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fall 2011
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In this Issue: As sound financial stewards, we are continually looking for ways to maximize member satisfaction. With the growth of technology comes the opportunity to communicate with our members and the community in new and better ways. In an effort to save paper, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and respect the environment, we are moving to a new online version of the Triangle Newsletter beginning with the January 2012 issue. To ensure that you continue to receive the Triangle please verify with Member Services at your local branch that we have your email address on file with your membership information. You may also visit ymca-snoco.org/ynews or scan the QR code here with your smartphone to visit our website where you can easily subscribe to the online Triangle. For those of you who would still like to receive a paper issue of the Triangle, we are happy to provide this to you. Simply complete and return the enclosed postcard to opt-in to the paper mailing. We look forward to continuing to provide you with important news regarding the YMCA of Snohomish County and the impact it has on our community.
• President’s Perspective • Board of Trustees • Mission in Action • Minority Achievers Program • Volunteer Profile • Community Partner Award • Chair’s Round Table • Youth Development Centers • Assets in Action • Big Brothers Big Sisters • YMCA Child Care • Exercise and Thrive • Member Satisfaction Survey • Updates & Events
Financial Assistance:
The YMCA of Snohomish County makes every effort to ensure that no person, especially youth, will be denied access to programs and membership because of financial hardship. The YMCA's Financial Assistance Program is supported by contributions to our annual Invest In Youth campaign and United Way.
Mission Statement:
The YMCA of Snohomish County is composed of people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and religious affiliations united in sharing the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through programs that build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
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President’s Perspective
Fall is in the air which signals another change of season: a new school year, football, and the approaching holiday season. As the kids go back to school, we celebrate our tenth year of the Minority Achievers Program (MAP) with expansion into the Edmonds School District. This will be our13th MAP site and will help us build upon our previous year’s enrollment of more than 554 middle and high school students who received homework, academic, and goal-setting support. We are excited to launch two new resources to support teens in our community. The Marysville YMCA Youth Development Center opened on Aug. 31 and the Casino Road Youth Development Center, managed through our Mukilteo Family YMCA, opened on Sept. 22. These centers are made possible through two generous “The Y truly is making a grants. One from College Spark for the Casino Road difference for hundreds Center; and the other from the Tulalip Tribes for the Marysville facility. The centers will provide safe places, of youth right here in access to caring adults, and academic support for young Snohomish County!” people in our community. I had an opportunity to attend the annual Minority Achievers Program Scholarship Banquet in May, and the stories were amazing. The Y truly is making a difference for hundreds of youth right here in Snohomish County! I am also pleased to report that we had an excellent summer serving thousands of youth in camp and enrichment programs. Surveys from parents say it all. We ask how the Y program might help their child in the future, and we hear such things as: “She is learning life skills and team skills,” or “I’m a single mom, and the Y values are in line with what I try to teach my children,” and “My kids have changed to be more respectful and happy!” We feel blessed that we can experience these success stories every day and we continually look for new ways to reach more people to help them succeed as well. I am thankful to our great staff team, the volunteers who guide our efforts, and the many donors who support our work. Thanks again for your continued support of the Y!
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Allen Funk, president and publisher of The Daily Herald, was re-elected chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the YMCA of Snohomish County for 2011-2012. Serving with him as vice-chairs are Brenda Baltrusch, senior vice president, Wells Fargo, and Leslie Lauer, director, 747-8 entry into service, The Boeing Co. Other officers are Jim Sporrong, community, treasurer; Tracy Cumming, vice president, finance, Precor Incorporated, assistant treasurer; and Bob Wojcik, Umpqua Bank, as secretary. Immediate past chair is John Haskell, senior vice president-managing director, property & casualty with Wells Fargo Insurance Services Northwest, Inc. Newly elected to the board are Roy Chandler, Goodrich, Inc.; Dr. Jean Hernandez, Edmonds Community College; Debra Johnson, Opus Bank; Scott Forslund, Premera Blue Cross; and Ken Kettler, Tulalip Resort Casino (not pictured). Re-elected to the Board of Trustees are: Rick Cooper, The Everett Clinic (Emeritus); Bob Dobler, Gamut360 Holdings, LLC; Matt Reinhard, Rhino Ventures, LLC; and Judy Baker, Community.
