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We look forward to continuing to provide you with important newsregarding the YMCA of Snohomish County and the impact it has on ourcommunity.

Your YMCA at work in the community

In this Issue:

• President’s Perspective• Board of Trustees• Mission in Action• Minority Achievers Program• Volunteer Profile• Community Partner Award• Chair’s Round Table• Youth Development Centers• Assets in Action• Big Brothers Big Sisters• YMCA Child Care• Exercise and Thrive• Member Satisfaction Survey• Updates & Events

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Fall is in the air which signals another change of season: a new school year,football, and the approaching holiday season.As the kids go back to school, we celebrate our tenth year of the MinorityAchievers Program (MAP) with expansion into the Edmonds School District.This will be our13th MAP site and will help us build upon our previous year’senrollment of more than 554 middle and high school students who received homework,academic, and goal-setting support. We are excited to launch two new resources to support teens in our community. The MarysvilleYMCA Youth Development Center opened on Aug. 31 and the Casino Road Youth DevelopmentCenter, managed through our Mukilteo Family YMCA, opened on Sept. 22. These centers are made possible through two generousgrants. One from College Spark for the Casino RoadCenter; and the other from the Tulalip Tribes for theMarysville facility. The centers will provide safe places,access to caring adults, and academic support for youngpeople in our community.I had an opportunity to attend the annual Minority Achievers Program Scholarship Banquet inMay, and the stories were amazing. The Y truly is making a difference for hundreds of youthright here in Snohomish County!I am also pleased to report that we had an excellent summer serving thousands of youth incamp and enrichment programs. Surveys from parents say it all. We ask how the Y programmight help their child in the future, and we hear such things as: “She is learning life skills andteam skills,” or “I’m a single mom, and the Y values are in line with what I try to teach mychildren,” and “My kids have changed to be more respectful and happy!”We feel blessed that we can experience these success stories every day and we continually lookfor new ways to reach more people to help them succeed as well. I am thankful to our greatstaff team, the volunteers who guide our efforts, and the many donors who support our work.Thanks again for your continued support of the Y!Y ELECTS OFFICERSNEW BOARD MEMBERSAllen Funk, president and publisher of The Daily Herald,was re-elected chairperson of the Board of Trusteesfor the YMCA of Snohomish County for 2011-2012.Serving with him as vice-chairs are Brenda Baltrusch,senior vice president, Wells Fargo, and Leslie Lauer,director, 747-8 entry into service, The Boeing Co.Other officers are Jim Sporrong, community, treasurer;Tracy Cumming, vice president, finance, PrecorIncorporated, assistant treasurer; and Bob Wojcik,Umpqua Bank, as secretary. Immediate past chair isJohn Haskell, senior vice president-managing director,property & casualty with Wells Fargo InsuranceServices Northwest, Inc.Newly elected to the board are Roy Chandler, Goodrich,Inc.; Dr. Jean Hernandez, Edmonds Community College;Debra Johnson, Opus Bank; Scott Forslund, PremeraBlue Cross; and Ken Kettler, Tulalip Resort Casino (notpictured).Re-elected to the Board of Trustees are: Rick Cooper,The Everett Clinic (Emeritus); Bob Dobler, Gamut360Holdings, LLC; Matt Reinhard, Rhino Ventures, LLC;and Judy Baker, Community.2

Financial Assistance:The YMCA of Snohomish County makesevery effort to ensure that no person,especially youth, will be denied accessto programs and membership because offinancial hardship. The YMCA's FinancialAssistance Program is supported bycontributions to our annual Invest InYouth campaign and United Way.Mission Statement:The YMCA of Snohomish County iscomposed of people of all ages, ethnicbackgrounds and religious affiliationsunited in sharing the values of caring,honesty, respect and responsibilitythrough programs that build strong kids,strong families and strong communities.Everett Family Branch2720 Rockefeller Ave.Everett, WA 98201425 258 9211Marysville Family Branch6420 60th Drive NEMarysville, WA 98270360 653 9622Mill Creek Family Branch13723 Puget Park DriveEverett, WA 98208425 337 0123Monroe Family Branch14033 Fryelands Blvd.Monroe, WA 98272360 805 1879Mukilteo Family Branch10601 47th Place WestMukilteo, WA 98275425 493 9622YMCA Paine Field Center:425 710 9622Big Brothers Big Sisters1420 Hewitt AvenueEverett, WA 98201425 252 2227The Triangle is published bi-annuallyby the YMCA of Snohomish Countyto update friends and donors aboutYMCA news and events. ColleenTemple, editor, 425 374 5738 orctemple@ymca-snoco.orgIf you wish to be removed from themailing list, please call or email theeditor.For more information on YMCAprograms and services, visitwww.ymca-snoco.orgFind us on Facebook:facebook.com/ymcasnocoWatch us on YouTube:youtube.com/ymcaofsnohomishco

President’s Perspective Scott Washburn

“The Y truly is making adifference for hundredsof youth right here inSnohomish County!”

