world and school-age kids make friends, learn new skills and do their homework. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
YMCA CAMP SPAULDING
Summer 2015 saw a new addition to our summer offerings with the opening of YMCA Camp Spaulding, in partnership with Child & Family Services and the Concord Family YMCA. Our joint venture among three organizations, (with a combined 328 years of service to children in our communities) allowed kids to have a traditional camp experience on the shores of the Contoocook River . The resident camp experience is rooted in helping campers grow into confident, independent, civically minded members. Campers learn to become leaders for the causes they believe in, to live sustainably, to care for our shared environment, and to live cooperatively in a culturally diverse community.
SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY
We graduated our first class from the YMCA Superhero Training Academy at the Dr. H. O. Smith elementary school in Hudson. This new program emerged out of discussions with the Hudson School District in Fall 2014 regarding many first graders having low attendance, school anxiety, low self-esteem, being bullied, acting out or not being engaged in the classroom. Y staff developed Superhero Training Academy to teach the kids about being strong in their mind and body, showing great character and leadership and developing their own superhero persona who works to improve their school community. In essence, being a Superhero in their family, school and community.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
In January, we launched the Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes take steps to improve their health. The evidence-based program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group, facilitated by a trained YMCA Lifestyle Coach, to achieve the program goals of reducing individual weight by 7% and building up to 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Nashua is in its third year offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is available to cancer survivors and their families in the Greater Nashua community. Participants work with trained Y staff to build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. In addition to physical benefits, the program also focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors by providing a supportive community environment where people affected by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond. To date, more than 200 people have enrolled in the program.
PRESCRIBE THE Y
17% of New Hampshire youth are overweight or obese. We’re changing that! In 2014, we helped pave the way to a healthier future for 96 youth in our community. And last year, we engaged 138 children in the program. Local pediatricians refer a patient and his or her family to the Nashua Y for the twelve week program. The child must be between the ages of six and thirteen years old. The kids meet every week and focus on nutrition or exercise. There are also sessions for the whole family on parenting and family wellness strategies, as well as healthy cooking and learning how to read nutrition labels at the grocery store.
SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PREVENTION
The YMCA of Greater Nashua was selected as the first Y in New Hampshire to introduce the Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program . We chose to host the pilot program at Ledge Street Elementary School. National research has shown that low-income students lose 2.5 to 3 months of learning EACH summer and this is cumulative over their school career! By working extensively with Ledge Street Elementary first and second graders that are struggling with their reading skills, the Y’s national evidence based Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program enabled these kids to begin the next school year ahead, instead of falling further behind. The reading program also includes high quality enrichment activities that intentionally align with literacy lessons including Art, Music, Character Development, Physical Activity, Field Trips and Nutrition Education. Family engagement is also part of the model for success. Parents pledge to read to their children, attend an orientation and workshops to learn about the program and how to support their child.
BRANCH RENOVATIONS
As you have seen from architectural renderings in the Branches, our long range strategic plan calls for an addition at the Nashua Branch and renovations to the Merrimack Branch. The facility usage at the Nashua Y exceeded our expectations. We have always planned to do a phase two and add a second floor expansion in Nashua. We’re just planning to do it sooner. You probably have seen that renovations at the Merrimack Branch are underway. The new staircase was installed in the spring and the old staircase is being converted into office space and much needed storage space. The Welcome Center and lobby will be completed this year, and will be a much friendlier and brighter space. Further updates for the Merrimack facility are on the list as well and we currently raising money to make those happen. Once the money is raised, we will be continuing our long-term renovation plans. Let us know if you would like to be part of helping us raise funds for these projects.
The true genius of the Y is the partnership between our volunteers, staff, donors and our community collaborations. Together, we are a powerful group of men, women and children committed to bringing lasting personal change to our communities. We extend our sincere thank you to all who bring the mission of the Y to life every day. We look forward to a very exciting year ahead! Sincerely, Michael Rubino Mike LaChance Chief Volunteer Officer Chief Executive Officer
The YMCA of Greater Nashua Board of Directors provides governance, policy, direction and fundraising support for our association. The visionary leadership of these volunteers helps our Y association provide extraordinary experiences for individuals and families throughout Southern New Hampshire and beyond.
