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Upcoming Events... OUR VOICE March/April 2016 March NE State Day March 1st GIFT and BOWS March 8th Annual All Member Mtg March 8th Empower Hour: PURE March 9th League of Women Voters Forum March 11th Easter Brunch March 24th April Tribute Nomination Forms Due April 1st Know Your Rights April 2nd Girls Night Out April 8th GIFT and BOWS April 12th League of Women Voters Forum April 19th Hastings Give Day April 28th Annual Tribute Dinner April 28th YWCA 28th Annual 2016 TRIBUTE! To Women Award Join Us...100 Years Strong April 28, 2016 Lochland Country Club 6:00 Silent Auction/Social Hour 7:00 TRIBUTE! Begins Tickets $35 Please take time to nominate that fabulous lady today! Four Different Age Categories: High School College Young Professional 51 & over 15-18yrs 19-25yrs 26-50yrs Or you can email it to [email protected]

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Upcoming Events...

OUR VOICE March/April 2016

March

NE State Day

March 1st

GIFT and BOWS

March 8th

Annual All Member Mtg

March 8th

Empower Hour: PURE

March 9th

League of Women

Voters Forum

March 11th

Easter Brunch

March 24th

April

Tribute Nomination

Forms Due

April 1st

Know Your Rights

April 2nd

Girls Night Out

April 8th

GIFT and BOWS

April 12th

League of Women

Voters Forum

April 19th

Hastings Give Day

April 28th

Annual Tribute Dinner

April 28th

YWCA 28th Annual

2016 TRIBUTE! To Women Award

Join Us...100 Years Strong

April 28, 2016

Lochland Country Club

6:00 Silent Auction/Social Hour

7:00 TRIBUTE! Begins

Tickets $35

Please take time to nominate that

fabulous lady today!

Four Different Age Categories:

High School College Young Professional 51 & over

15-18yrs 19-25yrs 26-50yrs

Or you can email it to [email protected]

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Adult Programs

Freezer Meals Empowering women with a stress free meal for the

family at a minimal cost! (serves 6 people)

March 3rd Crockpot Smoked Sausage & Hash Brown Casserole March 10th Crockpot Cashew Chicken March 17th Crockpot Beef & Broccoli with Rice (stew beef) March 24th Crockpot Garlic Ranch Chicken March 31st Crockpot Moo Shu Pork Chops (hoisin & soy sauce, garlic, shredded carrots & coleslaw)

April 7th Crockpot Pulled BBQ Chicken April 14th Crockpot Sausage Jambalaya (Cajun= spicy smoked sausage, tomatoes, onion) April 21st Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (carrots & onions) April 28th Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken (salsa & seasoning)

Place your order today! 402-462-8821

$15 for Members

Weekly orders must be placed by

Friday at 4pm week prior

Membership Programs

Women’s Fellowship: March 7th– Pet Therapy at 1:30pm and April 4th at 12:00pm-Covered Dish Brown Bag Book Review: March 15th-only meeting in March, April 5th and 19th Choralettes: Every Thursday at 9:30am, New Members Welcome, Director Liz Hasley Bridge: 1st and 3rd Friday every month-see calendar Cards: 2nd and 4th Friday every month-see calendar Forever Fit: Meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00am (YWCA Lower Level)

If interested in any of these programs call the YWCA for more details

Easter Brunch

Join us.. March 24th 10:30am

Guest Speaker: Brett Mackey from The Lighthouse Church

Music: the YWCA Choralettes Members $5 / Non Members $7 RSVP

Thank you to all who attended

our Annual Table Setting Event and

making this event successful once again!

The table hostesses did a

wonderful job! Please be sure to mark

this on your calendars for next year!!

Save the Date...

Table Setting 2017

February 4th

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Shopping Tours COOKING MATTERS AT

THE STORE

A guided grocery store tour teaching skills for buying healthy foods on a budget.