Allen Funk Roy Chandler

Scott Forslund Dr. Jean Hernandez

Debra Johnson

MAKINGDIFFERENTCHOICESBrandon Nason was overweight as a childand weighed 335 pounds as a youngadult. He had high blood pressure, highcholesterol, and was pre-diabetic.

He says one day he woke up and decidedto take control of his life and his health.“I had to choose to put the food into mymouth, and I had to choose not to getout of bed. And once I realized it was mychoice, I chose differently.”

Brandon changed his diet and worked outwhile at college, but he made his bestprogress when he came home to theMukilteo Y for the summer. “What the Yhelps establish here is far more a senseof community than a gym does,” he said.“You have the old, the young, the fit, theunfit, and for me, it was a place wherethere was no judgment.”

Brandon lost 135 pounds, simply by changing his diet and exercise. He says it’s not easy, but he’s proof that it is possible.

Brandon has volunteered and worked for the Mukilteo Y as a Youth Board Member, a Summer Camp Counselor, a School-AgeChild Care Assistant, and he helped build our playground.

MEMBERGET A MEMBERBetter health for your friends . . . Membership refunds for you.

Introduce a friend or family member to the YMCA and earn arefund of one month’s membership dues.

Maybe you need a workout partner or simply want toencourage your friend to have a healthy lifestyle. Either way,you’ll both benefit.

Want a friend to try the Y? See Member Services today for afree Member-get-a-Member guest pass.

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Brandon Nason before and after

YOUR GIFTTHEIR FUTUREWhen you give to the Y, you are funding life-changingprograms that help tens of thousands of children, adults,and families in Snohomish County to learn grow and thrive.Visit ymca-snoco.org/give to learn how you can make adifference in our community.

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Celebrating its tenth year, the YMCA Minority Achievers Program isadding three new school sites to meet the needs of more kids.MAP’s mission is to motivate and support students of color andimmigrant students to achieve higher educational and career goals.

With the help of Edmonds School Board director Susan Phillips,the Edmonds School District approved creating a MAP site atCollege Place Middle School during the 2011/2012 school year.Through this site we will reach an additional 75 students. “TheEdmonds School District is excited to be in partnership with theYMCA of Snohomish County to support existing student clubs atCollege Place Middle School with the Minority AchieversProgram,” said Phillips. “With MAP’s support, College PlaceMiddle School students will work with high school students, aswell as tutors, mentors, and community leaders to maximize theirpersonal, creative, and academic potential.”

In addition, the Everett YMCA will add a new MAP site atEvergreen Middle School. “With MAP now at Evergreen MiddleSchool, the future of our students is even brighter,” said EdGlazer, MAP Advisory Committee chair and Evergreen teacher.“Students will have the opportunity to further their academic,social, and emotional growth and success.”

The Marysville YMCA is in final discussions with the Lake StevensSchool District to bring a new MAP site to Cavelero Mid HighSchool. Once the Lake Stevens site opens, it will bring the totalof MAP programs sites to 14.

Late this summer, MAP was recognized by the YMCA of theUSA for making a positive impact on students’ lives through itsannual break dancing event. The 360 Break Battle was originally

developed to give kids a chance for leadership roles, volunteeropportunities, and a safe place to showcase their art and skills.

The event is completely planned, promoted, and put on byyouth of the YMCA Minority Achievers Program. Youth meetfor months on a weekly basis to make this happen and learnevent planning, fund raising, and marketing skills as well aslearning how to work with many different groups to achieve acommon goal.

The Minority Achievers Program could not grow without thesupport of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and Y leader-ship. We look forward to the upcoming school year and to havinga positive impact on the lives of students in the program as wehelp them meet their educational and vocational aspirations.

