Each year one day is set-aside for Capital Hill Day. The local YWCA associations vote on legislative priorities that support and further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

YWCAs must do more than tout the legacy of our organizations work. We must define it in contemporary contexts and identify the best ways to affect change as a national collective movement. (YWCA USA, 2015)Capitol Hill day is a day when all YWCAs advocate for a common national agenda and advocate as one collective movement. This year the following bills were chosen as the YWCA USA legislative priorities. We asked our legislative representatives to co-sponsor the following bills introduced in the Senate and/or House of Representatives.

1.End Racial Profiling Act of 2015 (S. 1056/H.R. 1933).2.Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking Act (H.R. 2216)3.Healthy Families Act (S. 497/H.R. 932)

This year more than 273 meetings took place with members of Congress and the Senate. I was fortunate to visit with staff members of Senator Ron Johnson, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Congressman Reed Ribble.

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YWCA Greater Green Bay, Summer 2015

In June of this year I had the opportunity to attend my 3rd YWCA USA National Conference. The conference is held each year in Washington DC. The YWCA Leadership teams from across the United States gather to reflect on our past, celebrate the present and plan for the future. The YWCA USA was established in 1858. The richness of our history in the United States exemplifies who we are leaders - making a difference on issues vital to women who want to see success for themselves and their families.

Dear Members, Donors, Friends and Family, Letter from the CEO

Ms. Lynn Simpson, Director, Total Fleet Force Manpower and Personnel, Commander US Pacific Fleet will be our guest speaker Tuesday, September 29.

We would like to extend a special invitation to our Women of Vision donors to join us for this event (complimentary). The event is also open to the general public at a cost of $10 to cover a portion of the lunch. ~A link to her bio is available at: http://www.cpf.navy.mil/leaders/lynn-simpson/

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Inspirational Luncheon:

Commander Lynn Simpson

*Look inside for a sneak preview of our Holiday Gala...

Holiday Gala

SAVE THE DA T EWalking in a Winter Wonderland

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2015HYATT ON MAIN

2015 Greater Green Bay

Save the Date: YWCA 2015 Holiday GalaDate: December 4, 2015Venue: Hyatt on Main, Downtown Green BayTime: 6pm-10pmDress Attire: Formal

Walking in a Winter Wonderland will be the theme when the YWCA hosts its annual Holiday Gala on December 4th at Hyatt on Main part of the new KI Convention Center in Downtown Green Bay!Revel in a magical night hosted by local celebrity anchor Rachel Manek, shop the one-of-kind auction items auctions by master auctioneer Bill Jartz, indulge in a delectable meal catered by the expert chefs at Hyatt and dance the night away to beautiful music. The Gala is in its 8th year, and our largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds enable the YWCA to continue our work of advancing women, families, and children in our community.Lets celebrate the gift of giving this beautiful holiday season by supporting the YWCA to continue our mission of empowering women, children and families to a sustainable life.

CIRCLE OF WOMENBetsy Hendrickson*Ann KapitzPam MacMullenIrene KressMac LaForceJane Laird*

VISIONARY($1000-$4999)Patrizia AurcchioPatricia W. Baer*Virginia BaerRichard and Joyce BushRobert and Carrie CeraGail R. FischerSandy GanoniMary Lynn HallStar KimpsMary Ellen KuehneBetty Lou LewisCheri LongDell MacMullenGail McNuttL. Lee PrangeJill PruskiTeresa RosengartenKathy SchultzAnn H. SheaJane SonettiMarti Spittell ZiegelbauerSummerside FamilyGail UnderwoodMary WebbChristine Woleske

LEADER($500-$999)AnonymousRachael AitkinAymee BalisonLaurey ClampittSusan DeWitt DavieGina EvansSandy FragaleKathy HinkfussJanet HurdJulie-Anne KressMargaret LeichtShirlyn MillerSusan Staed

ASSOCIATE ($250-$499)Diana AmbrosiusBetty Briar-TilotGisela H. BroganKathleen Caylor PhotographyDiane B. Conway

Colleen KendleSally J. KilloranMelissa KimpsJoan KinateTori KluessNancy KohrmanKaren KollmannM. Susan KraftDr. Moira KraftE.J. KressNancy C.H. KuehnLindi KuritzCarole G. LaLuzerneCheri LaTourPat LaVioletteBev LisleEileen LittigJeanne LucierKay LyndahlSr. Melanie MaczkaTwila MarquardtJean MarschCheryl MartzhalPatricia McKloskeyGina MeierbachtolRuth MettnerSandy MelroyMary C. MeyerBarbara Bush MillerLibbie MillerElaine MilsonRosaleen MiskellaKaren MonfreNan NelsonChristine NessCarla NicksKris NystromBridget OConnerBonnie PetersonMarlene Peterson OlsonPeg PichlerTita PlouffSandra PolarekMary PottLaVon RaderLaurie RadkeMary Jo RakowskiSara RamakerRemley Family FundArlene L. RentmeesterDiane RichardsonKathleen T. RileyMary Jane RintelmanBabette RobitshekBetty RossDiane RoundySharon A. RyanBarbara G. SamuelsPatricia SandozJanet SantagaPam Schneider

