IMPACT Preserving the legacy of the YMCA
winter 2016
LEAVING A LEGACY A lifetime of support and service
Hugh Minor was in elementary school when he first began his relationship with the Everett YMCA. In the 1930s Hugh came into the Y through the entrance on California Avenue to take swimming lessons (suits not required) and exercise classes. Hugh remembers the fun he had during his time at the Y as a child and believes this was the foundation for his wife Jackie and his continued relationship with the Y as, years later, they began a family of their own.
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Hugh and Jackie met through a mutual friend, traveled while Hugh completed his studies, and eventually returned to Everett in 1960 to open his medical practice and raise their family. It was at this time that Jackie began her relationship with the Everett YMCA. While their young children were in school Jackie enjoyed attending aerobics classes at the Y. Her involvement at the Y connected her with a variety of friends and volunteer opportunities.
Hugh and Jackie Minor’s relationship with the Y spans a lifetime. They continue to support the Y as a way to provide meaningful programs and services to their local community.
“Being a member of the Board of Trustees in those days was thrilling,” says Jackie. “Seeing how we could expand into other areas of Snohomish County to serve thousands more families was really an exciting time.”
Seeing how we could expand into other areas of Snohomish County to serve thousands more families was really an exciting time.”
Hugh and Jackie have continuously supported the Y for more than 50 years through the Annual Campaign, several Capital Campaigns, and a generous gift to the Endowment fund.
“The Y is an organization I really get excited about raising money for,” Jackie established a reputation as a says Jackie. “So many people have an board member who could get things opportunity at the Y, it’s an absolutely -Jackie Minor, former board member fantastic organization!” done, having been recommended to the and endowment supporter Central Washington University board by For Hugh, it’s about serving his local former governor candidate Dan Evans. community in a meaningful way. The Everett Y board was thrilled to have such a skilled and personable member when Jackie joined the board in 1966. “The programs really speak for themselves,” Hugh says. “We have been giving to the Y for longer than I can When asked why she chose to give her time and talent to remember. It’s just what we do because it’s a great the Y Jackie says, “Because the Y helps everyone in the organization for the community.” community in so many ways. There is no other place like it!” Jackie continued serving on the Everett board during the ’60s and ’70s and then moved on the newly formed Board of Trustees in the ’80s as the impact of the Y expanded beyond the city of Everett.
Learn how your support continues to leave a legacy—providing youth, teens, and families with more opportunities than ever before.
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A Message From The Endowment Committee Chair Dear Heritage Club Friends: A new year is here and with it new opportunities to learn, grow, and give back to our ever-changing Snohomish County community! We concluded 2015 with our annual Heritage Club dinner event at the Jeff Dunleavy Everett Country Club. This warm, well-attended gathering of familiar faces and new additions always serves as a wonderful reminder of the tremendous community we are part of through our YMCA support. During the evening we heard many stories highlighting the positive impact the Y has on the lives of those we support. One such story was from Marissa. When Marissa was younger, her mom struggled financially and their house was eventually foreclosed on. As a teen, the Y was “like a rock” in Marissa’s life when everything else was swirling around her and hard to depend on. Throughout high school the My Achievers Program (MAP) helped Marissa explore jobs, make friends, go on fun field trips, and visit state colleges. One of those college trips led to Marissa applying for and being accepted to Western Washington University. She is the first in her family to attend college. In addition to participating in MAP, Marissa has been an active volunteer at the Y, supervising kids and leading activities at the Y’s Code Teen and Casino Road programs. She received the Mukilteo YMCA Youth Volunteer of the Year award in 2013. “Y programs show youth that where they grow up is not where they have to end up,” Marissa says. “They can do so much more. They can be so much more.”
The MAP program, supported by your generous donation, helped Marissa become the first in her family to attend college.
Best wishes for 2016 and warm regards, Jeff Dunleavy Chair, Endowment Committee YMCA of Snohomish County
BONUS: Watch Marissa’s story and many more on our website to see how your support is making an impact in our community at
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PLANNED GIVING TOOLS The YMCA Planned Giving website is a useful tool for Heritage Club members, Y members, donors, volunteers, and professional advisors. The site has recently been redesigned and includes new features:
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SET YOUR FAMILY UP FOR SUCCESS TO CONTINUE YOUR LEGACY By Brian Evans, CPA/PFS, owner of Madrona Financial Services YMCA Endowment Committee “The money will be all yours when you turn 18,” is the worst thing you can say to your grandchildren. Let’s say grandpa has a sizeable estate and knows how hard it is for young people starting out. In his will, he splits $1 million between his five grandchildren. He doesn’t like paying attorneys and doesn’t want to burden anyone with trustee duties, so he leaves it to them, certain they have no access to the money until they turn 18. He is quite sure these adorable youngsters will all attend top colleges and will use this money to pay their tuition and maybe have enough leftover for a down payment on a house. Grandson Billy just turned 18. He is a good student and now has two piles of paper in front of him: A pile of college applications and a $200,000 pile of cash. When a minor has a custodial account like an inheritance, they have full access to it when they turn 18. Grandpa was sure Billy would carefully research his options and make the best decision possible with this inheritance. And Billy does carefully weigh his options. After an exhaustive two-hour research period on his iPad, Billy knows exactly what to do. He buys himself a brand new Tesla and a month-long trip to Vegas for himself and a girl he met last week. Those college applications have been tossed aside. Why would he go to college when he has all that money and a new car? I will stop here, you get the picture. This can all be avoided with a simple paragraph in your will that provides for the creation of a family trust can help greatly. For example, in my own will, if I die while my kids are still young, the money will be put into a trust with my brother as trustee. From ages 18-24, my brother has been instructed to help them with tuition, room and board, and books. At age 25, my children get a third of what remains. They get half of what remains in trust at age 30, and the final distribution at age 35. This allows them to make a mistake with the first distribution and still retain the opportunity to learn and mature before they receive subsequent distributions. Contact your financial advisor for more information on how to set up a family trust.
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ENDOWMENT
At the Y, we believe lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. When you give to the Y, you are funding lifechanging programs that help tens of thousands of children, adults, and families in Snohomish County. You can also be an integral part of your community’s future by including a charitable gift within your overall estate and financial plans.
Brenda Baltrusch
FOR GENERATIONS
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MISSION IN ACTION
PROVIDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM When Meghan agreed to care for 2-year-old Amelliah who was living in an unstable home, she turned to the Y for support and help as she navigated her new single-parent environment. “Knowing Amelliah was in a safe, structured place that I could call or email with any questions or concerns, and that the staff would help me with behavior problems and planning strategies for her was a relief,” says Meghan. With financial assistance, Meghan, Amelliah, and her brother Dorian, who is now also under Meghan’s care, are active Y members, often working out at the Y and attending family night programs, continually growing their support network with staff and fellow members. “The Y saved me,” says Meghan. Your investment in the YMCA Endowment Program ensures fellow community members like Meghan, Amelliah, and Dorian receive the support they need to be a secure family. Through meaningful Y programs, caring staff, and community connections these three are able to grow and develop in a healthy environment.
Your donation provided foster mom Meghan with a support network as she navigated new parental territory.
In 2015, the YMCA Endowment provided $136,000 to Y programs and services thanks to you and our 154 Heritage Club members!
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