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES: John Callahan Chairman Marsha Bottino Patty Creedon Greg Derderian Nelson Disco Peter Dolloff Nicole Ennis Peg Gilmour Frank Grossman Charlie Hall Morgan Hollis Jim Leary Tom Long Sy Mahfuz David Mahoney Jay Maiona Tony Mandravelis Dot McCaffrey John Mokas Earl Prolman Ben Robinson Steve Rogers Steve Russell Bob Shepard Melissa Skarupa Tony Tremblay Timothy Vadney
YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS: Michael Rubino
Chief Volunteer Officer
Steven King
Vice President & Treasurer
Lydia Foley
Secretary
Andrea Riley-Arnesen
VP of Fund Development
Denis Dancoes II
Immediate Past President
BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek Mark Cookson Dr. Robert Dorf Jill Gage Jay Gupta Donna Karwoski James Kimberly
Mark Levesque Chet Rogers Santosh Salvi Joseph G. Thomas Michael Tehan Kerran Vigroux Dr. Kenneth Weintraub Dr. Karin L. Witt
Y PROFESSIONAL STAFF: Michael LaChance
Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth Covino
Director of Community Relations
Jane Dinsmore
Director of Human Relations
Joe Manzoli
Chief Operating Officer
Richard Olson
Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Pfenning
Director of Marketing
Mike Powers
Properties Director
Nicole Ennis
Director of Development
RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY’S NEEDS FOR ALL: WE WELCOME ALL INCOMES, AGES AND ABILITIES
Our organization serves more than 31,000 people in diverse communities within the Greater Nashua area. We bring together young and old, men and women, people of all faiths, incomes and backgrounds. In 2015, we provided $748,829 in scholarships for more than 3,000 children, youth and families.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CHILDREN: 11,000 of the individuals served are youth and teens. During the summer of 2015, 1,800 kids had the opportunity to experience our summer camp program. The Y provides a wide range of activities to foster healthy, productive children including Teen Clubs, Sports Leagues, Swim Instruction, Family Fun Nights, Educational and Enrichment programs. Service Learning Projects and more. All youth activities incorporate the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. LOW-INCOME FAMILIES: Our Y is one of the largest providers of affordable child care in the Greater Nashua community. We offer high-quality Child Care, Kindergarten, After School Care, and Summer Day Camping to working families regardless of income level. SENIORS: We provide numerous programs, events and clubs specifically to meet the needs of people over the age of 60. Activities include: AquaFit, Yoga, Cross Training, Muscle Conditioning, SilverSneakers® land & water exercise, PAWS, Qi Gong, Adult Drawing, Adult Voice & Chorus, Quilting & Sewing Club, Boomer Club, Cribbage Club, Board Game Fun, Mine Falls Walking, Fitness Evaluations, Holiday Parties, Coffee & Tea get-togethers, Health & Wellness seminars and more. SPECIAL POPULATIONS: Our Y recognizes the need for targeted programs for children with special needs. We are proud to offer programs tailored for them, such as Music (ages 3-5), Tumbling (ages 3-5), Dance (ages 6-9), Science (ages 6-9), Fun Sports (ages 6-12), and Swim Lessons (ages 5-10). MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY: We participate in, partner or help support over 100 community events annually in our service area. SUPPORTING OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: We provide donated facility use for more than 50 other nonprofit organizations at little or no charge to help them meet broader community needs and problems. The value of this service totaled $34,915 in 2015. The Y has also donated funds and staff time worth $58,210.
Kaitlyn is featured bottom right.
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
“I learned really how independent and outgoing Kaitlyn is. The experience of staying overnight was definitely a confidence builder for her. I could see that. She used to be a little shy staying over for an overnight but now she really has a lot of confidence. She wants to go back to camp even longer next summer.” Tim Vadney and his family have been long time members of the Y of Greater Nashua since 2004. They started utilizing the Y when their two children, TJ and Kaitlyn, were born for childcare. From there the kids were involved in just about every activity including swim lessons, afterschool care and summer camp at Camp Sargent. Today, their oldest child, TJ, plays basketball while their youngest, Kaitlin, participates in dance and the inMotion dance team 4-5 days a week. This past summer, Kaitlin expanded her YMCA experience when she enrolled in the Y’s new overnight camp, YMCA Camp Spaulding, located in Penacook, NH. After spending two weeks at camp, Caitlin has a number of great memories she taken home with her along with the excitement to go back to camp next summer.
empowers girls by teaching them woodworking skills and how to safely use power tools to build with a team of girls. This program helps them discover their inner power tools of strength and courage, tools that can help them tackle any challenging situations. “What I want other kids to know is that is really fun at camp. I want to go back for three weeks next year,” Kaitlyn said. Vadney said the biggest takeaway as a camp parent is that Camp Spaulding is a really great and safe environment. The kids can meet other kids that they wouldn’t normally meet in school. They can also enjoy being away but not too far from home. It is truly a great experience for any child and overnight camp really helps children build confidence.