Lisa CribbenCarol DeGrootJudy DoctorRhoda EssonCatherine M. EversonDiane FordBeverly FrenchLynn Flynn-GretzDr. Olan Abdel-HalimJoey HansenKathryn Hasselblad-PascalePatricia Hinckley*Jim HinckleyMargaret HoffmanIrene HoganJoan D. HoganHomestead DcorJan HurdJudith A. JohnsonIrene KieferM. Susan KraftDiane V. LiebmannLisa MaasDenise and Tom MartinKatie MeeuwsenEngrid MengMarcia L. MeyerSara MeyerhoferJoan MillsElaine MilsonPenny PaquePatty L. PayetteGerrie PirmanKathleen M. ReinesCheryl ReedSuzan Schober MurrayDebbie ScrayJanet SipesCatherine O. SmallBeatrice SpaanemSherri TannerTerri M. TrantowSusan TuckerElaine L. WagnerLois C. WeyersHarriet ZiemerDoris Ziesmer

FRIENDS($125-$249)Pooja AgarwalJane L. AndersonInga ArendtJulie ArnethSharon BauknechtJessie Turba BeauchampKaren BlahnikSue BraultJeanne Wright - BruskySidney BremerBetty D. Brown

Teresa SchoffelmanTom SchoffelmanPaula ShultzLinda SchwallieHelen SchwartzCatherine O. SmallJeanne StangelJean SweetlandDottie StepienMary Jo SulzmannMargaret SummersideMarjorie SwelstadMarge SwitzerTori Szkodzinski Julie TadychJane TempCarol Jean TempMary Ann TomaTina ToneysSue TouscanyJudy TurbaDeborah Van DykAnneliese WaggonerNancy Blanchard WattsKathleen WietingBetty WeizenickerErleen Zellner Candoce l. ZeigelbauerPaula ZielinskiGloria D. Zimmerman

Carol BushPhyllis J. CalderTina CarrSuzanne CashmanBarbara ChallonerPatricia ChaseRebecca ChernickMarilyn ClancyJuliet ColeSherry ColeyLaura CormierKathy CornellMargaret Cowles*Judy CrainLauri N. CullenAlyce Dahlin Judy DarlingNancy DeBothMarilyn DelieCarol DeGrootErin DeGrootJody L. DeQuaineSheri DhienWendy J. Dockendorff*Annie EidenGail M. EnkeBonnie EttersEdith E. EversonVicki FabryDr. Randi FayJean FiedlerPatricia Finder-StonePaula FleurantMargaret FordAlison FrazierJanice Witt GaltLise Lotte GammeltoftCarol GibsonGwen GirardBonnie GoelzSuzanne J. GoralJulie GraceBetty GrieseMartha Arendt GurungJudy HaeversKatherine HallLois Hanaway*Phyllis M. HaneyMadaline HarlanMickell HarrisPatricia HockMargaret A. HoffJudy Tweet HowaldMarilee JahnPatricia JanowskiJoan JohnsonDotty JuengstJane A. KahrHeather KarczRebecca KayeKathleen Kelly-Hoffman

Women of Vision DonorsThe YWCA USA chooses one day a year, YWCA Capitol Hill Day to represent a united front for all women on the issues voted most important by the Local Associations. As a group we are working to affect national change on the issues women face every day. The YWCA Greater Green Bay is reviewing these bills and ways we may support them within our own community.If you would like more information regarding the details of the bills and data to support passage, you can visit www.ywcausa.org/advocacy.

It is my honor to represent the women of the YWCA community. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Continuing Kathys Letter

YWCA 2015Holiday Gala

Congratulations!

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YWCA Board of Directors 2015-16 Annie Eiden - PresidentGina Evans - Vice Presi-dentGail McNutt - SecretarySandy Fragale - Treasurer

Inga ArendtPooja AgarwalCarrie CeraJudy DocterJuliet ColeJohanna GarriganLynn Flynn-GretzSandy GanoniGail Garrity-ReedMelissa KimpsTori KluessLisa MaasLaurie RadkeTeresa RosengartenEileen LittigSr. Melanie MaczkaChristine NessTori SzkodzinskiKathy Hinkfuss Ex-Officio

to Dara Richardson-Heron M.D., CEO YWCA USA on being selected by the Nonprofit Times as one of the Power and Influence Top 50 of the nations top executives.

Women of Vision Luncheon: Recap

Four local women honored at YWCA Women of Vision Luncheon

Four local women were honored May 12 at Lambeau Field as a part of the YWCAs Women of Vision Luncheon during its Dedication of the Day. Women are nominated by their peers for their commitment to the commu-nity. Nominees include Jane Sonetti, Joan Mills, Diane Gerhard and Teresa Rosengarten.

Jane Sonetti, nominated by Monica Moe and Silvija Jensen, was honored for her dedication to the mission of the YWCA. Not only is she an active member of the YWCA but she volun-teers as a fitness class instructor, was co-chairperson for the YWCAs 95th Birthday Celebration and holds an an-nual plant sale to raise funds for the YWCA.

