STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY
2011
Annual Report
YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND
OUR MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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O. Reid Ashe, Jr. , left, and Barry M. Taylor, right, are confident about the future of the YMCA of Greater Richmond.
It was an amazing year for the YMCA of Greater Richmond! We began 2011 with a fresh perspective on what we do and why we do it. Our mission – to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all - enables us to deliver on our cause, strengthening the foundations of our community. Our commitment to the community begins with our 16 branch locations across the region from Petersburg to Ashland and Goochland to Sandston. The opening of the Atlee Station Family YMCA in November now offers Hanover County residents two Y locations where families find time to play, neighbors meet and the community gathers. We don’t do it alone. Strengthening the foundations of our community requires hundreds of diverse collaborators equally committed to our cause. Every day in our local Ys and dozens of school and community sites, we provide programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As we began to speak differently about our work, we also organized it into these three areas of focus. Our focus on youth development enabled us to deliver programs for students in seven school districts last year. Before- and After-school care, camp, YMCA Bright Beginnings and youth sports opportunities are possible because we work with teachers, school administrators and civic and business leaders to ensure that we nurture the potential of every child regardless of his or her socioeconomic environment. Central Virginia is not immune to the obesity epidemic our nation is facing. Yet, we are among the most active communities in the country. The Y’s partnerships with leading organizations committed to
Barry M. Taylor President & CEO YMCA of Greater Richmond
our residents’ health and wellness means we do have an opportunity to ensure we are as healthy as possible. Collaborating with Sports Backers, our 2011 YMCA 10k Training Team prepared nearly 4,000 individuals for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, making it the largest 10k training team in the country. Working with VCU Massey Cancer Center, HCA and Bon Secours, we support individuals of all ages battling chronic diseases. As one of the largest charities in the region, we exist as a catalyst for others to give back to our community and neighbors. In addition to the thousands of volunteers each year who donate their time and money to support the Y’s mission, organizations turn to the Y for facility use that benefits their own programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics Virginia and ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation are a few of the important community partners for whom we opened our doors in 2011 to work together and offer opportunities for all ages and abilities. Within the pages of this Annual Report, it is very exciting to share different perspectives of these remarkable collaborations. Donors, collaborators and participants share what it meant for them to find a place at the Y. On behalf of everyone who benefited this past year from the Y’s response to our community, we thank you for your support!
O. Reid Ashe, Jr. Board Chairman YMCA of Greater Richmond
Youth Development
Healthy Living
Social Responsibility
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the foundations Deeply rooted in your community for 157 years, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has provided support and opportunities to people throughout the area. As a result of our efforts, we empower people to learn, grow and thrive every day. In 2011, through programs and memberships, we served 165,775 members of our community and our goal is to see those numbers climb even higher. Our 2,649 staff members and 6,696 volunteers team up with one purpose in mind and that is to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the benefits of the Y. In 2011, we provided $6,413,133 in financial assistance to families and individuals. The Y is grateful for the generous support we received from 6,696 volunteer leaders, fundraisers and policy makers. In 2011, we received $3,403,764 in charitable contributions to help support our programs. Every day, the Y is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in our community. Our partnership with 113 local corporations last year helped make this effort a reality. The Y is keeping local senior citizens active. Last year, 5,586 older adults participated in SilverSneakers速, a fun, energizing program that helps them take better control of their health through physical activity and social events. In 2011, over 9,338 seniors participated in YMCA activities.
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of our COMMUNITY We are personally committed to saving lives and reducing childhood obesity. Last year, the Y helped motivate 8,577 children to get fit through our youth sports programs and 2,898 second graders were given free basic swim lessons through YMCA Learn to Swim. A total of 70,568 swim lessons were taught in 2011. The Y is dedicated to giving area children the tools they need to succeed each school year. In August, we host YMCA Bright Beginnings that provides children from low-income families with new clothes, shoes and a backpack filled with supplies. Thanks to the generous contributions of community donors, the Y received $449,043 for this program in 2011. This generous donation allowed more than 2,400 students to get the school year started on the right foot. We encourage the bonds of a father-child relationship in the great outdoors through our Y Guides program. Last year, 3,062 fathers, sons and daughters participated in this program. The Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen through our youth development programs and services. We operate 39 child care sites, that serve a total of 3,868 children. In the summer months, the Y provides activities and learning opportunities for 3,919 children at YMCA Day Camps. In 2011, we hosted 34 youth in our Metro Teens and 273 YMCA Leaders’ Club members, giving them the chance to gain leadership and employment skills.
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The YMCA Growing Younger health and wellness program consists of a chair-based exercise class that works on an individual’s flexibility, strength and muscular endurance through fun and engaging exercises. The program began after the YMCA of Greater Richmond was approached by an anonymous donor through the Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia. Today, the program is funded through generous donations from the United Way and Genworth. The Genworth donation enabled the newest site to open at the Friendship Café at Village Presbyterian Church. Programs are now in place not only in Powhatan, but also at a Friendship Café at the West Richmond Church of the Brethren in Henrico County that partners with Tuckahoe Family YMCA, and the Senior Center in Innsbrook that partners with the Shady Grove Family YMCA. In the fall of 2010, the program expanded to the Chickahominy Family YMCA as a special offering for their Community Hot Spot and the Four Mile Creek Baptist Church and the Charles City County Friendship Cafés. New partnerships in the program include such organizations as Art on Wheels, Virginia Commonwealth University Art Department and the Visual Arts Center. The Growing Younger health and wellness program is a partnership between the Y and Senior Connections.
Thank You For Being A Friend Growing younger HEALTH AND WELLNESS Program
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SEEING IS BELIEVING Sara Link is now a believer. Sara, Director of the Older Adult Initiative with the United Way, recently saw firsthand senior citizens at the YMCA Growing Younger health and wellness program in action. She says it made her realize that when it comes to staying healthy, senior citizens can keep up with the best of them. “It was everything I thought it would be, but better. This woman came in with a walker and she was working it. It almost brought tears to my eyes,” said Sara. Since 2009, the United Way has been a donor to the Growing Younger health and wellness program that helps senior citizens participate in fun and engaging exercise classes and art. Sara says seeing the class for the first time was an eye-opener. “When I saw the energy in the room with the upbeat music and the physical equipment, it was very impressive,” she said. “Sometimes something is good on paper, but it doesn’t live up to your expectations. Seeing the class firsthand really captures more meaning. I wanted to get up there and start exercising myself.” Sara says the class was so inspiring that she couldn’t wait to tell her coworker, Heather Turbyne-Pollard, Vice President of Community Impact at the United Way. Heather says hearing Sara’s account only reiterates why the United Way, along with Genworth, is proud of their partnership with the Y. “We love the Y and we were excited with the collaboration. Our mission is to support older adults to age safely and with dignity. That’s what the Y has been able to do through this program. It’s exciting to see Genworth now donate to the program as well,” she said. As representatives of the United Way, both Sara and Heather say they are committed to the Growing Younger health and wellness program. They wish they had more money to donate. However, they said as long as they see great outcomes, the United Way will continue their relationship with the YMCA of Greater Richmond. “Kudos to the Y for their innovation,” said Heather. “They’re bringing people of all ages and the community together.”
Fitness instructor, Janet Nugent, second from left, along with participants in the Growing Younger health and wellness program. Sara Link from United Way is on the far right.
READY TO EXERCISE Two days a week, Janet Nugent leads a rambunctious group of students. They like their music upbeat, they like to move and they love to talk. They’re also all over the age of 62. Janet teaches an exercise class with the YMCA Growing Younger health and wellness program. With three years under her belt, she says each day is a learning experience. “It’s very motivating. I never want to miss a class and I can’t wait to get there,” she said. As a fitness instructor, Janet leads senior citizens through a variety of exercise classes that help them with their balance and increase their strength. “We have a good selection of tools that we use to work on things and tie it back into their daily activities, whether it’s brushing their teeth or just washing dishes,” said Janet. Janet says at first glance people might assume that a senior citizens’ exercise class is boring, but that perception is wrong. “People would be surprised. When you usually think of seniors you think of a slower pace. Here, the activity level is high and we’re moving steadily for 45 minutes,” she said. Janet says her students continuously inspire her, not only for their physical ability, but for the relationships they’ve formed with each other. “It’s always interesting to see the camaraderie in the group. They have a very strong bond.” It’s apparent that the feeling of respect is shared by the members of Janet’s class. They use words such as “wonderful” and “amazing” to describe her. But Janet says she’s the lucky one. “This is a generation not raised to go to the gym, but they choose to stay fit. They teach me. I feel honored to be able to do this.”
