ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY FOR 140 YEARS

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

WEST SUBURBAN YMCA NEWTON, MA OUR HISTORY IS YOUR HISTORY

Dear Friends,

The West Suburban YMCA is proud to serve the residents of Newton and surrounding communities in what is now our 140th year. In 2016, we took bold steps to ensure that our YMCA addressed the needs of our community, members and participants. Two of these steps included new pricing and financial assistance models and a significant renovation of our Church Street facility lobby and first floor program space. We are stronger than ever due to working partnerships with community leaders, an engaged and 2016 Board Chair, David Humphrey vibrant membership base and the generosity of many (left), Mayor Setti Warren (center) people and organizations. and President & CEO, Jack Fucci (right), celebrate our grand re-opening in October 2016. Our 2016 highlights include: »» an expanded child protection and safety program »» a new and expanded year-round Preschool Center for Child Development poised to serve working families »» a Kids’ Corner program doubled in size that offers a nurturing environment while caregivers use the facility »» expanded wellness space and studios enable us to serve more active older adults and offer more LIVESTRONG at the YMCA cancer survivor programs »» a renovated lobby and reception area allowing individuals and families to convene, communicate and connect »» continued investment and updates to our camps in Wayland and East Brookfield »» a 16% growth in membership and program participation

Our Board of Directors and staff are hard at work on our next strategic plan, charting the course for our Y’s response to ever-changing community needs. One theme that will remain constant in our future is our commitment to serve ALL. We demonstrate this commitment every day in our programming for individ- uals of all abilities, through our diversity and inclusion initiatives and through our financial aid program, making every Y activity more accessible. In this year’s Annual Report, we are proud to share the impact our Y has had in the community and on individuals and families who participate in our Y programs and services. We are thankful for the dedication of our staff, the leadership of our Board of Director’s and the confidence and faith given to us by our donors, community and strategic partners.

David Humphrey Jack Fucci Board Chair President & CEO OUR MISSION STATEMENT The WEST SUBURBAN YMCA, a charitable non-profit organization, strengthens the foundations of our community by supporting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all.

Newton YMCA West Suburban YMCA Staff Photo - 1960 Staff Photo - 2016

OUR FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen

At the Y, we recognize that successful youth development requires a holistic approach focused on achieving certain social-emotional, cognitive and physical milestones. Youth need positive adult and peer role models, and they need to feel physically and emotionally safe to thrive. We put caring people in children’s lives who nurture them along their journey to adulthood, so they can become active, thriving and contributing members of society.

My daughter has grown as a musician This is a kid who has verbalized that and a person this year because of the she likes that she can “hide behind West Suburban YMCA’s Center for the her drum set”. So, truly and deeply, Creative Arts (YCCA) Rock Band program. I thank you both from the bottom She has told me that she has “found her of my heart for all you are doing for people” and even on a tough day, band our daughter and all the kids taking practice has brought her joy. advantage of this amazing resource our community has here at the She has more confidence and has taken West Suburban YMCA. more risks in her music and academically. We were stunned that she chose to sing Maria this session!!! YCCA Parent Volunteer

2,722 CHILDREN BUILT 10,576 HOURS LOGGED CONFIDENCE AND LEARNED WATER BY WSYMCA CAMPERS FOR SAFETY SKILLS WITH SWIM LESSONS, MAYOR SETTI WARREN’S SUMMER PRESCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS READING CHALLENGE OUR FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIVING Improving Our Community’s Health & Well-Being

At the Y, we enhance the quality of life in our community by helping individuals, kids and families improve their health and well-being. With a focus on prevention, we give people the resources and support they need, whether their goal is to maintain wellness, reduce the risk of chronic disease or reclaim good health.

A good friend of mine was feeling Now, my friend’s mother has been a down about her aging mother. I told her thriving member of the Y for many about the West Suburban YMCA and all months. She even has a personal the seniors that come daily to exercise, trainer! She is becoming much socialize and stay connected to their stronger and more confident with each community. Our seniors play cards and visit. She has made friends and looks go on trips that are organized by the Y. forward to coming to see them while at I told her that her mother would be the Y. Her spirits are way up and she nowhere near the oldest or most is comfortable using her oxygen tank impacted by health issues. In fact, when needed without fear of others her mother might just find she has it judging her. As she told her daughter, better than most if she could just get “No one at the Y judges you. They here and see for herself. just embrace you as you are.