Mission in Action
MAKING DIFFERENT CHOICES Brandon Nason was overweight as a child and weighed 335 pounds as a young adult. He had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and was pre-diabetic. He says one day he woke up and decided to take control of his life and his health. “I had to choose to put the food into my mouth, and I had to choose not to get out of bed. And once I realized it was my choice, I chose differently.” Brandon changed his diet and worked out while at college, but he made his best progress when he came home to the Mukilteo Y for the summer. “What the Y helps establish here is far more a sense of community than a gym does,” he said. “You have the old, the young, the fit, the unfit, and for me, it was a place where there was no judgment.”
Brandon Nason before and after
Brandon lost 135 pounds, simply by changing his diet and exercise. He says it’s not easy, but he’s proof that it is possible. Brandon has volunteered and worked for the Mukilteo Y as a Youth Board Member, a Summer Camp Counselor, a School-Age Child Care Assistant, and he helped build our playground.
MEMBER GET A MEMBER Better health for your friends . . . Membership refunds for you. Introduce a friend or family member to the YMCA and earn a refund of one month’s membership dues. Maybe you need a workout partner or simply want to encourage your friend to have a healthy lifestyle. Either way, you’ll both benefit. Want a friend to try the Y? See Member Services today for a free Member-get-a-Member guest pass.
YOUR GIFT THEIR FUTURE When you give to the Y, you are funding life-changing programs that help tens of thousands of children, adults, and families in Snohomish County to learn grow and thrive. Visit ymca-snoco.org/give to learn how you can make a difference in our community. 3
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MINORITY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW Celebrating its tenth year, the YMCA Minority Achievers Program is adding three new school sites to meet the needs of more kids. MAP’s mission is to motivate and support students of color and immigrant students to achieve higher educational and career goals. With the help of Edmonds School Board director Susan Phillips, the Edmonds School District approved creating a MAP site at College Place Middle School during the 2011/2012 school year. Through this site we will reach an additional 75 students. “The Edmonds School District is excited to be in partnership with the YMCA of Snohomish County to support existing student clubs at College Place Middle School with the Minority Achievers Program,” said Phillips. “With MAP’s support, College Place Middle School students will work with high school students, as well as tutors, mentors, and community leaders to maximize their personal, creative, and academic potential.” In addition, the Everett YMCA will add a new MAP site at Evergreen Middle School. “With MAP now at Evergreen Middle School, the future of our students is even brighter,” said Ed Glazer, MAP Advisory Committee chair and Evergreen teacher. “Students will have the opportunity to further their academic, social, and emotional growth and success.” The Marysville YMCA is in final discussions with the Lake Stevens School District to bring a new MAP site to Cavelero Mid High School. Once the Lake Stevens site opens, it will bring the total of MAP programs sites to 14. Late this summer, MAP was recognized by the YMCA of the USA for making a positive impact on students’ lives through its annual break dancing event. The 360 Break Battle was originally
Reeshemah Davis, Executive Director, Marysville Family YMCA, speaks at the MAP Scholarship Banquet
developed to give kids a chance for leadership roles, volunteer opportunities, and a safe place to showcase their art and skills. The event is completely planned, promoted, and put on by youth of the YMCA Minority Achievers Program. Youth meet for months on a weekly basis to make this happen and learn event planning, fund raising, and marketing skills as well as learning how to work with many different groups to achieve a common goal. The Minority Achievers Program could not grow without the support of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and Y leadership. We look forward to the upcoming school year and to having a positive impact on the lives of students in the program as we help them meet their educational and vocational aspirations.