“My favorite camp memory was the night of our camp fire where we got to have s’mores and participating in the talent show. The girls in my cabin performed and we sang and danced to a song in front of the entire camp. I have made many new friends and I got their contact info the last day so I can keep in touch with them throughout the year.”
“I learned really how independent and outgoing Kaitlyn is. The experience of staying overnight was definitely a confidence builder for her. I could see that. She used to be a little shy staying over for an overnight but now she really has a lot of confidence. She wants to go back to camp even longer next summer,” he said.
Kaitlyn also had the opportunity to participate in the Girls at Work program which is a regional program that
- Tim and Kaitlyn Vadney Camp Spaulding Parent and Camper
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children growing and thriving daily in our full-day child care program
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youth learning new skills and making a lifetime of memories in our summer camp program
Y Achievers & Leaders are paving their way to a successful future
Dave deBronkart
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
“I’m a stage four kidney cancer survivor. I didn’t want to get something like Diabetes after everything I went through.” “You don’t want to get Diabetes, if you can prevent it. Baby Boomers are living longer and having an expanded life is a reason to stay healthy,” said Greater Nashua YMCA member Dave deBronkart. After his doctor diagnosed him as being at-risk for Type 1 diabetes, deBronkart enrolled himself in the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program in November 2014. “I’m a stage four kidney cancer survivor. I didn’t want to get something like Diabetes after everything I went through,” he said. In a matter of 6 months in the program, he found success as he saw an increase in strength and stamina and he also lost 30 pounds and dropped two clothing sizes.
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138 participants reclaimed their health in LIVESTRONG at the Y
“Health is social. There is a big difference when you work with others. Information alone doesn’t change behavior. I bought a heart rate monitor and Garmin wristband to track my activity. Gadgets don’t get it done either. It’s a combination that brings a strong change.” DeBronkart cites that the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program isn’t overly complicated. The information is easy to understand and follow. He also said that you don’t need to make miserable sacrifices to be successful. His wife is also very supportive and actively involved with his life changes, which included an increase in physical activity and being more aware of the food that they ate. “The program took a lot of work, but wasn’t really hard to do. I’ve never been athletic or a jock. I didn’t need to turn my life inside out to accomplish what I did.” - Dave deBronkart YMCA Member and DPP Participant
youth that learned healthy can be fun in Prescribe the Y
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Adults participated in our launch of the Diabetes Prevention Program
Dot McCaffrey
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
“It truly is the best program in the world as far as I’m concerned.” In 2012, the Y launched a brand new initiative focused on cancer survivors. Livestrong at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being program that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. One of the very first participants in this program was Dot McCaffrey. McCaffrey was attending physical therapy at St. Joseph’s Hospital when her physical therapist got word about the program and had suggested Dot give it a try. McCaffrey was impressed with the attitude of the staff and their dedication to the program. The trainers not only had the exercise knowledge but also they really knew the population they were working with. They knew how to customize the program to include participant limitations as well. McCaffrey felt the program isn’t built for 12 people it a program for 12 individuals. “During the program we are not thinking about the cancer. We are thinking about our health and getting stronger, getting better. It is about getting your sense of humor back and getting feel like you did before. You get attached. It truly is the best program in the world as far as I’m concerned,” she said. About a year ago the program hit capacity and the trainers wanted to make sure people had the one-on-one contact and so one of the trainers reached out to McCaffrey to see if she would be interested in volunteering and she jumped right on it. To date she has worked with 4 more groups.