MINORITY ACHIEVERSPROGRAMCONTINUES TO GROW

Reeshemah Davis, Executive Director, Marysville Family YMCA,speaks at the MAP Scholarship Banquet

MAKING OUR WORLDA BETTER PLACEBecky Shotwell has been committed to volunteer work most of her life, so when shemoved to the Mukilteo community and joined the Y she asked about volunteering.

With a background in nutrition, Becky volunteered for the Actively Changing Together(ACT!) program, which teaches families about healthy eating and active living.

When Becky heard about a volunteer opportunity with the Teen Department, sheoffered to help with Friday Night Live and mentor youth with their school work.

Additionally, Becky was a volunteer campaigner for the Invest in Youth program,helping the Y to raise funds that support youth programming and scholarships.

“I like helping people and giving back to my community,” she said. “If everyonevolunteered 10 hours per month, what a better place our world would be.”

For her great work and dedication to the Y mission, Becky earned the 2010-2011 Program Volunteer of the Year Award for theMukilteo Family YMCA.

Becky Shotwell

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YMCA employees participate in the 2010 Day of Caring event

At the annual United Way Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast,individuals and organizations that actively work for the better-ment of our community and inspire others to serve are publicallyrecognized.

At the Sept. 9 celebration, the YMCA of Snohomish County wasawarded the Spirit of Snohomish County Community PartnerAward. This award is presented to a company/organization thatadvances the common good and meets the following criteria:

• Exemplifies the most comprehensive commitment to UnitedWay’s vision of community impact by partnering with UnitedWay in three key areas:

— Overall corporate/organizational commitment to partnership with United Way

— Corporate and employee philanthropy, including leadership giving

— Employee volunteer programs

• In addition to participation with United Way, demonstratesa broad and deep commitment to our Snohomish Countycommunity; has a culture of community involvement.

• Is aware of public responsibility and reminds us that corporatecitizenship is alive and well in our community.

The YMCA of Snohomish County was nominated based on acollaborative effort among the Y, Catholic Community Services,and United Way that resulted in 250 youth volunteers workingaround the county on National MLK Day of Service. Instead ofsleeping in, these kids partnered with senior volunteers fromthe Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program to help elderly anddisabled clients, scrubbing bathrooms, doing yard work, cleaningkitchens, and more.

The Y also works with United Way on its early learning initiativeand by serving on various committees. Additionally, it is theonly nonprofit to send out volunteer teams to help with otherprojects on Days of Caring, demonstrating its commitment tovolunteering at every level.

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Y RECEIVES UNITED WAYCOMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD

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Giving Levels:Platinum Triangle$10,000 & aboveGold Triangle $5,000 - $9,999Silver Triangle $2,500 - $4,999Bronze Triangle $1,500 - $2,499Benefactor $1,000 - $1,499

*Indicates gift designationto two or more Branches

TRUSTEESPlatinum Triangle($10,000+)

AMT - A Division of SeniorOperations LLC

Bank of America FoundationThe Boeing CompanyWaste Management

Northwest, Inc.Wells Fargo *Anonymous

Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)Business Controls, IncFluke CorporationInjuryFree, Inc.Chris & Sher IsenbergPrecor IncorporatedPremera Blue CrossProvidence RegionalMedical Center EverettMatt & Keely ReinhardRichard & Paula StetlerThe Daily Herald CompanyEverett ClinicUmpqua BankUnion Bank

Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)ArscentiaRichard & Mary BrannonJerry Brim & Phyllis

Turner-BrimButler TrustRick Cooper & Robin HiltonJoyce EleanorThe EverTrust FoundationTonia & Jerry GoodwinKaye SmithKimberly-Clark CorporationLance Mueller & AssociatesLeslie & Doug LauerMutual of EnumclawInsurance CompanyNational MaintenanceContractors, LLCQuality Business SystemsScott & Krista SadlerIdamae SchackThe Redwoods GroupVentilation PowerScott & Cheryl WashburnWestern Facilities SupplyCarol Whitehead

Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499) Monti AckermanBill & Judy BakerTam Bui & Hyon PakSusan CournoyerCR MeyerTracy & Mark CummingMrs. Dan DuryeeEmmett Koelsch Coaches,

Inc.Doug & Robin FergusonAllen & Susan FunkGLY Construction, Inc.John & Vicki HaskellDwayne & RoseMary LaneMarketing IntelligenceJackie & Hugh Minor

Pacific Copy and PrintingPemco CorporationPuget Sound Kidney CenterBill & Marcella ReedMark RiffleRotary Club of Everett-

Port GardnerService SolutionsSKOL Properties &

InvestmentsRichard N. & Mayumi SmithStephen C. and Josephine J.

