2 013 ANNUAL REPORTGREATER WATERBURY YMCA

BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES

SHINING BRIGHTER AND IMPACTING MORE LIVES…GREATER WATERBURY YMCA

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTThe Greater Waterbury YMCA brought the Berkeley Warner Recreation Center to full operation through a partnership with the Waterbury Housing Authority. Through the dedication and commitment of staff and the community, Berkeley offers basketball, literacy support, summer meal programs, homework stations and supervised recreation time in a safe and caring environment for youth in the north end neighborhood.

In June, the Y collaborated with the City of Waterbury and Board of Education to provide the first Rod Dixon’s Kids Marathon Program to middle schoolers in Waterbury. The end result was 500 children running the last mile of their cumulative 26.2 mile program and finishing as winners of Healthy Living. In more related Healthy Living news, the Y’s acclaimed Triathlon Club took home the USAT Club Championship Cup at the 2013 Pat Griskus Olympic Triathlon, with dozens of YMCA athletes representing Healthy Living on the course.

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The Y expanded its reach into the Pomperaug area with the formation of a Board of Managers in Southbury. The Board secured a charter from YMCA of the USA for the future Pomperaug Family YMCA and has been in continuous planning sessions to move forward with a branch located in the Pomperaug area. New sources of fundraising and support in our Pomperaug service area proved successful through an Evening at Willow Creek Farm, which raised over $8,000 for the Youth Triathlon Program. Additionally, the Y was fortunate to merge an existing youth triathlon program into Race 4 Chase through the Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski Foundation. Through that partnership, a gift of $20,000 was given to the Y’s Child Development Program to perpetuate safe, healthy places for children to thrive.

In these pages, you’ll find more information about all of the bright futures being initiated by the Greater Waterbury YMCA. We are more confident than ever that this YMCA will be sustainable for many generations to come.

The year 2013 broadened the view in our community like never before as the Y continued to extend its reach into every area of need for our neighbors. The Y constantly directs its energy towards the immediate needs of the community so that our friends and neighbors have access to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility driven programs that build stronger families and individuals. Of the many remarkable things that happen at the Y every day, there were some incredible highlights to the year.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSMichael O’Connor, PresidentStephen Ball, Vice PresidentJohn Zinno, Jr., Vice PresidentCarl Cicchetti, SecretaryGregory Fenn, Treasurer

DIRECTORSJonathan AlbertMaureen (Mo) CarletonGregory CimminoMelanie FelladoreVincent GrazianoDavid LaneJohn LawlorSally O’ConnorCharles Oman III

YMCA STAFFJames O’Rourke, Executive DirectorSabrina Smeltz, Associate Executive DirectorPaula Labonte, Development DirectorBrandi Fitzgerald, Finance DirectorArun Kumar, Facility DirectorTami Macary, Human Resources DirectorPatricia Flaherty, Aquatics DirectorChris Hibbs, Health & Wellness DirectorShelly Howlett, Youth & Teen DirectorMike Tedesco, Camping DirectorChelsea Ambrozaitis, Outdoor Program DirectorAmy Miele, Child Development DirectorKristen Coburn, School Age DirectorAngie Matthis, Community Impact SpecialistKristin Mabrouk, Member Services ManagerMeghan Curley, Health & Wellness Program Specialist

THE OUTDOOR CENTER AT YMCA CAMP MATAUCHA

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Located in Watertown, about 10 miles from the Greater Waterbury YMCA, is the Outdoor Center at YMCA Camp Mataucha. For over 80 years, this beautiful piece of property on Smith Pond has provided thousands of kids with unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Through the generous support of the Woodward Fund, the Greater Waterbury YMCA was able to acquire an additional 33 acres of property next to camp, increasing the outdoor campus to a total of 80 acres. The additional property opened a new world of possibilities for year-round programming, recreation and enjoyment in a beautiful serene setting. This, in addition to the recent barn, yurt and archery improvements, have made YMCA Camp Mataucha a true outdoor center.

The Y offers group outings, birthday parties, expanded trail systems, holiday events, outdoor Wellness Programs, vacation camps, and winter activities. The Outdoor Center provides field days to area schools as well as sending hundreds of children to camp each summer through the United Way Campership Fund and the YMCA Open Doors program.

