YMCA Presentation 8 21 13
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation
August 21, 2013
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Presentation Agenda
Introductions
The Creation of a Y
Why the Y?
Two Success Stories
Survey Results
Next Steps
Questions and Answers
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The Creation of Y
Historic Process
Current Process:
Community Passion/Alignment
Volunteer Involvement…never ends!
Request for a Y
Market Study
Feasibility Study
YMCA Charter/Board Approval
Capital Campaign,
Construction, etc.
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Why the Y?
Diversity
Reach
Not for Profit
Financial Stability
Volunteer Governance and Involvement
Expertise
Membership = Ownership
Partnerships
Philosophies:
No One turned Away
Everyone Pays Something
Every Kid is a Kid of Promise
Areas of Focus…Unite the Community
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Youth Development
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
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Healthy Living
Improving the nation's health and well-being.
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Social Responsibility
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
Mention Financial Assistance
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West Family YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center (1996)
Land Donation
Corporate Partner
City of Boise
Outcomes…
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Caldwell Family YMCA (2005)
Caldwell’s Philanthropic History
Land Donation
City of Caldwell and Urban Renewal Agency
Outcomes…
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Sample of Caldwell Y Partners
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bureau of Reclamation
Caldwell School District
Caldwell Transportation Company
Casey Family Programs: Caregiver Support Group
City of Caldwell
City of Parma
Department
of Commerce and Labor
Department of Health and Welfare: PRIDE training
Girl Scouts of the Silver Sage
Hispanic Youth Leaders Conference
Homedale School District
Idaho Elks Rehabilitation
Idaho
Press Tribune
Idaho Youth Ranch
Love and Logic
Ore-Ida Boy Scouts
Prevention Month
Special Olympics
Terry Reilly Health Service
The Mentoring Network
Treasure Valley Community College
Vallivue
School District
West Valley Medical Center
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Survey Results
South Meridian is by far the best location for a new Y
The community can sustain the operating costs of a large, full facility Y (aquatics, gymnasium, etc.)
Significant unmet needs
Highest
likelihood of joining that surveyor has ever seen…strength of the Y’s reputation
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NEXT STEPS
Passionate, Committed Volunteers
Partnerships
Field House Concept
School District
Others
Municipal Support
Major Gifts
Relationships built on TRUST
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and FEEDBACK
THANK YOU!
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