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youth building confidence through Y dance classes and progressive dance program
“I knew I wasn’t a trainer but I was there to support the participants. Many of us have had ups and downs whether it is a fear that the cancer has returned or another medical issue. The difference is that we are here to support each other and see each other through.,” she said. She credits her time volunteering with Livestrong as a way she has stayed positive through her own medical issues. To her it’s a job to be there and support the participants and she wouldn’t miss for everything. “I want to be an example and show people you can get through these times. Volunteering has kept my attitude very positive. It’s feeling like things are going in the right direction and that I am a part of something very important, “ McCaffrey said. “I volunteered because I got so much from the program myself. It is the best thing in my life besides my friends and family. With Livestrong it’s the combination that I feel like I’m giving something and supporting people but I get so much more because it’s done so much and means so much for me. I think the best volunteer experience is that not only feel like you are giving but fulfills you in some way and I feel like this fulfills me in every way possible. To see the difference made in the participant’s lives is life-alerting.” - Dot McCaffrey YMCA Member and Livestrong Volunteer
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hours children read and worked on literacy projects in the Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program
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new superheroes trained to build self-confidence and make an impact at their school
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT year ending August 31, 2015
Income Contributed Income and Special Events
INCOME Programs Membership Contributed Income and Special Events Grants
$4,348,223 $4,830,177
Total Income
$10,763,841
Grants
$1,448,359 $137,082
Programs
Membership
Expenses General & Administrative
Fundraising
EXPENSES
Programs and Membership
Programs & Membership General & Administrative Fundraising
$9,350,859 $554,694 $273,427
Total Expenses
$10,178,980
$675,029
invested in the Nashua branch, Merrimack branch, Camp Sargent, Camp Spaulding for facility improvements as well as new program initiatives and financial assistance.
YMCA HERITAGE CLUB Supporting the Y for generations to come. The YMCA’s Heritage Club was established to recognize a special group of men and women who believe in the mission and traditions of the YMCA. These individuals want to ensure that the Y’s valuable life-changing programs and services will be continued for generations to come. Membership in the Heritage Club is offered to those who endow the YMCA of Greater Nashua as the result of thoughtful estate planning through bequests, annuities or charitable remainder trusts, pooled income funds and life insurance, or through lifetime gifts including cash, appreciated securities and real estate. There are a number of different ways in which you can provide for the YMCA of Greater Nashua’s future while, in some cases, providing a lifetime income for you and your spouse. If you have included the YMCA of Greater Nashua in your estate planning, you are eligible for membership in the Heritage Club. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Covino, Director of Community Relations, at 603-598-1533 or Email ecovino@nmymca.org
