Originally published on Aug 6th, 2018 IndeOnline by Gary Brown Tippecanoe alumni called to relive camp and remember summers of the past. YMCA of Central Stark County calls its Camp Tippecanoe more than a just a camp, and “Y” officials look at those who once spent time there as more than a mere community of…
Originally posted on July 18th, 2018 Fox Illinois by Em Nguyen SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS, WRSP) — Tuesday, Springfield aldermen unanimously approved millions of dollars to pour into redevelopments for the new YMCA. Springfield aldermen said this multi-million-dollar project will reenergize the town. The $5.9 million TIF dollars is one of the largest TIFs approved in…
Originally posted on July 10th, 2018 WLOS by WLOS staff BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The YMCA of Western North Carolina now owns a fitness club in Black Mountain. Cheshire Fitness Club, a 17,000-square-foot facility, includes a fitness area, indoor pool, racquetball court and child care space. The previous owners are retiring and said they thought…
Originally posted at 12:50pm on July 9th, 2018 Chicago Tribune by Pioneer Press The McGaw YMCA recently continued a year of heavy leadership transition by announcing five newly-elected board members scheduled to serve three-year terms that began July 1. The new board members include Carole Brite, Haydee Martinez, the Rev. Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors,…
Originally posted on July 10th, 2018 Muncie Journal by Kristen McConnell Muncie, IN –The YMCA of Muncie Vice President of Association Resources, Richard Armstrong, will be retiring in August. Richard’s YMCA career has span 33 years and included YMCA’s in Teneesee, Texas, Maine and Indiana. Armstrong’s last 22 years have been spent creating a deep…
Originally posted at 9:00am on July 5th, 2018 La Canada Valley Sun by Sara Cardine In summertime, Sunland Elementary School’s playground area is a sizzling hot cement-scape devoid of shade or children at play. But recently, a bright blue jewel of a swimming pool was placed in its center — a shimmering oasis. The above-ground…
Originally posted June 27th, 2018 M Live by Mitchell Kukulka JACKSON, MI – Two brand-new 72-person buses sporting the Jackson YMCA’s logo and signature blue paint job can be spotted across Jackson County this summer. Thanks to a sizable donation from the John George Jr. Student Loan Fund, and new paint and body work courtesy of Tripp’s…
Originally published on June 26, 2018 NWI Times by Robert Earnshaw An anonymous donor is helping the Hammond Family YMCA with its planned $3.5 million renovation and face-lift to the existing building, including an expanded weight room and new child care area. Officials said the donor, who is from the Region, is planning a gift of…
Originally Published at 2:30PM on June 26, 2018 The Record Herald by Ben Destefan WAYNESBORO — Amanda Gietka has been approved as the next executive director of the Waynesboro Area YMCA starting at the end of July. The YMCA recently announced the promotion of Gietka, with the board of directors unanimously voting to have Gietka…
Originally Published at 1:30am on June 26th, 2018 Herald Net by Herald Staff The YMCA of Snohomish County honored its outstanding Volunteers of the Year at a special recognition breakfast June 13 at the Everett Golf & Country Club. The honorees represented the best of more than 2,450 committed volunteers who donated a total of 42,112 hours…