It’s part of the YMCA’s mission to help as many families as possible have access to outdoor recreation and quality family time together.

The YMCA extends its reach to families in our outlying service area of Watertown, Middlebury, Southbury, and Woodbury, as well as Waterbury, Wolcott, Prospect, Bethlehem and Thomaston.

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An evolving space where kids and adults can find confidence and self-awareness.

EMPOWERING SURVIVORS TO HEAL AND THRIVELIVESTRONG AT THE YMCATwo years since its inception, LiveSTRONG at the YMCA has truly become one of the most impactful, powerful programs the Y has ever run. In 2013, a total of 68 survivors graduated from the program. The popularity of the program, as well as the diversity of the survivors we serve, spurred the Y to add an evening session that runs on the same days as the morning session – providing more wellness to more fierce cancer survivors!

In 2013, something truly heartfelt and remarkable came to be. The Y asked a group of runners if they would be willing to not only train for a half marathon program, but to raise money for LiveSTRONG at the YMCA while doing it. The response was amazing, and over 40 runners signed up to raise $500 each for the program while training for the race.

On October 12, 2013, “Team 13.1”, the Y’s first Hartford Marathon team, ran 13.1 miles for cancer survivors and raised a grand total of $24,000. The funds raised will continue to provide the program FREE of charge for cancer survivors in the community.

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On October 12, 2013, “Team 13.1”, the Y’s first Hartford Marathon team, ran 13.1 miles for cancer survivors and raised a grand total of $24,000.

HOW LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA WORKS:

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BUILDING STRONG SURVIVORS IN TWELVE WEEKS Classes include both a structured strength and cardio program with opportunities for meditation and sharing. Each individual is evaluated at a personal in-take session prior to the beginning of the program to learn of limitations, treatments, surgeries, and past exercise experience in order to help each participant meet their personal goals.

The first day of each session is a “Meet and Greet,” where survivors share their personal experience with their cancer and share their background/hobbies/family etc. The second day of each session is “Functional Assessment Day,” where basic fitness tests are conducted to measure flexibility, cardio endurance, range of motion, balance, and strength. The last week of the program, the same tests are administered so that progress is measured accurately in each area. The participants pledge to attend 20 out of the 24 classes, thus motivating people to continue throughout the program, and allowing them to get the best results. The survivors get a free 3 month YMCA membership during the class time, and come into the Y at any time during those 12 weeks. They are even allowed to bring a caretaker, family member or friend with them as a guest every time they come.

The survivors take a variety of different classes so they see all that the Y has to offer, in hopes that they find something they love, and will continue coming to the Y after the program ends. During the 12-week session, the survivors do Zumba, Tai Chi, Step Class, “Chair Chisel,” Yoga, Spinning, “Aerobics Plus” and Water Aerobics.

The entire group, instructors included, are so supportive of each other and spend their workout sessions chatting, laughing, and encouraging one another. The real beauty of the program is that when someone isn’t feeling well, the others can relate to those feelings. They become more than just “classmates” by exchanging contact info and checking in with one another throughout each week. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROGRAM, EACH PARTICIPANT IS OFFERED A SPECIAL GRADUATE REDUCED MEMBERSHIP RATE; TOGETHER WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED, TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED EXERCISE.

There is a joyous graduation and potluck celebration at the conclusion of every session. The positive outcomes of LiveSTRONG at the YMCA are plentiful! The main goal of the program is to enable survivors to get their “pre-cancer” lives back, and we do just that. Survivors say everyday tasks like walking up the stairs is easier, and balance and range of motion greatly improves. Their overall mood improves as they overcome depression and anxiety. Progressive training increases endurance, helps reduce fatigue levels, makes them stronger, more flexible, and just generally feel better and healthier. LiveSTRONG at the YMCA gives them hope that life goes on and can be better than ever.

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OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN DONORSWITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO OUR PLEDGED SUPPORTERS

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EMERALD LEVEL$2,500 AND UPNancy CampCarl R. and Carolyn F. CicchettiCybexGene and Irene GuilbertMiddleOak InsuranceMontagno Construction, Inc.Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics & Spine Specialists, PCJim and Nicola O’RourkeSandra and Jack SenichJim and Cathy SmithWebster BankWesson Energy, Inc.