MAKING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE Becky Shotwell has been committed to volunteer work most of her life, so when she moved to the Mukilteo community and joined the Y she asked about volunteering. With a background in nutrition, Becky volunteered for the Actively Changing Together (ACT!) program, which teaches families about healthy eating and active living. When Becky heard about a volunteer opportunity with the Teen Department, she offered to help with Friday Night Live and mentor youth with their school work. Additionally, Becky was a volunteer campaigner for the Invest in Youth program, helping the Y to raise funds that support youth programming and scholarships. “I like helping people and giving back to my community,” she said. “If everyone volunteered 10 hours per month, what a better place our world would be.”
Becky Shotwell
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YMCA employees participate in the 2010 Day of Caring event
Y RECEIVES UNITED WAY COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD At the annual United Way Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast, individuals and organizations that actively work for the betterment of our community and inspire others to serve are publically recognized. At the Sept. 9 celebration, the YMCA of Snohomish County was awarded the Spirit of Snohomish County Community Partner Award. This award is presented to a company/organization that advances the common good and meets the following criteria: • Exemplifies the most comprehensive commitment to United
Way’s vision of community impact by partnering with United Way in three key areas: — Overall corporate/organizational commitment to
partnership with United Way — Corporate and employee philanthropy, including
leadership giving — Employee volunteer programs
• In addition to participation with United Way, demonstrates
a broad and deep commitment to our Snohomish County community; has a culture of community involvement. • Is aware of public responsibility and reminds us that corporate citizenship is alive and well in our community. The YMCA of Snohomish County was nominated based on a collaborative effort among the Y, Catholic Community Services, and United Way that resulted in 250 youth volunteers working around the county on National MLK Day of Service. Instead of sleeping in, these kids partnered with senior volunteers from the Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program to help elderly and disabled clients, scrubbing bathrooms, doing yard work, cleaning kitchens, and more. The Y also works with United Way on its early learning initiative and by serving on various committees. Additionally, it is the only nonprofit to send out volunteer teams to help with other projects on Days of Caring, demonstrating its commitment to volunteering at every level. 5
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2011 CHAIR’S ROUND TABLE MEMBERS The YMCA of Snohomish County is grateful for the individuals, families, and businesses whose pledges to the Invest in Youth campaign make our work with young people possible. More than 2,700 donors gave over $1,094,000 to the 2011 annual Invest in Youth campaign. Limited space precludes listing the names of every donor. Donors contributing $1,000 or more annually are members of our Chair’s Round Table include:
Giving Levels: Platinum Triangle $10,000 & above Gold Triangle $5,000 - $9,999 Silver Triangle $2,500 - $4,999 Bronze Triangle $1,500 - $2,499 Benefactor $1,000 - $1,499
Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999) Arscentia Richard & Mary Brannon Jerry Brim & Phyllis Turner-Brim Butler Trust Rick Cooper & Robin Hilton Joyce Eleanor The EverTrust Foundation Tonia & Jerry Goodwin Kaye Smith Kimberly-Clark Corporation *Indicates gift designation Lance Mueller & Associates to two or more Branches Leslie & Doug Lauer Mutual of Enumclaw TRUSTEES Insurance Company Platinum Triangle National Maintenance ($10,000+) Contractors, LLC AMT - A Division of Senior Quality Business Systems Operations LLC Scott & Krista Sadler Bank of America Foundation Idamae Schack The Boeing Company The Redwoods Group Waste Management Ventilation Power Northwest, Inc. Scott & Cheryl Washburn Wells Fargo * Western Facilities Supply Anonymous Carol Whitehead Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999) Business Controls, Inc Fluke Corporation InjuryFree, Inc. Chris & Sher Isenberg Precor Incorporated Premera Blue Cross Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Matt & Keely Reinhard Richard & Paula Stetler The Daily Herald Company Everett Clinic Umpqua Bank Union Bank