Andrea - Newton, MA WSYMCA Member

105 MONTHS OF FREE MEMBERSHIP 10,638 ADULT PARTICIPANTS 108 HOURS OF CLASS TIME FOR IN HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS 35 ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS AS LIKE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES THEY START TO RECLAIM THEIR HEALTH AND SPORTS LEAGUES WITH LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA

OUR FOCUS ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving Back and Providing Support to Our Neighbors

At the Y, we believe the desire to belong and help others is human nature, and everyone has something of value to contribute to the greater good. We serve as a catalyst for positive change in communities, bringing people together and giving them opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and their own lives. We are devoted to engaging and connecting all segments of our community. Everyone is welcome here. We believe diversity enriches and enlivens our Y.

The West Suburban YMCA gave me sure she felt happy at the end of the support that I knew I deserved to each day. It was the community we challenge some of the obstacles in my really needed and the community that life. The Y provided my daughter with helped shape who she is today. Our quality and affordable care, eliminating lives have changed so much and I want one major obstacle I didn’t have to worry to thank the YMCA for helping me get about. She was in good hands. She had a to where I needed and deserved to be. community to teach her how to swim, to I hope you continue to make an impact teach her how to play sports, to ask her in the lives of young women and about her day at school, and to make children, like us.

Natasha - Newton, MA

556 COMMUNITY RESIDENTS 780 HOURS OF SUPORT SERVICES JOINED US FOR FAMILY FUN NIGHTS, WERE PROVIDED FOR HEALTHY KIDS DAY AND THE ANGINO 35 FORMERLY HOMELESS FALL FESTIVAL THANKS TO GENEROUS MALE RESIDENTS OF NEWTON SUPPORT FROM OUR DONORS CORNER PLACE LOCATED ON THE Y’S THIRD FLOOR 2016 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

OPERATING INCOME Contributions and Support...... $654,049 Membership Dues...... $2,606,405 Program Fees...... $1,645,744 Camping Services...... $2,152,352 Other ...... $99,816 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME...... $7,158,366 $307,848 OPERATING EXPENSE SCHOLARSHIPS Program Services...... $5,737,046 Supporting Services...... $1,447,215 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE...... $7,184,261

OPERATING NET...... $(25,895)

NON-OPERATING ACTIVITY Asset Disposal...... $(33,491) Investment Gains\(Losses)...... $149,800

NET (OPERATING AND NON-OPERATING)...... $90,414

For the year ending December 31, 2016 unaudited & unconsolidated

OUR IMPACT

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS CAMPS VOLUNTEERS GIVING 11,467 2,133 3,635 INDIVIDUALS CHILD CARE CHILDREN DAY CAMPERS 7,272 4,805 525 ADULTS SWIM, SPORTS & ARTS OVERNIGHT CAMPERS 4,195 10,258 196 CHILDREN HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIALTY CAMPERS 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Humphrey TOTAL REINVESTMENT Chair Gloria Gavris, Esq. INTO THE COMMUNITY Vice Chair Robert Bachman Treasurer Robert Arrieta Assistant Treasurer

$307,848 $110,000 Gretchen Friend SCHOLARSHIPS IN-KIND SERVICES Clerk & FACILITY USE

Sandra Butzel Mark DiGiovanni Amy McKnight Fazen Ed Fraktman Andy Gluck Rhanna Kidwell Shana Maldonado Duncan McEachern Julie Miller Redmond Ned Morse $131,473 Peter Nurczynski PROGRAM SUBSIDIES Joe Onstott Tricia Patrick Janice Rogers Tony Rufo Susan Stern, MD Jeff Tucker Jack Fucci President/CEO MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS CAMPS VOLUNTEERS GIVING 462 663 PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS INDIVIDUAL DONORS 27 832 POLICY VOLUNTEERS FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS 5,247 $439,321 TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS FINANCIAL AID AWARDED 2016 DONORS