Sara Link, with United Way, joined by Growing Younger health and wellness program participants.
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The Golden Years are more golden for Gwendolyn Cottman, 82, Janis Grannum, 76, and Arlene Robinson, 86. As members of the YMCA Growing Younger health and wellness program, held at the Senior Center twice a week and two times a month at the Shady Grove Family YMCA, these ladies are giving a fresh perspective on retirement. “It puts a new spin on the perception of senior citizens. Because if we didn’t have this, we wouldn’t be as active,” said Janis. “There’s just no explaining it,” chimes in Arlene. “It makes me feel good after I finish.” Gwendolyn agrees. “I was a member of the Y before I moved to Richmond. This class is exactly what I was looking for.” The trio joined the program through the Senior Center. To be as able as they are in this stage of their life is a blessing. They credit their exercise instructor with keeping them motivated. “Janet is wonderful,” said Janis. “Because of her I’m stronger and I’ve personally branched out with my own class with a couple of seniors in my building.”
The connection that Janis has built with others is a result of the relationships she’s made through the program. The bond of friendship that these three have made is one they never expected, but are grateful for. “They’re good people,” said Arlene. “They’re easy to be around and you learn something from everyone.” Arlene also teams up with Gwendolyn during art sessions, provided by Art on Wheels and the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. A grant from the United Way pays for the classes. Arlene says while the exercise component of the Growing Younger program helps her physically, the art sessions bring out her artistic side. “I lost the ability to do art when I had a stroke and heart attack,” she said. “I like the creativity because you learn so much.” As a result of the YMCA Growing Younger health and wellness program, Gwendolyn, Janis and Arlene are no longer saying what they can’t do because of their age. They’re saying what they can. “It’s working,” laughs Gwendolyn. “That’s why we come back.”
Growing younger Program
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Art on Wheels, through the Growing Younger program, gives participants a chance to bring out their creative side.
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D R I VE N The YMCA of Greater Richmond Triathlon Training Team is dedicated to helping anyone reach their fitness goals, whether they are an experienced triathlete, an aspiring one or just want to get in shape. The group, which runs for 10 months, is open to all skill levels looking for support, guidance, knowledge and training. Classes are held at the Chester Family YMCA, Patrick Henry Family YMCA and Downtown YMCA. Members take part in swimming, biking and running classes that help them reach their personal goals and eventually participate in a triathlon.
STRONGER than Yesterday TRIATHLON TRAINING TEAM
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Transforming Members into Triathletes
Tim has the spirit of a champion.
Mind over matter “I’m 51 going on 18,” jokes Tim Middleton. An avid participant with the YMCA Triathlon Training Team at Chester Family YMCA, Tim has been involved with the program since 2008. His main reason for enrolling? Simple, after years of taking part in the same races, Tim was bored. “I was running in the Richmond halfmarathon. I was at about Mile 10 when I thought ‘this is really boring, there’s got to be something else.’ I heard people talking about triathlons and thought it was a great idea,” he said. “I didn’t find anything until I learned about the program at the Chester Y. I signed up and have been hooked ever since.” With 15 races under his belt, Tim says each class pushes him to his limits and he appreciates that. That’s because at every training class, he’s driven and determined to beat someone – himself. “When I go into a race, I have no clue what I’m going to do, but I give it my best. For the next race, I compete against myself to beat that time. I’m always improving myself,” he said. Despite his strong spirit, Tim admits that it can often be a case of mind over matter to get to the finish line. “Mentally, I know I can do this. My body may want to quit, but it’s my mind that keeps pushing me. It’s a great sense of accomplishment.” Tim says he’s grateful for his experience with the Triathlon Training Team. He says without it he might have given up racing years ago. “I love to run and be active, but without this I would probably have said, ‘I’ve got better things to do.’ For every one step forward, I would have probably taken 10 steps back.” With his next race in sight, Tim will continue to train and push himself. That’s because for him quitting is never an option. “Life gives you many options and you have two choices – rejection or acceptance.” Clearly, Tim is accepting nothing but victory. 14
To discover the transforming power of training for a triathlon, just ask Robert Flanigan. He witnesses it every day as coach for the YMCA Triathlon Training Team. Robert, the head owner and coach of Central Virginia Endurance, has been affiliated with the program since 2008. “It’s my baby,” he said. “It’s a life change created in so many people.” When the program first started four years ago, only six women signed up. It wasn’t until the following year that the program truly took off. Robert says the program grew from 6 to 25 people. “It was a 12-week program for the October race. It was so successful that YMCA members demanded it become a full year program,” said Robert. Today, the program is offered at three YMCA branches – Chester, Patrick Henry and Downtown. Robert says a key factor with the Triathlon Training Team is that it’s accessible to anyone who wants to participate. “I wanted this program to be an affordable solution for people that wanted to try a triathlon. It’s only $25 a month, which is the same amount you would pay for an individual session with a personal trainer.” Also, the age range of the participants is mid-to-late 40s, a fact that isn’t lost upon Robert. “That’s the neat thing about triathlons. Most people find the sport late in life. Most Y members find that it’s a great way to break the monotony of their training.”
Above all, Robert says the spirit of teamwork that is felt in each training class is the biggest sign of success. “It’s good for those that want to train or those that want to be social and lose weight. It can help anyone achieve the goals they’re looking for.”
Stretching to get to the finish line. Tim, left, and Robert, right, encourage each other to succeed.
Behind the scenes For Dr. Val Puster, giving back is all in a day’s work. Val is a family physician at the Family Physicians of Chester. In addition to his work duties, he is also a member of the Chester Family YMCA Board of Management and a proud donor to the YMCA Strengthening Communities Fund. With gifts to this fund, the Y is able to provide members affordable opportunities for stimulating activities and socialization. Best of all, it gives families a reliable place to grow in spirit, mind and
body. “It makes me feel good to be able to give something back to the community,” said Val. “The Y does great things for the community in terms of physical well-being.” As a family physician, Val knows the importance of being healthy. He says the beauty of the Y is that it makes healthy living programs accessible for everyone. “They have income-based rates, so people can’t make excuses. They have really convenient hours and lots of different programs. The Y really gears to different ages.”
Above all, Val says the Y gives members the tools they need to be stronger and to feel better. “That’s the main reason to go to the Y, your health. Some of it’s social, but the real reason is to stimulate physical activity.” Val says another aspect that makes the YMCA so successful in the community is the fact that employees are passionate about their work. “The Y employees really do a great job and you can tell they enjoy it. It’s always a pleasant place to go.”
TRIATHLON TRAINING TEAM
Team members give a ‘thumbs up’ to victory.
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The Bellwood Elementary YMCA AfterSchool program provides children at Bellwood Elementary a safe place to go after school until a bus takes them home. The program is provided at no cost to families. It is a collaboration between Chesterfield County Public Schools, Communities in Schools (CIS) of Chesterfield, the Midlothian Family YMCA and is funded by Midlothian Rotary Club. The Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program provides students with a healthy snack, helps them with their homework and let’s them participate in physical education. Children eligible for the program are selected by the CIS coordinator.