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Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499) Monti Ackerman Bill & Judy Baker Tam Bui & Hyon Pak Susan Cournoyer CR Meyer Tracy & Mark Cumming Mrs. Dan Duryee Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. Doug & Robin Ferguson Allen & Susan Funk GLY Construction, Inc. John & Vicki Haskell Dwayne & RoseMary Lane Marketing Intelligence Jackie & Hugh Minor
Pacific Copy and Printing Pemco Corporation Puget Sound Kidney Center Bill & Marcella Reed Mark Riffle Rotary Club of EverettPort Gardner Service Solutions SKOL Properties & Investments Richard N. & Mayumi Smith Stephen C. and Josephine J. Saunders Foundation Harry Stuchell Vine Street Investments Roy & Barbara Yates
Benefactor ($1,000-1,499) Alliance Project Advisors Anderson Hunter Law Firm Virginia Antipolo-Utt & Chris Utt Brenda Baltrusch & Steve Sjoberg Phil & Scuttle Bannan Banner Bank Jerry & Sue Beavers Kim Bedier Clark Nuber, PS Columbia Bank Columbia State Bank Rick Cooley Dr. Tom & Sue Cooper Dr. Jack & Marilyn Courrier Coverall Cleaning Concepts Bob & Lizbeth Dobler Dwayne Lane’s Family of Auto Centers First Choice Health Network JJ & Patrice Frank Gamut360 Holdings, LLC Greenview Landscaping Norma Haines Jean Hernandez
Hub International Northwest, LLC - John Rettenmier JR Abbott Construction Bob & Kathy Leach Liberty Northwest Insurance Dr. Richard M. & Katherine M. Lyons Mad Anthony’s, Inc. Mark & Paula Mantei Thomas & Mary Maxwell John & Ellen Middleton John & Shirley Mohr North Coast Electric Mike & Melissa Olejniczak Re-Fresh Regence Blue Shield John & Suzanne Rettenmier John & Kathy Robinett In Memory of Susie Rucker Mary Smith & Family Jim & Susan Sporrong The Temple Family Stan & Sheila Tiemens Don & Debbie Whitfield Whitfield’s United Ins. Agencies Stuart Wohler Carl Zapora & Cheryl Foster Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Mark Zinkle Michael & Mary Zubovic BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999) Fluke Corporation
Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999) Comcast Gail Evert Keg Spirit Foundation Wayne Lockett Anonymous-2
Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499) Mike & Julia Ellis Leslie & Doug Lauer Maddy Metzger-Utt & Randy Utt Rod & Denise Pleasant Rotary Club of EverettPort Gardner Gary & Debbie Stratton Everett Clinic John & Dana Tubbesing Benefactor ($1,000-1,499) Molly & David Brodie Adam & Danielle Ernest Matt Holttum Janice & Thom Howson Joseph Martinez Nehemiah Ventures Molly Ringo & Brad Wiens Todd Rosenfelt Brian & April Wolfe EVERETT FAMILY BRANCH Platinum Triangle ($10,000+) City of Everett Howarth Trust Fund
Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999) The EverTrust Foundation Thomas & Meridith Little Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999) American Distributing Company Danen & Heather Barnhart Dr. Bill & Katie Finley Todd & Catherine Havener Kim Hornyak Marsha Lyski Beverly Miller
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Cherie, Matthew, Jada & Sonja Rasmussen Rubatino Refuse Removal, Inc. SEFF Ray & Mary Sievers Brooks & Carol Walton The Wenta Family
Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)
Michael & Lisa Ankrom Dr. Jeff & Somkane Boggs Darlene & Denny Brawford Pat Chambers-Allendoerfer Lorie Crawford Gary Doughty Brian & Tracie Evans Brian Gillespie Michael Millie Judith Pascale & David James Sean & Florence Pickard Dr. Clay & Hap Wertheimer Anonymous
Benefactor ($1,000-1,499)