Saunders FoundationHarry StuchellVine Street InvestmentsRoy & Barbara Yates

Benefactor($1,000-1,499)Alliance Project AdvisorsAnderson Hunter Law FirmVirginia Antipolo-Utt &

Chris UttBrenda Baltrusch & Steve

SjobergPhil & Scuttle BannanBanner BankJerry & Sue BeaversKim BedierClark Nuber, PSColumbia BankColumbia State BankRick CooleyDr. Tom & Sue CooperDr. Jack & Marilyn CourrierCoverall Cleaning ConceptsBob & Lizbeth DoblerDwayne Lane’s Family of

Auto CentersFirst Choice Health NetworkJJ & Patrice FrankGamut360 Holdings, LLCGreenview LandscapingNorma HainesJean Hernandez

Hub InternationalNorthwest, LLC - JohnRettenmier

JR Abbott ConstructionBob & Kathy LeachLiberty Northwest InsuranceDr. Richard M. & Katherine

M. LyonsMad Anthony’s, Inc.Mark & Paula ManteiThomas & Mary MaxwellJohn & Ellen MiddletonJohn & Shirley MohrNorth Coast ElectricMike & Melissa OlejniczakRe-FreshRegence Blue ShieldJohn & Suzanne RettenmierJohn & Kathy RobinettIn Memory of Susie RuckerMary Smith & FamilyJim & Susan SporrongThe Temple FamilyStan & Sheila TiemensDon & Debbie WhitfieldWhitfield’s United Ins.

AgenciesStuart WohlerCarl Zapora & Cheryl FosterZimmer Gunsul Frasca

Architects LLPMark ZinkleMichael & Mary Zubovic

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)Fluke Corporation

Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)ComcastGail EvertKeg Spirit FoundationWayne LockettAnonymous-2

Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499) Mike & Julia EllisLeslie & Doug LauerMaddy Metzger-Utt &

Randy UttRod & Denise PleasantRotary Club of Everett-

Port GardnerGary & Debbie StrattonEverett ClinicJohn & Dana Tubbesing

Benefactor($1,000-1,499)Molly & David BrodieAdam & Danielle ErnestMatt HolttumJanice & Thom HowsonJoseph MartinezNehemiah VenturesMolly Ringo & Brad WiensTodd RosenfeltBrian & April Wolfe

EVERETT FAMILY BRANCHPlatinum Triangle($10,000+)City of EverettHowarth Trust Fund

Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)The EverTrust FoundationThomas & Meridith Little

Silver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)American Distributing

CompanyDanen & Heather BarnhartDr. Bill & Katie FinleyTodd & Catherine HavenerKim HornyakMarsha LyskiBeverly Miller

2011 CHAIR’S ROUND TABLEMEMBERS

The YMCA of Snohomish County is grateful for theindividuals, families, and businesses whose pledgesto the Invest in Youth campaign make our work withyoung people possible. More than 2,700 donorsgave over $1,094,000 to the 2011 annual Invest inYouth campaign. Limited space precludes listing thenames of every donor. Donors contributing $1,000or more annually are members of our Chair’s RoundTable include:

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Cherie, Matthew, Jada &Sonja RasmussenRubatino Refuse Removal,Inc.SEFFRay & Mary SieversBrooks & Carol WaltonThe Wenta FamilyBronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499) Michael & Lisa AnkromDr. Jeff & Somkane BoggsDarlene & Denny BrawfordPat Chambers-AllendoerferLorie CrawfordGary DoughtyBrian & Tracie EvansBrian GillespieMichael MillieJudith Pascale & DavidJamesSean & Florence PickardDr. Clay & Hap WertheimerAnonymous Benefactor ($1,000-1,499)Alf Forde Enterprises, Inc.Paige & Tim BuurstraCelebrate! Catering, Inc.Thomas & Jane CollinsDon & Paula DillingerThe Fagerberg-BiladeauFamilyMike & Maggie FaulknerEric FleischmanTom & Sue GaffneyBrian & Connie HallgarthHunter Leasing, Inc.Ernest & Debra KawamotoChris & Holly KnappJeanne LavellDr. Stephen J. LeeRon & Karen MooreMoss Adams, LLPDr. Bruce & Louise NixonPerteet Engineering, Inc.Henry & Donna RobinettEverett Rotary YouthFoundationEd RubatinoKelly ShepherdGael ThomsonTumac Lumber CompanyWestern WashingtonMedical GroupWhitfield’s United Ins.Agencies

