YMCA of Greater Hartford 2008 Annual Report Raising People Up Raising People Up Last year, we undertook a major effort: drafting the roadmap for our next five years of service. We’re proud to present an overview of the 2008 – 2013 YMCA of Greater Hartford Strategic Plan; Engagement & Impact. On the Cover: Farmington Valley YMCA: Tony can still raise himself upside down, even in his 70’s. After all, he was a professional circus clown. He developed those muscles as a boy, a member of the London YMCA. He even has his original membership card. This lifelong member stands for everything great about the YMCA—even standing on his head. 4 Plan Goal One Renewed Commitment to Children and Families 6 Plan Goal Two Renewed Commitment to the Region 9 Plan Goal Three Renewed Commitment to Share Positive Values 10 Plan Goal Four Renewed Commitment to Strong and Connected Communities 11 Plan Goal Five Renewed Commitment to Healthy Lifestyles That’s what the YMCA does, in good times and bad. People turn to the Y in search of a safe place where their loved ones can thrive, embraced by our values. As our region welcomes people from all cultures and faiths, the YMCA can be the place to raise families with the universal values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. In 2008, we continued to raise people up, even as we raise the walls of our new YMCA Youth and Family Center in North Hartford, which opens this Fall. We have also raised the money to make another goal a reality, as we begin construction on our new Eastern Regional YMCA. From longstanding dreams rise new ones: A new Putnam YMCA is taking shape, thanks to the generosity of the Hale Foundation. Our plans and hopes are coming together because our supporters are stepping up to raise expectations even higher: Community organizations, corporations, foundations and individuals. They’re rallying to make our brightest hopes possible, as we set in motion a new five-year plan to support and empower even more people in improving quality of life for all. Today, the YMCA raises up people of all races, cultures and economic backgrounds, united by our mission. We complete one five-year plan and take on the next. Our Watchwords: Engagement and Impact. We see the future in terms of our ability to engage people, to inspire with our enthusiasm and energy, and to have a deep impact on their lives. Whether it be in a physical fitness activity, a learning opportunity or a chance to serve others– when you experience our mission on a tangible, personal level, your own life is changed for the better forever. This year, as we inaugurate our next five-year strategic plan, we reaffirm our faith in engagement and impact. That’s why we dedicate this annual report to the volunteers and staff who have, in moments of courage and heart, made our mission breathe. Kevin Washington, CEO Ruth Grobe, Chairperson 2+3 Ruth Grobe, Chairperson, shown on left, and Kevin Washington, President & CEO nuevos: Se está perfilando un nuevo YMCA en Putnam, gracias a la generosa ayuda de la Fundación Hale. Se están realizando nuestras esperanzas y objetivos porque la gente que nos apoya está acudiendo a la cita, instándonos a subir el listón: organizaciones cívicas, empresas, fundaciones e individuos. Su colaboración es lo que posibilita que nuestras esperanzas se materialicen, ahora que estamos lanzando otro plan quinquenal para apoyar y animar a aún más gente y así contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida de todos. Levantar a la gente. Así trabaja el YMCA, en tiempos buenos y malos. La gente acude al YMCA en busca de un lugar seguro, un lugar en el que sus seres queridos pueden prosperar, nutridos por los valores fundamentales de nuestra organización. Ahora que llegan a nuestra área personas de distintas procedencias, culturas y creencias religiosas, el YMCA se identifica como un lugar idóneo para educar a los hijos en los principios universales de cariño, honradez, respeto y responsabilidad. En el año 2008 seguimos levantando a la gente mientras levantamos las paredes del nuevo Centro YMCA para Jóvenes y Familias, en North Hartford, que se inaugurará este próximo otoño. También hemos recaudado fondos para realizar otro sueño, ahora que vamos a iniciar las obras de nuestro nuevo YMCA regional (Eastern Regional). Los sueños viejos dan lugar a los Hoy en día el YMCA levanta a personas de distintas razas, culturas y clases económicas, quienes terminan sintiéndose unidas por nuestra misión. Nuestros lemas: Compromiso e Impacto. El futuro lo concebimos en términos de nuestra capacidad de fomentar compromiso, de animar con nuestro entusiasmo y energía, de tener un claro impacto en la vida de los demás. No importa si a través del deporte, de la docencia o del servicio social, cuando vives nuestra misión de forma tangible y personal recibirás beneficios importantes en tu propia vida. Este año, al inaugurar nuestro próximo plan estratégico quinquenal, reafirmamos nuestra fe en los valores de compromiso e impacto. Por eso dedicamos este informe anual a los voluntarios y empleados, quienes han alentado nuestra misión en momentos de valentía y corazón. “Last Saturday, two young men were playing basketball in the gym. One was a young man, age 9, who started at the Y as socially awkward; he had trouble making friends and fitting in with the other kids. The other was a 15-yearold, whose father had cancelled his YMCA membership multiple times because of behavior issues and problems