Alf Forde Enterprises, Inc. Paige & Tim Buurstra Celebrate! Catering, Inc. Thomas & Jane Collins Don & Paula Dillinger The Fagerberg-Biladeau Family Mike & Maggie Faulkner Eric Fleischman Tom & Sue Gaffney Brian & Connie Hallgarth Hunter Leasing, Inc. Ernest & Debra Kawamoto Chris & Holly Knapp Jeanne Lavell Dr. Stephen J. Lee Ron & Karen Moore Moss Adams, LLP Dr. Bruce & Louise Nixon Perteet Engineering, Inc. Henry & Donna Robinett Everett Rotary Youth Foundation Ed Rubatino Kelly Shepherd Gael Thomson Tumac Lumber Company Western Washington Medical Group Whitfield’s United Ins. Agencies
The Wilson Family Anonymous
MARYSVILLE/NORTH COUNTY FAMILY BRANCH Platinum Triangle ($10,000+) Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund
Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Suskin Foundation Windermere Foundation
Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)
Marysville Rotary Club Ross A. & Susan Miller Dr. Anthony Roon & Kathryn McPherson Roon Loren & Kristen Van Loo Anonymous - 3
Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)
George & Hoa Appel Jason R. Bourne, DDS, MS Reeshemah Davis Ray & Sheryl Fryberg Dr. Beth Gold JC Penney - Marysville Kurt & Sharilyn Lippman & Family Peter & Catrina Millikan Stephen & Donna Muller Jeremy & Tiffini Schlosser Whitfield’s United Ins. Agencies Anonymous - 2
Benefactor ($1,000-1,499)
Jim & MaryAnn Ballew The Bredereck Family Caroline & Geoffrey Brown Cuz Concrete Products, Inc. George Davis Fineline Fixture and Case, Inc. Gleneil Diversified Industries Margaret Grubbs Marjorie Grubbs Lyndy Hagerman Larry & Linda Jubie Rick & Kacey Kemp
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Kiwanis Club of Marysville Dr. Kim & Julie Kron Kent & Julie Langabeer Matrix Fitness* Lois Meryman & Elizabeth Grubbs Gail & Paul Miller Ross & Mary Jane Miller Chuck & Audrey Pilon Soroptimists International of Marysville Wal*Mart Foundation Whidbey Island Bank The Widmann Family Eilene & Glen Zachry
Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)
MILL CREEK FAMILY BRANCH Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999) Mill Creek Central Market
Benefactor ($1,000-1,499)
Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)
Mill Creek Rotary Jason Lucas & Misty Graf Northwest Sports Photography Crane Fund for Widows and Children Electroimpact, Inc.
Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)
Eric & Alissa Tanaka Andrew Siguenza Kyla Smith
Benefactor ($1,000-1,499)
GLY Construction, Inc. Coach Devin Nancy Johnson Pirri Badenhop Anonymous
MONROE/SKY VALLEY FAMILY BRANCH Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999) Margaret Bridge
Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)
Hans & Martha Dankers Deb Nalty & Jeff Shober Rotary Club of Monroe Sky Northwest, Inc. Fred Meyer Corporation
Paul & Nancy Cavassa Linda Cline & Jim Carr CLIX Portrait Studios Sally King & David Demarest Kohl’s - Snohomish, WA Dr. Richard & Donna Lowell Rosemary O’Neil & Grenville Legge Pacific Source, Inc. Shauna Vernal Bill & Lainie Weaver Allstate Insurance Co. JeNell & Marc Buchanan Camacho Construction LLC Jo Ann Carbonetti Wendy & Derek Coffman Jim Congdon Crane Fund for Widows and Children Eiron & Patsy Cudaback CYBEX Janine Dawson & Allen Glasenapp Janna Dmochowsky Dr. Michael & Janelle Eickerman Galaxy Theatres Jason & Elizabeth Gamble Ken & Kim Hoover Brett Johnson Tod Johnson Tod & Margaret Johnson Tony & Janelle Kevin Mike & Jan Liepman Monroe/Sky Valley Family Branch YMCA - Health & Wellness Department Jose Mata & Kathy Pinson Pete & Cindy Sandford Bryan Sparrowhawk James & Elizabeth Swenson U’SAgain, LLC Valley General Hospital
MUKILTEO FAMILY BRANCH Platinum Triangle ($10,000+) John & Ann Collier
Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)
JC Penney - Alderwood Helen Kendall & Bill Sanford
Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)
AA Party Rentals-MLT Martin Cross E.N.D. Group, Inc. Electroimpact, Inc. Life Fitness South Everett Mukilteo Rotary Club
Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)
Mark & Elaine Gerspacher Jennifer & Grant Harrington Brian Larson Jean McKay Northwest Sports Photography Papa Murphy’s Pizza James & Jama Rand StairMaster Whidbey Coffee Company Doug & Jean Zook
