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A2 0 1 6 i m p a c t r e p o r t2 0 1 6 I M P A C T R e P o R TYMCA of GreAter Flint

Healthier Kids. Healthier Families. Healthier Communities.

BuIldIng A HeAltHier FuTuRe

2016 BoARd oF DireCtorsJiM PeABoDY President

MelAnY GAVUliC Vice President

AAron HAMP executive Vice President

Peter sinClAir Treasurer

MiKe tHoDoroFF Recording Secretary

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The YMCA of greater Flint is a 501 (c)3 non-profit whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

DoWntoWn BrAnCH411 east Third Street

Flint MI 48503

www.flintymca.org(810) 232-9622

Pierson roAD BrAnCHg-5219 West Pierson Road

Flushing, MI 48433

www.flintymca.org(810) 732-9622

CAMP CoPneConiC10407 north Fenton Road

Fenton, MI 48430

www.CampCopneconic.org(810) 629-9622

loCAtions

dear Friends,

I reach out to you today, after one of the most difficult years

of our community’s history, not with a message of fear and

uncertainty, but a message of hope and certainty of a better

tomorrow. 2016 brought distrust, anger, and problems we

will face for generations to come. But this year also showed

me the depths of human compassion and fortitude when we

work together. I saw kids learning about nutrition and filling

their bodies with healthy foods to help them grow. I watched

an excited youth overcome fear and go down a zip-line for the

first time. I spotted a senior come alive and regain strength and

mobility with their personal trainer. Across our community, I

saw people fighting – fighting to improve their health, fighting

for our youth, fighting for human dignity, fighting for a better

tomorrow. As the cold winds of winter blow in a new year, I

pledge to you that we will continue that fight, to stand with our

community and create a healthier future.

FreDeriCK (FritZ) CHeeK Ceo, YMCA of greater Flint

HoPe FoR A Better toMorroW

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TeACHIng SKIllS THAT sAVe liVesThere is a list of basic life skills all parents instinctively know

they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy.

It includes habits like looking both ways before you cross the

street, washing your hands with soap and water, and eating the right

amount of fruits and vegetables every day.

For too many parents, safety in and around water is not on the list;

and that’s something we need to change. The Y is committed to

reducing water-related injuries, particularly in communities where

children are most at risk.

The 4th grade Swim Safety Program exists through the collaboration

of the Flint Community Schools and the YMCA of greater Flint, with

grants from the Ruth Mott Foundation, Michigan Health endowment

Fund and YMCA of the uSA. Students participate in seven swim

lessons where they learn swimming and safety techniques when

in an aquatic setting. The program has reached more than 3,000

students in the six years since it began.

Sed quas iur alit hici mi, secm re es.Robyn’s Y journey started with an extra credit assignment from her college professor – do something every day for 30 days straight that would have a positive impact on your life. Robyn decided this would be a perfect time to utilize

her free trial card she received for completing physical therapy at Hurley SportsCare. Her journey took her from Aqua Zumba to having enough strength to complete a cardio kickboxing class and beyond. Her group fitness instructor Marie Jones-Watts shared that Robyn is a true inspiration to her even though she’s the teacher! Robyn doesn’t let anything get in the way of making it to class and is a true example to us all.

30 dAYS To A lIFeTIMe oF HeAltH

3 Kids die everyday from drowning

2nd leading cause of deaths for kids ages 5-14 is drowning

88% of kids who drown do so under adult supervision

60% of kids who drown are within 10 feet of safety

2016 BoARd oF DireCtors

The Y is committed to reducing water-related injuries, particularly in communities where children are most at risk.

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FlInT WATeR CRISIS insPires nAtionAl AssistAnCe

And when others in the nation asked, “How could this happen?” YMCAs

across the state and nation asked, “How can we help?” YMCAs stepped

up to provide and continue to provide our members with clean water

to cook, drink, and bathe in. To date, more than 10,000 cases of water have

been distributed through the Y. Because of the generosity of many Y’s, we

were able to install specialized drinking fountains for our members and youth

at our downtown Branch and Safe Places sites. We are forever grateful to our

sister YMCA branches around the state and nation who came together and

supported us in our time of need.

When news broke of the Flint water crisis, the nation turned its gaze to Flint.