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BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY YMCA AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
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READING, WRITING and Magic The magic man. That’s how some children at the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program might refer to Jay Swedenborg. Jay is the Executive Director of Communities in Schools (CIS) of Chesterfield County. He’s also the man who keeps the children’s imagination active with disappearing quarter tricks and juggling acts. For these kids, Jay is the man who makes their after-school program come to life. Jay Swedenborg has been with CIS for 18 years. Through a school-based coordinator, CIS strategically aligns and delivers needed resources so that students can focus on learning. The program currently serves students at five Chesterfield County Public Schools, including Bellwood Elementary. “The Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program all started with a conversation between Don Jones, a former Senior Vice President with the YMCA of Greater Richmond, and a CIS Board Member and me. Don asked if we would be interested in working together to build a program at Bellwood,” Jay said. “I enthusiastically agreed and we began a yearlong planning and coordination process that resulted in the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program.” Jay says he’s proud to be a part of the program. “By far, my favorite thing about the Bellwood program is the quality of the experience for the students. Every day of the school year, and even when there’s a holiday, I know that 70 Bellwood Elementary students are receiving the highest quality child care possible,” he said. It’s obvious just how much of an impact Jay has had on the children. “I like Mr. Swedenborg. He does magic tricks,” said Paul Akilo, 10. Amy Cuellar, 9, agrees. “He helps me with a lot and he makes me laugh.” Jay is equally impressed with the impact the Bellwood program has on the children and the community. “The program simply is a blessing to the individual students, to the families and the staff of Bellwood Elementary. It allows parents to work longer hours with the full faith and confidence that their children are safe, and they are getting assistance with homework from both YMCA staff and Bellwood Elementary teachers.”
Kids are all smiles at the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program.
AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS Amy is the actress. Paul is the football player in the making, while Brenden wants the dual role of football and baseball player. They all have dreams. They all plan to make them happen. They’re all under the age of 12. Fortunately, these young all-stars attend the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program, where dreams are made possible and kids are allowed to be kids. “This is the best program ever! I like it here because they help you with your homework and that lets you get better at school,” said Amy Cuellar, 9. Seeing the program firsthand is inspiring. Children of all races are playing, learning and having fun. Most important, they’re happy. Amy and Paul have been attending the program for five years. Brenden has only been here for one year. It’s clear by talking to them just how much they love it. “You have fun and people help you with your homework because sometimes parents are at work or don’t understand your assignment,” said Brenden, 9. Paul, whose family is from the Congo, says he looks forward to the program and that he’s grateful for the academic help he’s given every day. “Here they give you things that can help you with learning like calculators and math cards. They help you to be better,” said Paul, 10. The program also helps keep children from potential trouble. Being left home alone can often put children and teens at high risk for juvenile crime, substance abuse and other harmful problems. Brenden says some of his fifth grade classmates were recently caught drinking and smoking after school. Brenden says he’s grateful to be in the program because it keeps him away from negative influence. The Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program is instrumental in nurturing and encouraging bright young minds of tomorrow. Even at such young ages, they understand just how important the program is in helping them to succeed in school and in life. Brenden sums it up best by saying, “Here they let you be whatever you want to be.”
Jay entertains the kids with a juggling act.
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Giving hope to children who might otherwise fall through the cracks. That’s what the Midlothian Rotary Club provides to children at the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program. Since its inception in 1905, the Rotary has lived up to its passionate mission of providing service to others through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. But their compassion doesn’t stop there, it extends to local children as well. For nearly 10 years, the Rotary has been one of the donors to the Bellwood Elementary School YMCA After-School program. “One of the charities the Rotary supports is the Y,” said Karen Keegan, YMCA Executive Vice President of Operations. “They have supported us financially in building the Midlothian Family YMCA and for more than 10 years they have supported the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program.” “We work locally where we know we can make an impact. The Rotary tries to exemplify our motto of Service Above Self,” said G. Chandler Williams, President of the Midlothian Rotary Club. “We
support 10 charity organizations in the Richmond area that support women, cancer organizations, educational organizations and children.” The Rotary’s dedication to children has been exemplified through their backing of the Bellwood Elementary YMCA AfterSchool program. “When the Midlothian Family YMCA opened its full facility in 2000, it was looking in the community to see where it could partner for assistance. There were many schools that could be assisted that weren’t, including Bellwood,” said Karen. Through the Bellwood Elementary YMCA After-School program, kindergartners through fifth graders are treated to a fun-filled afternoon with Y employees. But most important, they’re safe. “These kids had been going home unsupervised. Through the Bellwood program, we tutor them and get them up to speed on their academics,” said Karen. “One of the things teachers at Bellwood say is that the program allows kids to be in a safe place. They can play, do homework and eat nutritious snacks. Basically, it lets kids be kids.”
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
GIVING CHILDREN HOPE
Jay joins some of the kids in the program for a group photo.
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emPOWERing In 2007, The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia conducted a community-wide needs assessment that uncovered a gap in services for older youth as they transition to adulthood. The Northside Initiative for Older Youth was developed to address this need in a targeted and measurable way. Nearly 300 young adults, ages 14-24, participate in the program that provides them with organized activities, study groups and tutoring sessions for participants. The North Richmond YMCA Community Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, F.I.R.S.T. Contractors and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College are all partners in the program.
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Corey inspires students to be their best.
INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS Helping students “think outside the block.” That’s what Corey Baskin does for students who participate in the Northside Initiative for Older Youth. Since 2009, Corey, an employee of J. Sargeant Reynolds College, has worked with the program. The initiative, in partnership with the North Richmond YMCA Community Center, provides organized activities, study groups, tutoring sessions and career coaching, all of which help older youth transition successfully to adulthood. “It broadens their horizon and gets them outside of the box, which I refer to as outside of the blocks, meaning their neighborhood blocks. I challenge them to strive to achieve whatever their best may be.” The initiative is instrumental in helping students think about life beyond high school. “We do a lot of career pathway activities from résumé writing to interviewing skills. We also help with college essays, college visits and financial aid. We give them information that will help them choose a college.” Corey says the college visits can really inspire students because they’re presented with opportunities they might have thought didn’t exist for them. “When we visit the college institutions, they see individuals that represent them in their community and think, ‘Oh, maybe I can come here.’ It gives them the extra drive to know that they can achieve their goal.” However, students aren’t limited in their options. In addition to learning about college, students are also taught a professional trade. Corey says being involved with the initiative is fulfilling because he sees himself in the students. “I come from a background similar to theirs and that gives me the opportunity to invest in them. The obstacles and situations that they face every day were once a situation for me.” Corey says he’s proud to be a part of the initiative and credits the Y with helping the students live up to their potential. “The North Richmond YMCA is really a staple in the initiative because it’s the home base for these students. They say it takes a village and I see the Y as the village. The Y is monumental in terms of the success of this program.” 22
Raveil Brown’s future is looking bright. The 18 yearold is a member of the North Richmond YMCA Community Center and a participant in the Northside Initiative for Older Youth. He’s been with the initiative for two years and says the program is helping him chart his course to success. “It’s beneficial to everyone. They help you learn that school and education are the right routes.” And the route that Raveil is taking is toward higher education. “My mission now is to go into sports medicine. I’m taking classes at J. Sargeant Reynolds now, but ultimately I hope to transfer to VCU.” Raveil says he was introduced to the idea of sports medicine through the initiative. “With the initiative, I was able to sit down with a trainer and he talked to me about different parts of the body and how each body part works. Now, I want to learn more, which is why I want to go into sports medicine.” He also credits his career coach, Corey Baskin, with helping him stay on track. “Corey has helped me in many ways. He’s taught me that school is the right route. He also taught me that if sports medicine doesn’t work out to make sure I have a backup plan.” Raveil recognizes that without the initiative, his life might have turned out differently. “It would have been harder for me. I would have found it harder to get things to work for me or to get things in order. Now, I have a job, a car and
I’m about to get an apartment. The initiative helps me to make better choices.” With his sights set firmly on the future, Raveil is just one example of how powerful the Northside Initiative for Older Youth is in helping young adults transition to adulthood. Raveil says he now sees clearly that life is full of limitless possibilities, if you work hard at it. “When you’re young, your brain can go off in several different directions. This program expands your mind and motivates you. And that’s a trump card.”
Teens involved in the Northside Initiative for Older Youth work hard to achieve their goals.
