THE EASTSIDER
February, 2014
VANDERBILT YMCA 224 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt
A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE VANDERBILT YMCA
Vanderbilt Hosts 2014 Annual Campaign Kickoff
IN THIS ISSUE •
Vanderbilt hosts 2014 Annual Campaign Kickoff
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Staff Celebrates Years of Service at the YMCA
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Locker Rooms Renovation Update
IMPORTANT DATES •
Preschool Kids Night Out (Ages 2-4) Friday, March 7, 2014 6:00-9:00 PM
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School Age Kids Night Out (Ages 5-11) Friday, March 14, 2014 6:00-9:00 PM
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Picasso Night Friday, March 21, 2014 6:00-8:00 PM
Y-Afterschool TAG students performing at the 2014 Annual Campaign Kickoff.
Vanderbilt hosted its 2014 Annual Campaign Kickoff on Monday, February 10th. The Annual Campaign offers transformative programs in teen leadership, afterschool learning, work readiness, cultural assimilation and international exchange for New Yorkers. The evening began with Senior Executive Director, Anita Harvey giving a warm welcome to attendees. Then the Annual Campaign Co-Chairs, Justin Carroll and Allison Downing shared an overview of the 2014 campaign and detailed the $265,000 goal. Afterwards, the Talented and Gifted Y-Afterschool Kindergarten students put on a musical performance that brought smiles to the faces of those in attendance. Then teens, Rashaan Douglas and Kalifa Lanier gave moving testimonials of how the Y has changed their lives for the better, because of the Annual Campaign. Finally, a video presentation was shown displaying more examples of members who have faced hardships in their lives but because of the YMCA, overcame those challenges. The evening ended with friendship, food, and fellowship. Please give today to the Annual Campaign ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt/pages/annual-campaign. We can do so much more with you.
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February, 2014
Staff Celebrates Service Milestones
Locker Rooms Renovation Update
Pictured above: Finished back section of the Men’s Locker Room (Currently the Women’s temporary locker room). YMCA of Greater New York CEO, Jack Lund and Vanderbilt’s Associate Executive Director, Janet LoCurto.
20 Vanderbilt Staff were honored at the 9th Annual Service Awards Luncheon at Churrascaria Plataforma Brazilian Steakhouse along with 300 other branch employees who have reached a milestone in their career by working for the YMCA of Greater New York for 5,10,15,20,25,30 and even 35 years. The YMCA of Greater New York’s CEO, Jack Lund celebrated the Pictured above: Women’s Locker Room blueprint staff in attendance and even entertained them by singing a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s song, ‘My Way’ as ‘Y Way’. Those at In response to several member surveys the event, enjoyed copious amounts of Brazilian meat and other and concerns about the Men and exotic delicacies. Women’s locker rooms, Vanderbilt’s
administration has begun a locker room
Additional Vanderbilt staff members that have reached a renovations project to meet these milestone of service working at the YMCA of Greater New York concerns. are: Helene Blount Paul Crawford Kimberly Davis Jonathan Dickson Rossella Fabbri Ivy Guerra Leslie Howitt Michael Hughes Susan Karp Bari Khan
Alex Linton Lillian Litterio Janet LoCurto Tanveer Mohammad Mihai Muresan Lindsay Ann O’Brien Brent Ottley Daisy Rosario Lucas Slattery Hector Tapia
Congratulations and Thank You for all that you do !
The renovations for both the Men and Women’s locker rooms include the replacement of carpeting with tile flooring, painting and general cosmetic up keep and a rebuilding of the sauna and steam room. The Women’s locker room will also have some additions including a new vanity and a lounge with a large-screen TV. The Women’s Locker Room is targeted to be completed by mid-February and the Men’s Locker Room completion date is estimated for mid-March. 2