Joan Mills, nominated by Kathleen Er-beck, Gerrie Pirman, Sue Touscany, Mary Lynn Hall and Judy Crain, was honored for her service to the City and County. Mills has been involved in the League of Women Voters, the De Pere City Council, the Brown County Board, the Medical Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, Heritage Hill, the Rape Cri-sis Center, the Governors Task Force on Mass Transit, the East River Wa-tershed Project and much more. Mills will often travel to local polling places to make sure they are easily acces-sible and makes recommendations to those that were not.

On May 12th, 2015 over 350 women came together to attend the annual Women of Vision Luncheon in order to support the critical programs offered by the YWCA of Greater Green Bay.

Overall, the event raised over $48,000. The YWCA would like to extend a thank you to everyone who attended and do-nated to support our programs.

The event would not have been possible without the amazing group of women who assisted on the Planning Commit-tee for this event.

(Co-Chair)Lana Dose JoAnn Bartolameolli Christine Ness Annie Eiden Gina Evans Judy Docter Gail Garrity-Reed Kathy Hinkfuss Gail McNutt Tori Klues Inga Arendt Angie Vandenberg Eileen Littig

(Co-Chair)Melissa Kimps

Trish SandozKatie TalkenLisa MaasMary LonglaisSandy GanoniMonica MoeSilvija JensenTeresa RosengartenJane SonettiBonnie LeisgangBecky VandewalleMelanie Mackza

Diane Gerhard, nominated by Sandy Ganoni and Kathy Hinkfuss, was hon-ored for her dedication and generos-ity to the YWCA. Gerhard provides equitable employment opportunities to over 40 women every year, ex-panding their skills and building their confidence in the business field. She was key in developing the YWCAs Turning Dresses Into Dreams, which is the YWs annual free prom dress event. Gerhard has donated hundreds of prom dresses to this event that of-fers free dresses to low-income girls who are unable to afford their own dress for prom. Gerhard has also donated over 30 Mother-of-the-Bride dresses to the YWCA. She also holds an annual fashion show fundraiser that raises money for those affected by cancer.

Teresa Rosengarten, nominated by the YWCA Board of Directors, was honored for her work as YWCA Board President for the past several years. Rosengarten has been recognized for her leadership abilities, versatility, her skills as a problem solver and trouble shooter, and who leads focused, dis-ciplined teams that strive for continu-ous improvement. Rosengarten has been active in her church and has had a successful career in the finance in-dustry while leading the YWCA and its Board of Directors.

Over 350 women.700 pairs of shoes.$48,000 raised.One mission.

YWCA Board Members:

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Special thank you...

Christine WoleskeRachael AitkinLaurey CLampittSandy FragaleJane Sonetti Judy DocterIrene HoganLynn Flynn-GretzSara MeyerhoferJessica Turba BeauchampSherry ColeyLaura CormierAnnie EidenMickell HarrisPatricia JanowskiRebecca KayeMelissa KimpsCheri LaTourTwila MarquardtSandra MelroyKathryn Melory

Barbara MillerTori SzkodzinskiJulie TadychJudy TurbaMartha AhrendtKimberly AndersonMary Ann LonglaisLarry BoykovecNicole CollarSandy DuckettMary EckertMichele ForgetteElizabeth GibsonMegan HeintzkillSue JohnsonKaren KollmannTherese MatousekSharon PaczkowskiSara RamakerJennifer ReitsKaren Renner

Stacy RichardsSarah SchwartenKathleen WietingKendra AndersonAnonymousAnonymousStephanie AtkinsCheryl BeckerTegan BergMolly BiddleKristy BorethRobin CannedyZakiya CiesielczykIoana ComanRobyn DavisMelissa EdisonKathryn GouinRenee JanusErica JohnsonJudy JohnsonMelissa Karls

Sarah KepperMeg KolbJill LauritsenBrittni LessuiseNancy LobergerCarla MartinAnna Czarnik-NeimeyerMarlynn OhlfsLaura Finley OpickaDarcy PiersonLiz RolainTeresa RosengartenNicole SinklerDeb TeskeLeah ThompsonCrystal UebetherTori Grant WellhouseCathy Vander Zanden

A special thank you to those who donated during our Women of Vision 2015 Luncheon

You may have tangible wealth untold. Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be I had a mother who read to me. Strickland Gillilan

The Children First Family Literacy Program, housed at the YWCA since 2010 within the Womens Empowerment Center, is a collaborative effort between Literacy Green Bay, the YWCA and NWTC that supports families in reaching their educational goals. Adult GED Prep classes are taught by NWTC instructors to parents looking to obtain their high school credential while their children receive early learning and preschool readiness instruction by licensed YWCA early childhood staff at the same time. This program provide parents with valuable parenting tools and early learning resources/activities that they can incorporate at home to strengthen their childrens learning outside the classroom and help prepare them for success in school.

Millions of parents face a gap in education, lacking basic reading and writing skills to help their children in school. Low literacy levels are linked to poor health, fewer economic opportunities and a lifetime on welfare. The American Dream is about equal opportunity for everyone who works hard. Access to literacy programs is essential to helping parents and children have an equal chance to succeed in life. We work to close this gap so more families can achieve the American Dream.

We need you support to continue to serve families in our community so that they can create better lives for themselves. A donation to the Children First family Literacy Program makes a powerful statement that you believe in empowering families through education. Your generosity will enable us to continue our efforts to build stronger families in our community.