Corey teaches students important life lessons.
SHAPING YOUNG MINDS If you help a child today, you just might impact the community tomorrow. That’s the hope of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia through their work with the Northside Initiative for Older Youth. In 2007, the Foundation conducted a community-wide needs assessment and discovered a need for services focusing on older youth. As a result, the Foundation partnered with the North Richmond YMCA Community Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, F.I.R.S.T. Contractors and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to create the Northside Initiative for Older Youth. “We decided we needed to focus on the
Northside and deal with older youth. A lot of programs deal with children and early childhood education, but we lose a lot of students through gangs, teen pregnancy or because they drop out of school,” said Farhad Aghdami, Vice Chairman of The Community Foundation’s Board of Governors. Farhad has served on the board for six years. “The Northside Initiative for Older Youth provides an outlet and pathway for success. This is a tough population and providing them an alternative after-school program and some career counseling gives them options. It makes the transition from adolescence to adulthood a success,” he said. Farhad says the work the initiative does not only impacts young adults, but will also
have a positive effect on the community. “If you can improve high school graduation rates and decrease teen pregnancy then there’s an economic benefit to the community because you’re creating pathways to success for families.” He says the Foundation is proud of the impact the Northside Initiative for Older Youth has on its young participants so far and expects even more success in the future. “This is one of our first efforts in focusing on this population. We feel it’s a success and we will continue to do this type of work in the future,” he said. “We think the Y has been a great partner. They provide a great service to the community and we’re grateful for the partnership.”
NORTHSIDE INITIATIVE FOR OLDER YOUTH
Students test their knowledge during a group activity.
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VISION
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, today thousands of youth from the Greater Richmond area are cultivating values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the Greater Richmond area’s health and well-being In the Greater Richmond area, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, thousands of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
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2015 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors The Y in Richmond has been listening and responding to our communities’ most critical social needs for 157 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations, preventing chronic disease or building healthier communities through collaborations, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. Through the Y, thousands of volunteers and donors, leaders and partners across the Greater Richmond area are empowering people and the communities in which they live, to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
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YMCA Chairman’s Round Table Society We are grateful to more than 4,600 individuals and organizations who generously gave $3,403,764 enabling the YMCA of Greater Richmond to fulfill its mission in 2011. These generous contributors gave to the Strengthening Communities Fund annual giving campaign, YMCA Bright Beginnings, YMCA Restore Ministries, employerbased giving programs and other specific programs and activities.
Philanthropist $100,000 and more
Altria Group, Inc. The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
George Williams Partners $50,000 to $99,999
Altria Companies Employee Community Fund The Cameron Foundation JCPenney Afterschool Robins Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Tattersall
Luther Gulick Partners $25,000 to $49,999
Bank of America Capital One Financial Corporation The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation Genworth Financial, Inc. County of Henrico Massey Foundation Mount Vernon Baptist Church R.E.B. Foundation City of Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell H. Roper Wells Fargo
Partners for Spirit, Mind and Body $10,000 to $24,999
Reid Ashe and Lisa Frye Ashe Bon Secours Richmond Health System The Brink’s Company Chesterfield County Tom and Nancy Chewning Mrs. Nancy E. Cole Deep Run High School Marathon Dance Funds Dominion Resources The Garner Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Garner, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William V. Garner Glen Roy Fund of The Community Foundation Tak Tent L.P. Grace and Holy Trinity Church, 1618 Fund Harrison Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hartough Wilbur M. Havens Charitable Foundation HCA Virginia Health System Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Holmes
Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Trust The Junior League of Richmond John and Deborah Kemper Lipman Foundation LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Luck Stone Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Markel The Memorial Foundation for Children Raymond E. and Karen R. Moore Moses D. Nunnally Charitable Trust City of Petersburg Philip Morris USA, an Altria Company H. Elizabeth Powell Powhatan County The Honorable Iva R. Purdy John Randolph Foundation Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond, VA Inc. Saxon Shoes, Inc. Share Our Strength South Richmond Rotary Club Staples Foundation for Learning Target Stores
Barbara J. Thalhimer & William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Family Fund of The Community Foundation TSS Photography UPS Freight Wal-Mart Foundation Pete Washington Betty and Hays Watkins Western Henrico Rotary Club Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Westmoreland Bob and Barbara Williams Foundation C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Foundation We also thank one anonymous donor.
Triangle Partners $5,000 to $9,999
AECW Fund of The Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Alexander Alfa Laval Inc. Allen Tactical & Security Consultants
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Triangle Partners $5,000 to $9,999 (cont.)
Tiff and Kelly Armstrong Michael and Maura Bisceglia The Rotary Club of Brandermill The CarMax Foundation The Annie E. Casey Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Christian CIGNA HealthCare of VA, Inc. Columbia Gas of Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Farrell II Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Fitzpatrick Cadre and Students of the Non- Commissioned Officer’s Academy at Fort Lee, Va. Larry and Cecile Giancaterino Allen B. King Martha Walker Konvicka Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Korman Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Luck IV Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm P. McConnell III Elaine and Brendan McCormick McGuireWoods LLP Media General, Inc. Lee and Tracy Muckey MWV Old Stage, Inc.
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Petersburg Methodist Home for Girls Foundation Berkley and Barbara Pickels PIEtech, Inc. PNC Foundation Robert and Martha Rhodes Richmond Multisports LLC Dr. and Mrs. Frank S. Royal, Sr. Runner Bill’s Sports Bob and Linda Simcoe Cindy and Earle Spencer, Jr. Kimberly S. Swanson D.D.S. Barry M. Taylor Technical Foundations Technology Leasing Concepts, Inc. Steve and Bobbie Thomas Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Walker Wal-Mart Distribution Center The Family of Tommy J. West Laura and Howard Willard James M. and B. Sue Zinn
Partners for a Strong Community $2,500 to $4,999
Rick and Elizabeth Albee Barb Alkire Mr. and Mrs. William Allcott BB&T Capital Markets BB&T Charitable Foundation Blossman Propane Gas & Appliance Judy and Bill Boland The Brandt Family Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Case Jean Cauble CNA Foundation Commonwealth Photography The Cooper Family Cynthia B. Creasy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cullen Clifford J. Culley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Darrah Michael and Connie Davis Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Dr. Michael Douglas DuPont - Richmond Chip and Nancy Ford Franklin Federal Savings Bank
General Cigar Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Gillespie Jill and Howard Goldfine Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr. Green’s Tree Service Gerald and Gwen Hagen, Jr. Haley Ford Hanover Rotary Associates of Heritage Chevrolet Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hilb HKS Architects Home Depot Hunton & Williams Innsbrook Rotary Club ITAC Engineers & Constructors Ron and Kathy Jentgen Hugh and Temple Joyce Karen Keegan Paul Keeton KLMK Group, Inc. KPMG LLP Dick and Nancy Krider Libby and John Lewis Jane and Bill Liepis Life Fitness Lifetouch National School Studios Judy and Dick Lyons
Heinz and Claudia MacSwain S. Floyd Mays Midlothian Rotary Club, Inc. Dr. William T. and Dorothy D. Moore Family Charitable Endowment of The Community Foundation J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral & Cremation Service Fred and Marilyn Norman Megan and Kevin O’Neill S. Marshall Orr Owens & Minor, Inc. Margaret Pence Ms. Becky Pollard Paul C. Pollard Jack and Judi Reid Richmond Triathlon Club Wilhelmina H. Roberts Mark Romers / ICS Rotary Club of Powhatan Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Schneider Denise and Randy Spears Leila and Kirk Spitzer St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Outreach Committee St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Ann and Scott Strickler
Kirk Tattersall Nancy ReMine Trego Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop The Universal Leaf Foundation Varina Lions Club Virginia Commonwealth Bank Virginia Physicians for Women Karl and Alicia Wagner Renee and John Wagner Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wake, Jr. Mark and Terry Watkins Thurman E. Williams E. Lee Scott and David S. Williamson Ron and Gayle Worley Bob and Bettylou Yevich We also thank one anonymous donor.