CASeS oF WATeR DistriBUteD10,000

MoRe THAn

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to those YMCAs who donated and enabled us to provide safe drinking water to our members and youth.Ann Arbor YMCABattle Creek Family YMCAdow Bay Area Family YMCAgrand Traverse Bay YMCAJackson YMCAMarinette-Menominee YMCAMonroe Family YMCAMuskegon YMCAniles-Buchanan YMCASherman lake YMCA outdoor CenterShiawassee Family YMCAState YMCA of Michigan

Tri-Cities Family YMCAYMCA of Barry CountyYMCA of greater grand RapidsYMCA of greater KalamazooYMCA of greater ToledoYMCA of Marquette CountyYMCA of Metropolitan detroitYMCA of lansingYMCA of SaginawYMCA of the uSA – Midwest Resource directors

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A delICIouS serVinG oF

HeAltHY

This work has taken an even greater importance

with the lead crisis. last year, our Safe Places

Afterschool program served thousands of snacks

and meals to youth in Flint. our children know that they can

come to the Y to have fun, learn something new and, yes,

eat healthy food!

We have been honored to be part of a new food initiative in

Flint, that is working to improve access to healthy food for

those greatest in need. Starting August 2015, the Y, with

partners Flint Food Works, The local grocer, neighborhood

engagement Hub and Community Foundation of greater

Flint, formed Flint Fresh Mobile Market, a mobile farmer’s

market that brings much needed fresh produce and healthy

staples to neighborhoods and community centers where

there is limited access to grocery stores. We are proud to

be a part of feeding our community.

For over 100 years, the YMCA of greater Flint has fed youth

in the greater Flint Community healthy and nutritious food

that has nourished their bodies and grown their potential.

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When youth, teens and young adults in crisis need somewhere to stay,

someone to trust or someone to listen, YMCA Safe Place Services is here

to help – every day. With a focus on positive youth development, our

cause is to strengthen families by breaking cycles of violence, abuse and turmoil,

giving children and families the resources they need for a better future.

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MAKIng An i.M.P.A.C.t.Kristiya Smith is an 11-year-old student at McMonagle

elementary. She attends the Safe Places program regularly

at Berston Fieldhouse. At Safe Places, Kristiya participates

in science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.e.M.) activities,

field trips, swimming at the Y, and homework help. In 2016,

Kristiya was one of 120 students who participated in Camp

I.M.P.AC.T. – a week-long overnight camp for Flint youth touched

by the water crisis. Kristiya also takes advantage of other

offerings at Berston such as boxing and the Berston Bicycle Club.

Safe Places Berston Fieldhouse site coordinator Valerie Horton says,

“Kristiya is excited about learning and being engaged in new things at

Berston, it is like a second home for her.”

“ Kristiya is excited about learning and being engaged in new things at Berston, it is like a second home for her.”


TIeS THAT BinDHoliday Hills day Camp at Camp

Copneconic is about more than

just fun-filled days in the

sun. Kids learn the values of

honesty, caring, respect, and

responsibility. This summer,

we were able to visibly

see the impact that day

camp has on the campers

through a new program

called “Ties.” A “tie” is

simply a ribbon upon which

each camper who came to

day camp wrote or drew

their favorite memory from

their week at camp. And do you

know what we saw? not pictures

of mountain bikes, zip-lines, or the

beach, but instead pictures of a new friend,

a favorite counselor, or a sentence about feeling safe and welcome at

camp. These ties became more than just a decoration under the pavilion.

They served as a reminder that the impact of camp extends beyond

trying new activities and enjoying the outdoors; it reminded us that

camp always has been, and always will be about people.

A “tie” is simply a ribbon upon

which each camper who came to day

camp wrote or drew their favorite memory from their

week at camp.

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lIFe-long CAMPeR retUrns HoMe

Reality edwards has been a part of the

Copneconic family for many years.

She started her camp journey as a

camper, and through the years grew into an

invaluable staff member in our association.

Reality relates her success to her

experience at camp.

“overnight camp was one of the puzzle

pieces I needed to be successful. I

truly believed god placed me in the

hands of individuals who cared for me, in

an environment where I was taught to love

myself, and surrounded by people I could love on. I

experienced the magic of camp at 8 years old as a camper.

Camp had always been home, so I came back as an overnight staff member. I

love the YMCA and I am thankful for the opportunity I was given to not only

gain experience and memories, but also a family,” said edwards.

overnight camp is more than just a week away from home. It’s an opportunity

to gain a sense of independence, meet people who become lifelong friends, and

discover your true self. And for a lucky few, like Reality, a chance to give back

what was once given to you.

I love the YMCA and I am thankful for the opportunity I was given to not only gain experience and memories, but also a family.”

“I truly believed god placed me in the hands of individuals who cared for me, in

an environment where i was taught

to love myself, and surrounded

by people I could love on.”


Most people would be curious as to

what a yurt is. A yurt is defined as

a circular domed tent stretched over

a collapsible lattice framework, with radial

rafters leading up to a central compression ring.