Friday, March 4th at 9am Friday, March 18th at 1pm Thursday, April 7th at 9am Tuesday, April 19th at 1pm

After the tour you will receive a: FREE $10 gift card for healthy groceries

using the skills learned on the tour FREE book full of tasty recipes and

simple tips on buying healthy, low-cost foods FREE reusable grocery bag

Please call YWCA at 402-462-8821 to Register

Upcoming

YWCA Empower Hour

A realization for anyone who eats

Wednesday, March 9th 12-2pm

Catered Lunch at No Cost

RSVP 402-462-8821

YWCA 604 N. St. Joseph

Sponsored by:

Sunnyside

Go to GiveHastings.org on April 28th, and

support the YWCA or if you prefer to make

your gifts in person, visit the Foundation office

at 800 W 3rd St Suite 232 (2nd floor of

Heritage bank) between the hours of 8:00am

and 8:00pm

The YWCA Thanks you for your

continued support!

League of Women Voters and YWCA

collaborate together to present these forums..

Forums will be:

March 11th 12:00pm at the YWCA-

City Council & Board of Supervisors

April 19th 7:00pm at the Wilson Center at

Hastings College-Mayor

If interested in volunteering for these

events please contact us.

May 10th

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Upcoming

The Hastings Multicultural

Association will be hosting ...

“Know Your Rights”

April 2, 2016

1:00-4:00 p.m.

science building at

Hastings College

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism… Join Us in these upcoming events!

On April 28th- Sunday May 1

st, nationally

YWCA, along with individuals and businesses,

will take a Stand Against Racism. This year we

will be on a mission for girls of color. Please

join us in taking a stand to end racism where

ever it may exist. Stand Against Racism is a

signature campaign of YWCA USA to build

community among those who work for racial

justice and to raise awareness about the

negative impact of institutional and structural

racism in our communities. This campaign is

one part of our larger national strategy to fulfill

our mission of eliminating racism. Go to

www.standagainstracism.org and join us to take

a stand!

Black History Month:

Bob Marley's Granddaughter

Donisha Rita-Claire Prendergast,

the exceptionally talented

granddaughter of Bob

Marley, brought her multifaceted

presentation, "Could You Be Love,” to The

ZONE as part of Black History Month.

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YWCA 28th ANNUAL 2016 TRIBUTE! TO WOMEN AWARD

Nomination Form

Join Us...100 Years Strong

Please Circle Age Group:

High School College Young Professionals

15-18 19-25 26-50 51 & Over

Name of Nominee: __________________________________________________________

Title (if appropriate):________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Employer: _________________________________________________________________

Phone (Cell) :______________________________( Home):_________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE:

The YWCA Tribute to Women is an annual award presentation recognizing outstanding women

in the Adams County Area, in accordance with information requested below.

SUBMITTED BY:

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

Occupation/Organization: ______________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

Phone (Cell) :_____________________( Home) ____________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________

DEADLINE AND RETURN FORM:

Nominations must be received by Friday April 1, 2016

Please return forms in a sealed envelope to:

YWCA Tribute, 604 North St. Joseph Ave., Hastings, NE 68901 or email it to

Jennifer Lewis at [email protected]

AWARDS:

All nominees will be recognized at the annual Tribute! To Women Dinner on April 28th hosted at

Lochland Country Club at 6:30. Additional information and applications may be obtained through the

YWCA at 462-8821.

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PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NOMINEE:

Nominee’s encouragement and support of other women:

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Nominee’s concern for a commitment to the elimination of discrimination on the basis of race, sex or creed:

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Nominee’s significant contributions to the Hastings area community through volunteer/professional

organizations and leadership abilities:

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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*Please keep answers to two pages only*

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Youth Outreach and Education- 30 (126 duplicated #) girls participated in Girls Investigating Fun Times and Becoming Outstanding Women

Someday (GIFT & BOWS) 60 (649 duplicated #) youth participated in Girls In Action 243 youth were served in our summer classes

Youth Outreach and Education used 257 volunteer hours to facilitate classes and assist our youth

Nebraska State Days served 379 fourth grade children

YWCA hosted and facilitated over 60 classes for young women ranging in the ages of 4-14

Community Education Outreach and Diversity- Career closet served 159 women this past year

Power for employment served 140 women this past year

Obtain and Retain Classes served 141 women

42% of our women served received employment

841 hours of volunteer service was used in our women empowerment programs

YWCA witnessed a large increase in participation in our diversity programs and formed new partnerships and

collaborations. 647 women participated.