at home. I have watched them both grow and mature over the last year. When I walked into the gym, Jimmy, the older, cooler, athletic young man was showing the younger, less athletic Rick how to do a layup and how to move on the court. You could see how the YMCA has been very good to both of these young men.” Staff Member, East Hartford YMCA W e reaffirm that child and family development is our core focus. We will engage in relationships and develop programs that strengthen the family unit. In 2008, the YMCA of Greater Hartford served over 109,000 people. In 2009, we will continue to serve more and more people. But we won’t use numbers alone to gauge success. We will refocus our efforts on relationships, impact, engagement and involvement. This is a natural strategy for the YMCA. Every day, at every branch, we see the power of engagement and involvement. Moving forward, we will carefully examine every program, making sure we’re using our resources to their fullest potential.We will measure success by the positive outcomes we achieve. Plan Goal One Renewed Commitment to Children and Families 4+5 W e will make a unique and sustained impact on the quality life for the people in the Greater Hartford area. We’ve begun that commitment with investments in our future. The numbers are impressive—but far more impressive will be the impact those dollars make on people’s lives. Think about the positive changes we’ll be able to make in our communities with this generous support: $3 million for the Downtown Hartford YMCA, $10 million for the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in Plainville; $13 million for the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby, $10.5 million for the new YMCA Youth and Family Center in North Hartford; and $13 million to begin our new Eastern Regional YMCA in Ellington. Plan Goal Two Renewed Commitment to the Region 6+7 Your YMCA has been recognized as good stewards of these investments. We have earned an “A” rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy for program service excellence and low administrative costs. We continue to rank consistently among the top ten organizations in The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s ‘Philanthrophy 400’ report since 1997.All this progress is made possible by people who have been touched by the work we do and the mission we follow. “I would like to thank each and every one of the counselors who made the summer a very positive experience for John. All of you are probably aware that John lost his father in a motorcycle accident in April. It was a devastating tragedy as John was very close to him. This summer started out as a very confusing, uncertain time for John, but because of all of you it is ending on a very positive note. You have given John memories that will last a lifetime.” Diane, Member, Farmington Valley YMCA Plan Goal Three Renewed Commitment to Share Positive Values W e will consistently and tirelessly promote our core values. We will share our programs and our spirit with all, regardless of their ability to pay. Our five-year path never wavers from our belief in membership for all. Now we will reposition the organization to meet the needs of a truly diverse membership that mirrors the Greater Hartford region and the communities we serve. All are welcome at the Y, and always have been. Now we will put new energy in this invitation:“We offer membership and fellowship to all. We know who needs us most and we embrace them. We reach out to the changing mixture of cultures and the newly disenfranchised. We can provide the help you have been seeking, right here, right now.” 8+9 “She was a woman from India, sitting patiently in the Indian Valley YMCA. When asked if she needed help, she replied, no, she was waiting for her children. She had come a long way by bus, passing any number of youth centers along the way. But she traveled all that distance because the people in her community had told her, the YMCA was the best place to bring her family.” Staff Member W e will work in a coordinated and collaborative manner to build stronger communities with organizations that foster diversity, understanding and well being. That’s why we must see the YMCA as a brand. The community must identify with us through single-minded messages that tell people who we are and what we do. 10 + 11 Ray, Camp Director, Camp Jewell Healthy Lifestyles Communities join Mara in her despair, but he surprised me. He saw Mara, kicking and pounding her fists in the sand. Then he turned back to me and said, ‘I got this.’ Jay spent 15 minutes with Mara, trying to talk her down. Jay finally got up and came over to me. Mara got up and followed. Jay was doing exactly what the counselors do with a homesick camper. I have spent 15 years dealing with homesick kids and that is the last reaction I expected out of Jay. Jay and Mara talked many times over the rest of the session. They both made it to the end. Jay’s Mom was so appreciative of what we were able to give her son. He had a Camp Experience like normal kids, and in the process made all of us a little more appreciative of life.” Plan Goal Five Renewed Commitment to Plan Goal Four Renewed Commitment to Strong and Connected Jay came to camp for the first time because his mom wanted him to have a good time like ‘normal kids.’ Jay was scared... When you are 10 years old and you are on your third heart transplant, ‘normal’ is far from what you feel. Jay was homesick from the get-go. By the first week, Jay was at the end of his rope. He talked to Mom on the phone—and a breakdown would understate his reaction when Mom said ‘Stick it out some more.’ There were four campers in the same boat. They were all homesick, they had all talked to Mom, and the Moms had said, ‘Tough it out.’ “ I had a line of homesick kids in front of me. First was Mara. When I told her I supported her Mom’s decision, she took off, running and screaming. The reaction startled Jay and his eyes got wide. I fully expected him to W e will support healthy lifestyles, engage those who seek well being, and actively influence decisions that impact health within our communities. We will provide better opportunities for individuals to improve health and wellness in spirit, mind and body. We will build on a proven track record of success. YMCA programs have a history of great results, including Activate America, fighting the rampant problem of obesity. Health and wellness is crucial to our organization, and no group is better prepared to advance those qualities than the YMCA. 2008 Robert C. Knox, Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award Past Knox Award recipients 1977 Robert C. Knox, Jr.* 1978 The Hon. Thomas D. Gill* 1979 Frederick U. Conard, Jr.* 1980 William H. Short* 1981 Richard B. Haskell 1982 Reese H. Harris, Jr.* 1983 Herbert R. Bland* 1984 Earnest T. Andrews, Jr.* 1985 J. Ronald Regnier* 1986 Donald P. Richter 1987 William K. Cole* 1988 Morrison H. Beach* 1989 Robert E. Carroll, Jr. 1990 Raymond W. Stahl* 1991 Warren A. Hunt* 1992 Robertson Mackay 1993 Donald J. Hayes* 1994 Raymond B. Green* 1995 Alfred R. Rogers 1996 Raymond H. Deck 1997 Harold C. Buckingham, Jr. 1998 R. Michael Curran 1999 Judith A. Stearns 2000 J. Philip Denison 2001 Chandler J. Howard 2002 Myron E. Congdon 2003 Michael M. Hopkins 2004 Gerald Geise 2005 James T. Betts 2006 Arthur Snyder 2007 Laura Estes * Deceased 12 + 13 foremost mission moment:“Wheeler used to be perceived as an adult Y. Now it’s really a family Y. I come in and see the Child Care Center, with the little ones running around; families having something at Subway; people working out in the Wellness Center; Friday night Teen Night…it’s wonderful.” The Robert C. Knox, Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award honors the memory of the late Hartford insurance executive, whose dedication helped the YMCA grow, prosper Bill brought deep entrepreneurial experience and fulfill its mission to serve others. to his YMCA mission. He began working at William Bill Petit, Sr. – We built a family Y and now it’s a bigger Family. For Bill Petit, his wife Barbara, their five children and eight grandchildren, the YMCA has been a family affair. He began a lifelong commitment to service in 1961, bringing his young sons to YMCA Indian Guides in Plainville. “Getting involved in a group with my children was certainly one of my biggest mission moments.”Bill then joined Wheeler’s first exercise program:“We were called the Sweathogs. They even have the pink shirt on display now in the lobby.” Thus began a distinguished YMCA career. Bill has served two terms on the Wheeler Board of Directors (1983-1985; 1999-present), including two terms as Chair (1984-1985; 2007). He has played a pivotal role in Wheeler’s growth, on the Building Expansion Committee (1980); as Chair for two of the Strong Kids Annual Campaigns; as Finance Chair; as Property Chair; and most recently as Chair of the Board Development Committee. But Bill takes his greatest pride in his work as Chair of the Wheeler Regional Capital Campaigns (1988, 2000), creating the showcase branch and growing its membership far beyond expectations. It is his perhaps his his family’s supermarkets; founded the Dairy Farms chain; and started a video business, among many successful enterprises. He also served in the U.S. Marines. His amazing volunteer spirit even goes beyond the YMCA, to Rotary International for 42 years (past President and Paul Harris Fellow) and to the Plainville community (past Chairman of the Plainville Town Council and Board of Education, and present Chair of the Plainville Community School Steering Committee). Bill is a Charter Member of the Plainville Historical Society; Member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, serving on the Finance Committee; Member of the Knights of Columbus; past President and 49-year Member of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce; Chairperson of the Plainville Downtown Beautification Committee and Charter Member of the Plainville Community Fund. Today Bill is still a Wheeler regular, coming to exercise with his daughter and son. He’s on a Lose to Win fitness team—and has lost 30 pounds in ten weeks.