Chairman’s Round Table Partners $1,000 to $2,499
Shannon M. Allen Jeanne and Andy Anderson ARC Richmond Dr. and Mrs. Michael Armstrong, Jr.
Ian and Sandy Asplundh Associates in Pediatrics Carl O. Atkins, Jr., D.D.S. The Austin Family Dr. Charles E. Bagwell and Dr. Louise Bagwell-Robinson B & B Printing BB&T Bob and Gloria Bailie Dan and Leslie Baker Bill and Jeri Ball Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Bates Mr. and Mrs. John Baxter Beach Community Grange Marian H. Beam Thomas and Donna Beames Wyatt and Tenley Beazley Mr. William J. Belanich Edwen and Lori Belza Bermuda Hundred Animal Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Larry Berry Blevins Marble & Granite Ms. Allison Bloor Bill and Trish Bonwell Frank and Carol Bradley Breakfast Rotary Club of Petersburg Brenco Incorporated - Amsted Rail
Nancy B. Briggs Nancy Kennon and Frederick Ried Bruchbacher J. Stewart Bryan III Jay and Joanne Burchell Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Burton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Burton Carol and Chris Butterworth C&F Bank Ms. Katherine Cabell John A. Cable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Calhoun Call Federal Credit Union The Carneal Drew Foundation Carrie L. Camp and Thomas M. Crowder Dr. Ronald L. and Mrs. Elaine J. Carey John and Karin Carmack Robert F. Carrel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Carrington Mr. David Casey Kathleen A. Catino Mrs. Ann B. Catterton CBS 6 WTVR Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Chasen ChemTreat, Inc. Chester Physical Therapy
Chester Rotary Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Matt and Mary Ann Clarke Sharon J. and Larry P. Coleman Bill and Quita Collins Marge Connelly and Julie Christopher CowanGates, P.C. / Neil Cowan Lizzie and Peyton Cox Mr. and Mrs. Barry D. Crawford Mr. Ned S. Creasey Kim Cressy Hunter and Alison Crowder Cyane B. Crump Karen and Steve Dash Davenport & Company LLC Felix and Ernestine Davis Rex and Lori Davis Dr. and Mrs. Donald G. Dawe Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dawson Delta Dental Mrs. Linda Derr The Design Shop LLC The Deutsch Family Laurie Dever Betty and Greg Dickie Becky Dickson Rick and Mary Jo Dodson
Peggy DuVall and Bob Petres Jack and Carol Dyer Andrew, Kelly and Brady Dyson Robert and Teresa Eastep and Family Eastern Henrico Business Association John and Sharon Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Russ Ellenberg Helen Thompson Ellis Enterprise Holdings Foundation Estes Express Lines Tracey Spain Estes Jane and John Fain Faith Landmarks Ministries Mr. Peter F. Farrell Lynn and Mark Fernandes Margaret and John Ferrell Fidelity Group LLC Buddy and Fraser Finney FM Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Foley Bill Ford Mandy and Scott Ford Jack Forestell Dr. and Mrs. Randall C. Foy George and Louise Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Lennart R. Freeman
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Chairman’s Round Table Partners $1,000 to $2,499 (cont.)
Martha J. Frickert Jack and Nancy Fyock Leigh and Drew Gallalee Dr. Samuel W. Galstan, Dr. C. Sharone Ward, Bailey Kirkland Ward Galstan and Berkley Dale Ward Galstan Ms. Jaime Gambaccini Don and Betsy Garber David and Mary Kay Gates Margie and Eric Gehler Mr. and Mrs. Dimitri Georgiadis Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. Mike and Cathy Ghidotti L.S. Gilbert Dr. Linda H. Gilliam and Mr. Calvin A. Gilliam GiveMore.com Good Shepherd Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodloe Mike and Susan Gracik Mr. Alexander C. Graham, Jr. Barbara and Denys Grant Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Grappone Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Grauer, Jr. Mr. D. Todd Gray
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Graybar Electric Company Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Green McKaella, Colton and Logan Grow Mary and Glenn Habel Sam Haisley and Eduardo Vidal Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Haley Mr. and Mrs. Lewis O. Hall Cathy Halliwell and Russ Mayes Jane U. Hamilton Dr. and Ms. Richard M. Hamrick III Hayes and Karen Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Hanville Rich and Missy Harden Ed and Ellen Hardy Roy and Mary Harrison Robinette and Kenneth Hatch A. Loren Hatcher Mark and Lori Hatcher Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Contractors Hayes & Fisk - The Art of Photography David and Lynn Heacock Ann S. and Robert E. Henley, Jr. Wendy Henley Chinsuk K. Henshaw Jane D. Hickey Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Company
Kimberly R. Hillman H.O.P.E., Inc. Mr. Dennis L. Howard HUGGIES® Little Swimmers® Brand IBM Corporation John and Doreene Iezzi Intercept Youth Services, Inc. Bruce* and Elizabeth Jamerson Mr. and Mrs. William Lester Jennette III David and Taqui Johnson Lisa D. Johnson Theresa Johnson and Chris Smith Mark and Vanessa Jones Yancey and Jane Jones Ms. Nicole M. Jordan Junior Federated Woman’s Club of Chester Dr. Mary S. Keiter Keith-Fabry Reproduction Kelleher Heating/Oil, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical Mr. and Mrs. Glen L. Kelley Janice J. and Steven A. Kenney Kinetic Endeavors, LLC Dennis and Kay L. King Kiwanis Club of Midlothian Kiwanis Club of Tuckahoe The Klenke Family
Kohl’s Associates in Action Michael A. Kronander Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Laliberte Mr. and Mrs. Tony Lamb DeWayne and Sherry Landrum Craig and Beth Lane Joe and Denise Lawrence Chris Ledford John Latané Lewis III J. E. Liesfeld Contractor, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David C. Lumsden Celia K. Luxmoore and David J. Baker The Magnano Family Mr. and Mrs. Magovern Dr. Richard M. Marcus Markel Corporation Mr. Anthony F. Markel Marsh Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Norville W. Marshall Bill and Linda Martin William McKinnon Massie, Jr. Mark Matthews / The Matthews Law Group, PLLC Cathy Maxwell MBI Consulting, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John M. McCaffrey John David McCormack, Jr. Gilbert McCraw
Deanna and Michael McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Jeff M. McFarland McGladrey Patty McKenney McKinney & Company Art and Jerry McKinney McKinnon and Harris, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy L. McLeod Ms. Suzanne McWilliams Dr. Margaret Meara James M. Mehfoud Midlothian Religious Society of Friends Meredith and Perry Miles Marilyn Milio Bill and Sylvia Miller Mark and Shelby Miller Darrylin Miner Jimmy and Shirley Minter Mitchell, Wiggins, & Company LLP Derek and Michele Mohar Gaye C. Montgomery Christopher L. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jacques J. Moore, Jr. Josephine Moore R. Glen and Sandra Morgan Fred and Mary Morton Mosaic
Greg Moyer Marc and Janie Moyers Milton W. Munden Darlene H. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Murphy Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia Fund Jack and Doris Nelson Reverend Tyrone Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Noble Jennifer and Christopher Nolen Sandy and Rick Nunnally Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oberski Dr. and Mrs. John S. Oehler Jesus A. Ortiz William G. Pappas Terry and Laurie Paquette Rob and Jan Parker S. Lee Parker Patient First Corporation Mark and Maureen Patterson Charles A. Patton Mr. and Mrs. J. Dale Patton Mr. Robert D. Patton and Mrs. Kathryn M. Kent Mr. William A. Patton Ms. Amy B. Pearsall Steve* and Joyce Pedersen
W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr., D.D.S. and Associates, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pharr Mr. Ragan Phillips Mr. and Mrs. William H. Phillips, Jr. Peggy and Tom Phipps James M. Pollard, Jr. Jay and Shelly Poole Brandon E. Powell Powhatan Lions Club Primary Construction LLC Primrose School of Twin Hickory Morgan, Jacob, and Aaron Procious Mr. Gautam D. Puranik and Mrs. Pratibha R. Damle Dr. Val Puster Mr. William E. Quarles Ragland Memorial Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Duane H. Ragsdale The Reco Foundation The Redwoods Group Joe and Carter Reid Mr. and Mrs. John L. Reifsnider Mr. and Mrs. Myron H. Reinhart Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Reyes Fred W. Reynolds J. Sargeant Reynolds
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond Corrugated Box Company Richmond International Raceway Richmond Unite Dr. and Mrs. Emmett L. Ridley Jonathan D. Ridout George and Jennifer Riegel Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Robbins Genevieve and Chris Roberts Rev. Dr. Samuel K. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Robinson Roxann L. Robinson Abby and Noah Rogers Larry D. Rogers Newnie Rogers Rotary Club of Short Pump John and Shirley Rudin Brutus and Nancy Russell Robin Russo Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ryan, Jr. Salisbury Presbyterian Church Dr. Cora Slade Salzberg Barry and Betty Jean Saunders John and Beth Schmohl
Chris and Jeannie Schutt Kathryn and W. Harry Schwarzschild Fund Reed and Gail Schweickert Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank Scott III Katherine and Ron Secrist Mr. Robert Sherrill Farley Shiner Mr. John Shinholser Jay Shively Ronald and Shelley Short Alice H. Siegel Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc Ben and Vivian Sillmon Henry Simmons Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sledd Smiles for Life Foundation Emmett and Melody Smith James and Kim Smith Tom and Donna Sokol Southeast Media Consultants, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sowers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. W. Spivey Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Steffen Mr. Willis W. Stephenson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Stettinius Mr. and Mrs. G.E.R. Stiles
Stone’s Office Equipment / Tina Berry Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Straus Tamara and David Sutherland SwimMetro Management, Inc. Steve and Colleen Sylvester Rachel M. Tallis Tara’s Children Trust James and Eva Tashjian-Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Tatti Taylor & Parrish, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton L. Thalhimer Mr. and Mrs. James W. Theobald Mr. Ken M. Tholan Alan and Charlotte Thornton Virginia and Randy Totten Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Tribble Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Tuskey Uptown Color, LLC Mr. and Mrs. E. Massie Valentine, Sr. Stanley M. and Betty S. Vickhouse The Virginia Birdies Golf Club
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Chairman’s Round Table Partners $1,000 to $2,499 (cont.)