Maria Tabares Haro, the recent recipient of the Outstanding Children First Family Literacy GED Graduate award at Literacy

Green Bays Annual Awards Breakfast in June, was enrolled in the Family Literacy program from September of 2014 through March of this year. Her 4-year old daughter Esmeralda accompanied her to class each day. During the seven months they were enrolled, both Maria and her daughter benefitted greatly from all the program has to offer. Maria studied extremely hard and was able to pass all four GED tests to obtain her high school credential. She will enter NWTC for Fall Semester 2015 in the Health Care Business Service Certificate Program. Esmeralda made tremendous progress in the early childhood learning environment as well and will enter kindergarten this fall on track both academically and socially with all of her peers. Maria summed up her experience in the program this way: Being in this program has helped me tremendously in learning new things like academics and has also taught me a lot of parenting skills I didnt know before. It has helped me learn new ways to teach my kids and help them with homework. It has also motivated me so much to want to better myself and my family. Finally, its taught me how to plan, set goals and work to be able to achieve them. Since 2012, 16 parents have obtained their GED credential. 23 families are currently being served.

Lots of firsts happen at Children First Family Literacy Program: first time a time a woman writes her name, the first time she reads to her child and the first time she is able to get a job. Help us to continue create lasting memories for families in our community.

Children First Family Literacy Program: Literacy is for Life!

Maria Tabares Haro

Please send in your donations to:

Joan JohnsonWomens Empowerment Center Director YWCA 230 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: 920-432-5581 (167)

Success Story:Jade Herrscher

Jade Herrscher, a shy, single mother with two young children, came to the YWCA through the Forward Services Work Experi-ence program in hopes of bet-tering her life by gaining valu-able work skills that she could

parlay into a job in the marketplace. While working in both the Health & Fitness area and the Womens Closet, Jade not only developed critical customer service, presentation, and computer skills, she also realized a new sense of self-confidence and opti-mism about her future. Receiving ongoing mentoring from the women who oversee these departments, Jade began to embrace her potential and applied for and accepted an internship in the Womens Closet, affording her the opportunity to assume greater re-sponsibility in a supervisory capacity. While in this role Jade completed her coursework at UWGB and received her Bachelors degree in Human Develop-ment in mid-May. In addition to satisfying curriculum requirements, the internship provided the opportunity for Jade to continue building her confidence and job skills, while giving her a platform to encourage other Work Experience participants who, like herself, are looking to restart their lives and work toward self-sufficiency.

Jade recently secured her first full-time professional job and is moving to Milwaukee to begin work in the social service field later this month. Her experience at the YWCA has served as a launching pad to a brighter future for Jade and her young daughters, and we celebrate her success. It has been our privi-lege to know Jade and help empower her along the journey!

GREEN BAY, WI The YWCA of Greater Green Bay has recently added new mem-bers to its management team. Joan John-son has joined as the Empowerment Center Director; Zakiya Ciesielczyk was named the Empowerment Center Manager.

Joan Johnson brings over 20 years of experi-ence in coaching, volunteer recruitment, spe-cial events planning and consulting. Joan is passionate about building relationships and developing teams that are aligned with an or-ganizations mission. Her background in busi-ness education and desire to give back to her community brought her to the YWCA as a volunteer mentor last fall, and she is eager to lead the broader efforts of the Womens Empowerment Center. Joan has a Bachelors degree in business education, vocational and organizational development certification, and extensive experience in public speaking, train-ing, team building, and management. Joan is married to Denver, a clinical psychologist and Director of Behavioral Health at the VA clin-ics in Green Bay, Appleton, and Cleveland. They have two grown children, a daughter who is a jazz singer in New York City, and a son who is pursuing his PH.D. in Economics at the University of Maryland starting this fall.

Zakiya Ciesielczyk will be managing YWCAs volunteer outreach program and contributing towards marketing the YWCA. Zakiya has over 5 years of nonprofit experience and is a gradu-ate from the University of Wisconsin Milwau-kee with a Bachelors degree in Africology and minor in Psychology. Zakiya also holds a MBA in Marketing. Prior to joining the YWCA, she worked as the Project Manager and lead with the Wisconsin Public Health Association in con-junction with the Medical College of Wisconsin on a diversity grant that focused on increas-ing diversity in the public health workforce. Zakiya is a Racine native who currently lives in the Appleton area with her husband Corey.

*YWCA Team Spotlight*

Womens Empowerment Center

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Honoring Women Who have impacted the YWCA Women 2 Women: Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs

The year was 1947 and the United States having barely recouped from WWII found itself thrust into the Cold War. Most women who had taken up jobs outside the home while their men were overseas, were returning back to their homemaking duties. Jackie Robinson became a new face for the civil rights movement as the first African American to be drafted into the Major Leagues.Sweeping reforms to racially integrate the military served as an instrument in creating racial equity. The world was changing.

In Miami a young couple was preparing to embark on a new adventure. Eleanor McBride better known as Mac & her husband Joseph LaForce were a newlywed couple preparing to leave the big warm city of Miami to come north to Wisconsin. The move to Green Bay was hard said Mac, it was so small and dreary.