Heritage Club Members: Mary E. Alley* Helen M. Balcom* Eliza A. Baldwin* Elizabeth Bennett* John & Carole Callahan Sarah H. Chandler* Mabel Chandler* Ralph & Elizabeth Covino Dorothy Thurber Cox & William Cox* Fred & Ira Cross* Denis Dancoes David & Barbara Dougherty Raymond Sr. & Peggy Ennis E.O. Fifield* John A. Fisher* W. J. Flather* J. M. Fletcher* Rich & Beth Francis Edwin S. Gage* Arthur Giotas* Abby D. Greene* Jerry J. Haggerty* Mary E. Hall* Philip L. & Betty Hall Charles F. Holman*
Harriett N. Hutchinson* Elmira Jaquith* Sarah W. Kendall* Michael & Sharon LaChance Edward & Priscilla Lehoullier Tom & Zofia Long Gail A. Lucey Sy & Janet Mahfuz Jay & Gretchen Maiona Joseph W. Manzoli, Jr. Ethel O. Millen* James Moore* Charles C. Morgan* Carrie E. Norris* Mary P. Nutt* M. S. F. Ober* Daniel & Lori Ohlson Richard & Florelle Olson Seward M. Patterson* Endicott “Chub”* Toni Peabody Amy Petrie Michael & Joan Powers James F. Pritchard*
Earl & Marilyn* Prolman George A. Rollins* Mrs. Eaton D. Sargent* Fannie W. Sawyer* Mary Scripture* Frederic & Muriel Shaw* Albert Shedd* William A. & Anna E. Shedd* Max Silber* Clarence I. Spalding* Fred* & Dorothy Stickney Nancy J. Swallow* Thomas & Diane Tessier Stephen P. Tracy* Roger J. Tuttle Fernand & Linda Vachon General Elbert Wheeler* Eliza M. White* S. A. Williams* Agnes M. Wood*
*Deceased Updated 11/16/15
$748,829 in financial assistance provided to ensure the Y is accessible to all Annual Campaign Contributors THURBER SOCIETY $10,000+ YMCA of the USA New Hampshire Charitable Foundation The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, Inc. Fidelity Investments THE SHAW SOCIETY $5,000-$9.999 Hannaford Supermarkets Microdesk, Inc. 3C Race Productions, LLC J. Lawrence Hall Co. The Barker Foundation, Inc. Jim Conway THE SARGENT SOCIETY $2,500-$4,999 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of No. New England, Inc. Earl & Marilyn Prolman Steve and Joyce Russell Michael & Sharon LaChance Patricia Clancey Southern NH Health System Benevity Community Impact Fund Emma M Kelly Charitable Trust Digital Federal Credit Union Conway Arena THE LAROCQUE SOCIETY $1,000-$2,499 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Drs. Michael & Karin Witt Eileen and Trevor Carlton Elizabeth Covino Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Howe, Riley & Howe, PLLC James H Kimberly The Manzoli Family Kenneth Weintraub Kiely & Company, LLC Landmark Benefits
Michael Smith and Peri Adler Newman Paisner Dental Associates Performance Rehab, Inc. Richard & Flo Olson The Rubino Family Thomas J Long Whole Foods Market PATRON $250-$999 Adverteasers Allan M Barker Allied Wire and Cable Andrea Arnesen BAE Systems Beacon Technical Sales, Inc. Brenda McDougald Bryna and David Kamin Cherie and David Irons Chuck & Cindy Barker Conway Office Products Cushman & Wakefield of NH, Inc. Delta Dental Plan of New Hampshire, Inc. Dividers Plus, Inc. Douglas Barker Edward Paquette F5 Networks Fred and Karen Vegliante Fred Lyford Gate City Chapter 1295 Gate City Striders, Inc. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Jane E Sodders Jeannette Carberry Joseph Thomas Karen Meyer Lorraine Dagostino Lynda Petropulos Marjorie A Kuhn Mark S Cookson Merrimack Building Supply Merrimack Monday Night Group Michael Ballentine
Michael D Powers Michael P Reardon Michael Perault Nancy R Barry NH Cibor Cares Peter Banks Philip R Currier Planet Aid, Inc. Radiation Center of Greater Nashua Rapid Sheet Metal, Inc. Recognition Recycle That, LLC (bought “Got Books”) Reeds Ferry Lumber Richard Mayo Robert Dorf Robert Posniak Roger J Tuttle Ronald Fish Rotary Club of Merrimack Scott P Prunier Shaws Supermarket Steven King The Bottino Family The Nichols Trust United Way of Greater Nashua
