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

Volume 4, Issue 7July 2009

Serving over 6,000 active-duty junior-enlisted mili-

tary service members andtheir families each month

with free programs!

4th of July and Christmas pictures all inthe same Snapshot! please enjoy

4th of July ............................................. NMC, parades!Spouse Tour .......................................... Military Volunteer ProgramCraft & Conversation Cooking Class

YCO Programs The Christmas You Missed ................. Special Event20+ Year donors .................................. Partner Member Program

Compiled & Edited by Katie DesBois

Welcome

4th of July at the Armed Services YMCA

ASYMCA volunteers won2nd place in the

4th of JulyCoronado

Parade for thered and blue

decoratedcoffee wagonfloat!

During theCivil War, coffeewagons, muchlike this one,were used byvolunteers to

provide supportto troops.

The San Diego Armed Services YMCA was every-where this past 4th of July! Military and civilianvolunteers could be seen in the Coronado Pa-rade; Paul Steffens waved to crowds at the Ran-cho Bernardo Parade; Peter Opsal, Board Chair,

expertly promoted ASYMCA services while inter-viewed by Fox 5 during the Big Bay Boom fire-works; and the Naval Medical Center celebratedwith hundreds of cookies, cards, and crafts.

This years Big BayBoom Fireworks lit upthe San Diego Bay onthe 4th of July. Thisevent was also a fund-raiser for the SanDiego ASYMCA. Thank you Port of San Diegofor your generous sup-port!

In this issue .


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Craft & Conversation Cooking Class

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4th of July480 Cookies263 Patients30 Red, White and Blue Blankets100 Arts and CraftsCountless patriotic cards

Saying Thank You on the 4 th of July..Priceless.

Military and their dependants seeking active treatment at Na-val Medical Center celebrated the 4 th of July with cookies,

American Flags, activities and patriotic blankets. Volunteersfrom the San Diego Armed Services YMCA flooded eleven pa-tient wards as well as the med hold barracks located at NavalMedical Center. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of San Diego andthe Harbor Presbyterian Church, patients celebrated the 4 th with colorful cookies decked out just for this special holiday.

Active Duty Programs

ASYMCA Executive Director Paul Steffenssmiles to the crowds gathered for the Ran-

cho Bernardo 4th of July parade.

Avant Garde volunteers led this Craft & Conversation Cooking class lesson on easyand inexpensive Fourth of July barbequeideas. After, the group enjoyed the lunchtogether during an outdoor picnic.

Naval Medical Center

In June, Active Duty Programs toured San Diegowith military and spouses newly relocated to theSan Diego area.


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August August August19th KUSI Shopping Spree, NMC27thComputer Giveaway27thASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange

August YES Program August Camp Hero SeptemberSeptemberSeptember 24th Computer Giveaway24th ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange30th KUSI Shopping Spree, NMC

Visit our Website Event Calenda r for updates and free ticket giveaways!

Calendar of events

The Christmas You Missed

Santa made a special trip back to SanDiego this past June 25th for the 3rdannual The Christmas You Missed cele-bration in Murphy Canyon. 450 dads,moms, and kids, who were separatedlast Christmas due to a deployment, en-

joyed the opportunity to celebrate aChristmas together. Thank you WasteManagement and KSON !

ASYMCA at Naval Medical Center is proud to an-nounce our newest program Therapeutic Horse-back Riding! Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center

in Ramona is providing a weekly program for patients. For a five-week session, we spend the day with the horses and wonderful vol-unteers. Participants build trust, confidence, and skill, all while en-

joying a greatday outdoors.

NMC
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The Port of San DiegoManchester Grand Hyatt HotelCity of San Diego Arts & Culture CommissionCounty of San DiegoPoint Loma Nazarene University Hilton San Diego BayfrontUSS Midway MuseumMarriott San Diego Hotel & MarinaSan Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & MarinaKona Kai ResortHumphreys Half Moon Inn & SuitesIsland Palm Hotel & Marina

The Bay Club Hotel & MarinaHoliday Inn On the Bay BAE SystemsSeaport VillageGeneral Dynamics NASSCO

The San Diego ASYMCA would like to thank all of the sponsors and do-nors for the Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show including

Thank you Port of San Diego for your continuousThank you Port of San Diego for your continuousThank you Port of San Diego for your continuoussupport of the San Diego Armed Services YMCA !support of the San Diego Armed Services YMCA !support of the San Diego Armed Services YMCA !


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The San Diego ASYMCA would like to extend a special than you to those who have contributed for over 20 years

Thank you Corporate Partner Members...

PARTNER MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank you for your continuous support and commitment to the Armed ServicesYMCA and the many military families of San Diego.