Mac and Joe met at the University of Wisconsin Madison and married upon graduating. Under the Franklin D. Roosevelt Good Neighbor policy, which was meant to emphasize cooperative relations between the U.S and South America, Mac was inspired to become a Hispanics major. It was a popular topic, she stated.

Not long after the LaForces arrival in Green Bay, Mac began working at the YWCA as the Adult Director. This would be the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the YWCA that would span nearly 70 years. It was under Macs tutelage that the War Brides Program was created.

In many of the areas where U.S. soldiers were stationed young foreign women were swept off their feet by equally

young servicemen and as romance blossomed, these unlikely marriages birthed what is better known as War Brides. The women would then travel to the United States and start their new lives in a foreign country with their new husbands. Under the War Brides Act enacted in 1945, the United States welcomed women who had married American soldiers. It is estimated that more than 100,000 women entered into the U.S. under this Act until its expiration in 1948. During Macs tenure with the YWCA she witnessed visits from women all over the world. The YW served as an emotional mainstay for the women who had left their families and friends behind to immigrate to a strange land and had survived a perilous war. Here they were provided support and fellowship with other women who had faced similar circumstances, [the women] were from France, England, Ireland, Belgium and Germany [they] were shy but the husbands were thrilled and would drop them off. At least 15 women came regularly and Mac arranged social activities for them to partake in such as parties and visits to tourist attractions like the Cheese Factory, the women loved it and they were so happy to be out of the house.

Like many social groups, there were a few ladies who really helped keep the group together, Mac recalls fondly the women who got things done and would serve as ring leaders for the group. There was Tilly from Belgium and someone from Ireland. Everyone depended on them, she stated.

Macs position at YWCA was short lived as she only worked a year with the ladies until she retired home to raise her family. In those days it wasnt attractive

to work while pregnant. Her ties to the YWCA would in fact remain strong and over the next several decades Mac would become a major contributor and supporter of the YWCA and its womens empowerment programs, serving not only as a donor but as a volunteer.

Mac and her husband Joe would go on to raise 3 children and build a thriving business called LaForce Builders Supply, Today LaForce Inc. is one of the countrys largest distributors of commercial doors and hardware with six offices across the Midwest. Undoubtedly, Macs involvement with the YWCA over the years has been a fulfilling experience for her.

Macs involvement has been monumental in the creation of the Womens Closet, and the YWCA remains a special place for her. Mac enjoys being active through YWCAs customized personal fitness sessions at home. She even stops in from time to time to look around at the place she so fondly remembers. The buildings interior has changed but the focus on helping to empower, inspire and support women has not. It is unknown how many of the young women who frequented the YWCAs War Brides Program are still living in the Green Bay area but Mac is sure that there are still a few among us.

Would you or someone you know like to share a War Brides experience or story? We would love to hear from you.

Zakiya Ciesielczyk YW- Empowerment Manager zciesielczyk@ywcagreenbay.org

Mac LaForce and the War Time Brides

...A young couple was preparing to embark on a new adventure. Mac and the War Time Brides

Spotlight on Local Women Business OwnersDid you know, that more than 9.1 million firms in the United States are owned by women, employing nearly 7.9 million people and generating $1.4 trillion in sales as of 2014? Pretty impressive statistics considering women didnt even have the right to vote until 1920 and the Supreme Court was strictly male until 34 years ago. As a longstanding womens organization that has been in existence before women had the right to vote, we feel it is important to acknowledge the work, success and risk that area women have taken to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true.

This quarter, we are recognizing Dr. Amanda Dyal, veterinarian and owner of Parkside Animal Care Center in Green Bay. Parkside is totally owned and operated by women.

Dr. Dyal knew from a very early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She made this life decision at the tender age of 5! After completing her necessary education, she pursued her life-long dream by developing a basic idea and expanding from there. Dr. Dyal wrote a business plan, secured financing, found a building, ordered equipment and supplies and hired employees.

While this sounds like a seamless transition from 5-year-old-dreamer to a doctor of veterinary medicine, it was not without obstacles. Dyal notes, like any new business, the costs of staying open are hard to maintain when you start with zero clients. She also said, its also a challenge to balance family/personal time when youre running a business and are the only veterinarian on staff. Its very difficult to take time off when it means turning away ill pets or having to close the doors.

When asked why Dyal decided to open her own business, she said, while working for other veterinarians I didnt have the freedom that I desired. I became frustrated at being told no every time I wanted to change a protocol, update a procedure or try a new medication. I hate the idea of doing something because thats the way its always been done. I like to keep current with new ideas in veterinary medicine and find the most efficient way to run my practice. You never know if something is going to work until you try it.

Dr. Dyal and Parkside Animal Care Center have become increasingly involved with local animal rescue groups. Parkside works with and supports the following local groups: Green Bay Animal Rescue, Green Acres Boxer Rescue, the Kathy Bootz Memorial Cat Sanctuary and Midwest Dachshund Rescue. In fact, the Kathy Bootz Memorial Cat Sanctuary was created in honor of a former client who provided a financial donation after she passed. Her tremendous love of animals carries on today within the halls of Parkside Animal Care Center with its own sanctuary. Green Bay Animal Rescue also has a resale shop housed within Parkside called Paws Awhile Boutique.