Mr. and Mrs. Kieran B. Wagner Robert and Jane Wait Mr. and Mrs. Mark F. Walker Tom and Roszie Walker J. Scott Walters Jeff and Lisa Washington Kathleen B. Watkins Dave and Stephanie Werner Anne and Sam West Westover Hills United Methodist Church WF of R Bill and Shelley White Whitley/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Whitlock Hobie Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Wilcox Roger and Sandra Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Edsel A. Wilkinson Williams Mullen, A Professional Corporation Dan and Georga Williams Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Williams
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Scott and Marci Williams Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Williams Therese W. Willis Jack R. Wilson III Mrs. Norma Wingfield Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wood The Woodward Foundation Inc. Woolfolk Construction, Inc. Barbara Worton Cleve and Suzanne Wright Dot and Al Wright Ernest and Brenda Wright Ellen and Tom Wulf Deborah and Bruce Yoder Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Zitzow
Growing Stronger Together: YMCA’s
We also thank thirteen anonymous donors.
Visionary $1,000,000 and more
*Deceased In addition to the Chairman’s Round Table contributors named here, we express our sincere gratitude to all others who generously supported the mission and programs of the YMCA of Greater Richmond.
Campaign for a Stronger Community
We honor the vision and generosity of the following individuals and organizations who contributed for capital expansion and renovations to enhance YMCA programs for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation The Family of Tommy J. West
Champion $500,000 to $999,999
The Garner Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Garner, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William V. Garner Glen Roy Fund of The Community Foundation Tak Tent L.P. The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Advocate $250,000 to $499,999 Jim and Jane Hartough Jerry S. and Arthur W. McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell H. Roper
Philanthropist $100,000 to $249,999 Reid Ashe and Lisa Frye Ashe Gloria and Bob Bailie Frank and Carol Bradley The Cabell Foundation Tom and Nancy Chewning
Mrs. Nancy E. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Dale Foley Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr. HHHunt James River Air Conditioning Co. Midlothian Rotary Club, Inc. Karen and Ray Moore Marilyn and Jim Pollard The Honorable Iva R. Purdy Kimberly S. Swanson D.D.S. Ukrop’s / First Market Bank Pam and William Washington
Community Leaders $50,000 to $99,999
Robert M. and Shannon D. Alexander Barb, Ryan and Erin Alkire Bon Secours Richmond Health System Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Brown Roy R. Charles Charitable Trust Cynthia B. Creasy Jim and Sharon Ellen Dr. and Mrs. Russ Ellenberg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Korman Nelco Family Foundation Margaret Pence Teri and Tommy Pruitt Liz* and Joe Stiles Barry M. Taylor The Wachovia Foundation Robert and Jane Wait Doug Wetmore in memory of Julia Wetmore Windsor Foundation Woolfolk Construction, Inc.
Campaign Leaders $25,000 to $49,999
Tiff and Kelly Armstrong Bill and Jeri Ball H. Wesley Blankenship, Jr. E. Trigg and Carrington Brown C & F Mortgage Corporation/Bryan and Lisa McKernon James and Margaret Carreras Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Case Mr. and Mrs. Barry D. Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cullen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Darrah Carol and Jack Dyer John and Jane Fain Mr. and Mrs. William B. Garrett Larry and Cecile Giancaterino Mr. Bruce C. Gottwald, Jr. Gray Land and Development Company, LLC Gwathmey Memorial Trust County of Henrico Margo and Billy Doswell Jones John and Deborah Kemper Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Laliberte Mr. and Mrs. William E. Loughridge Judy and Dick Lyons McGuireWoods LLP Porter Realty Company, Inc. Rebkee Company Dr. and Mrs. James L. Riley William and Lesle Stinson Technology Leasing Concepts, Inc. Steve and Dody Tribble Mr. and Mrs. E. Massie Valentine, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Westmoreland Suzanne and Glenn Youngkin
We also thank one anonymous donor.
Builder $15,000 to $24,999
Renn and Steve Ash William T. Cantrell, Inc. Jean Cauble Frank N. Cowan / CowanGates, P.C. James River Nurseries Craig and Beth Lane Rhyne Contractors, Inc. Jay and Bill Small Denise and Randy Spears Leila and Kirk Spitzer We also thank one anonymous donor.
Cornerstone $10,000 to $14,999
Rick and Elizabeth Albee Mr. and Mrs. Todd Attkisson Boschen Masonry, Inc. Hugh A. and Deborah P. Cline Sharon and Larry Coleman
The Kurt Cooper Family Mr. and Mrs. David Creasy Jenna and Mike Devlin Fine Metals Corporation Major James and Mrs. Jean Finney Martha J. Frickert Joan and Joe Girone The Honorable and Mrs.* Frank D. Hargrove, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Holmes Karen Keegan Main Street Homes Mr. and Mrs. Leroy L. McLeod Marc and Janie Moyers Milton W. Munden Dr. and Mrs. Emmett L. Ridley Abby and Noah Rogers Lucinda and John Stanchina Style Craft Homes Virginia and Randy Totten Nancy ReMine Trego Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wake, Jr. Thurman E. Williams Worley Associates - Architects We also thank one anonymous donor.
Community Partners $5,000 to $9,999
Mr. and Mrs. William Allcott Dr. and Mrs. William H. Angus Barfield Concrete, Inc. Wyatt and Tenley Beazley Tina and Mike Berry Blakemore Construction Corporation Boone Homes, Inc. Branders Bridge Landscaping The Brink’s Company Call Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Blake Carleton The Honorable and Mrs. John A. Cox Creative Office Environments Cyane B. Crump Michael and Connie Davis Jeff Fitch Mandy and Scott Ford Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodloe Mr. Alexander C. Graham, Jr. and Ms. Karen Berkness J. Michael and Blair Grappone Gregg & Bailey, P.C., CPA’s Karen and Hayes Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Hargrove, Jr.