Our Community Educator and volunteers made 1,056 freezer meals which was doubled from last year

We served 307 women through Cooking Matters at the Store Tours program and received another grant for this

year due to our high volume

Zone- 656 average monthly attendance

92 of the youth have worked on homework at the Zone

636 hours of homework was tracked (doubled from last year)

5,029 snacks were served at the Zone and 829 dinners (no cost for families)

6,339 Zone bucks were rewarded

25 volunteers contributed for 205 hours Implemented four successful service projects last year The Yearly attendance– 5,904 youth

Summer Lunch Program-

2,177 meals was served in three weeks

Opened new site in Red Cloud– that will continue into this summer

Summer food program utilized 89 hours of volunteer services

Dance- 284 Students (2,569 duplicated #) 49 Classes 1 Scholarship awarded

2015 YWCA Adams County Successes

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Join Us for Our Annual All Member Meeting

March 8th at 6:00 pm

6:00 Dinner begins 6:20 Wendy Harper (Board President)- welcome and review annual report 6:30 2015 approved budget 6:40 Strategic Plan and Business plan 6:45 Directors report 6:50 Meet and Greet 7:00 Adjourn

Dinner will be served “free will offering”

2016/2017 Board of Directors

Board of Directors Officers President ~ Wendy Harper

Vice President ~ Jody Stutzman Secretary ~ Leota Rolls

Treasurer ~ Anne Cannon President Elect ~ Amy Hermes

YWCA Board Members Michelle Anderson, Julie Barber, Ingrid Bego, Shay Burk,

Anne Cannon, Ronne Cook, Lisa Diecker, Kittie Grace, Wendy Harper, Jody Hitesman , Marcie Kemnitz,

Kristen Laing, Amy Landgren, Monica Munter, Brooke Pauley, Leota Rolls, Amy Skalka, Jody Stutzman,

Arletta Towns, Shannon Welton, Joy White

YWCA Staff

Executive Director ~ Jennifer Lewis

Executive Assistant ~ Darci Meyer

Community Educator ~ Laura Stutte Administrative Assistant ~ Mandy Evans Power for Employment~Carissa Uhrmacher Zone Director ~ Hannah Duke ZONE Assistant Director~Becca Woolsey

2015 Medallion Members

Gold ~ Laura Marvel-Wunderlich and Mary Olsen Silver ~ Donna Bruce, Joyce Grothen, Michelle Oldham Bronze ~Dawnita Beirow, Paula Beirow, Georgie Evans, Lynne Friedewald, Sandra Friend, Kathy Haverly, Margaret Hermes, Shirley Johnson, Tracey Katzberg, Marcella Krieger, Deb Kully, Marie Oschner, Dana Odom, Deb Harden Quirk, Jean Stinnette, Colleen Werner Contributing Member ~ Ingrid Bego, HoneyLou Bonar, Lesa Kautz, JoAnn Kudrna, Mona Mueller, Arletta Towns

Our Mission…..YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, Standing Up for Social Justice, Helping Families and Strengthening Our Community

Our Vision….Diverse and dynamic women positively impacting women and families in our community through leadership, growth, education, and advocacy

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Operational Grants –Hastings Community Foundation, Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Share Our Strength-Cooking Matters at the Store, Snow Redfern Foundation, South Heartland District Health Dept, State of NE-AmeriCorps, Nebraska Arts Council, State of NE-Serve NE Youth, State of NE-Food Programs, State of NE Crime Commission-County Aid, Sunnyside, The Abstinence Education Grant, Union Pacific Foundation, United Way of South Central Nebraska, Walmart Foundation, YWCA USA

Contributors: $2,000-$4,999- T-L Foundation

$1,000-$1,999- Lisa Marvel, Leota Rolls, Redline Pharmacy, Renne Deveny Conservatee, Kiwanis

