IN THE LOOP
MCBURNEY YMCA 125 West 14th Street July 2015 212.912.2300 | McBurneyYMCA@ymcanyc.org ymcanyc.org/mcburney
A newsletter for Y members and friends
MEMBER LOUNGE RENOVATION UPDATE
Photo taken of the lounge under renovations.
As you may recall on Presidents Day the sprinkler head burst causing the member lounge to flood. The lounge underwent major renovations to restore it back to its original state. The McBurney YMCA received State Funding for 2015. We will be using this funding to renovate our existing Member Lounge. Spivak Architects have designed a fresh new look for the lounge and above you will see the 3D image of our soon to be member lounge. The lounge will be closed during our normal pool shut down from August 24th- August 30th while undergoing major renovations. Renovations include: installation of new lighting, updating the wall with vibrant panels and a Y Logo, removing the existing paneling on the windows to see the entire aquatic center, adding all new furniture, two television monitors to display programs, additional outlets for charging electronic devices and a reading nook with a built in bookcase.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF SPORTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Administration Manager. Oscar also has experience at various local after school and summer camp programs being a counselor as well as an activity specialist.
Oscar is our new Director of Sports and Family Programming at the McBurney site. He comes to the Y with various experience working with youth. Most recently he graduated with his Masters at Columbia University where he majored in Education and Social Studies. As a part of his Master’s program he taught high school students American History and Global studies. Prior to that he worked at Chelsea Piers as an
Oscar has worked and volunteered with a variety of youth and community focused organizations. Born and raised in the ever changing Chelsea neighborhood Oscar supervised and managed National Night Out with the local police precinct to participate in anti-crime rallies with the participation of local businesses and civic organizations. Please join us in welcoming Oscar to the McBurney family!
Lounge under renovations.
Photo taken the day the lounge re-opened.
IN THE LOOP | A newsletter for Y members and friends
NEW OUTDOOR GRAPHIC On June 26 the Y installed a new outdoor graphic. This graphic was selected to represent our diversity here at the McBurney Y. Former Y Graphic
New Y Graphic
NEW PARTITION IN THE MCBURNEY ROOM
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
$220,000 GOAL FOR 2015 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN The teams above have secured $198,621 in pledges or 90% towards our $220,000 goal. We only have $21,379 left to raise! Amount Percent of Amount Left Team Goal Raised Goal Reached to Goal Staff
16,000 + 100% leadership staff giving
14,394
90%
1,606
Board
45,000 + 100% giving
34,479
77%
10,521
Major Gifts
69,000
69,203
100%
0
Membership
12,000
9,815
82%
2,185
Marathon
20,000
1,874
9%
18,126
Healthy Lifestyles
4,500
8,993
200%
0
Aquatics
24,000
23,668
99%
332
Youth & Family
17,000
16,136
95%
864
Building
12,000
18,379
153%
0
Business Office
500
1,705
341%
0
The McBurney Room partition was upgraded on June 26 and the floors were buffed and waxed to make the room sparkle. We hope all of our participants, members and community groups appreciate the upgrades.
READY SET MATH AND READ GRADUATES SHINE Ready Set Math and Read graduated on June 19th. With blue and white cap and gowns the children proudly sang their graduation version of Dynamite. It was a great year of learning their letters, numbers, writing and getting to meet new friends. Are young graduates are either going to pre-k or kindergarten in the Fall. We are very proud of what each child accomplished this past year.
CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION MAKES A SPLASH! Recently the McBurney Aquatic Department hosted the Challenged Athletes Foundation. CAF provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles. Many of these athletes compete competitively. A few of the athletes are war veterans that were injured and continuing to pursue athlete endeavors. The McBurney YMCA is grateful to have this opportunity to work with CAF. If you have a group that is interested in renting pool space, please contact Aquatic Director Raymond DeWire at rdewire@ymcanyc.org with any questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEXANDER PORTER! Alexander finished 1st in Tennis at the NYC Senior Games in the 85-89 age group! He has been a member at McBurney since 2008 and regularly takes personal training at the Y. It’s amazing to see all his hard work is paying off! Please congratulate Alexander when you see him!
NEW FOR YOU:
INTEGRATED TRAINING CLASS Strength & Cardio Conditioning Special 4-week class Thursdays at 8:00am, beginning July 30th Effectively build: • Core & extremity strength • Flexibility & agility • Endurance & Stamina Integrating: • TRX • Kettlebells • Battle Ropes • and more Register at Member Services Special introductory rate: $80 (4 classes)
VALENTINE WHITTAKER’S ART SHOWCASE McBurney Board Member, Valentine Whittaker, raised $1,352 towards the Annual Campaign for the Team McBurney the Marathon Team at Gallery MC in Hell’s Kitchen on Thursday, June 18th. With over 200 people in attendance Val sold off 15 paintings, including one that he auctioned off for McBurney. Fellow marathon runners, Kevin Kingston and Colin Peters (who also serves as McBurney’s Board Chair), chipped in to support Val with donations of food and drinks. The event was one of the most successful fundraising events at McBurney this year! McBurney staff, Membership Director Mitch Lyons, Executive Director, Jolaina Peltier, and Y Fit Start Coordinator, Ruth Gursky were also in attendance.