Benefactor ($1,000-1,499)
Merrie & Farshid Babazadeh Peter & Irene Bellecy Jeff & Kathy Dunleavy Tonia & Jerry Goodwin Mark & Marla Gregory Hogland Transfer Company Carol & George Holser Jeanne Lavell LeMond Fitness Matt & Shannon Martin Jeff Mitchell Newtech Communications Northwest Duty Free Stores Ken & Joyce Pascoe Janelle P. Rucker Steve & Kim Sant Russell Smith Tracy & Patti Spencer Dr. Mark & Michelle Valentine George & Amy Youngstrom
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NEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS SERVE MORE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY
Community and YMCA leaders celebrate at the Marysville YMCA Youth Development Center ribbon cutting
In an effort to increase access to programming for middle- and high school students, the Y is opening two new Youth Development Centers. The Marysville YMCA Youth Development Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting and community celebration on August 31. This project would not have happened without the generous support of the community and the Tulalip Tribes. The Tulalip Tribes donated the money to The Numbers: Marysville remodel the old food bank 2 Months spent renovating building with the building the intent of 10 Computers in the new computer providing a teen lab center. Architect Bob Wicks and 10-18 Age range of children and teens for whom the Youth Development Fineline Fixture & Case also Center is designed donated services and products in 35 Adults expected to participate support of the in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: project. Exercise and Thrive in 2012
48 Families expected to participate in the ACT! program in 2012
500 Children and teens age 10-18
that we expect to serve through the Teen Center each year
3,400 Square footage of the renovated building
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The center, which is next to the main facility, and formerly the old Marysville food bank, has undergone a major facelift. The new facility encompasses a computer lab,
a new Teen Center, and multi-use program areas. The center was dedicated to The Harv and Larry Jubie Families for their continuous support of the Y mission and the greater community. The Mukilteo Family YMCA opened the YMCA Casino Road Youth Development Center on September 22 after renovating an existing Volunteers from Lowe’s help paint the space in the Casino Road Youth Development Center Little Red School House complex at 14 E. Casino Road, near the intersection of Evergreen Way and Casino Road. This site was chosen for its strategic location near 40 apartment complexes and seven local schools. Kids living in our Casino Road community face challenges most of us can’t imagine. In the 2010 Providence Community Needs Assessment, Casino Road was identified as the area in (continued on page 9)
Assets in Action
NEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS…
SETTING ROUTINES FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Snohomish County with the “greatest level of poverty across the age spectrum, from seniors to families living with children, uninsured and unemployed.”
“A child wants some kind of routine or rhythm. A child seems to want a predictable, orderly world.”
These kids need help to stay in school and graduate, to make healthy everyday choices, and to set their sights on a meaningful career path.
The laid-back pace of summer is enjoyable for both kids and parents, but going back to school requires a more structured routine with earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up times. Consider these tips to get your kids back into a routine that’s more conducive for succeeding in school.
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The Y will also collaborate with the Casino Road Ministries and the Boys & Girls Club to ensure that all kids have a range of activities to choose from for little or no cost. Among programs to be offered to youth ages 7-18 at the Center are academic tutoring, Minority Achievers Program, and Code Teen, a free summer camp to at risk youth.