$500-$749- First Presbyterian Church, Gretchen Lainson, Laura Marvel-Wunderlich, Mary Lanning Healthcare, Michele Northrop, Barb Peck, SPOTTS Trust

$250-$499- George and Colleen Adam, Suzanne Anstine, Donna Bruce, Five Points Bank, Suzanne Greenquist, Amy Hermes, Mary Olsen, Rhonda Rail, Allen’s

$100-$249- Merry Ablott, Kathleen Bassett, Paula Beirow, Georgia Bishel, Karen Boyd, Martha Boyd, Evelyn Chingren, Mary Congrove, Karen Doerr, Marsha Fangmeyer, First United Methodist Church Women, Lynne Friedewald, Gary Thompson Agency, Connie Halloran, Heritage Bank-Bob Herbeck, Margaret Hermes, Ingersoll Rand (Thermoking) Carol Kleppinger, Jennifer Lewis, Genevieve McClasky, Ila Nelson, Michelle Oldham, Wihlma Price, Judy Reimer, Janice Ruhter, Russ’s Stores, Denny Storer, Arletta Towns, UCT, Dorothy Van Buskirk, Charlotte Welch, Kili Wenburg, Colleen Werner, Arlene Wiedrespan, Barb Yost

$50-$99- Jan Ackles, Emily Bennett, Norma Bosle, Chapparral Motorcycle Club, Choralettes, Clay County, Anne Bohlke, Five Points Bank Hastings, Mary Gingrich, Grace United Methodist, Dona Haberer, Wendy Harper, Hastings Community Theater, Julie Jackson, Belva Junker, Mary Lou Jurgens, Erin Kissinger, Sara Lopez, Mona Mueller, Linda Rea, Hauli Sabatka, Sharon Sole, Cynthia Strasheim, Joy White

2015 Financial Support

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Account Balances as of December 31, 2015

Unrestricted Funds~$214,174

Designated Funds~$333,879

Permanently Restricted~$319,454

Hastings Foundation~$25,503

Liabilities Due to Other Accounts~$5,705

2015 Annual Report

United Way Allocations

General Contributions

Building Use

Grants Private

grants Government

Membership dues

Program Fees

Interest

Legacy and Endowment Fund

Distribution

Miscellaneous Income Revenue

Community Education Outreach

Diversity

Membership Programs

After School Zone Programs

Dance

Youth Outreach & Education

Fundraising

General & Adminstration

Expenses

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ZONE

Zone Does Dinners

The Zone is committed to continuing to provide free, homemade, and healthy meals to Hastings area youth.

With the help of the Nebraska Department of Education, we are fortunate to offer

snacks and meals to students who otherwise might go home hungry. We are lucky to have

Rebecca Woolsey, who was once a lead baker at Back Alley Bakery, preparing meals and

teaching kids new kitchen skills. With the hard work of our employees and volunteers, we have

increased the dinners served by 43% compared to the 214-2015 school year.

Any child ages 1-18 is always welcome to enjoy a hot, homemade meal at the Zone on Tuesdays

and Thursdays starting at 6-7pm.

March Menu Tues, Mar 1st - Homemade Chicken Strips

Thurs, Mar 3rd - Hash Brown Casserole Tues, Mar 8th - Homemade Runzas

Thurs, Mar 10th - Breakfast for Dinner Tues, Mar 15th - Homemade Enchiladas

Thurs, Mar 17th - Beef and Broccoli Tues, Mar 22nd - Spaghetti and Sauce

Thurs, Mar 24th - Garlic Ranch Chicken Tues, Mar 29th - Pigs in a Blanket

Thurs, Mar 31st - Moo Shu Pork Chops

April Menu Tues, April 5th - Loaded Baked Potato Thurs, April 7th - Pulled BBQ Chicken

Tues, April 12th - Homemade Pizza Thurs, April 14th- Sausage Jambalaya Tues, April 19th - Homemade Nachos

Thurs, April 21st - Chicken Alfredo Tues, April 26th - Mongolian Beef

Thurs, April 28th - Mexican Chicken

The ZONE is working with the Hastings Area Art Council to create a

collage as part of a series of art events in honor of Chautauqua and

World War 1. March 8-10th, students at the ZONE will get to participate

in the creation of a massive four foot by eight foot collage that will be

displayed state wide this summer. Students will exercise their

creative muscles while learning about the important history of World

War 1 with this fun, unique, and interactive project.