PLATINUM LEVEL$1,500 - $2,499Joel and Nancy BeckerGary and Becky BruceLindley Food ServiceRev3TimexTom Wilkas

GOLD LEVEL$1,000 - $1,499AMV Associates, Inc. Anne Beierle and Al ValeriotiStephen and Maureen CarletonCarta MaintenanceCheshire Public SchoolsCicchetti, Tansley & McGrath, LLPCocaCola Bottling CompanyGarth and Janet CollinsWilliam and Hope CrutcherJoe GugliottiJoe and Nancy KinsellaPaula and Joel LabonteMiddlebury Chiropractic & Wellness CenterWilliam MorrisSally O’ConnorMichael and Julianna O’ConnorSenich Law FirmCarl N. and Beth Ann SiemonSabrina SmeltzWayne Sullivan Dumouchel Paper CompanyJoseph SummaSusan and Kevin TalbotChad and Theresa WableJohn and Lisa Zinno

SILVER LEVEL$750 - $999Steve and Heidi BallEyelet Crafters Inc. Robert and Susan FinkenzellerRichard HunterOatley Mechanical Services, Inc.Silent Watchman Security Services

BRONZE LEVEL$500 - $749Jonathan and Rachel AlbertBurke PR, LLCGlenn C. CorvignoCrystal Rock Water CompanyCT CommunicationsLaw Office of David DeRosaBill DerwinMelanie and Scott FelladorePatti FlahertyGEM Manufacturing Co., Inc.Vincent and Candice GrazianoJames HartleyPeter and Kristen JacobyMacDermid IncorporatedAngie and Fred MatthisNew England FitnessCharles E. Oman IIIPaul PernerewskiSaint Mary’s HospitalGail A. SangreeSchmidt ElectricAlison SkrattSteven SoleckiMike StallingsTerry and Janice TataJeanette TedescoMike TedescoTitan EnergyVerus Financial LLCRyan and Rachel WalkerWaterbury HospitalWilliam WessonYamin & Grant, LLC

YOUTH BENEFACTOR$300 - $499Michael BegleyDr. Mark CataniaMike GilmoreEd GittinesCharles HaddadDavid Lane

Daniel PoorPrecious Metal SalesHarold W. and Rita SmithWaterbury Regional ChamberGregory and Lezlye Zupkus

CENTURY CLUB$100 - $299Aaron AssociatesJoanne AdanoskyAlbert Bros. Inc.Roy AllisonChelsea AmbrozaitisShavonne ArlineJoseph AtkinsB & G SportsRaymond BalgobinBerties RestaurantBlum ShapiroBrass City ChiropracticLaw Office of Thomas L. Brayton, IIITricia BrownRich and Betsy BuckleyBudwitz & Meyerjack, PCRichard and Mary Bulkovitch, Sr.Alison BullenGary Schiro and Robert BurnsAngelo CalabreseCarmody and Torrance, LLP Nancy CastigliegoScott CheezicLisa CheneyGregory CimminoCJR Property MaintenanceClean and Friendly LLCJames ComfortSylvia CorbitCreative Benefits PlanningRich and Deborah DanenDemsey Manufacturing Co., Inc.Laura DiDominzioDaryl DildayElaine DiFronzoJaiwanti DindialRichard DumontExpressoGregory FennDiane FoleyJohn FrantzisG.S.S. Industries

Gager, Emerson, Rickart, Bower and Scalzo, LLPSandra GarciaGMB CompanyJustin GoldenNancy GoodCandice T. Graziano, Attorney at LawStephen GriffinCaitlin GuerreraH. D. Segur InsuranceAnton HanleyNoel HarringtonChrissy HnetinkaJohn HobsonShameer HoosainHubbard-Hall, Inc.Erika HunterJ. D’Amelia & AssociatesJJJ PaintingJohn Mercier JM Advancement OrganizationJohn Hayes & Sons Margaret KelleyKernan, Scully & McDonald LLPFred KrugNancy LandinoLargay TravelAlicia LombardShannon LongoVincent and Maria LongoTerence LottLovley Development Inc.Kristin MabroukTami MacaryMain Street WaterburyDonald MarianoMattatuck Industrial Scrap MetalMattatuck MuseumBrian BcBrideDonald McGill McGill & McGillRobert McGovernColleen McKirryherDan and Kathy McNamaraJohn MercierAmy MieleMitchell MiszewskiJoan O. NalbandSusanne NavasNSI