Dyal remarks that Parkside is unique because they are totally owned and operated by an entire female staff and also because they frequently hear from clients that they are made to feel like a part of the family. She comments that they strive to know our clients and patients and have a personal relationship with them. We offer a casual atmosphere yet provide high quality medical care.

To visit Parkside Animal Care Center, adopt from the Kathy Bootz Cat Sanctuary, shop at Paws Awhile Boutique or learn more about their services, call 497-2086 or visit at 123 N. Military Avenue, Green Bay. Or, visit them online at www.parksideanimalcarecenter.com.

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What the YWCA Means to Me: Ben Wiesner

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Our first summer was amazing! After numer-ous summers being enrolled in different child-care programs this one stood out from the rest. The teachers were kind and caring, always wanting to play with the kids and listen to them if something was wrong. The schedule was never static. There was always something to do. Whether it was playing organized games in the gym, creating art projects, or just playing with toys in the room. There was something for everyone in Camp Downtown.

We enjoyed it so much that it was no ques-tion we would return the next year to have the same fun all over again. My brother, Josh, was at the age that it would be his last year to be able to participate in the program as a coun-selor. Not wanting to split up we looked for an-other way for Josh to be involved. The answer came in the form of volunteering. My brother and I had seen volunteers at the program be-fore. They were some of our closest friends during the summer, and the work they did was truly amazing.

As the next couple summers went by, I watched my brother as he volunteered at Camp while I was still in the program. As I watched him work I knew that I too wanted to be a volunteer. I wanted to be able to do all the jobs that they did. I wanted to help clean up the room, help the cook with the dishes. I wanted not only to play with the kids, but also to get to know them on a personal level. Above all I wanted to be a positive role model for anyone that I met.

The summers flew by and soon enough I too was about to enter my first summer as a vol-unteer. It was everything I imagined it to be. I was able to work alongside my brother and the staff. Through doing this I formed some of the most meaningful relationships in my life and found many role models that I wanted to imitate. What I was doing was far beyond just average service hours, I was learning life les-sons. Being responsible for multiple tasks like washing dishes, playing with the kids and help-

ing out the maintenance crew made me learn how to budget my time. It also gave me insight to being flexible and learning to adapt and overcome challenges. These skills will help me in all facets of my life beyond the YWCA.

I volunteered at the Camp Downtown program over the summer and enjoyed every moment of it. The YWCA has offered so much to me and I am blessed to be able to be a part of an organization that is doing such great work in our local community. The YWCA has done so much for me that I wanted to be able to give a little something back.

For years the dishes from the childcare pro-gram and all other events have had to be done by hand and then placed into a sanitizer to kill all of the remaining germs, due to the lack of a commercial dishwasher. Carol Bolen, YWCAs childcare cook is one of the most compassion-ate persons I have had the pleasure of meet-ing. She is also the mother of three small chil-dren.

My dream and goal this summer is to be able to raise enough money for the YWCA to pur-chase their own commercial dishwasher. This would allow Carol to not have to spend so much of her time on dishes and she would be able to spend more time preparing food more efficiently. This will also give her more time to spend with her family.

The dishwasher I am looking at acquiring is a Jackson Conserver XL-E. The dishwasher is energy star approved and has the capacity to wash 39 racks of dishes per hour. The price of the XL-E is about $3,200 plus cost of instal-lation which will make total cost to be around $4,000. I am respectfully asking anyone who reads this article to help me in my cause. The YWCA is an important part of my life and I would want all your support to make my dream a reality.

Kindest regards, Ben Wiesner

In the summer of 2008 my brother and I first came to the YWCA. We were going to be enrolled into their Camp Downtown Summer Program. With both of our parents having full time jobs and us being too young to stay at home we needed a place to be. Little did we know how much the YWCA would come to mean to us with the passage of time.

YWCA Childcare Volunteer Spotlight

Leona Cloud Infant and Toddler Suite Renovation

In 2014 YWCA Greater Green Bay received a grant from the Cloud Family Foundation to renovate the YWCA Child Care and Learning Centers Infant and Toddler suite. Work was started January 5th and was finished four weeks later.

The result was a completely refreshed and expanded Infant and Toddler Suite. New carpeting and flooring was installed in both rooms. Freshly painted walls and new countertops have given the areas a warm and welcoming look.

After all the structural updates, We started to pay thoughtful attention to creating an environment that enables children to develop relationships with the world around them, themselves and each other, which is an important aspect of any early childhood program. We added natural materials to provide an infinite number of possibilities

and convey a sense of calmness and tranquility for both children and adults. Our aim was to create a welcoming nurturing home like environment.

The teachers who work in the Infant and Toddler suites have specialized training in the social and emotional needs of the children they work with. In addition they have been trained to implement the curriculum that will support the needs of the children.

The Cloud Family Foundation has always been committed to making our community stronger. We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to the Cloud Family Foundation for their generous donation.

A special mention to the team from Bayland Buildings who executed this project on time. We appreciate your hard work and attention to detail!

Michelle Moland, YWCA Childcare Program Support Coordinator, has been name as an Emerging Leader in the field of Early Care and Education by EXCHANGE

magazine in its May/June 2015 issue.