If you are interested in helping with the project, or seeing the finished

result, Join us March 8-10th from 4pm-5pm

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Youth Programs

GIFT & BOWS Girls Investigating Fun Times &

Becoming Outstanding Women Someday Kindergarten—5th Grade Girls

The 2nd Tuesday of every month

“Social Etiquette” Learn many proper manners with all aspects of socialization.

Tuesday, March 8th 3:30—5:00pm

“Engineering” We will build a car with specific supplies and

be creative engineers using straws. Tuesday, April 12th

3:30-5:00pm

Offering a snack, education, & activities for girls after school $5 Members/ $7 Non-members

Must register ahead - Scholarships available

Girls Night Out!

“April Showers Bring May Flowers” Spring art projects and

we will bake flower cookies. Friday, April 8th 6:30-9pm

K-5th MUST RSVP 1 week ahead

LIMITED SPACE $15 Members/ $25 Non Members

Nebraska State Day Tuesday, March 1st

The YWCA is hosting over 350 local 4th grade students to welcome special guest speaker Mr. Larry Robert!

Father/ Daughter &

Mother/Son Dance Class

East Coast Swing and Two Step Lessons Sunday, April 3rd

1:30-3:30 Ages 10 and up

Cost $55 per couple To register Contact Cindy

308-380-4023

Stay tuned for our 2016 Summer Programs

“100 Ways to Educate Youth”

Babysitting Clinic May 27th

8am-12pm (ages 10+) $40 Join us for interactive lessons,

real life experiences & discussions to prepare you for good decision

making, problem solving & handling emergencies!

Lunch will be provided.

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THANK YOU… for helping the YWCA help others.

Career Closet Contributors: Myron Miller, Alicia ODonnell, Mary Olsen, Cathy, Barb Bohlen, Dorthy Dudney, Sharon Field, Virginia Locke, Georgia Bishel, Jennifer Farey, Molly Jacobitz, Norman Nackereed, Charlene Turner, In Memory of Eileen Willy, Marie Butler, Julie Nash, Elizabeth Grzywa, Brad Kuehn, Michella Marino, Leah Ratzlaff, MOPS, JoAnn Seberg, Cari Cass, Angie Pinkerman, Dani Holtzhoff, Wihlma Price, Kim Buss, Rhonda Pauley, Sarah Henry, Jeri Knapple, Jana Johnson, Stephanie Ourada, Nancy Strom, Judy Jacobs

Donations of Supplies: Sandra Shutt, Genevieve McClaskey, Marlene Hoyt

Gowns For Good: Sue Anderson, Erin Kautz, Kim Borrell, Deb Rodgers, Kathy Nelson, Jennifer Hohlen

Allen’s Education Advantage

Please consider donating Allen’s receipts to the YWCA dated

September 1, 2015 ~ March 31, 2016

Allen’s has graciously supported our youth programs for many years. With your help, last year we raised $355.44 to help assist our youth

education, through fun hands on learning and homework assistance at the Zone.

Labels for Education

The YWCA has joined with Campbell’s Labels for Education. Collect proofs of purchase on any

Campbell's product and drop them off at the YWCA. Every label earns the YWCA points towards educational equipment and merchandise. Help our youth programs assist students in being

all that they can be!

Shop at AmazonSmile and

Amazon will make a donation to

us! From October –December 31st we made

$8.23!

Thank You

Donation Requests: Trash bags, Coffee-Regular, Snacks for Summer Youth Programs

Mark your calendars….

Double Russ’s Points from

March 8th-14th

Support Girls In Action and

provide one activity for a girl!

Cash in your 3,000

(or in increments of 3,000) points

during that week and Russ’s DOUBLES it!!

Table Setting was a Success, Thanks to You All!