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Community Partners $5,000 to $9,999 (cont.)
Hirschler Fleischer - A Professional Corporation Floyd Johnson Jeff and Kathy Johnstone Marie Cole Justis W. M. Kirkpatrick Family Renee and David Kunnen Lakins Irrigation, Inc. LifeStyle Builders and Developers, Inc. McDonald’s Mr. and Mrs. Wm Kermit McKelvy Marilyn Milio Gerald Morgan, Jr.* Kris and Mary Neal Sandy and Rick Nunnally Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oberski Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. Mary Jo Ozment Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pharr Mr. and Mrs. Sumpter T. Priddy, Jr. Val Puster Realty Ventures Group, Inc. Joan and Daniel* Rexinger
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Ryan Homes Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Savage Mr. Bernard L. Savage* Elizabeth G. Schneider Charitable Trust Mark and Debbie Sowers Mr. and Mrs. G.E.R. Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Stinson Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Strauss Mark and Terry Watkins Dan and Georga Williams Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Williams and Family Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Kathryn and Kenneth Willoughby Don and Jan Wood Youngblood, Tyler & Associates, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Zitzow We also thank one anonymous donor.
Campaign Partners $2,500 to $4,999
Austin-Davidson, Inc. Brad and Jan Booker Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burch Capital Interior Contractors Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Carter Centex Homes Crean Family Clifford J. Culley Draper Aden Associates - Civil Engineers Sarah and John Dyer Terrie and Jon Edwards Sherri Ellis and Family Becky England G. William Evans Family Physicians of Chester S. A. Foster Electric, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gerardo Beth and George Gordon Carrie and Eric Hendrixson G. L. Howard, Inc. Tricia D. Hutnan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hyland E. Carlton and Donna G. Jarratt
Jon and Sherrie Kain The Klenke Family Rick Laird Dave and Debbie Lumsden McMahon Homes, Inc. John and Nancy Melzer Tom, Joanne, Shannon and Eric Murphy Elizabeth Pattison Shirley and John Rudin Marlene C. Scott, Ed. D. Sally Luck Talley Tennis Courts, Inc. Town of Ashland, Virginia Roger and Sandra Wiley The Family of Peter Edward Wilmeth Keith and Meg Winn Chuck and Anne Wolff Mr. Forrest Womble Anne Powers Woodward We also thank one anonymous donor. *Deceased
Matching Gift Contributors
National and local corporations encourage their employees’ philanthropic efforts through matching gifts. We gratefully acknowledge this generous support by listing their names here. Altria Matching Gifts Program Aon Corporation Bank of America The Brink’s Company The Cameron Foundation Capital One Financial Corporation The CarMax Foundation Chubb & Son Coille Limited Partnership, LP Colfax Corporation, Inc. Genworth Foundation Give With Liberty Goldman Sachs Hanover Insurance Company Kraft Foods Macy’s Foundation
Markel Corporation Merck & Co., Inc. Microsoft MWV The Pfizer Foundation PNC Foundation Prudential Group Insurance Stanley Black & Decker Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC
Leaving a Legacy 1854 Society Members
Since its inception in 1854, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has relied upon the foresight and investment of its strongest supporters. The 1854 Society recognizes these generous individuals who have shown their long-term interest and support by including the YMCA in their estate plans or making substantial gifts to our endowment.
Dr. and Mrs. William Angus Alexander P. Armour+* Ruth S. Armour+* Reid Ashe and Lisa Frye Ashe Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Baril Ms. Sheila R. Barner Reverend and Mrs. Charles F. Baugham, Sr. Mr. Robert K. Beaser* Mr. William J. Belanich Mr. and Mrs. Earle Betts Ms. Allison Bloor Mr. and Mrs. J. William Boland Mrs. L. Julian Bowles* Carrie and David Boyd Mr. G. Kevin Bruce Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Case Jean Cauble Mr.* and Mrs. I. Lee Chapman Tom and Nancy Chewning Miss Hannah Lide Coker* Mrs. Nancy E. Cole Sharon J. and Larry P. Coleman Sarah and Dick Collier Cheryl and Roger Comes George and Monica Craddock
Bill and Janie Craig Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cullen Clifford J. Culley Mrs. Ann W. Cutchins Mr. Cecil V. Cutchins Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Cutchins, IV Elizabeth Cutchins William W. Cutchins* Mr. and Mrs. Steve Darrah Michael and Connie Davis The Honorable Bevill M. Dean Laurie Dever Francis M. DonLeavey* Steve and Ellen Edmonds Helen Thompson Ellis Aaron Ettinger* John and Jane Fain Mr. Ernst W. Farley, Jr.+* Mr. and Mrs. James C. Farley, Jr.* S. Elizabeth Bunyan Farley+* Brian Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Farrell II Margaret and John Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fields* Agnes Bull Frazier* Mr. and Mrs. Lennart R. Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr. Freeman F. Gosden* Mary and Billy Graham* Barbara and Denys Grant Mr. D. Todd Gray Bruce and Sandy Hague Jane U. Hamilton Mandy Hamner-Ford Dr. and Mrs. Richard Harden Stuart E. Hargraves+* Frank and Elizabeth Hargrove Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hartough Jack B. Harvie* Sarah M. Harvie Ms. Kathy Headlee Kerthy Hearn Missie Hersey Mr. and Mrs. Odis B. Hinnant+* Mr. Dennis L. Howard Richard W. Jackson* Dr. and Mrs. Allix B. James Bill and Bev Jennette Journey and Sharon Johnson C. Hunter Jones* Don and Betty Jones William M. Jones, Sr.*
Karen Keegan John and Deborah Kemper Mrs. Kay Lambert King William H. King, Jr. and Grace R. den Hartog Jody L. Korman Mr. John Kricorian, Sr.* Ms. Maria “Keech� LeGrand James A. and Roxana W. Leiby James A. Leiby, Jr.* Ernest C. Linder* Charlie and Vicki Long MariLouise L. Lossing* Joe Mancuso* Bill and Linda Martin William C. Martin* Caroline Ball Mathews Mary U. Maupai Lynn McAteer Gilbert V. McCraw Mrs. Dulcie P. McDougall* Art and Jerry McKinney Clifton M. Miller, Jr.+* Mr. and Mrs. Lewis N. Miller, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Moe Raymond E. Moore
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Leaving a Legacy 1854 Society Members (cont.)
Mr. Lester W. Morris, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. John D. Munford II Megan and Kevin O’Neill Rita O’Sullivan Mr. Barton C. Pasco Charles A. Patton Ms. Amy B. Pearsall Arlene A. and Cecil J. Perry Mr. and Mrs. John S. Philips Mr. Ragan T. Phillips and Mrs. Phyllis Theroux Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pollard, Jr. Marty Poole H. Elizabeth Powell Charles R. Purdy+* The Honorable Iva R. Purdy Dr. George V. Puster Mr. and Mrs. Duane H. Ragsdale Taylor Raquet Wayland W. Rennie
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Ms. Beverly Rinde-Thorsen Robert F. Ritchie* Mrs. Robert F. Ritchie III Genevieve and Chris Roberts Samuel Roberts Newnie Rogers Drewes and Adele Rogge Mark and Priscilla Romers Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell H. Roper Dr. Eugene Rowe* Shirley and John Rudin Brutus and Nancy Russell Jane Schirmer Bob and Jeannie Schrum Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Schwalm* Mr. and Mrs. S. Buford Scott Dr. Benjamin L. Sheppard* Edith C. Sheridan* John and Thea Shoop Bruce A. Siebold Rosalie and Ralph Slater Denise and Randy Spears Ms. Grace Steinmetz*
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Stettinius Sandy Stoddart Ann and Scott Strickler Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Sutton III* Dr. and Mrs. D. R. Suyes, Jr. Lee C. Tait* Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Tankersley Barry M. Taylor Steve and Bobbie Thomas Caroline Cutchins Thompson Michelle and Bill Thomson Nancy ReMine Trego Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Ukrop Mr. and Mrs. E. Massie Valentine, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Via Karl and Alicia Wagner Renee and John Wagner Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wake, Jr. Cullen and Kathleen Walker Barry and Lois Watkins Hobie and Mollie Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Weiler
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Westmoreland Mr. and Mrs. Hugh V. White, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Williams Dot and Al Wright Bruce and Deborah Yoder Mr. and Mrs. James M. Zinn We also thank seven anonymous members. + Founder or Charter Member * Deceased
Gifts to Endowments
Gifts to the YMCA’s endowment funds guarantee that future generations can be served. Our thanks to these generous donors for adding to our legacy during 2011.