CENTURY CLUB $100-$249 Amherst Junior Women’s Club Andy’s Carpentry Anthony Mandravelis Arthur Craffey Audrey Augun Bank of America Charitable Foundation Brenda M Perry Bruce Moore Caitlin K. Hynes Carl L Hebert Carol and John Kreick Cassie Cloutier Charles E McCaffery Cheryl Peltak Community Foundation of Lousville Custom Electric & Communications, LLC Daniel Hayden Dave Yeaton David Correia David J Dwyer Diane A Toth Donna M Karwoski DW Pizza Eagles Wing Function Center, LLC Earl R Aldrich East Coast Microwave Distributors, Inc. Elizabeth M Cote Erin Merrell Francine Howe Frederick T Burant Gail M Bradley Gerald Gehr, MD Gottesman and Hollis, P.A. Heather Biron Helfman, Lasky & Associates, PA IN-CAL, Inc. Jane Vukelich Jean Dickson Jeanne F Fandozzi Jeffrey A Zall Jill Gage Joan Schuyler John Taylor Judith Menken Kirt and Maureen Gillum Lifetouch National School Studies Lori G Wallace Lucille Falardeau Lynnette Curran Malcolm and Pamela Huckaby Marga Marx Margo Demers Marion Muskiewicz Mary Ann McHugh Mary Duhaime
Mary Jane Dinsmore Maryann Kabarsky Moore Center Services Inc. Nancy and Mike Epstein Network for Good Nicholas Mandravelis Norma J Schlager Patricia Casey Patricia Dwyer Patricia Smith Paul Landry Peter and Leona Dolloff Peter G Webb Philip Schommer Polka Dots Child Care Center, LLC Proficient Automotive Reliance Autocare Inc Rhonda Z Murray Richard C Follender Robert A Castellano, Jr. Robert T Liscio Ryan E Talavera Silicon Valley Community Foundation Stacy Cardinale Stacy Nelson State Farm Insurance Stephen P DiBona Sub Zero Ice Cream Sunnyside Acura Susan Green Texas Roadhouse The John P. Stabile II Family Foundation Therese Gupta Thomas Breslawski Tiffany A. Joslin Tri-State Enterprises, LLC United Way of Central Virginia FRIENDS $1-$99 Adelaide F Saunders Adrienne Marie Devine Alexander Jeffrey Alison Delyani Alison Lotterhos Allison Thomas Alphonse J Trasatti Alyssa Panetta Amy Bergquist Amy J Millard Amy J. Merrow Amy O’Neill Amy Sue Doyle Andrea Vanslyke Angela Littlefield Anna M Rego Anne Campbell Anne M Jeudy
Barbara R Linkroum Belinda Dillaby Ben Kershaw Benevity Community Impact Fund Benjamin Sanford Bernadette T Case Beth Flanders Beth Raymond Bethany Azevedo Big Hearted Books Bonnie O’Neil Brian Gosselin Brian J McGowan Brian LaSalle Brian P Landrigan Brooke M Arthur Cara-Kristen D McIntire Carrie Niskala Catherine Ann Garcia Cathleen L Mook Charlene M Brox Charles E Sabourin Chase C Roth Christopher Linscott Claudia Trethewey Clifton R Spinney Colleen P Chapdelaine Cornelia Bolton Crosby Bakery, Inc. Dan Gesin Dan R Demers Dan Weilanct Daniel Frisbie Daniel M Casey Danielle Mayo Daryl Greenwood Dave Calcaterra David Desjardins David Loud David Loud, Jr. David Quann David R Piotrowski David Vogel Dawn Brown Dawn M Seilhan Debbie Lennox Deborah L Rosenberg Deborah M Sokoler Deborah Sturm Debra Desilets Debra Prussman Debra Shirk Derin Josephson Diane Wolfe Dominique Elaine Bernabeo Donna Hardwick Dorinda L Mulcahy Elaine Holroyd Eliza Barton Weeks
Erin Campbell Eugene Colson Family Chiropractic of Merrimack Frederick Sahlin, Jr. Gail McMorrow Donahue Gena Stearns Ginny A Jackson Granite State Soap Company, LLC Granite United Way Greg H Derderian Gunther’s Goodies Heidi R Bracci Hoss Rashidffard Houghton Farm, LLC Jackie Quesnel Jaime West James Hogan-Hines James Ingalls James O Wilcox Jane Vendituoli Janet Ruth Murphy Jason Kingsley Herbert Jeanne L Potelle Jeffrey and Meredith Wegener Jennifer F Atherton Jennifer M Berman Jennifer McComas Jessica Galafassi Jessica Mason Jim Varela Joan M Sawyer JoAnn D Milani Joanne Chabot John E Phelan John G Williams John Hastie John Moynihan John Odom Joy Mac Neilly Judith Douglas Julie E Boilard Julie Hafferkamp Julie Knowles Julie Loud Justin Kofman Karen Tine Karri-Ann Greenhalge Karthi Chandra Katelin Hogan-Hines Katelyn E Conomacos Katherine Reagan Kathy F Melconian Kathy Lopez Kelley E Dugan Kelly Annadore Pitman Kelly Gautieri Kelly Hadley Kendra Bither
