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2012 ASYMCA Golf Classic

Compiled & Edited by Cat Quirk

San Diego Armed Services YMCASan Diego Armed Services YMCASan Diego Armed Services YMCA

Volume 7, Issue 4April 2012

108 Military Students Complete Operation Hero Winter Session

Serving 9,500 active-dutyjunior enlisted military

service members and theirfamilies each month withfree programs that make

military life easier!

Check out what we did in March!

Operation Hero Winter SessionYouth and Community Outreach

2012 ASYMCA Golf ClassicSpecial EventLIT Program Retreat

Youth and Community OutreachNeighborhood ExchangeFamily OutreachHappenings at HeadquartersPhoto HighlightHospital Volunteer HonoredNaval Medical Center

In this Issue

27 military students in 4 different schools graduated from our eightweek afterschool Operation Hero program. Throughout the program YCOstaff addressed challenges military youth face with curriculum designed onskill building and character development. A parent wrote, This program hasgreatly improved my childs self esteem and taught him how to expresshimself better. It has also taught him how to deal with bullying, thank you!Each student was awarded a backpack filled to the brim with school supplies,games, and other special prizes, thanks to the American Legion and theirsupporters.

The ASYMCAs premiere after-school program targets children whohave been identified by school personnel and parents as exhibiting difficultlyadjusting both academically and socially in the school environment.Curriculum is designed to help children handle the challenges of military life,and help develop a positive self-image and social and communication skills.

Be sure to look out for our Special EditionSnapshot for more pictures and a closer lookat our 2012 ASYMCA Golf Classic Tournament!More pictures can be found in our SpecialEvents on l ine photo ga l lery atmilitaryymca.org.

This program has greatlyimproved my childs self

esteem and taught him howto express himself better...thank you!

-Parent of Operation HeroParticipant


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Lions Club recognizes Leadership In Training Program Success

Photo Highlight: Happenings at Headquarters

Thanks to the continued sponsorship from the San Diego Lions Club, theASY Youth and Community Outreach department is excited to offer the secondLeaders in Training (LIT) Program this spring. The generous $2,600 donation willsupport the LIT Retreat for military teens in May. This weekend retreat, which willbe held on the beach at YMCA Camp Surf, affords the young participants, ages 13 to15, the opportunity to participate in an interactive leadership curriculum that willprovide them with specific skills to assist in their future endeavors and beyond.

2011 LIT graduate Tyler Ruelas and his parents assisted the ASY in acceptingthe check at the Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, March 27th. Tyler is a successstory of the LIT program. Upon completion, he stayed involved by participating as a Junior Camp Counselorat Camp Hero. Currently, he has been offered a job position in the community and is attending Mesa college.

LEFT: 2011 LIT programs allowed teens to practice and gain basic job readiness and know-how through hands-on trainings and professional outings.RIGHT: YCO Director Lyndsay Neer (right), Tyler Ruelas (center), and his parents (left), were excited to accept the check from Lions Club.

ABOVE: Director Paul Steffens accepts a check from Vons. LEFT: The ASY

Headquarters received a visit from Admiral Dixon and Kiki Smith.


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Devon Ayres, Ward Volunteer, Honored

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April13 KUSI Shopping Spree13 SDSU Military Appreciation Night21 Healthy Kids Day23 Computer Giveaway26 Neighborhood Exchange26 Volunteer Orientation

May10 KUSI Shopping Spree18-20 Drew Brees Celebrity

Championship21 Computer Giveaway21 Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament24 Neighborhood Exchange26 American Freedom Festival31 Volunteer Orientation

Visit our Website Event Calendar formore events, updates, and free ticket

giveaways!

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March Neighborhood Exchange serves over 700 individuals

ASY Ward Volunteer, Devon Ayres, was recognized with a coin andthank you letter from Rear Admiral Faison, Commander of NavalMedical Center San Diego and Navy Medicine West . Devon visitsWounded Warriors twice a week. Over the course of a year, shehas delivered more than 8,000 homemade cookies to NavalMedical Center Patients and Staff. Congratulations, Devon! TheNaval Medical Center and the ASY depend on volunteers to makemany of our programs possible. Volunteers contributed more than35,000 hours to ASYMCA programs in 2011. Over 400 civilian

volunteers contributed their time to help make military life easier.

Check out ourMilitary Volunteer Programs

April Calendar

www.militaryymca.orgUnder Active Duty

Devon Ayres proudly accepts her letter of recognition for her excellent volunteer service.

Our March Neighbor-hood exchangeserved: 141 house-holds, 714 indi-viduals, and 264

bags of food.Neighborhood Ex-changes occur onthe fourth Thursdayof every month andare made possiblebecause of volun-teers and a partner-ship with San DiegoFood Bank and manyvolunteers.


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American Book CompanyAmerican LegionAnderson ChildrensFoundationMr. Andrew MaCartersDr Seuss FoundationJ.C. Earle Family Foundation

Fund of the Hawai'iCommunity FoundationLions Club of San DiegoSalesforceTotal Woman Gym and DaySpa

Our Latest donors and

contributors

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Thank you Corporate Partner Members

and Major Donors...

Sutherland Management CompanyThe Spiva Family

Foundation

Thank you Brees Dream Foundation for the T-shirts!Were looking forward to celebrating Military AppreciationDay at the Drew Brees Celebrity Championship on May20th! Military are welcomed to the golf tournament forfree! Visit www.celebritychampionship.com to register forthe event and sign-up for a free Carls Jr Lunch.


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Final thoughts...From the Desk of Executive Director Paul Steffens:

There are many success stories in this edition of the SNASHOT. We are very proud of

the 108 military students who participated in our Winter Operation Hero Program,who became heroes themselves by becoming stronger through learning new coping

skills and more self-confidence. Gaining those footholds makes a very positive

difference in their future. Speaking of gaining the tools for success, my

congratulations to Tyler Ruelas, who was recognized by the San Diego Lions Club for

his successful completion of our Leaders in Training program, that lead to

employment and his decision to attend Mesa College. On the topic of even anothersuccess, we can all learn from Devon Ayres and her tireless dedication to assisting the

patients at the Naval Medical Center. Well done, Devon! Also, a very special thank

you to Vons for their generous donation of $10,000 to support our Neighborhood

Exchangeprogram. Our community partners are invaluable to maintaining programs

that assist military families. Speaking of support, we were thrilled to have Rear

Admiral Dixon Smith and his wife, Kiki, back in San Diego. Talk about solid supportersof military families they set the goals for us all to reach. Keep Chargin! -Paul

For more information on how YOUcan make a difference

[email protected]

www.militaryymca.org

Support the San Diego ASY through the 16th AnnualStars & Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival!

100% of the proceeds from our Auction Items and Sponsorships willbenefit ASYMCA programs. Please contact Katie DesBois at 858-751-

5755 or [email protected] to donate.

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