Will Cutchins Endowment Reid Ashe and Lisa Frye Ashe Laura “Tee” and Terry Atherton Mr. Francis C. Bagbey and Ms. Anne Danly Cynthia V. Bailey Clay H. Barr Bay Spring Farm Mr. and Mrs. Earle Betts Dr. and Mrs. William Billingham Bill and Judy Boland Carrie and David Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Weldon A. Bradshaw Virginia Breeden Donna and Barry Case Tom and Nancy Chewning Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Church Jay and Connie Coffman Mac and Louisa Coker Lizzie and Peyton Cox CSC Leasing Company Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cullen Elizabeth Cutchins
Sarah Keith Cutchins DeMoss MaryAnne Dukas Steve and Ellen Edmonds Sarah and Wink Ewing Jane and John Fain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Fay Ed and Pearcy Flippen Phil and Rae Frankfort Mr. and Mrs. Lennart R. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr. Jane U. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hartough Thomas J. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Clay R. Jacob Mr.* and Mrs. J. Michael Jarvis Journey and Sharon Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Jones IV Bill and Lee Anne Judkins Mrs. Sally Old Kitchin Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Kreter John Latane’ Lewis III Crowell and Daphne Little Phyllis Blair Lowrie
Caroline Ball Mathews Karen and Charlie McFall Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Meredith Janet G. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lewis N. Miller, Jr. Cynthia and Lucy Moore Karen and Ray Moore Dr. and Mrs. W. Phillip Morrissette III Mr. and Mrs. John D. Munford II Mr. W. J. Parker Mrs. Kenneth I. Perlstein Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rabil Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rainey Peggy Ray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reams Mrs. Kathy Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell H. Roper Brutus and Nancy Russell Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Schutt Mr. and Mrs. E. Lee Showalter Shudtz Family Mr. Thomas D. Simmons, Jr. Mary and Alex Slaughter Denise and Randy Spears
Connie Spilman Tankersley Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Tankersley Barry M. Taylor Caroline Cutchins Thompson Nancy ReMine Trego Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Ukrop Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wake, Jr. Douglas D. and Barbara S. Westmoreland Taffy, Greg, Mary Catherine and Matt Williams Mrs. Carrie C. Winn
James A. Leiby Leadership Endowment
We also thank four anonymous donors.
Named endowment funds honor special friends of the YMCA and help to ensure that the YMCA can continue its mission and be strengthened for future generations.
Downtown Endowment Bruce and Sandy Hague
James A. and Roxana W. Leiby
North Richmond Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Stettinius
Mary and Billy Graham Fund HOPE Fund Journey Johnson Learn to Swim Endowment C. Hunter Jones Endowment Fund James A. Leiby Leadership Endowment Manchester Leadership Endowment Fund
*Deceased
Special Legacies
Miss Hannah Lide Coker Endowment Will Cutchins Endowment Fund Ernst Farley Fund William J. Fields Endowment Fund
Memorial Gifts
We are deeply grateful for the many gifts received in 2011 in memory of: Gene Armantrout Drummond Butler Bruce F. Jamerson Robert Kennedy George Spears Ed M. Watson
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Board of Directors 2011 Chair O. Reid Ashe, Jr. Chair-Elect Marilyn G. Norman Secretary Nancy Newton Rogers Treasurer Wilford H. Ball, III Immediate Past Chairman Hartwell H. Roper Robert M. Alexander William Allcott Tiffany B. Armstrong Thomas E. Beames, Jr. Wyatt S. Beazley, IV Brad H. Booker
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Robert F. Carrel Marilyn E. Cole Cyane B. Crump Stephen C. Darrah Michael D. Davis Donald B. Garber Thomas F. Garner, Jr. Gary M. Gore J. Michael Grappone Kelly C. Harris-Braxton David A. Heacock Jack A. Holmes Derik E. Jones Marty H. Kilgore Joseph M. Lawrence Joseph Atkins Leming Claudia MacSwain Michael J. McCullough Cheryl J. Minor Raymond E. Moore Marc B. Moyers Bryan T. Norwood Roger E. Ortega
Tracey A. Ragsdale Donald S. Richards Michael David Robinson Abigail Farris Rogers José M. Rubio Cora Slade Salzberg Thomas E. Shockley Kirk E. Spitzer Thomas M. Stinson John B. Wake, Jr. Mark T. Watkins Douglas D. Westmoreland Howard A. Willard, III Jamelle Smith Wilson Executive Leadership Barry M. Taylor President & CEO Karen Keegan - Executive Vice President/ Chief Operations Officer
Dick Lyons - Executive Vice President/ Chief Operations Officer Randy Spears, CPA Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Nancy Trego, CFRE Senior Vice President for Philanthropy Carol Bennett, CPA Vice President & Controller Blake Carleton – Vice President of Membership & Programs
Laurie Dever - LPC, PHR, BCPC – Vice President of Human Resources & Leadership Development Todd Gray - Vice President of Marketing & Communications Bruce Yoder, CFRE Vice President for Philanthropy Association Leadership Cindy Angus, RN - Association Wellness Director Kerry Blumberg – Director of Corporate & Foundation Giving Nan Brennan - Association Child Care Director
Carol Butterworth Association Director of Youth, Teens and Family Jane Hamilton - Director of Planned Giving Loren Hatcher - Branch Capital Campaign Director Jan Klenke - Association Director of Payroll & Benefits Administration Tito Luna, MPA – Association Director of Community Development Tami Powell, CPA Association Director of Accounting Cami Raimo - Association Aquatics Director
Brent Williams – Association Director of Information Systems Lisa Winn - Director of Association Annual Giving Jan Wood – Association Director of Business Systems Resources Branch Leadership Kathy Jentgen - Group Vice President, Executive Director, Chester Family YMCA William Thornton – Operations Director, Chester Family YMCA Megan O’Neil - Group Vice President, Executive Director, Shady Grove Family YMCA
Andrew Dyson – Operations Director, Shady Grove Family YMCA Matt Henke - Executive Director, Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan Family YMCA Jaime Gambaccini Executive Director, Chickahominy Family YMCA Tricia Hutnan – Executive Director, Downtown YMCA David Kunnen – Operations Director, Downtown YMCA Jay Shively – Executive Director, Goochland Family YMCA
Lauren Reyes - Operations Director, James Center YMCA Mary Kay Gates – Executive Director, Manchester Family YMCA Dave Hennessy – Camping Services Director, YMCA Camp Thunderbird Outdoor Center Josh Green - Executive Director, Swift Creek Family YMCA Jana Smith - Operations Director, Atlee Station Family YMCA Scott Williams – Executive Director, Midlothian Family YMCA Holly Austin – Operations Director, Midlothian Family YMCA
Marilyn Milio – Executive Director, North Richmond YMCA Community Center James Smith – Executive Director, Patrick Henry Family YMCA Floyd Johnson – Executive Director, Petersburg Family YMCA Lee Muckey – Executive Director, Tuckahoe Family YMCA Hunter Schwartz – Operations Director, Tuckahoe Family YMCA Patricia Green – Operations Director, John Rolfe Family YMCA
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2011 ANNUAL Report YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND
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Valerie Sessoms Callahan, Designer and Photographer Association Design Director
Charlotte Dean, Editorial Contributor Association Director of Communications
Stephanie Maddox, Editorial Contributor Director of Marketing and Promotions
Beth Davis, Designer Association Designer
D. Todd Gray, Editorial Contributor Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Clay Mottley, Photographer Association Director of Digital Media
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