The Wilson FamilyAnonymousMARYSVILLE/NORTHCOUNTY FAMILY BRANCHPlatinum Triangle($10,000+)Tulalip Tribes CharitableFundGold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)Stillaguamish Tribe ofIndiansSuskin FoundationWindermere FoundationSilver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)Marysville Rotary ClubRoss A. & Susan MillerDr. Anthony Roon & Kathryn McPherson RoonLoren & Kristen Van LooAnonymous - 3Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499) George & Hoa AppelJason R. Bourne, DDS, MSReeshemah DavisRay & Sheryl FrybergDr. Beth GoldJC Penney - MarysvilleKurt & Sharilyn Lippman& FamilyPeter & Catrina MillikanStephen & Donna MullerJeremy & Tiffini SchlosserWhitfield’s United Ins.AgenciesAnonymous - 2Benefactor($1,000-1,499)Jim & MaryAnn BallewThe Bredereck FamilyCaroline & Geoffrey BrownCuz Concrete Products, Inc.George DavisFineline Fixture and Case,Inc.Gleneil Diversified IndustriesMargaret GrubbsMarjorie GrubbsLyndy HagermanLarry & Linda JubieRick & Kacey Kemp

Kiwanis Club of MarysvilleDr. Kim & Julie KronKent & Julie LangabeerMatrix Fitness*Lois Meryman & ElizabethGrubbsGail & Paul MillerRoss & Mary Jane MillerChuck & Audrey PilonSoroptimists Internationalof MarysvilleWal*Mart FoundationWhidbey Island BankThe Widmann FamilyEilene & Glen ZachryMILL CREEK FAMILYBRANCHGold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)Mill Creek Central MarketSilver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)Mill Creek RotaryJason Lucas & Misty GrafNorthwest SportsPhotographyCrane Fund for Widows and ChildrenElectroimpact, Inc.Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)Eric & Alissa TanakaAndrew SiguenzaKyla SmithBenefactor($1,000-1,499)GLY Construction, Inc.Coach DevinNancy JohnsonPirri BadenhopAnonymousMONROE/SKY VALLEY FAMILY BRANCHGold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)Margaret BridgeSilver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)Hans & Martha DankersDeb Nalty & Jeff ShoberRotary Club of MonroeSky Northwest, Inc.Fred Meyer Corporation

Bronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)Paul & Nancy CavassaLinda Cline & Jim CarrCLIX Portrait StudiosSally King & David DemarestKohl’s - Snohomish, WADr. Richard & Donna LowellRosemary O’Neil & Grenville LeggePacific Source, Inc.Shauna VernalBill & Lainie WeaverBenefactor($1,000-1,499)Allstate Insurance Co.JeNell & Marc BuchananCamacho Construction LLCJo Ann CarbonettiWendy & Derek CoffmanJim CongdonCrane Fund for Widows and ChildrenEiron & Patsy CudabackCYBEXJanine Dawson & AllenGlasenappJanna DmochowskyDr. Michael & Janelle EickermanGalaxy TheatresJason & Elizabeth GambleKen & Kim HooverBrett JohnsonTod JohnsonTod & Margaret JohnsonTony & Janelle KevinMike & Jan LiepmanMonroe/Sky Valley FamilyBranch YMCA - Health &Wellness DepartmentJose Mata & Kathy PinsonPete & Cindy SandfordBryan SparrowhawkJames & Elizabeth SwensonU’SAgain, LLCValley General HospitalMUKILTEO FAMILYBRANCHPlatinum Triangle($10,000+)John & Ann Collier

Gold Triangle ($5,000-9,999)JC Penney - AlderwoodHelen Kendall & BillSanfordSilver Triangle ($2,500-4,999)AA Party Rentals-MLTMartin CrossE.N.D. Group, Inc.Electroimpact, Inc.Life FitnessSouth Everett Mukilteo Rotary ClubBronze Triangle ($1,500-2,499)Mark & Elaine GerspacherJennifer & GrantHarringtonBrian LarsonJean McKayNorthwest SportsPhotographyPapa Murphy’s PizzaJames & Jama RandStairMasterWhidbey Coffee CompanyDoug & Jean ZookBenefactor($1,000-1,499)Merrie & FarshidBabazadehPeter & Irene BellecyJeff & Kathy DunleavyTonia & Jerry GoodwinMark & Marla GregoryHogland Transfer CompanyCarol & George HolserJeanne LavellLeMond FitnessMatt & Shannon MartinJeff MitchellNewtech CommunicationsNorthwest Duty FreeStoresKen & Joyce PascoeJanelle P. RuckerSteve & Kim SantRussell SmithTracy & Patti SpencerDr. Mark & Michelle ValentineGeorge & Amy Youngstrom