“To me, it’s all fun. It’s the people you work with and serve with that keep you coming back.” Summary of Public Support, Revenues and Expenses Summarized Balance Sheet Assets Public Support Contributions United Way Government Grants 1,462,436 353,596 681,252 Total public support 2,497,284 Revenues Program activities Memberships Merchandise sales Endowment allocation Miscellaneous revenues 13,158,632 5,871,845 162,887 2,230,818 465,296 Total revenue 21,889,478 Total public support and revenue 24,386,762 Cash and equivalents Investments Bond deposits Receivables & other assets Land, Bldg, Equip - net Trusts held by others 1,593,262 39,703,033 11,144,535 4,574,091 34,248,333 7,181,035 Total assets 98,444,289 Liabilities Payables and accrued expenses Notes payable Deferred revenue Other liabilities Bond payable Total liabilities Expenses Salaries, taxes and benefits Supplies and services Utilities and occupancy Promotion, vehicles and training Other expenses 13,114,948 3,849,749 3,862,669 642,937 2,065,070 Total expenses 23,535,373 Subtotal Excess (deficit) Less: Depreciation and amortization Net Excess (deficit) 851,389 2,162,415 Net Assets Total net assets Total net assets and liabilities 3,086,307 291,667 1,867,669 83,475 26,580,000 31,909,118 66,535,171 98,444,289 (24,728,800) 3,444,992 Net change in assets (22,594,834) This summarized financial information is taken from financial statements examined by independent public accountants. Copies of the audited financial statements and IRS Form 990 are available for examination at the YMCA's office. Constituency Report Membership Different People Served Male Female Youth Adults Total Members Other Participants Total Constituency 28,114 26,977 27,539 27,552 55,091 54,358 109,449 The YMCA of Greater Hartford Summarized Financial Information for 2008 14 + 15 Over 109,000 children and families served. Over 1,800 children participated in Child Development programs. (1,311,026) Change in value of investments Capital campaign activity - net 2008 Personnel Employees Full-Time Employees Part-Time Supporters Fund Raising and Other Volunteers Volunteer Boards and Committees Donors 131 856 996 200 5,158 The YMCA met the challenge in December 2008 by raising the $1,715,512, six months prior to the Kresge deadline. The YMCA of Greater Over 6,000 young people Hartford celebrated the attended our resident and new YMCA Youth and Family Center with a day camps. groundbreaking ceremoRaised over ????? for the ny Thursday, April 10. 2nd Century of Service Ruth H. Grobe, assumes Campaign. Board Chair of YMCA In the fall, at our Wheeler of Greater Hartford branch, the GHYMCA New Branch Leadership introduced Membership For All (MFA). MFA is a way to work with families Andrea Allard, new Executive Director of the and individuals to ensure Downtown YMCA. that everyone can have access to the YMCA. John L. Reilly, new District The program uses a Executive Director for the sliding scale structure Indian Valley YMCA and based on gross annual the new Eastern Regional household income YMCA. designed so that all individuals have an YMCA of Greater opportunity to Hartford Annual “Kids” experience a YMCA to Camp Golf Tournament: regardless of income. Raised over $75,000 providing summer The YMCA of Greater camp scholarships Hartford was awarded for 280 campers. an $850,000 Kresge Challenge Grant to complete the capital campaign for the new YMCA Youth and Family Center in North Hartford. Minority Achievers Banquet: Guest Speaker: Dr. Farrah Gray, selfmade young millionaire encouraged young people to be “rich on the inside”. Downtown YMCA Dinner: Boston Celtic legends JoJo White and Nate "Tiny" Archibald made the mark with over 200 guests at this year's Downtown Dinner, the major fundraiser for the Read-to-Succeed program and Downtown youth sports initiatives. in Review YMCA of Greater Hartford Strong Kids Annual Campaign raised over $1.3 million. Farmington Valley YMCA We began a collaboration with FAVARH to support a play group for parents and children with autism that meets twice a month in their Amazing Kids room. A new direction was set, thanks to the Strategic Planning Committee and Sherry Manetta, Planning Committee Chair, with the creation of the GHYMCA’s 2008 – 2013 Strategic Plan; Engagement & Impact. Wheeler Regional Family YMCA Collaborated with the Plainville Public School system to serve more than 70 kids in a new summer literacy program called STARS. The YMCA was able to create a quality child development component to ensure that children who enrolled in the half day program had appropriate activities and care in the afternoon. We want to “Thank” Shayna Ellovich for her many years of dedication and service to the YMCA of Greater Hartford and the YMCA movment. After 23 years Shayna retired on December 31. Camp Jewell The UCONN woman’s basketball team participated in a three day teambuilding program. The results – they won the national title. Good job Camp Jewell! Directors Officers Trustees YMCA Camp Jewell 6 Prock Hill Road Colebrook, CT 06021 1-888-412-2267 Robert Stearns, Branch Board Chairman Eric Tucker, Branch Executive John Foehl* William A. Bloom James E. Bowers Kathleen Bromage Jerry W. Burris John F. Byrnes Rhoda L. Chase John B. Clinton Maura Cochran Kevin G. Costello Laura R. Estes Ann B. Glover Jerald B. Gooden Ruth H. Grobe A. Richard Harris Chandler Howard Robert Jackson Coleman Levy Sherry Manetta Christine C. Marcks Richard McGeary Patricia H. Meiser Brewster B. Perkins Angela Phillips-Arrington JoAnn Price Thomas J. Rechen Antonio R. Rodriguez Lena Rodriguez William M. Rohan Joseph Rossi Joseph D. Sargent Robert F. Savard, Jr. Marcie Shepard Daniel C. Tracy Kevin Washington James Wehr Gary Wolff Ruth H. Grobe Chair Peter B. Atherton Edward F. Bader James T. Betts David W. Bradley Harold, C. Buckingham, Jr. Robert E. Carroll, Jr. Myron E. Congdon R. Michael Curran Robert K. Erf Robert Fowler Arthur W. Frank, Jr. Kenneth Hedman Michael M. Hopkins S. Edward Jeter Philip G. Kane, Jr. Calvert G. Keirstead James B. Lyon Robertson Mackay Paul E. Mersereau Rev. Gary Miller Jane Murphy James Nassau Warren C. Packard Charles Pike Dario R. Quiros Donald P. Richter Alfred