Kenneth S. Dabrowski Kevin Barnett Kieran O’Connor Kim K Hickman Kimberly J Bertrand Kristen Mamos Kristie Perreault Kristin Fitzpatrick Kristin Long Kyle Castrigno Lance Minnich Lara E Gruner Lauren Hassey Laurie Ascani Laurie Chisholm Laurie Lemire Lee Ann Dillon Lee Lariviere Lili Shemirani Lincoln Matthew Cardullo Linda A Temperino Linda Loud Lindsey Luna Lindsey Melanson Lioubov Iakovleva Lisa A Melanson Lisa Bollinger Lisa DeMichele Lori McNamara Louise A Camp Lynn Geoffrion Marcia Poulin Margaret Sandford Maria S Vieira Mariah Gage Marie Johnston Marie Wallace Marilyn Taylor Martha Suder Maryann Stuke Matthew Kutschke Maureen Menzies Meredith Wegener Michael Brown Michael Murray Michael R Poirier Michelle Kolb Michiko Maddock Mike Campbell Miner Family Farm Molly Gelinas Monica Reynoso Nadine C Potvin Nancy L Dubois Nico Laborera Nicole Wesoly Nodrog Farms, LLC Noel Friedman
Pamela Bulow Pamela Card Pamela M Moreau Patricia Nagle Paul C Beaulieu Paul Hebert Paul J Roderick Paul V Bucci Paul Zeman Ray Pullum Rebecca (Becca) Smith Rebecca and Joshua Stratton Rebecca L Young Rebecca Lynn Renee Archer Renee W Nichols Resmi Nair Richard Loud Rick and Alice Weber Rick Ruo Rita Loud Robert Durant Robert Fautuer Robert Gabriel Robert H Canaway II Robert J Briscoe, Jr. Robert McDonough Robin Norton Rohel Stebhe Rose McPhee Rose Shajenko Rosemary Torres Rosita Lee Music Center, Inc. Sara Keilty Scott Brown Seth Zeigler Sharon Chase Sherrie Juris Sherry McElwain Sierra Mullin Simple Sacks Sirois & Son Appliance Srishail Thapa St. John Neumann Church Stacey A Negron Stephanie Maglio Stephanie Reid Stephen Rogers Susan Bauchman Tamson Rodon Tegan Redmond Telugu Association of Greater Boston Inc The Happy Cat Company, LLC The Muskiewicz family The Plummer Family The White Birch Catering and Banquet Hall, LLC
Tiffany Fleury Tiffany Frappier Tiffany Sweeney Tom Sirois Travis Shelby Tyler Penn United Way of Central Virginia United Way of Greater Portland United Way of Massachusetts Bay Victoria Lashua Vivian J Dano Walter Fallace Warren Leuteritz Wendy Jayne William Barrett William Bemiss William Hardy Xochitl Kreger Yvonne Tozzi
The YMCA of Greater Nashua strives for accuracy in our donor list. If you are aware of an error or omission, please let us know by calling the Development Office at 603-598-1533. Thank you.
In 2015, 512 volunteers gave more than 19,680 hours of their time to support the efforts of the YMCA and our members Golf Tournament Sponsors and Volunteers
Thank you to the players, sponsors and volunteers who participated in our 18th Annual Golf Tournament at Nashua Country Club on Monday June 1, 2015. PRESENTING SPONSOR Anonymous BIRDIE SPONSOR Centorr Vacuum Harvey Construction Microdesk Winer & Bennett SNACK CART SPONSOR Eaton & Berube Insurance EXCLUSIVE DINNER SPONSOR New Balance Factory Store CART SPONSOR Eastern Bank $2,500 PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR Spectrum Marketing PAR SPONSOR Andrea Arnesen, Ameriprise Financial Services OTHER GENEROUS SPONSOR Adverteasers Proceeds raised through this tournament benefit our Annual Campaign, which provides financial assistance to hundreds of local children, adults and families, who otherwise would not be able to experience the Y due to the inability to pay.