THE TRIANGLE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y

In an effort to increase access to programming for middle- andhigh school students, the Y is opening two new YouthDevelopment Centers.

The Marysville YMCA Youth Development Center officially openedwith a ribbon cutting and community celebration on August 31.This project would not have happened without the generoussupport of the community and the Tulalip Tribes. The Tulalip

Tribes donatedthe money toremodel theold food bankbuilding withthe intent ofproviding a teencenter. ArchitectBob Wicks andFineline Fixture& Case alsodonated servicesand products insupport of theproject.

The center, whichis next to themain facility, andformerly the oldMarysville foodbank, has under-gone a majorfacelift. Thenew facilityencompassesa computer lab,

a new TeenCenter, andmulti-useprogram areas.

The center wasdedicated toThe Harv andLarry JubieFamilies fortheir continu-ous support ofthe Y missionand the greatercommunity. TheMukilteo FamilyYMCA openedthe YMCACasino RoadYouthDevelopmentCenter onSeptember 22after renovat-ing an existingspace in theLittle Red SchoolHouse complex at 14 E. Casino Road, near the intersection ofEvergreen Way and Casino Road. This site was chosen for itsstrategic location near 40 apartment complexes and seven localschools.

Kids living in our Casino Road community face challenges mostof us can’t imagine. In the 2010 Providence Community NeedsAssessment, Casino Road was identified as the area in

NEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERSSERVE MORE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY

Community and YMCA leaders celebrate at the Marysville YMCA Youth Development Center ribbon cutting

The Numbers: Marysville2 Months spent renovating

the building

10 Computers in the new computer lab

10-18 Age range of children and teens for whom the Youth DevelopmentCenter is designed

35 Adults expected to participatein LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: Exercise and Thrive in 2012

48 Families expected to participate in the ACT! program in 2012

500 Children and teens age 10-18 that we expect to serve through the Teen Center each year

3,400 Square footage of the renovatedbuilding

NEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERSSERVE MORE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY

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Volunteers from Lowe’s help paint the Casino Road Youth Development Center

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Assets in Action

SETTING ROUTINES FORTHE NEW SCHOOL YEAR“A child wants some kind of routine or rhythm. Achild seems to want a predictable, orderly world.”

- Abraham Maslow, psychologist

The laid-back pace of summer is enjoyable for both kids andparents, but going back to school requires a more structuredroutine with earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up times.Consider these tips to get your kids back into a routine that’smore conducive for succeeding in school.

Tips for:All parents • Talk about why school routines help your kids succeed in

school. Research shows that kids who eat a healthy breakfastand get a good night’s sleep do better in school compared to kids who don’t.

• Expect resistance. No one likes to change their routine, especially if the changerequires more structure and earlier bedtimes.

Parents with children ages birth to 5• Create a daily routine so that young children know what to expect and when.

Wake up around the same time. Eat meals around the same time. Have your childtake a nap and go to bed around the same time. These predictable structureshelp kids feel safe and secure so that they grow up well.

• If your child resists bath time, add ice cubes to the bath and pretend your childis taking a bath near the Arctic Circle.

Parents with children ages 6-9• Sleep is key for this age group. As your child begins to get into an all-day school

routine, expect them to be exhausted. Help your kids get their rest and bepatient with the big changes they’re going through.

• Keep talking about and modeling good eating habits. As kids get older, they tendto find friends who have different or unhealthy eating habits. They may alsowant to use their lunch money or allowance to purchase unhealthy foods fromvending machines.

Parents with children ages 10-15• Examine your daily routines and clean them up so that you can be a better role

model for your kids. Young teenagers are quick to point out when you’re notsetting a good example (even if they’re not doing what you say either). So makeit harder for them to find fault with your routine.