R. Rogers Susan A. Rottner Richard J. Shima Robert Simons Arthur M. Snyder Judith A. Stearns YMCA Camp Woodstock 42 Camp Road Woodstock Valley, CT 06282 1-800-782-2344 Art Snyder, Branch Board Chair Michael W. Sherman, Branch Executive Nick Merritt* Downtown YMCA 241 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-522-4183 Andrea Allard, Branch Executive Scott Anderson, Branch Board Chair Ivar Stauers* East Hartford YMCA 770 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108 860-289-6612 Peter Boucher, Branch Board Chair Brian P. Liss, Branch Executive Farmington Valley YMCA 97 Salmon Brook Street Granby, CT 06035 860-653-5524 Paul Mikkelson, Branch Board Chair Brian K. Bergeson, District Branch Executive Peter Olson* Glastonbury Family YMCA 29 Welles Street Fox Run Mall Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-633-6548 Patrick Colwell, Branch Board Chair Shayna Ellovich, Branch Executive Indian Valley YMCA 375 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT 06066 860-872-7329 Howard Pitkin and Mark Sommers, Branch Board Co-Chairs John L. Reilly, District Branch Executive Robin Fowler* West Hartford/Tri-Town YMCA 12 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107 860-521-5830 Michael Stockman, Branch Board Chair Bob Nenna, Branch Executive Wheeler Regional Family YMCA 149 Farmington Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 860-793-9631 Bill B. Petit, Branch Board Chair Chris Pallatto, Executive Director Kathy Veronesi* *DIRECTORS WHO ARE BRANCH CHAIRMEN OR REPRESENTIVES 16 Kevin Washington President Kathleen Bromage Vice Chairman Richard McGeary Vice Chairman Gary Wolff Vice Chairman Christine C. Marks Secretary Jennifer W. Daly Ass't Secretary Daniel C. Tracy Treasurer A. Richard Harris Ass't Treasurer Metropolitan YMCA Staff Kevin Washington, President and CEO James Scherer, Senior Vice President/ Operations and COO Hyacinth DouglasBailey, Vice President, Camping and Child Care Joseph Weist, CPA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kristan Wright, Vice President, Human Resources Susan M. Joyse Senior Director of Development/ Donor Relations Natalie Zembrzuski, Director of Marketing Credits: Kevin Washington, President and CEO, Joseph Weist, CPA, Vice President, Finance; Jennifer Daly, Executive Assistant to the President, Gina Gaipa, MIS Director, Susan Joyse, Sr. Director of Development/Donor Releations, Karen Lajoie, Executive Assistant Advancemen, Natalie Zembruzski, Director of Marketing; Christopher Passehl Graphic Design; Killer Words, LLC, Alan Maislen, Copywriting; RJim Coon Photography; AM Lithography, Printing YMCA of Greater Hartford Branch Locations “What happens when a family has lost the ability of providing even the most basic essentials, including housing, transportation and household necessities? Unfortunately, these families sometimes fall through the cracks or are simply passed on to another agency. Fortunately this is not what happened to one family who is part of the Indian Valley Community. In December, one of our after-school site directors became aware that one of our single-parent families had been evicted from their home. This family had no local support base and nowhere to turn. Rumor had it that they were living out of their car. With Christmas just around the corner, these children were certainly facing a holiday season they would never forget.“Our site director began reaching out to anyone who could help. Within a week, she had arranged for transitional housing; acquired donations of clothing, bedding and kitchenware; coordinated with another local agency to work with the YMCA to support this family; and engaged the local Rotary Club to donate cash so the children could have Christmas presents.“The struggles of this family are not over, but there is now a community inspired by the work of the YMCA staff member to support them. With the use of the Strong Kids Campaign funds, we have arranged for the children to remain in our after-school program. The mother has recently found employment. Yes, we often make a significant impact on the lives of children and families through our Strong Kids campaign funds, but they are useless unless they are melded with the kindness, compassion and love that are exhibited by our staff each and every day.” Staff Member, Indian Valley YMCA Visit us on the web: www.ghymca.org Raising People Up Farmington Valley YMCA: Tony can still raise himself upside down, even in his 70’s. After all, he was a professional circus clown. He developed those muscles as a boy, a member of the London YMCA. He even has his original membership card. This lifelong member stands for everything great about the YMCA—even standing on his head. The 2008 YMCA Strong Kids Annual Campaign raised over $1,000,000 thanks to the leadership of Metropolitan Chairman Ruth Grobe. The YMCA is deeply grateful to everyone who has supported the organization. The Chairman’s Circle and YMCA 1852 Society The Chairman’s Circle consists of special friends of the YMCA who supported it with a gift of $1,000 or more. Those friends who support the work of the YMCA with a gift of $2,500 or more become a member of the YMCA 1852 Society. The YMCA 1852 Society derives its name from the year of the birth of the YMCA services in Hartford. The YMCA of Greater Hartford is the fourth oldest YMCA in the United States. The generous gifts from members of the 1852 Society allow the YMCA to continue its important work throughout