Historically, this architectural wonder was the

nomadic home of Mongolia and surrounding

regions and has been widely used for thousands

of years.

Inspired by the mission of Children’s

International Summer Village, one of our

Partner Camps, six yurts were built, nestled

gently behind Circle C lodge, and each named

after one of the six populated continents.

Adopting this type of structure provides a

more rustic experience, and a sense of fun and

community. The Yurt Village and its inventive

design will continue to serve children and

groups of all varieties in exciting and safe

ways as Copneconic looks to the future!

CHIldRen’S InTeRnATIonAl YUrt VillAGe

At the beginning of July, the International Yurt Village at YMCA

Camp Copneconic had finally completed

development.

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30 YeAR PARTneRSHIP enriCHes liVesThis summer was a very special summer for the national Kidney Foundation

and Camp Copneconic as it was the 30th anniversary of their partnership.

The summer of 1986 was the first time the national Kidney Foundation came

to Copneconic and held a camp for kids, ages 8-16, who were living with chronic

kidney disease. Since then, hundreds of kids have had the opportunity to have a

week where, instead of worrying about dialysis or their next visit to the doctor,

all they had to worry about was choosing between going to the zip-line or going

kayaking with their new friends. The national Kidney

Foundation has done tremendous work over the years to

not only make sure that camp is free for every camper,

but to also not let any medical limitations get in the

way of the campers’ experience. Campers are able to

undergo hemodialysis while at camp, not missing a beat.

And sometimes, like this past summer, campers receive

the news that they finally have a donor and are able to

share that tremendous moment with their camp family.

Instead of worrying about dialysis or their next visit to the doctor, all they

had to worry about was choosing between going to the zip-line or

going kayaking with their new friends.


They currently have five swimmers enrolled with the

Falcons, and Joe and Paishanne both work for the

Flint Community School district. They set a great

example of healthy living and family core values. With the

help of the YMCA, the Curtis Family is able to live out their

goals and aspirations in the sport of swimming. emma

Curtis is currently a senior at grand Blanc High School and

will be attending the university of Illinois on a full athletic

scholarship. She was a part of the team that attended the

long Course national Championships and one of five of our

swimmers that qualified for the 18 & under Junior national

Championships, which took place in december at ohio State

university. We are so very proud of emma and her new

adventure of being a student/athlete in the Big 10.

FAMIlY InSPIReS

sWiMMinG sPirit

The Joe Curtis Family is one of our wonderful families here at the YMCA.

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2016 ContriBUtors

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Steve Cameronevvy CampbellStephanie CampbellPhyllis & Richard CampbellJen CampsSarah Cheek ToomeyKatie CheekSue CheekTaelor ClarkBarbara ClaryChristopher Clawson

Samuelar ClaytonSam ClemonsFelicia CliffordArthur S. Coffeegene & Mary ColeKimberly ColeMichael & Marlene CollickClem CookeHenry V. CooperJames C. Crawforddan & Sharon CrossJohn W. Crossnicholas daddarioJessie H. davis-BeySuzanne delehantyTiffany dewleyJuqian T. donesCapital Area united WayCatrina d. douglasCharlie doylelinda dreuthChristel drewKoen driesenBarbara Colette duby

darren dudekdavid duhonduke’s Car Stereo Inc.george & elaine ebnerValerie e ehrmanBrian elbertKenneth evansRegina Mae Fergusondarrick d. FergusonSandra & Richard FergusonJo-Ann FredericksRandy FreemanAlexis FriersonBeth FuerstJohn M. gallowayJerry givensMorgan goodmandavid grangerHoward l. grigsbyJacob & Heather grzymkowski & Familyoliver HackneyChad Hamilton


Theodis Hamptongabriella HannaHarold Harringtonleola Harriseric & Katherin HartmanRosleen HawaSara HeinzelmanChristina l. Hendrickslouise V. Herronelijah HigginsWillis e. HillCornelius HollisMonica HolmesTyler HookWalter HortonMonica A. HoweKathleen J. HreskoJames HudgensAmie HughesHarry H. HuletShevez K. Hunterlawrence IngramHerod Jackson, Jr.James JenkinsVance d. JohnsonJanet JohnsonKevin JohnsonJared JonasMarie Jones-Wattsdarnell Jordaned JoubranMegan KachelskiMarilyn Kasseldennis KelleyCharles KelleyKathleen KellyPamela S. KitchenRobert d. Kolenskigloria KramerHeather KranzoMichelle KryskaZumba Master ClassMatthew langstonRojelio laraKelly laszloAlexandria lawsonAndrew lintzdonna lott-SimmonsMichael l. loweSteve loweryMaria e. MacFarlaneMargaret MartinTracy Martindaniel Maynardlavoie A. Maynie