Onyx IIArthur PappasAllen ParisPediatric Associates of Conn., P.C.People’s BankCassandra PerezPerfect TypePaula PhilbrickPhysiotherapy AssociatesJoanna PondBenjamin PostVern ProctorQuisenberry Arcari ArchitectsSeamus RaffertyAnthony RainoneRepublican-AmericanBrian ReynoldsMatt RichDonald J. RinaldiBianca RiveraYessenia RiveraThomas RoachAmy RuedemannSacred Heart Roman Catholic ChurchDan and Danielle ScavoneGary SmithWilliam SolbergRyan StormsJohn and Dawn SpranoSt. Mary’s SchoolSundel and MilfordSuperior Glass Works, LLCEric ThomasDon ThompsonTrustmark Life Insurance CompanyPeter TunilaVGroove FitnessVeerasammy VirappenChristopher and Denise WalshAdrienne WasleyWaterbury Development CorporationWaterbury Orthopaedic Associates, PC

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YMCA SPONSOR$1 - $99Nadia AbreuMateo AcevedoSalvatore AgatiDamaris AgostoStephanie AlvaradoGisselle AlvarezRuth AmbrozaitisNancy AndersonYessenia ArroyoCatherine AwwadMarni BaggettJudith BallJeffrey and Gail BanwellLindsay BarberNicholas BellJoseph and Louise Allen BrownDeborah BrownKathleen CaiazzoBelkys CamachoRoseanne CarrollTony CastigliegoMargaret CastlerJoelee CadelaGail ChristianJohn CiancioloJames CiarleglioThomas CiprianoPeyton CocchiolaAmodio ColagrossiMaria CollazoMichael CraneNick CroccoBrianna CurcioMeghan CurleyJohn DaddonaKateri DanaySheila Diener-ElserMike ElserBrian EmerickLauren FaulknerNorman FeitelsonBill and Nancy FinkenzellerBrandi FitzgeraldPaul and Camille FitzgeraldShannon FlahertyAlexandra FosterJohn GauyaToni GenovaWilliam GladdingLeo GoldbergNovayma GonzalezPaul Gonzalez

Beatrice GrimsleyGeorgiana HarvisDavid and Sandra HellerTara HerrPaul HickeyVictoria HodgeMichelle HowlettKathryn IaiennaroCarmela IannielloIdeal Meat MarketPeter JohnsonJoseph KepicsBarbara LafreniereTamara LeeKaren LestageMelissa LoSchiavoTamara LucasLorraine LugerStephanie MaldonadoRobin MannaFrances MarcuseBrandon and Coleen MerrittJoanna Mihailoff Laura MurphyJohn MyersFrederick MolanNorth End Middle SchoolTodd NugaiJoseph OlenderRaymond and Sandra PetkusRichard PitmanMichael PolzellaGary and Sandy PostDonna RamonasHolly RamosCarrie RaybeckHeather RenchyChris RenkunTangerine RhinehardLouis RicciutiJohn RigonGladys RiveraAlvin RosenaumRobert RyanAmalio SantiagoCarlos SantiagoGarrett SchmidtRaechel SciortinoLouise SnipesGerald SommaLisa SommaAnthony and Marion SpagnolettiPatricia SpinoPatricia Spofford

Nancy SpringerMatt StevensDavid and Elizabeth StraznitskasThe Taft SchoolDorothy ThurstonRosita TorresMatt and Mary TulloAllison VaivodaLillian VecchiNicole VegaStephanie VelezisJennifer VieraJana VolpeNancy WashingtonShenee WatersKathy WelzBarbara WhitakerCatherine Zupkus

IN-KINDBlasius Chevrolet & CadillacChase Collegiate SchoolCicchetti, Tansley McGrath, LLPCity of WaterburyCL&PCrystal Rock Water CompanyHAI GroupMiddlebury Recreation AreaPat Griskus Triathlon SeriesPolice Activity League of Waterbury, Inc.Power BarQuassapaug Sailing CenterRev3TimexTORRCOWORXYankee Gas

We apologize for any errors on our donor list. Please contact us at 203.754.9622 x103 or plabonte@waterburyymca.org with corrections.