TEE SPONSORS Atomic Tree Service Chick Beaulieu Dartmouth-Hitchcock Enterprise Bank Hayner/Swanson, Inc. Jesseman Landscaping Lakeside Excavation, LLC Merrimack Building Supply New Sky Productions Norton’s Classic Cafe Outdoor Creations Custom Landscaping Papergraphics Rapid Sheet Metal, Inc. Sapphire Consulting Tulley Automotive Group TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS Andrea Arnesen Ann DeVito Becky Lecklider Donna Karwoski Greg Anthony Jay Gupta Lydia Foley Mark Detering Steve King Tony Mandravelis
12th Annual Charity Auction & Dinner AUCTION SPONSORS Adverteasers Promotional Products Ameriprise Financial Bellwether Credit Union Brookstone Microdesk Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Enterprise Bank Fidelity Investments Hellenic American University La Hacienda Restaurant St. Mary’s Bank Stellos Electric TD Bank
Cranmore Mountain Resort Crotched Mountain Ski Area Crowne Plaza Nashua de Cordova / Sculpture Park and Museum Donna and Ted Karwoski EcoTarium F1 Boston FORTIN GAGE Flowers and Gifts Fresh of Nashua Giannis Pizza Gibbet Hill Grill Great NH Restaurants Corporate Office Gundalow Company Hairthurium Handel and Haydn Society/ LIVE AUCTION DONORS Harry Christophers, Artistic Director Andrea Riley Arnesen & Bob Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant Arnesen Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Boston Celtics Holiday Inn Collins Flowers Inc. Hooked Seafodd Restaurant & Raw Bar Crowne Plaza Nashua Huntington Theater Company Donna and Ted Karwoski Hy-Line Cruises Donnalee Lozeau Ignite Bar & Grille Evergreen Irrigation ImprovAsylum Lake Morey Resort Innovations Larry and Valerie Post Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum Patty Creedon Jackson Ski Touring Foundation New England Fitness JajaBelles Norm Kossayda, MD John Lane’s Ogunquit Playhouse Northeast Delta Dental Jordan’s Furniture Porsche of Nashua Joseph Thomas Rapid Sheet Metal La Hacienda del Rio Rob Prunier Lawn Dawg Storyland Malcolm Huckaby The Roedel Companies Manchester Monarchs YMCA of Greater Nashua Martha’s Exchange Restaurant Board of Directors & Brewing Co. Massachusetts Bay Lines, Inc. McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center SILENT AUCTION DONORS Merrimack Auto Center, LLC Andrea Riley Arnesen & Bob Arnesen Merrimack Karate Angus Lea Golf Course Michelle & Peter Bajdek Bayside Resort Mike & Sharon LaChance Beckonings Mohegan Sun Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture Moonlight Meadery Boston Ballet Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Boston Celtics Nashua Silver Knights Boston Philharmonic New Balance Factory Store Boston Red Sox New Hampshire’s Palace Theatre Brookstone North Country Rivers Capitol Center for the Arts North Shore Music Theater Charles Riverboat Company P&L Landscaping, LLC Clark’s Trading Post Parker’s Maple Barn & Sugar House Concord Museum Pats Peak
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ANNUAL HALL OF FAME As the YMCA has a strong history of serving the Greater Nashua community, we would like to recognize those who have embodied our mission and values. Each year, nominations for the Hall of Fame are made by Y staff, members, as well as individuals in the community. We focus on those who have dedicated their time and talent to fulfilling the mission of the YMCA. The Hall of Fame committee has chosen inductees that truly represent the spirit of the Y and have provided opportunities for lifelong personal growth and the development of a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Darlene Stromstad
Former Board of Directors (1989-1996) CVO of Board (1993-94) Darlene joined the Y’s Board of Directors December 11, 1989 while working as the Director of Marketing/Communications at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Shortly after joining the board, Darlene joined the PR and Communications Committee and played a very active role focusing on fundraising, public relations and marketing the Y. Other major highlights from her time on the board include: • Joined the Executive Committee and became chair of the PR Committee by April 1990. • In December 1992, she coordinated a lease agreement between the Y and SJH for 2500 square feet of space for a rehab facility. It was the first lease in the new building. • In June 1992, she was a member of a special committee to handle the negotiation for the full Board for the purchase of the former Merrimack Athletic Club. • Elected Board Chair on April 12, 1993. At that meeting she announced her wish to focus on the Y mission and objectives over the next few years. • In 1993, Nashua had an $800K budget with 2,517 members. In 1995 the budget was $2.7M with 9,429 members (highest ever at that time). • In 1994, Darlene led the negotiations with the YWCA to purchase their half interest in the 17 Prospect St building and this culminated with an agreement in the fall of that year. Today, Darlene is President/CEO of Waterbury Hospital (since 2011). Beyond her major accomplishments on the Y board, Darlene has a strong history working with many other non-profits as well. These include: • • • •
Board of Trustees - Connecticut Hospital Association Board of Directors - Waterbury Development Corporation Former Board of Directors - YMCA of Greater Nashua (1989-1996) CVO of Board (1993-94) Former Board of Directors - Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Hospital Association, the Growth Council, York County United Way • Former chair of the American Heart Association’s Red Dress Campaign for York County • Former chair of the Synernet board • Previously elected to the national Board of Govenors of the prestigious American College of Healthcare Executives for a three year term
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