the Capital Region. The levels of recognition within the YMCA 1952 Society are: Platinum Member, $10,000 and above Gold Member, $5,000 to $9,999 Silver Member, $2,500 to $4,999 PLATINUM MEMBERS Michael & Kimberly Hecht • John & Judy Stearns • Mark & Wendy Wilson • Aetna Foundation, Inc. • Comcast Foundation • Ensworth Foundation • Fairview Capital Partners, Inc. • Hartford Adult & Alternative Education • KK McLane Trust • People’s United Bank • Prudential Financial • The Vernon D. Roosa & Florence E. Roosa Fund • Travelers Foundation • United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut • Yarde Metals • GOLD MEMBERS Hyacinth Douglas-Bailey and Derrick Bailey • JoAnn Price • Kevin & Sheila Washington • Bartlett Brainard Eacott Inc. • Rhoda & David Chase Family Foundation, Inc. • Farmington Savings Bank • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving • Hilb Rogal & Hobbs of Connecticut, Inc. • McCarter & English, LLC • New England Fitness Distributors, Inc. • Northland Investment Corporation • Webster Bank • XL Center Foundation • SILVER MEMBERS Allen Beavers • James & Joan Betts • William & Maria Bloom • William & Kathleen Bromage • Harold C. & Joyce Buckingham,Jr. • John & Marla Byrnes • Jaye Donaldson • Geo & Laura Estes • Arthur Frank • Rev. Richard & Ruth Grobe • Rashid & Ester Sanchez-Naek Hamid • S. Edward Jeter • Wayne Kellner • Juliet Libby • Robertson & Jackie Mackay • Christine Marcks • Nicola Rubinow-Frew • Anita Schultz • Michael & Susan Sherman • James Thomas • Dan & Jan Tracy • Ronald Williams • Bank of America • Best Buy Corporation • Blum, Shapiro & Company, P.C. • Camilliere, Cloud & Kennedy • Carling Technologies, Inc. • Charles N. Robinson Est Trust • Citizens Bank • CNC Software, Inc. • Community Renewal Team, Inc. • Congregational Church of South Glastonbury • ConnectiCare • Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. • Conning Asset Management Company • Day Pitney LLP • Fiduciary Investment Advisors, LLC • Hartford Hospital • JCJ Architecture • Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Hartford • Kaplan • Patterson Oil Co. • Peerless Insurance • R.C. Knox & Company • Shipman & Goodwin, LLP • The Donaldson Group • The Desmond Group LLC • The Hartford • The Redwoods Group, Inc. • United Way of Pioneer Valley, Inc. • WCCC-FM • CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Mary Abel • Dong Ahn • Kevin Aival • Suzanne Appleton • Peter Atherton • Edward Bader • William & Ellen Belcher • Brian & Mary Bergeson • Paul Berkel • James Bowers • Timothy Campbell • Jeff Caplow • Eric Clapprood • Wyland Clift • William & Maura Cochran • Frank Cole • R. Michael Curran • Philip & Jennifer Daly • Greta DeAngelis • Darren DeMartino • Richard Emmings • Robert Erf • Barbara Eshoo • Russell Everett, III • Michael Fedoras • Roy & Risa Filkoff • John Foehl • Gary Forster • Duncan & Deidre Forsyth • Mark Fox • Peter Gailey • Linda Garcia • Jerald Gooden • Daniel Goslicki • Andrew Granger • Elwyn & Elise Harp • A. 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Dario Quiros • Lisa Reinhardt • Donald & PRichter • John & Sali Riege • Gordon Ross • Peter & Betsy Russell • John Santos • Joseph Sargent • Robert Saul • Robert Savard • James Scherer • Lisa Schroeder • Bradley Schultz • Edward & MaryBeth Scully • Mark Sheinberg • Marcie Shepard • Richard Shima • Toni Sleith-Oliver • Daniel Smith • Arthur & Judy Snyder • Ivar Stauers • Robert Stearns • Joel Steinman • Jay Stewart • Sally Storms • Timothy Sullivan • Mark & Jamie Summers • Lida Tingley • Thomas Trumble • Thomas Tucker • Lisa Vitarelli • Peter Wallack • Ray Weaver • James Wehr • David Weiner • Craig Weinstein • Joseph Weist • Joe White • David Wilcox • Alfred & Helen Wilke • Gary & Eileen Wolff • Bette Wolff • Kristan Wright • A T & T • Air Temp • American Eagle FCU • Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching Program • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of CT • Bank of America (Matching Gifts) • Carson Family Foundation • Central CT Tire & Service • CNA Foundation • Comcast • Covanta Bristol, Inc. • CWPM • Danaher Tool Group • Diane Alverio & Company • Dill,Joyce & Thresher, Inc • East Hartford Rotary Club • Farmington Capital Partners LLC • Ferguson Electric Company, Inc. • General Reinsurance Corporation Fund • Glastonbury Exchange Club • Gnazzo Food Center, Inc. • Hartford Courant Company • Hartford Federal Credit Union • Hartmann Family Foundation • ING Foundation • Jones Lang Lasalle • Kessler Construction Co. • Life Fitness • Matteo Family Foundation • McDonald’s of Vernon • Mizzy Construction, Inc. • Moser Pilon Nelson Architects • Nautilus • Old Guard, Inc. • Phoenix Foundation • Pratt and Whitney • RCM Technologies • Rotary Club of Plainville • Rotary Club of Rockville • Rotary Club of West Hartford • SPARTA Insurance • Streamline Aquatics • Subway • Sun Life Financial • The LICO Group Corporation • The Rotary Club of Plainville • The Simsbury Bank • The Technology Group, LLC • The Tolland Fund • The Tomasso Group • Tilcon Connecticut, Inc. • United Way • United Way of West Central Connecticut, Inc. • Urban League of Greater Hartford • USBancorp Foundation • Webster Bank • Wentworth, DeAngelis & Kaufman • Wethersfield Civitans • WFSB • Woodstock Building Associates • YMCA of the USA • YMCA Retirement Fund • Barry Cone’s Plumbing • Brown Rudnick • BVH Integrated Services • Calco Construction & Development, Co. • CB Richard Ellis • Chubb Group Insurance • City Oil, Inc. • Conn Acoustics, Inc. • CT Heat • D K Wilson & Associates • East of the River Parkinsons Support Cgoup • Farmington Exchange Club • General Welding & Fabrication, Inc. • George Granger Construction Company • Girard and Company LLP • Give with Liberty Employee Campaign • GLAD • Granby Chapter of UNICO • Griffin Electrical Contractors, Inc. • Halloran & Sage • Imperial Nurseries, Inc. • Kirkwood Direct • L.L. 