Table Hostesses: Jennifer Lewis & Kim Christen, Mandy Evans & Laura Stutte, Cindy Cummins & Ashley Schroeder, Pat Gartner,

Jillian Stark & Dona Haberer, Genevieve McClaskey, Marcella Bogart & Monica Clark, Monica Nordby & Nicole Hollister, Leota

Rolls & Lori Koeppe, Cheryl Lockwood, Martha Wacker, Becky Koopman & Arletta Towns, Tiffany Crouse, Wihlma, Penny,

Amber, and Abigail Price, Dusty Haase, Terra Blasé & Heather Bolte, Kathleen Haverly, Jody Stutzman, Michelle Malisani, Kelly

Gartner Nelson, Carissa Uhrmacher, Jennifer Krings & Heather Witte, Margaret Hermes & Mary Olsen, Amy Skalka, Nicky

Ockinga, & Chris Santos-Brosnihan

Silent Auction Donations: Kristin Laing Photography, The Frame Lady, Dani Klute-Pure D Spau, Red Box, Susan Danehey-The

Studio, Kittie Grace, Bath Bliss, Pacha Soap, Hastings Symphony Orchestra, Paul’s Cigar Lounge, Crosier Park Hair Specialist, Kim’s

Nail Spa, Tracey Katzberg, Lisa Diecker, Darci Meyer, Pat Gartner, Michelle Ochsner, Russ’s Market, Brooke Pauley, Perkins, Dora

Goodin-Pampered Chef, Back Alley Bakery, Hy-Vee, Amy and Jason Neimoth, Hannah Duke, Chris Santos-Brosnihan, Kathy

Haverly, Monica Clark, Marcella Bogart, Lori Koeppe, Leota Rolls, Amy Hermes, Joy White, Tami Kucera– Mary Kay, Monica

Munter, Amy Landgren, Laura Marvel Wunderlich, Sandra’s Cleaning Service, Anne Cannon, Endeavor Boutique, Shauna Mucklow

-Pixie Dots, Kylie Kubicek-Rusty Pup Designs, Lori Niederklein-Scentsy, Dutton-Lainson Company, Allison Lempka, Aksarben Suites,

Omaha Lancers

Volunteers and Bakers: Shannon Welton, Carol Metzger, Anne Cannon, Michele Anderson, Pat Gartner, Wendy Harper,

Monica Munter, Arletta Towns, Donna Dill, Genevieve McClaskey, Laura Seger, Ronne Cook, Georgie Evans, Amy Landgren,

Tiffany Crouse, Donna Dill, Kendra Hoagland, Ruth Swingle, Jean Stevens Hughes, YWCA Dance Team, The Chorus of the Plains

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peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people

YWCA Staff Executive Director… Jennifer Lewis Executive Assistant.. Darci Meyer

Community Educator...Laura Stutte Administrative Assistant...Mandy Evans

Career Closet Coordinator...Carissa Uhrmacher Zone Director… Hannah Duke

ZONE Assistant Director~Becca Woolsey

NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE

PAID PERMIT NO. 524 HASTINGS NE

If the date on your label is highlighted, your membership is due. Adult Membership is $35.

Please notify us of address, telephone or email changes.

YWCA Adams County 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. Hastings, NE 68901 T: 402-462-8821 F: 402-463-2590 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ywcaadamscounty.org Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday — Friday

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

funding agencies 2016 YWCA Board Members Michele Anderson

Julie Barber

Ingrid Bego

Shay Burk

Anne Cannon Ronne Cook

Lisa Diecker

Kittie Grace

Wendy Harper Jody Hitesman

Marcie Kemnitz Kristen Laing

Amy Landgren

Monica Munter

Brooke Pauley Leota Rolls

Amy Skalka

Jody Stutzman

Arletta Towns Shannon Welton

Joy White

Executive Board of Directors President… Wendy Harper

Vice President… Jody Stutzman Secretary… Leota Rolls

Treasurer… Anne Cannon President Elect...Amy Hermes

Our Vision Diverse and dynamic women positively impacting women and families in our

community through leadership, growth, education, and advocacy.