• Be patient with puberty and the mistakes young people make. Some youngteenagers will stay up too late (even when they’re in their beds). Don’t bail themout if they oversleep, and be firm about what you expect for daily routines andwhy.

For parents with children ages 16-18• Teenagers at this age tend to act invincible, and many seem to have a lot more

energy than their parents. Keep reminding them about the importance of dailyhealthy habits. Don’t scold them when they get sick because they’re not takingcare of themselves. Be compassionate yet also firm.

• Ask your teenager how you can help them with their daily routines. It may be assimple as getting a different kind of dental floss to make it easier to floss, orwaking them in the morning (even if they do set an alarm). Provide the supportthat they want.

Excerpt taken from Search Institute MVParents and its positive approach to parenting. www.search-institute.org

or www.MVParents.com

The Numbers: Casino Road

7 Number of nearby schools

10 Number of computer components (monitors, printers, etc) contributed from Your Place Afterschool

7-18 Age range of children and teens for whom the Youth Development Center is designed

40 Number of nearby apartment complexes

47 Percentage of Horizon Elementary students identified as English Language Learners

84 Percentage of Horizon Elementary students who qualify for free/reduced school lunch

400 Number of children and teens we expect to serve at the Center each year

1,800 Square footage of the completed Center

2,400 In-kind contribution dollars from Lowe’s

85,000 Dollars contributed in Capacity Building grant from College Spark Washington

NEW YOUTHDEVELOPMENTCENTERS…

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Snohomish County with the “greatest levelof poverty across the age spectrum, fromseniors to families living with children,uninsured and unemployed.”

These kids need help to stay in schooland graduate, to make healthy everydaychoices, and to set their sights on ameaningful career path.

The Y will also collaborate with the CasinoRoad Ministries and the Boys & Girls Clubto ensure that all kids have a range ofactivities to choose from for little or nocost.

Among programs to be offered to youthages 7-18 at the Center are academictutoring, Minority Achievers Program, andCode Teen, a free summer camp to at riskyouth.

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BIGBig Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County createsquality one-to-one mentoring relationships, which helpchildren reach their highest potential. Mentoring not onlyaffects the child’s life positively, but also affects thementor’s life. School-Based Mentoring It may sound obvious, but sometimes the best place tohelp a child realize their potential is at school. Kids enjoyhaving their Bigs meet with them there, whether it’s inthe classroom or on the playground. And parents knowwhat a positive impact it makes.It’s teacher-approvedSome of the biggest supporters of our School-BasedMentoring program are actually teachers. They seestudents come back from their time with their Big filledwith confidence, smiling big, ready to learn and eagerto succeed. Learning about lifeAlthough it takes place at schools, our School-BasedMentoring program isn’t limited to the classroom. Ofcourse, some Littles do talk with their Bigs about class,or do homework, or read together, but it’s perfectly fineto shoot hoops in the gym or play on the playground.At the end of the day, it’s really all about starting afriendship, providing guidance, and inspiring them toreach their potential. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we have tremendousconfidence in our ability to impact children and putthem on the right path.For more information on how you can become a Big orto donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 425 252 2227or visit bbbs-snoco.org.

THE TRIANGLE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the YENGAGEBEYONDTHE SCHOOL DAYWhen the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teensneed a safe and nurturing place to go when their parents are still atwork or away from home. According to the Afterschool Alliance, anonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million chil-dren nationwide and 31% of children in Washington state alone areleft unsupervised after 3 pm, responsible for taking care of them-selves. As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthyliving and social responsibility, the Y offers quality afterschoolprograms that not only help youth learn, grow, and thrive, but keepthem safe and surrounded by caring adults. Studies show that participation in afterschool programs helpsboost school attendance and academic performance, and helps toalleviate achievement gaps among children from disadvantagedhouseholds. Youth who attend afterschool programs are knownto perform better academically and develop skills such as self-regulation, communication, problem solving, team building,negotiation, and critical thinking. It’s also a healthy way for childrenand teens to stay active and productive when the school day ends.In an effort to make fees more affordable for everyone in thecommunity, the YMCA provides a sliding fee scale for child carebased on annual gross household income and family size togetherwith a multi-child discount for children in YMCA child care programsfrom the same household. DSHS is also welcome.The YMCA offers affordable, high-quality, developmentally-appropriate structured programs to help kids reach their fullpotential. With an emphasis placed on positive values, education,character development, and life skills, they will build self-confidence, enjoy many fun and challenging activities, and meetnew friends.All five branches of the YMCA of Snohomish County are currentlyaccepting registrations and can answer further program questions.Additional information can also be found on the YMCA website atymca-snco.org/childcare or ymca-snoco.org/teens.