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Webber, III • Richard Wenner • Brian Werling • Frank and Bertha Wheeler* • Joseph A. & Maureen White • Alfred and Helen Wilke • Eliot Williams • Ernest Williams • John Wilson • Thomas J* and Bette Wolff • Gary & Eileen Wolff • Kathleen Woods • Fred Worth* • Harold B. & Jane Wright, Jr. • Deborah Zakrewski • Mrs. E. Robert Zenke • Paul & Joyce Zimmerman • * Deceased Dandurand • Michael Darby • Richard Darrow • James Downer • Lauren Drago • Doug Eldridge • Elizabeth Emmings • Ericka Fangiullo • Duncan and Deidre Forsyth • Paula Garavel • Daniel Gibson • Robin Grace • Carey Greene • Anthony Gronski • Sonia Guerrette • Philip Gwinnell • Peter Harrold • Bruce Johnson • Ciaran Kelahan • Wayne Kellner • Lindsey Kreisher • Chelsea Krueger • James Larwood • Alyssa Lerner • Michael Lopes • Alexandra Lucas • Dion Maffucci • William Manchuck • Michael McGlamery • Susannah McGlamery • Justin McGregor • Nick Merritt • Julia Morrison • Jennifer Murrihy • Andrew Purcell • Karen Regenauer • Chad Ricketts • Nicola Rubinow-Frew • Jamie Rubinstein • Ruth Salmon • Michael and Susan Sherman • Judy Smith • Anna Snoeyenbos • Art and Judy Snyder • Reilly Sowka • Joel Steinman • Fred Storey • Shannon Tovey • Mary Urban • Austin Vanaria • Caitlin Rose Vomastek • Lili Walker • Lindsay Walker • SECOND CENTURY OF SERVICE CAMPAIGN DONORS (Gifts & pledges received as of March 24, 2008) Aetna • Anonymous • Asylum Hill Congregational Church • Peter Atherton • Edward Bader • Steven and Beth Ballentine • Bank of America Charitable Foundation • Barnes Group • Bartlett, Brainard & Eacott • Paul Belval • James and Joan Betts • J.Walton Bissell Foundation Inc. • Boundless Playground • David and Betts Bradley • Gary Brinson Endowment • William and Kathleen Bromage • Harold C. and Joyce Buckingham, Jr. • Edward Budd • John and Marla Byrnes • Robert E. and Anne Carroll • Rhoda and David Chase Family Foundation, Inc. • CHEFA, Conn. Health and Educational Facilities Authority • Nicholas Cifaldi • Cigna Foundation • Citizens Bank Foundation • City of Hartford Community Development Block Grant • John Clinton • CNC Software • William and Maura Cochran • Myron and Lynn Congdon • Dean Cordiano • Kevin & Kathleen Costello • Connecticut Tool & Cutter Co., Inc. • Alison Coolbirth and Barry Lastra • R. Michael and Nancy Curran • DayPitney, LLP • Raymond and Ronnie Deck • David Doot • E.N.E. Realty Associates,LLC • Robert and Alva Erf • Geo and Laura Estes • Fairview Capital Partners, Inc. • William and Ruth Farley • Charles and Grace Fortune • Robert Fowler • Arthur Frank • Zeynep Fredrick • Gerald Garfield • Philip and Ann Glover • Jerald Gooden • Estate of Raymond Green • Rev. Richard and Ruth Grobe • A. Richard and Joan Harris • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving • Elizabeth Schiro & Stephen Bayer • Hartford Rotary • Hartford Steam Boiler • Russell Hartmann Family Foundation • Maximilian & Marion Hoffman Foundation • Robert Hoffman • Michael and Marie Hopkins • Imagineers Foundation, Inc. • Robert Jackson • JCJ Architecture • S. Edward and Michael Jeter • Philip and Marilyn Kane • Solomon and Nancy Kerensky • KK McLane Trust • KPMG LLP • Kathy Kraas • Kresge Foundation • LAZ Parking • Lincoln Financial Group • Robertson and Jackie Mackay • Brian & Kathleen MacLean • Alan Maislan • Manafort Family Foundation • Sherry Manetta • Richard and Christine Marcks • Linda McDowell • Patricia Meiser • Paul Mersereau • MetLife Foundation • James Nassau • NewAlliance Foundation • Northeast Utilities • Northland Investment Corp. • Olender’s Body Shop & Olender’s of Enfield Region • Warren and Florence Packard • Christopher Passehl • Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation • People’s United Bank • Angela Phillips-Arrington • Phoenix Foundation • Charles Pike • James and JoAnn Price • Prudential Financial • R.C. Knox & Company, Inc. • Donald and Penny Richter • John and Sali Riege • Rockville Bank Community Foundation, Inc. • Antonio NEW YURT CITY Rodriguez • Joseph Rossi • In 2006, Camp Woodstock began James Rotondo • Betsy & Peter a capital initiative that will proRussell • Harvey and Jo Saffeir • vide a special experience for teen Joseph and Mary Sargent • resident campers. New Yurt City Saunders Foundation • Robert HERITAGE CLUB at Camp Woodstock will be an Savard • SBM Foundation • YMCA Heritage Club donors have unique place devoted to teens Edmund See • Michael Shea • made a gift to the YMCA where they will come together to Marcie Shepard • Richard and Endowment Fund or have made share the spirit of friendship, Denise Shima • Shipman & the YMCA a beneficiary of their diversity and community. The Goodwin • James and Carol estate. The YMCA Endowment New Yurt City Steering Sicilian • Nelson & Helen Sly • Fund provides resources to the Committee, under the leadership Arthur and Judy Snyder • State of organization in perpetuity thanks of Duncan Forsyth, has raised Connecticut • John and Judith to prudent investment and spend- over $102,000 in pledges to date Stearns • George and Jay ing policies overseen by volunteer with a goal of $250,000 for this Stewart • Richard & Carol committees. initiative. Contact Camp Stewart • Mark & Jamie Stephanie Acorn • Douglas Woodstock (800.234.2344) if you Summers • B. Allan Taylor • Aherns Janice Aiudi • David are interested in learning more Thomas and Dr. Linda Taylor • The Anderson • Peter B. Atherton • about New Yurt City Hartford Financial Services Group Deborah Azakrewski • Pauline Hannah Aitken • Ben Ardel • • TicketNetwork • Daniel and Baker* • Barney World Service David Bacewicz • Emily Bantell • Jan Tracy • Travelers Connecticut Fund* • Meryvn Barton • Shawn Barth • Alanna Bernstein Foundation • Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jerome Baskin • Morrison* and • Susan Bertolini • Matthew Trueb • Thomas Trumble • U.S Evelyn Beach • Eleanor Beardsley Bisenius • Mike Bocchini • Emily Bancorp Foundation • U.S. Dept. • William & Ellen Belcher • Alice Bryson • Janet Buckingham • of Housing & Urban Development Bennett* • Paul & Jeri Berkel • Blanche Capilos • Dan Cargill • • John H. Vance Foundation • Allyn Bernard • James T. & Joan Scott Carlson • Sarah Chow • Kevin and Sheila Washington • Betts • Harold Bidwell • David Toure Christie • Ryan Clapp • James Wehr • Mark & Wendy W. & Betts Bradley • Phil & Jeff Dandurand • Marcus Wilson • Gary and Eileen Wolff • Thanks PRESIDENT’S CLUB Anne Alvord • Scott Anderson • Daniel Artzerounian • Lucile Bailey • Jennifer Bailit • Diane Belcher • Mark Benson • Mark Bertolini • Glen Berwick • Kathleen Binkowski • Kevin Bouley • Bogdan Brocki • Theodore Bruttomesso • Patrick Byrne • Laurie Campbell • Jim Carrah • Mark Chavey • Charles Clark • Stuart Cooper • Mary Curran • Marcus Dandurand • Richard Darrow • Jeffrey Davis • John Dobos • Christopher Doskos • Nancy Eichman • Doug Eldridge • Shayna Ellovich • William Elrick • William Farley • Fred Faulkner • Agnes Finigan • Robert Fitzgerald • Teresa Fogel • Shawn Fongemie • Robin Fowler • Betsy Fox • Robert Glasspiegel • Robin Grace • Catherine Graffy • Carey Greene • Jon Handwerk • Brian Harrigan • Lynn Harrison • Lynn Hersey • Aristede Hill • Tim Hill • Robert Hoffman • Gordon Hook • Helen Hughes • David Jepson • Susan Joyse • Debbie Katz • Susan Katz • Michael Kerrigan • Walter Klimczak • Susan Klock • Jeanne Leduc • Paul Lewis • Brian Liistro • W Peter Lind • Edward Lindeman • Doug Malins • Stuart Massie • Christine Mastrianni • Darlene Mattingly • Laura McGann • John McNab • Anne McWalter • Joseph McWalter • John Meehan • Susan Merrill • Reeves Morrisson • Douglas Moser • Meg Murphy • James Nassau • Robert Nenna • Peter Olson • Carol O’Shea • Warren Packard • Donna Page • Christopher Passehl • Michael Paternoster • Bill Petit • William Petit Jr. • Paul Pinette • Rebecca Polglase • Robert Pulford • David Reif • Juan Rivera, III • Paul Romanelli • Eric & Lois Santini • David Schmidt • David Schupp • Stephen Sills • Donald Smith, III • John Stearns • Charles Steedman • Amy Steinman • Michael Stockman • Wendy Stone • Kevin Tabellione • Baldwin Terry • Michael Tomasso • Dennison Veru • James Vetrano • John Waggoner • Joseph Weiner • Eliot Williams • Gerald Yates • Aaron Hollander Fund Est Co Trust • Advantage Fitness • Aetna PAC Match Program • Avon Canton Rotary • Thomas & Bette Wolff • Alexander & Catherin Maus Wright Charitable Trust THE YMCA ACHIEVERS PROGRAM PRESENTING SPONSOR FA I RV I E W C A P I T A L COMMUNITY ADVOCATES Capital Community College Sightliners, LLC The CT Science Center Prudential Pratt & Whitney The Hartford Hilton Hartford Hotel University of Hartford Phoenix SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc. Bradford Renaissance Portraits Aetna and the Aetna Foundation The Fisher Foundation KEY PARTNERS Chuck Reagan Community Health Services Hartford Courant Shipman and Goodwin, LLP The Urban League of Greater Hartford Dr. Farrah Gray delivered a powerful message at the annual YMCA Achievers Program Recognition Banquet which supports the program. YMCA Achievers provides young people the opportunity to interact on a regular basis with positive role models, “the Adult Achievers.” The program is now serving children in the fifth to twelfth grades in Hartford, Bloomfield, East Hartford, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, New Britain and Manchester. THE YMCA “KIDS TO CAMP” GOLF TOURNAMENT PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS Bartlett Brainard Eacott The Desmond Group ConnectiCare Day Pitney LLP Hilb Rogal & Hobbs JCJ Architecture Moser Pilon Nelson Architects Peerless Insurance XL Center McCarter & English SILVER SPONSORS Camilliere, Cloud & Kennedy Community Renewal Team Kessler R.C. Knox & Company, Inc. Shipman & Goodwin LLP SPARTA Insurance The Hartford WFSB Thanks to this tournament, children from throughout the Capital Area were able to enjoy “an experience that lasts a lifetime” at a YMCA summer camp. Children went to the Y’s two resident camps, Jewell and Woodstock, as well as summer programs offered by each of its eight branches. We have made very effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists. We apologize if any error has been made. Please contact Susan Joyse, Senior Director of Development/ Donor Relations, at 860-522-9622 X2314 or email at [email protected] to note any errors or omissions. Thank you. Visit us online at www.ghymca.org
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