Alex McComberJohn McConnellChanel K. McMullenHoward McnealMichael R. MerrimanBeatrice MessmoreRebecca Millsentrice MitchellJames MitchellRochelle Molyneauxdonna M. Montaguegina Morris-Cicalodanny MurphyPatrick Myersgeoffrey neithercutValerie neumannMartin newmanAllan norrisMatthew norwoodKatarzyna nurkowskadebra olayinkaJennifer l. oliverAmy otenbakerluminate/YMCA of the uSAMarcia Pavkovichdennis & nancy PickardRobin PolovinaJanet Poole-littleRamon PorterKenneth Potterdonita J. PottsWanda PowellAmanda, Scott & Camden Presnull

Jennifer PretzelAnn M. & Robert J. PriesTiffany Kay ProvorseCheryl RayMarvin P. RettenmundSidney Richardsdiana RiderCassandra d. RiehlMeredith Riemersmagary RobertsHoward d. RobinsonKathlyn RoestBrooke Rogerslarry & Judy RoweAnnette RoweAmber RowenMary RushJames RussellMatthew SabourinRyan and Miriam SageTom J. SalvadorVictoria g. SalvadorAlverma Sandersnichole SanfilippoKenneth SasseRobert SchillingKaren Schillingdeirdre Schneiderdestiny SchulteKaren ScruggsRichard ShickTanya SikorskiWilliam SipleyBill Smith

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Tetral l. WrightKelly WulbrechtMary M. YaklinAlton g. YarbroughJoanne YihJoseph YokoboskyChristopher ZoltakIn memory of Connie “Butch” Alberts by Martha T. Price In memory of his wife, Maxine Cooke by Clem Cooke In memory of John Snider by george and Terri Stewart

YoUtH CirCle $125-$249William & Mary Ann AbendscheinBarbara A. Brown geraldine Callis david Cammon Adam Cooper Craig Vargo & Kim daly-Vargo Brandin l. Jackson Foundation Authur evans Harvey & Kathy Fridline

lynn garner Karen gerrish Charles & Kathryn Hollitt ersken Holmes Jerry & Pam Knoodle Kevin leffler linda A. legrande John & Kathleen lukesJanet C. MarusicCarol MathiasJohn & Joann McIntoshZachary M. McMurrayBobby Mukkamaladr. Blair g. & Anne MunnsMichael J. MurphyRodney PaceMichele PrimeJohn & Mary Beth ReynoldsRohmann Iron Works, Inc.Patty RuddHeather RuelanBrian Schilling Ashley Schlager Collins & Teichert Families Rudyard n. Thomas Howard R. Throop Tom’s lawncare Service

Kaitlyn Turner C K & lakshmi Venkateswaran leslie Anne Waybrant Miles Waybrant Alonzo Williams Patty & Ralph Woodside Thomas C. Yeotis In memory of louise Rizk by The Rizk Family BeneFACtor oF YoUtH $250-$499Hugh & nancy ArmbrusterAngela Barnard Craig & lennetta ConeyBart & Jennifer daigelga Credit union Fabris Pearce Tile & Terrazzo douglas R. gilbertJimi gordongrand Blanc optimist ClubHeather grzymkowskinicholas & Jane Hamplance & Andrea HarperI.n.C. SystemsJohnson PoolsRollo l. Kelloggdana & Joseph lawrence

Coland “Bud” legrandeJudy lucaserricka Martin Brian nelson optimist Club of downtown Flint nicholas A. Popa PoS of MichiganSteve & laura Randall Regional Medical Imagingnana Schulte Ann B. Solberg Sonitrol Tri County Security Taylor & Morgan, CPA, P.C.gary d. Thomas Randy Walker Jeff Wright YMCA Weightlifting Club

PAtron oF YoUtH $500-$999AnonymousHugh Armbruster Andrew T. ArmstrongJim & Sandy AugustineZack & Pam BaileyBaker Center for graduate StudiesThomas W. Bawden


Moses C. BinghamStuart & Jill BombelC & S MotorsJohn Carlsonevelyn R. ClarksonTom Correlldana & Ann CzmerBrandon & Cassy dreffsFenton glass ServiceBob & glenda HartleyShelly HiltonHoly Cross Parishelizabeth A. HudsonMatthew lascoShelly McArthurdavid McCredieMeijer Store #259Motion Resources, Inc.optimist Club of davisonShannon RaabMike & Judy SanfordTerry SchlagerThomas & Kim ShadeJohn & ginny SniderMichael ThodoroffRonald & Audrey Thompson Fund within giveWell Community FoundationWest Flint optimist ClubBen & Clara Wylie Yeo & Yeo

CHAirMAn’s roUnDtABle $1,000-$4,999Advanced Physical Therapy CenterAnna Paulina FoundationApplegate ChevroletMark Bauman Bob & diane Blick Brown & Brown of Michigan, Inc.Camp Summer Staff Fritz & Anne Cheek Cline, Cline & griffin, P.C.Coley Vending Construction Fasteners, Inc.daVitadowntown Y Swim-A-Thonelga Credit unioneric Ray & Peggy Jones FundFenton Poured Walls, Inc.Financial & Tax Planning Inc.