Michelle has been in the early childhood field for 26 years, 12 years in Early Childhood Administration and 14 year as an Early Childhood Classroom Teacher. She is currently employed by the YWCA of Greater Green Bay as the Child Care

Program Coordinator

YWCA Childcare Staff Spotlight

The YWCA Child Care and Learning Center is proud to partner with the Green Bay Public School System to offer 4 year old kindergarten to the children in the Howe School Community and beyond. Our 4K program offers quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences to all four-year-olds, through collaboration with community, family, and school partnerships.

Did you know that the YWCA Child Care and Learning Center also offers before and after Care for the children who attend the 4K program? Our Wrap around Care Program is a popular option for working parents who need care before and/or after the hours that their child is in 4K.

Our Wrap around Care Program provides a continuity of care routine, in which children in the 4K program typically thrive in. While the 4K program focuses on academics, our wrap around care program focuses on life skills. The growing independence and the desire to learn skills makes this age an ideal time to begin teaching basic life skills, such as personal hygiene, safety, cooking, friendships. While in the Wrap around Care Program children are given plenty of time to practice the skills to achieve mastery by the time they need to apply the skills. That way, when they are in the 4K classroom, they are ready to learn academically.

The YWCA Child Care and Learning Center is honored to have tenured teachers teaching in the Wrap around Care Program. They also work closely with the 4K teachers to ensure each childs needs are being met both in and out of the 4K classroom.

Our Wrap around Care Program also focuses on health and wellness. Children are served nutritious, culturally diverse meals and snacks three times a day. Children are also receive the best swimming lessons in town from seasoned YWCA swim instructors once a week. All meals, swim lessons and pool time are included in your childs weekly tuition.

Spots in our Wrap around Care Program fill up fast as fall approaches! If you would like to enroll your child in this program or you have any further questions, contact Terrie Ademi, Early Childcare Program Director at (920) 432-5581 ext. 122

4K Before and After Care at the YWCA Wrap around Care Program

Terrie Ademi was recently promoted to the position of Early Childhood Director at the YWCA. Terrie has been with the YWCA since August 2013 as

a 4K Teacher.

She brings with her over 14 years of experience in early education and has used her experience and knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Wisconsin Early Learning Standards to create a nurturing learning environment for her students. Terrie will be responsible for ensuring excellence in the execution of all school-age childcare and camp programs through quality program

development.

There is something for everyone in Camp Downtown.

Please send your donations to Ben Wiesner

YWCA Greater Green Bay 230 S Madison St,

Green Bay, WI 54301

When you name the YWCA in your estate plans, you make an incredible expression of your belief in our mission; to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families. Consider an invest-ment in the future of our community so that the YWCA can continue to serve women, girls and families in our community.

Ways to Give:There are many ways for you to leave a legacy and provide for the future of the YWCA and re-ceive significant tax benefits for you and your family. For more information on specific ways to give, visit our website at www.ywcagreen-bay.org.

Kathy A. HinkfussCEOkhinkfuss@ywcagreenbay.org920-432-5581 ext. 115

What is Planned Giving?

Ways to Support the YWCA

Friends are Forever

Remembering Jane Laird

6/14/1933 - 3/16/2015

Jane Geyer Laird, 81, Green Bay and Marco Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2015, at the Meng Residence of Unity Hospice. Jane endured a lengthy struggle with can-cer, but she always displayed courage, a positive attitude, and a strong faith.

Jane loved spending time with her family and had so much pride in her grandchil-dren Amanda, Alaina, and Ben. She was thoughtful and giving to her family and a wide circle of friends. The YWCA fondly remembers Jane for her generosity and support over the years and the legacy she has left behind at the YWCA.

Become a Woman of VisionSince 1919, the YWCA of Greater Green Bay has been a pioneer for social change through innovative programs that improve the lives of women and families. If you care about womens empowerment and addressing the racial dispari-ties that are still too prevalent in our community, the YWCA is the place where you can make a difference by becoming a Woman Of Vision

A partnership with donors and friends like you is the only way we can ensure that women and girls in our community will have a safe place to explore self-determination, confront their chal-lenges and create better futures - over a lifetime.

Please consider becoming a Woman of Vision today so that the YWCA will be here tomorrow and for years to come. Your support is essential, life-changing and truly appreciated.

Levels of giving:Circle of Women: $5,000 and upVisionary: $1,000-$4,999Leader: $500-$999Associate: $250-$499Friend: $125-$249Join our network of Women of Vision donors in support of the YWCA by making your donation in the enclosed envelope.

Honoring the Past, Empowering the FutureIs YWCA of Greater Green Bay already in your will, trust or other estate plans? Thank you! Please let us know about your plans so we can plan for the future. Contact Kathy A. Hinkfuss, CEO @ 920-432-5581 (115) and we will add your name to the Legacy Society. Your gift may remain anonymous if you wish.

Dont have a will? Youre not alone! Now is a great time to start planning. Please consider including a bequest to the YWCA in your estate plans. Contact the YWCA for suggested estate planning experts and the YWCAs tax ID for you to share with your attorney.

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Updates on TechGYRLS

Try our YWiredCoffee Blend!