The Numbers: Casino Road 7 Number of nearby schools 10 Number of computer
components (monitors, printers, etc) contributed from Your Place Afterschool
7-18 Age range of children and teens
for whom the Youth Development Center is designed
40 Number of nearby apartment complexes
47 Percentage of Horizon
Elementary students identified as English Language Learners
84 Percentage of Horizon
Elementary students who qualify for free/reduced school lunch
400 Number of children and teens we expect to serve at the Center each year
1,800 Square footage of the completed Center
2,400 In-kind contribution dollars from Lowe’s
85,000 Dollars contributed in Capacity Building grant from College Spark Washington
- Abraham Maslow, psychologist
Tips for: All parents
• Talk about why school routines help your kids succeed in
school. Research shows that kids who eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep do better in school compared to kids who don’t. • Expect resistance. No one likes to change their routine, especially if the change requires more structure and earlier bedtimes.
Parents with children ages birth to 5
• Create a daily routine so that young children know what to expect and when.
Wake up around the same time. Eat meals around the same time. Have your child take a nap and go to bed around the same time. These predictable structures help kids feel safe and secure so that they grow up well. • If your child resists bath time, add ice cubes to the bath and pretend your child is taking a bath near the Arctic Circle.
Parents with children ages 6-9
• Sleep is key for this age group. As your child begins to get into an all-day school
routine, expect them to be exhausted. Help your kids get their rest and be patient with the big changes they’re going through. • Keep talking about and modeling good eating habits. As kids get older, they tend to find friends who have different or unhealthy eating habits. They may also want to use their lunch money or allowance to purchase unhealthy foods from vending machines.
Parents with children ages 10-15
• Examine your daily routines and clean them up so that you can be a better role
model for your kids. Young teenagers are quick to point out when you’re not setting a good example (even if they’re not doing what you say either). So make it harder for them to find fault with your routine. • Be patient with puberty and the mistakes young people make. Some young teenagers will stay up too late (even when they’re in their beds). Don’t bail them out if they oversleep, and be firm about what you expect for daily routines and why.
For parents with children ages 16-18
• Teenagers at this age tend to act invincible, and many seem to have a lot more
energy than their parents. Keep reminding them about the importance of daily healthy habits. Don’t scold them when they get sick because they’re not taking care of themselves. Be compassionate yet also firm. • Ask your teenager how you can help them with their daily routines. It may be as simple as getting a different kind of dental floss to make it easier to floss, or waking them in the morning (even if they do set an alarm). Provide the support that they want. Excerpt taken from Search Institute MVParents and its positive approach to parenting. www.search-institute.org or www.MVParents.com
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ENGAGE BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY
START SOMETHING
BIG
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County creates quality one-to-one mentoring relationships, which help children reach their highest potential. Mentoring not only affects the child’s life positively, but also affects the mentor’s life.
School-Based Mentoring
It may sound obvious, but sometimes the best place to help a child realize their potential is at school. Kids enjoy having their Bigs meet with them there, whether it’s in the classroom or on the playground. And parents know what a positive impact it makes.
It’s teacher-approved
Some of the biggest supporters of our School-Based Mentoring program are actually teachers. They see students come back from their time with their Big filled with confidence, smiling big, ready to learn and eager to succeed.
Learning about life
Although it takes place at schools, our School-Based Mentoring program isn’t limited to the classroom. Of course, some Littles do talk with their Bigs about class, or do homework, or read together, but it’s perfectly fine to shoot hoops in the gym or play on the playground. At the end of the day, it’s really all about starting a friendship, providing guidance, and inspiring them to reach their potential. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we have tremendous confidence in our ability to impact children and put them on the right path. For more information on how you can become a Big or to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 425 252 2227 or visit bbbs-snoco.org. 10
When the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teens need a safe and nurturing place to go when their parents are still at work or away from home. According to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million children nationwide and 31% of children in Washington state alone are left unsupervised after 3 pm, responsible for taking care of themselves. As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers quality afterschool programs that not only help youth learn, grow, and thrive, but keep them safe and surrounded by caring adults. Studies show that participation in afterschool programs helps boost school attendance and academic performance, and helps to alleviate achievement gaps among children from disadvantaged households. Youth who attend afterschool programs are known to perform better academically and develop skills such as selfregulation, communication, problem solving, team building, negotiation, and critical thinking. It’s also a healthy way for children and teens to stay active and productive when the school day ends. In an effort to make fees more affordable for everyone in the community, the YMCA provides a sliding fee scale for child care based on annual gross household income and family size together with a multi-child discount for children in YMCA child care programs from the same household. DSHS is also welcome. The YMCA offers affordable, high-quality, developmentallyappropriate structured programs to help kids reach their full potential. With an emphasis placed on positive values, education, character development, and life skills, they will build selfconfidence, enjoy many fun and challenging activities, and meet new friends. All five branches of the YMCA of Snohomish County are currently accepting registrations and can answer further program questions. Additional information can also be found on the YMCA website at ymca-snco.org/childcare or ymca-snoco.org/teens.