Flint Community Fund of the Community Foundation of greater Flint Mike & nancy Frawley Melany gavulicdominic & Brenda goyettegoyette MechanicalHastings Mutual Insurance Companydavid H. & Janet HughesHurley Children’s Hospital Jack Murphy Swim-A–Thonnancy Kleinpelllasco FordHarvey & deborah leeJohn P. MacdonaldSusan MartinMass Mutual Financial groupKenneth MayerMclaren FlintSharon K. Hynes-Michael & Scott MichaelMaggie MitchellJan nylandPansy Reeder TrustPeabody InsurancePioneer State Mutual Insurance Company

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2016 AnnUAl sAntA FUn rUn sPonsors Advanced Physical TherapyAl Serra Autoplazaelga Credit uniongoyette MechanicalHurley Medical CenterKettering universityPeabody InsuranceRhoads & Johnsonuniversity of Michigan–Flint

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Since 1879, the YMCA of greater Flint has been a pillar of the community with outstanding staff and volunteer leadership, a strong national organization,

and substantial resources. These strengths have resulted in positioning our YMCA to serve and meet community needs for generations to come.

It has been an honor and privilege to serve the YMCA of greater Flint for the past 10+ years in many capacities, including operating board president from 2012–2014 and, beginning in 2017, the president of the YMCA of greater Flint Foundation.

Since its inception in 1996, the YMCA of greater Flint Foundation has provided $10,724,000 dollars of support in programming, projects, and infrastructure. This has helped further the YMCA of greater Flint’s mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs which build healthy spirit, mind, and body.

While this is a remarkable track record, our work is far from finished. The needs of the community have never been greater

and it’s the goal of the YMCA of greater Flint to keep pace with those needs. For the YMCA of greater Flint Foundation to maintain a commensurate level of support, foundation asset growth is essential. The recipe for growth comes from great stewardship, prudent investment management, and gifts, donations and estate bequests from “friends of the Y” like yourself.

While the foundation board is committed to unwavering stewardship and prudent investment management, we hope that you’ll please consider including the YMCA of greater Flint in your charitable contributions, as well as your estate and philanthropic planning.

Sincerely,

JeFF sniDer President, YMCA of greater Flint Foundation

A FoUnDAtion FoR THe FUtUre


ouR HistorYIn 1996, by action of the YMCA of greater Flint Board of directors, the Foundation was formed. This action would prove to solidify and guarantee the YMCA of greater Flint’s future ability to serve youth, teens, adults, families, and seniors throughout the community. Initial funding of $8 million was transferred from cash assets in the YMCA endowment Fund, and the first meeting of the Foundation was held on June 26, 1996. gifts to the YMCA Foundation have been carefully preserved and allocated primarily for projects that enhance the YMCA’s ability to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

ouR FUtUreThe YMCA of greater Flint Foundation is committed to the continuous work of the YMCA within the community. YMCA values will be preserved and will constantly perpetuate to serve people of all ages, faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and economic status. We will persist in providing funding which will put the YMCA mission into action and will enable the YMCA of greater Flint to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities for years to come.

FoUnDAtion BoARd oF DireCtors JeFF sniDer President

DAViD stiCKel Vice President

HArVeY FriDline Treasurer

Peter sinClAir Secretary

FreDeriCK (FritZ) CHeeK Chief executive officer

JAnet tWeDDle Chief operating officer

MiKe FrAWleYJiM PeABoDY steVe rAnDAll Joe riZKtoM sHADe

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every May, 100 volunteers gather at Camp Copneconic to donate a combined 600 hours of service to get camp ready for the busy summer season. This family friendly event is

known as oPeRATIon 600!

Volunteers perform a variety of tasks from painting, raking, and weeding to light construction and repair. Camp is always an adventure and operation 600 is no different! Families and adults are welcomed to join us at this important annual event.

geT InVolVed oPerAtion 600

WAnT To Join Us?

CAll CAMP CoPneConIC AT (810) 629-9622 TodAY!

MAY 13, 2017


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