Going to work

Some area children got to join their parents at work this summer. The YW-CAs TechGYRLS, an after-school pro-gram that provides hands-on activities for girls in the STEM fields, held four camps at Humana in De Pere over the summer. The camps were three days long and open to both sons and daugh-ters of Humana employees. Camps fo-cused on two topics with elementary students and middle school students each having their own week.

The first two camps focused on crime scene investigation. Students extract-ed DNA from a pea, practiced evidence collection methods such as dusting for fingerprints and making molds of tire tracks, and created their own crime scene.

The other two camps focused on weather and natural disasters. Stu-dents grew their own crystals, created

a barometer, tried evaporation experi-ments, made a volcano, and construct-ed a solar powered oven.

Parents enjoyed being able to bring their children to work and eat lunch with them. The kids liked the different activities and making new friends.

Over the course of the summer camps, 36 elementary students and 16 middle school students benefitted from the camps. More day camps at Humana for winter break and spring break are in the works.

TechGYRLS is looking to partner with more corporations in Green Bay to of-fer camps for summer 2016.

For more information, please con-tact TechGYRLS Program Manager Rachael Paulsen at rpaulsen@yw-cagreenbay.org.

This special blend of Coffee created by Luna, is available for sale to the general public and

directly benefits YWCA programs.

Bring home a bag of this delicious blend to enjoy with your family and friends

12 oz bag is $10 Available in 3 varieities: ground, decaf and

whole beans!

Program Guide 2015

Building HoursMonday Friday 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.Sunday: ClosedThe YWCA will be closed Saturday, July 4th, 2015. The YWCA will be closed at 6pm Friday, July 3rd. ToursTours of the YWCA are available Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment.RegistrationPayment is due at the time of registration.Registration hours:Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 7:30 p.m.Saturday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m.Registration continues through the session on a space-available basis. Call 432-5581.

Single and Family Packages Include: A fitness orientation with a trainerUnlimited adult water and land fitness classesUse of the Fitness Center and Weight RoomAdult swim, lap swim and open swimUse of the whirlpoolWomens only saunaEncore members receive a 6 month membership after completing intake form and meeting with Ellen DeKeyser. Call Ellen for more info: 920-432-5581 ext. 135. Single Package: Annual Rate: $420/Monthly Rate: $351 year Auto withdraw or Paid in Full receive a rate of $25/month Family Package: Annual Rate: $540/Monthly Rate: $451 year Auto withdraw or Paid in Full receive a rate of $35/month *Family includes those that reside in the same household.*Swim lessons are not included in Family Package.

Gift CertificatesLooking for a special gift? A YWCA gift certificate can be used for fitness packages, classes, child care, special programs and merchandise. Call today!Locker RentalLockers may be used while you are visiting the facility. The YWCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers and locks may be rented at the Hendrickson Member and Visitor Center in the lobby.

Fitness Center and Weight Room Packages Include:A fitness orientation with a trainerUnlimited access to the Fitness Center and Weight Room dur-ing business hoursWomens only sauna*Under the age of 14 years old are not allowed in fitness center Single Package: Monthly Rate: $201 year Paid in Full Day Rates and Punch CardsOpen Swim SingleAdult: $8Youth: $2.50 Must have parent/guardian present if under 14.Open Swim Family*: $10*Family includes those that reside in the same household.Fitness Center Only: $8Land or Water Class: $810 Punch Card: Aqua or Land: $50

General Information

Membership Information

1 year6 months3 months1 monthDaily lock rental

$50$44$37$25$1

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**Locker price increase is effective from Sept. 8th, 2015.No early renewals will accepted.

*Join YWCAs Health and Wellness Program

*Sign Up For The Best Swimming Lessons In Town

Youth Activities

New Classes

ClassPreschool Gymnastics >ages 4-5

Youth Gymnastics >ages 6-9

Youth Tae-Kwon Do >ages 7+

Dance: Ballet & Jazz >ages 3-5

Dance: Ballet, Tap & Jazz >ages 6-8

Dance: Contemporary Jazz >ages 9-12

DaysWed

Wed

Mon

Tues

Tues

Tues

Times4-4:45pm

Fall Sessions:$67

$67

$67

$60 (9 week session)No Class on Nov. 3rd

$60 (9 week session)No Class on Nov. 3rd

$60 (9 week session)No Class on Nov. 3rd

4-4:45pm

5:45pm- 6:45pm

4-4:30pm

4:30-5:15pm

5:30-6pm

Class

Strength Circuit

Weekend Warrior

Therapeutic Yoga

Boot Camp

Days

Wed

Tues/Thurs

Sat

Wed

Times

12:10-12:50pm

12:10-12:50pm

7:00-7:45am

5:30-6:30m

Fall session: September 8- November 14, 2015Fall registration begins: August 10th, 2015

Fall session: September 8- November 14, 2015

> Little Tots> Beginner 1> Beginner 2> Water Tots> Toddler 1

Call (920) 432-5581 to speak with a Member Services Representative to sign up for the best swimming lessons!

> Toddler 2> Advanced Toddlers> Home School> Advanced Beginners> Inter. & Swimmer Pre-team

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Sep 8 YWCAs Fall Session BeginsSep 29 Inspirational LuncheonNov 10 YWCAs Winter Session BeginsDec 4 YWCA Holiday Gala

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