Our Latest donors Anderson Childrens FoundationFOCUS

TJX FoundationSony Wells FargoLive NationHouse of BluesSan Diego PadresSandy PurdonRescue Task ForceCornerstone Therapeutic Riding CenterPoint Man Ministries

Blooms from the HeartPetals for PatriotsLambs Players TheaterNavy Old Goats

Warrior FoundationSan Diego Yacht ClubHeroes to Hometowns

Trevors ToysKiwanis Club of San Diego

The Harbor Presbyterian ChurchXX Sports Radio

The Padres ClubPoint Loma Actors Workshop

Avant Garde

20 Years20 Years20 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Albert A. Frost, Jr


RADM T.W. McNamara, USN (Ret)Mr. Leon Parma


Judge Earl Cantos (Ret)

Thank you Christmas You Missed Sponsors & Contributors

Waste ManagementKSONGEICO

RaytheonDowntown Rotary Club 33

Cox CommunicationsBAE Systems

San Diego DJ & KaraokeSouplantation

Old Mission Beach AthleticClubHeaven Sent Desserts

King Arthur FlourStarbucks

Horse WisdomMWR, Marta Passerelli, & theMurphy Canyon Youth Center

Staff Staff Sgt. Patrick Russ

Coca-ColaBuild A Sign

Toys for Tots Target BalboaSan Diego Spine and Rehab

Westfield UTCQualcomm

San Diego PadresDominos Tierrasanta

Family Christmas Tree FarmHouse of Blues San Diego

San Diego ChargersSeaWorld San Diego

Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey

Circus Todd LittlePhyllis Barber

Suzy Q the ClownFrank Kinkaid

Temecula Valley Young Marines

Miramar Marine Volunteers ASYMCA VolunteersNeighborhood Photo

Pink Army KUSI

Fox 5Ruben Galvan & CW


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Final thoughts...

For more information on howFor more information on how YOU YOUcan make a differencecan make a difference

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From the Desk of Executive Director Paul Steffens:

What a 4th of July! Parades, picnics and fireworks that bring people together to cele-What a 4th of July! Parades, picnics and fireworks that bring people together to cele-brate the birth of this wonderful country. Thanks to Avant Garde we had our first op-brate the birth of this wonderful country. Thanks to Avant Garde we had our first op-portunity to introduce the ASYMCA Coffee Wagon to the community in the Coronadoportunity to introduce the ASYMCA Coffee Wagon to the community in the CoronadoParade. The coffee wagon is an exact replica of the coffee wagon used by the YMCA Parade. The coffee wagon is an exact replica of the coffee wagon used by the YMCA in the Civil War to help the soldiers in the battle fields. It is the symbol of the Armedin the Civil War to help the soldiers in the battle fields. It is the symbol of the ArmedServices YMCA. It is noteworthy that, on its introduction, it was awarded SecondServices YMCA. It is noteworthy that, on its introduction, it was awarded SecondPlace in the parade float competition. Well done to Avant Garde! While my appear-Place in the parade float competition. Well done to Avant Garde! While my appear-ance in the Rancho Bernardo 4th of July Parade, was not as interesting as a coffeeance in the Rancho Bernardo 4th of July Parade, was not as interesting as a coffeewagon to those who enjoyed the parade, I was very pleased by the number of peoplewagon to those who enjoyed the parade, I was very pleased by the number of people

who shouted out thank you for what you do showing that the mission of the Armedwho shouted out thank you for what you do showing that the mission of the ArmedServices YMCA is recognized in the Rancho Bernardo Community. It is this recognitionServices YMCA is recognized in the Rancho Bernardo Community. It is this recognitionthat helps us in our efforts to ensure that every military family is aware of and takesthat helps us in our efforts to ensure that every military family is aware of and takesadvantage of our free programs. Speaking of free programs, the pictures of those en-advantage of our free programs. Speaking of free programs, the pictures of those en-

joying our Third Annual The Christmas You Missed clearly show the value of this joying our Third Annual The Christmas You Missed clearly show the value of thisheartwarming program. It truly does snow in San Diego on the 25th of June everyheartwarming program. It truly does snow in San Diego on the 25th of June everyyear for military families separated by deployment on the previous Christmas. Iyear for military families separated by deployment on the previous Christmas. Iwant to give a special thank you to Sandy Purdon, a member of the ASYMCASD Boardwant to give a special thank you to Sandy Purdon, a member of the ASYMCASD Boardof Management for his hard and successful work on theof Management for his hard and successful work on the Big Bay BoomBig Bay Boom FireworksFireworks

Show. Sandy produces the show and, in spite of the current economic conditions, heShow. Sandy produces the show and, in spite of the current economic conditions, hewas able to raise the funding to put on a fantastic event that helps showcase Amer-was able to raise the funding to put on a fantastic event that helps showcase Amer-icas Finest City and the mission of the San Diego Armed Services YMCA. Standby foricas Finest City and the mission of the San Diego Armed Services YMCA. Standby fornext years 10th Anniversary of the Big Bay Boom Fireworks show. In closing, I wantnext years 10th Anniversary of the Big Bay Boom Fireworks show. In closing, I wantto thank all the many individuals, companies, foundations and organizations who wantto thank all the many individuals, companies, foundations and organizations who wantto assist military families and do so through volunteering in ASYMCASD programsto assist military families and do so through volunteering in ASYMCASD programsand/or make a donation to the ASYMCASD. We are able to do what we do because of and/or make a donation to the ASYMCASD. We are able to do what we do because of this support. In these difficult economic times, it is encouraging that the San Diegothis support. In these difficult economic times, it is encouraging that the San DiegoCommunity continues to step to the plate and recognize the members of our militaryCommunity continues to step to the plate and recognize the members of our military

and their families. I thank you for your continued support. Keep Chargin!and their families. I thank you for your continued support. Keep Chargin!
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