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EXERCISE PROGRAMFOCUSES ONHELPING CANCERSURVIVORSCancer is a life-changing disease thattakes a tremendous physical andemotional toll on those affected. The Yand LIVESSTTRROONNGG have joined togetherto create LIVESSTTRROONNGG® at the YMCA,a research-based physical activity andwell-being program designed to helpadult cancer survivors reclaim their totalhealth.

Participants work with Y staff trained insupportive cancer care to safely achievetheir goals such as building muscle mass and strength;increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidenceand self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not thedisease, the program is helping people move beyond cancerin spirit, mind, and body.

The LIVESSTTRROONNGG at the YMCA: Exercise and Thrive programis a benefit provided through the Fred Hutchinson CancerResearch Center Survivorship Program and the YMCA ofSnohomish County.

Cancer survivors over the age of 21 who meet the followingrequirements are eligible to participate:

• Are at least 90 days out of cancer treatment with noevidence of active disease

• Have a strong personal desire to improve strength andfitness

• Will attend the full12-week program• Agree to obtain medical clearance for participation

Classes are held twice a week at a YMCA branch location. Spaceis limited and registration is required. Please contact your localbranch for class session dates and times or visit our website atymca-snoco.org/laf.

THE TRIANGLE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y

SHARE YOURPERSPECTIVE

Your YMCA is a community organization, built and sustained by theindividuals who participate in and rely on the Y for youth development,healthy lifestyle choices, and opportunities for stewardship. The YMCA staffvalue the perspectives of our member community.

While many of you provide us with anecdotal feedback regarding yourexperiences at the Y throughout the year, we feel it is important to activelysolicit feedback each year to best understand how our members feel abouttheir Y experience.

This fall the YMCA of Snohomish County is conducting its annual Member Satisfaction Survey. Members will be randomly selectedduring the month of September to receive the survey which will be either sent via email or mailed to your home address. Some of youwill receive a survey packet and some won’t. This doesn’t mean we don’t value all of your opinions; we just need to keep the surveyrandom to have valid, reliable feedback.

If you receive a survey packet, we ask that you honestly provide your feedback and promptly return the survey before Oct. 17.

This is your opportunity to let us know what we’re doing well and what we can work on. Your input will help the YMCA strengthenour community through programs and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Y staff instructs Exercise and Thrive participant on proper machine usage

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UPCOMING EVENTSEverett YMCA“Bright Futures” Auction October 8

Monroe YMCA Fun Run October 29

Thanksgiving -all branches closed November 24

Holiday Heritage Dinner December 6

Monroe YMCA Shutdown December 12-18

MAP Black Tie Gala January 21, 2012

Outreach initiative to military familiesDeployment can be a stressful and uncer-tain time for our nation’s servicemen andwomen and their families. In partnershipwith the Armed Services YMCA and theDepartment of Defense, the Y is proud tooffer memberships and respite child careservices to eligible military families andpersonnel to give them extra supportduring this difficult period. It’s our wayof giving back to those who dedicatethemselves to serving our country.

YMCA OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY2720 Rockefeller Ave.P. O. Box 419Everett, WA 98206-9923

MUKILTEO YHOSTSSKATEBOARDCOMPETITIONThe Mukilteo Family YMCAhosted the 2011 SUBWAY®

Washington Games skate-boarding competition onAugust 16. More than 100community members turnedout for this free event towatch the Bowl Contest andPark Slalom.

The SUBWAY® WashingtonGames take place each summerat venues all across Puget Sound. As the banner event of the Powered by Youfitness movement, the SUBWAY® Washington Games promote the importance ofhealth and fitness to the youth of Washington.

Competitions are both recreational and competitive and have been the first step formany Olympic and professional athletes. In addition to staging multi-sport athleticcompetitions each year, the State Games also has a social purpose in support ofvarious campaigns such as tobacco prevention, drug awareness, health and fitness,and numerous scholarship programs.

Janelle Sisco competes during the girls division

CONNECT WITH USStay connected with your Y! Each branch of the YMCA hasits own Facebook page and monthly electronic newsletter.

Join the conversation at your branch by visiting ymca-snoco.org/connect or by scanning the QR codewith your smartphone.

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