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EXERCISE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING CANCER SURVIVORS Cancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. The Y STRONG have joined together and LIVES STRONG® at the YMCA, to create LIVES a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. Y staff instructs Exercise and Thrive participant on proper machine usage Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve • Are at least 90 days out of cancer treatment with no their goals such as building muscle mass and strength; evidence of active disease increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not the • Have a strong personal desire to improve strength and disease, the program is helping people move beyond cancer fitness in spirit, mind, and body. • Will attend the full 12-week program • Agree to obtain medical clearance for participation STRONG at the YMCA: Exercise and Thrive program The LIVES is a benefit provided through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Classes are held twice a week at a YMCA branch location. Space Research Center Survivorship Program and the YMCA of is limited and registration is required. Please contact your local Snohomish County. branch for class session dates and times or visit our website at Cancer survivors over the age of 21 who meet the following ymca-snoco.org/laf. requirements are eligible to participate:
SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVE Your YMCA is a community organization, built and sustained by the individuals who participate in and rely on the Y for youth development, healthy lifestyle choices, and opportunities for stewardship. The YMCA staff value the perspectives of our member community. While many of you provide us with anecdotal feedback regarding your experiences at the Y throughout the year, we feel it is important to actively solicit feedback each year to best understand how our members feel about their Y experience. This fall the YMCA of Snohomish County is conducting its annual Member Satisfaction Survey. Members will be randomly selected during the month of September to receive the survey which will be either sent via email or mailed to your home address. Some of you will receive a survey packet and some won’t. This doesn’t mean we don’t value all of your opinions; we just need to keep the survey random to have valid, reliable feedback. If you receive a survey packet, we ask that you honestly provide your feedback and promptly return the survey before Oct. 17. This is your opportunity to let us know what we’re doing well and what we can work on. Your input will help the YMCA strengthen our community through programs and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 11
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MUKILTEO Y HOSTS SKATEBOARD COMPETITION Outreach initiative to military families Deployment can be a stressful and uncertain time for our nation’s servicemen and women and their families. In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period. It’s our way of giving back to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.
UPCOMING EVENTS Everett YMCA “Bright Futures” Auction October 8 Monroe YMCA Fun Run
October 29
Thanksgiving all branches closed
November 24
Holiday Heritage Dinner December 6 Monroe YMCA Shutdown December 12-18 MAP Black Tie Gala
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January 21, 2012
The Mukilteo Family YMCA hosted the 2011 SUBWAY® Washington Games skateboarding competition on August 16. More than 100 community members turned out for this free event to watch the Bowl Contest and Park Slalom. The SUBWAY® Washington Janelle Sisco competes during the girls division Games take place each summer at venues all across Puget Sound. As the banner event of the Powered by You fitness movement, the SUBWAY® Washington Games promote the importance of health and fitness to the youth of Washington. Competitions are both recreational and competitive and have been the first step for many Olympic and professional athletes. In addition to staging multi-sport athletic competitions each year, the State Games also has a social purpose in support of various campaigns such as tobacco prevention, drug awareness, health and fitness, and numerous scholarship programs.
CONNECT WITH US Stay connected with your Y! Each branch of the YMCA has its own Facebook page and monthly electronic newsletter. Join the conversation at your branch by visiting ymca-snoco.org/connect or by scanning the QR code with your smartphone.