2013 FINANCIAL OPERATIONSOPERATING REVENUES

Childcare $2,525,194

Membership $1,739,798

Camp $620,420

Youth & Aquatics $297,056

Administration $117,165

All Public Support $639,347

Interest & Other $11,357

$5,950,337 OPERATING EXPENSES Childcare $2,575,678

Membership $1,084,975

Camp $556,401

Youth & Aquatics $300,577

Administration $613,703

All public support $107,133

$5,238,467

Net Operating Income Before Capital and Other Income (Expenses) $711,870

Capital and Other Income $200,684

Depreciation Expense ($659,761)

Total Capital and Other Income (Expenses) ($459,077)

Net Income $252,793

ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW ACTIVITY

Capital Expenditures ($126,742)

Debt Service ($397,349)

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BRINGING LIGHT AND LIFE TO OUR COMMUNITY

“ Feeling absolutely wonderful today! The Y makes such a difference in peoples lives, not just by the wonderful workouts, but with the fabulous people you meet there. ” - Amy I.

“ It is motivating to see young people develop assets to brighten their future. GREAT STUFF! Gotta respect their desire to be successful in life. ” - Angel R. regarding the Youth and Government program

“ Yay! Loved the turn out and the energy. It’s going to be another fun running season. ” - Megan S. regarding the Y Running Program

“ This is the most empowering event I have seen in such a long time. ” - Elizabeth C. regarding a LiveSTRONG at the YMCA graduation ceremony

“ Loved Yoga at Camp Mataucha tonight! ” - Liz A.

“ The Y is not just a place; it is like a family--we meet the best of the best through the Y, and the camaraderie and support is priceless! ” - Joelee C.

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VOICES OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

FUNDERS AND FOUNDATIONSAetna Foundation, Inc.Albert Brothers Tzedakah FundAmerican Savings Foundation AT&T FoundationBank of America FoundationCity of WaterburyCommunity Health Charities of New EnglandConnecticut Community FoundationConnecticut Health and Educational Facilities AuthorityFleming-Buner Designated Fund at the Connecticut Community FoundationFund for Greater Waterbury YMCA honoring Grace & Harold Post at the Connecticut Community FoundationGE United WayHarold Leever Cancer CenterJC Penney Fund

Ryan T. Lee Memorial FoundationMacDermid IncorporatedNationwide United WayNaugatuck Campership FundNorthwest Regional Workforce Investment BoardPolice Activity League of WaterburySouthbury Community Trust FundState of Connecticut Office of Policy and ManagamentState of Connecticut Department of EducationState of Connecticut Department of Education - Child and Adult Care Nutrition ProgramState of Connecticut Department of Social ServicesState of Connecticut Department of Education - School Readiness Program

Stop & ShopThomaston Savings Bank Foundation, Inc.TruistUnited Way CT State Employee CampaignUnited Way of Central & Northern ConnecticutUnited Way of Greater New Haven, Inc.United Way of Greater WaterburyUnited Way of Greater Waterbury - Campership FundUnited Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack ValleyUnited Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls, Inc.United Way of Western Connecticut, Inc.Waterbury Development CorporationWatertown Foundation

Western Connecticut Area Agency on AgingDavid, Helen and Marian Woodward FundYMCA of the USA LiveSTRONG at the YMCA

LEGACY GIFTS & BEQUESTSEstate of Nancy CampStephen & Maureen CarletonCarl R. & Carolyn F. CicchettiGarth & Janet CollinsGene & Irene Guilbert

A SHARP FOCUSLIVING OUR CAUSE THROUGH MISSION-DRIVEN AREAS OF FOCUS

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTWe believe that every child has great potential and should be given the opportunity and guidance to reach it.

HEALTHY LIVING We believe that a healthy life is achieved by actively striving for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being at all ages.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWe believe that the Y has been given the honor, resources and responsibility to strengthen the foundations of community and family.