COMMUNITY BENEFACTOR Barry Goldberg Scott Peckins* ($10,000+) Lisa & Ed Goldfinger Keri Person* Angelika & Francis Angino Joanne & Paul Guzzi Ronald Price Belmont Savings Bank Foundation Sari Korman & John Hunt Steve Savarese Massachusetts Alliance of YMCA’s Michael Kozul* Leslie Scherl & Stephen Fabry Kathy & Michael Krongel Trillennium Services COMMUNITY LEADER Michael & Toby Kumin Steven Snider ($5,000-$9,999) Patricia & William Lawrence Laura Snow* Robert Bachman** Ralph Letner Jennifer Stewart Stanley & Sandra Berger Karen Edwards & Martin Lowenthal Allen Suvalle David Humphrey** John & Sarah McEachern Russ Vanderpool* Matthew Levin MetroWest Subaru Yefim Vintsevsky * YMCA of the USA Christopher Meyers* Karen Voci MIS Alliance Watertown Charitable Council COMMUNITY HERO Andrea & Kevin Newman* West Street Tavern ($2,500-$4,999) Betsy & Peter Nurczynski ** Boston College Bernadette O’Halloran COMMUNITY STAR Sandra & John Butzel** Janice Rodgers & Michael Trisolini** ($100-$499) David Canter & Lisa Strope Gretchen & Christopher Reisig Anthony Abner Dion’s Fine Wine & Spirits Claudia & Anthony Rufo** Andrea Management Corp Gloria Gavris, Esq.** Taraneh & Behrooz Satvat Frank & Paula Aronson Shana & John Maldonado ** Jeffrey & Jessica Scherer Elliott Atamian Joan & David Melville Claire & Neil Sheth B &G Sheet Metal Co., Inc. Gretchen & Abraham Morse** Sandee & Peter Simshauser David Beatrice Lisa & Sean O’Brien R.L. Tennant Insurance Merrill Barnes Patricia & Liam Patrick** Sharon & Trevor Williams* Michelle & David Baxter Maureen Pelligrini Mary Barry Susan Stoops & James Rainville COMMUNITY CHAMPION Michael Barza Rotary Club of Newton ($500-$999) Sande Baum Gisela Morales-Barreto Jennifer Wiley Bell COMMUNITY BUILDER William Bihrle Kim Benzan * ($1,000-$2,499) Chestnut Hill Realty Corp. Ellen Biotti Seth & Christina Alexander Combined Jewish Philanthropies Anthony Bibbo Arbella Insurance Wanchin Chou Mark Blecher Jean & Robert Arrieta** Maura & Gene Connors Betty Blume & Cyrus Hopkins Melora & Andrew Balson Cynthia & Harvey Creem Richard Bowen Telis & Wendy Bertsekas Peter Doherty Phyliss & Gerald Briskin Brae Burn Country Club Mark Elefante Michael Broomfield Jeremiah & Ellen Bresnahan Julia & Einer Elhauge Zachary Broomfield * Ben Bronstein Nancy Glennon Douglas Brum Rosie Carey* Louise Hauser Frederick Brustman Thomas & May Chin Ieraci Landscaping Buckeye Cleaning Center Deborah & Laurence Chud Richard Ivers Elisabeth Burdick Donald Cohen Barb & Matt Kenslea Michelle Burwell Scott Gortikov & Ross Ozer Rhanna Kidwell ** John Buschini Max De Groen Lisa LaVallee* George & Cecelia Carey Kelly & Kevin Flannery Ernest V. Loewenstein Jane Carroll* Marilyn & Edwin Fraktman** Donna Manley Tong-Mei Chan Gretchen Friend** Ann Matthews Carol Connolly Diane & Jack Fucci* Tim Noyes Nancy Crowley Kim & Andy Gluck** Carl Pasquarosa Qi Cui Matt Cuddy Daniel Kunitz Pat & Lester Slate Anne Curione Keenan Monahan Family Jon Slote Cara Daly* Igor Kheyfets Howard Smith Mary Ellen Daly Beth Morahan Social Science Club of Newton Marc Daniels Carolyn Lamb Spotlite Cleaning Systems John Delmonico Alexander Lamothe* Rebecca Stein Barbara Divitto J. Liu Family Susan Stern** Sharon & Charles Diamond Mary Louise Larkin* Jonathan Stevens Alina & Kent Duckham Lynne LeBlanc & Randall Bock David Stewart Mary-Ellen Efferen Carl Lieberman Lucia & John Stewart Thomas Elkind Reginald Lindsay Jennifer & Seth Stier Margaret Ennis Sharon Shumack Carol & Clifford Stoltze Joseph Erwin* & Michael Luckens Andrew Strauss John Fabiano Ignacia & Richard Mallon Caitriona Taylor Donna Tartaglino Fahey James MacWilliam Meaghan Taylor Laureen Federico Mao Family Barry Ticho Deborah Fidiam Nadia Malik Diane Tillotson Courtney Finn Susan Maren The Redwoods Group, Inc. Patrick Flinn Tim McCarthy David Rehmus David Ford James McCloud Shadman Riaz Jeri Foutter Laura McTaggart & Tom Nolan John Riccardi Maria & Antonio Freda William R. Miller Susan Rothenberg Florinda & Alfonso Freda Rachael Mindich Chris Serafine Victoria & Edward Gartland Leo Murphy Dana Serafine James Georgian Atoussa & Babak Najafi Gavin Shatkin Linda Gillespie New South Research John Springfield Una & Kevin Gillis Amy Null & Andrew Budson Heather Sussman Barry Goldberg Maureen Oates Jeffrey Tucker** Anandi Grackin Kevin O’Connell * John Twomey Grady Family Kathleen O’Connor Noel Vazquez * Susan Haber Charles Oliver Kathy & Ted Wade Len Haidl Christine & James Ostrow James Wallack Fiona Healy Ravikanth Pappu Zhaofang Wang * James & Monina Harper Anthony Paquette WB Mason David Harris Kathlen Pasqualini Lenore Webber David Hewett Daniel Pellegrom Lisa Weissman Lawrence & Yvette Hochberg Amanda Pierce * Clair Windsor Brigitte Hoeg Jason Pierce Peter Wintersteiner William Hoey Ruth & Matthew Pini Fiona Cook & Alexander White Laura Holt Christopher Pitts Ken Wolf* In Honor of Rhanna Kidwell & Richard Phillips Elaine Woo Robert Bachman Linda Plaut Harry Woo Dana Hopper Peter & Patti Poras Philip Wong* Robert Horsburgh & Brita Lundberg John Quatrale Michael Wong Jean Housrpian Robert Reardon Tina & David Yavin Ann Hudson Patricia Redford Sam Zales Kristen Hydinger * Julie Miller Redmond** Stephanie Jernigan Sean Sanker COMMUNITY SUPPORTER Kate Jin Nancy Schon ($1-$99) Carolyn Judge & Bob Leaper Jonathon Scott Ariel Acuna Karen Kames Jeffrey Schurgin Rita Atkinson Todd Kates Sekyung Shklar Aliza Auslander DC Kaufman Electrical Inc. Ken Shuler Amy Baccari Matthew Kazarian* Lois & Irwin Silver Trevor Baum* Rachel & Jesse Beaver Leslie Williams & Jack Goldsmith Craig Minidis Holly & William Benzenhafer Sheila Goldstein Maura Mitchell Beth Berman Charles Goodale Christina Murphy Jess Bologna David Goosman Robert Negrotti Tara Boule Asaf Gray-Mandell * Louise O’Brien Jimmy Bowling Jonathan Guekguezian Jahir Pabon Marty Brisebois Amit Gupta Marvin Packer Darrell Brown * Vivian Guzman * Edward Pang* Alexander Caillet Heather Harrold * Marta Paradee-King Patricia Caisey Anne Hayes Maria Paz Rebekah Calhoun Janette & Robert Hill Larisa & David Pazmino Annique Caplan Thanh Hong Diana Pelletier Christie Caporale-Bilotto * Sandra Horne Stephen Pelletier Leah Castellano * Kendra Houle Sofia Perez-Dietz * Raylyn Cheek* Kathryn Howell * George Perry Bruce Cherner Mark Ingram* Keith & Miranda Peters Tonino Chiacchierarelli Herbert Jacobs Peter Pinch Kristina Chin * Oshua Katz Paul Platten May Chiu Richard Kazarian * Sarah Poole April Considine* Laura Keenan Hazel Purcell Gregory Crook Ryan King Ken Redford Jackie Daly Seamus King Dorothy Redmond Brian Delacruz * Anastasia Koniaris Barbara Rodriguez Miguel Delacruz * Natachia Kotomori Joanne Rush-Fernandes* Marshall DeVincentis Fred Kozak Izabella Sahakian * Suzanne DiCarlo Bob Krantz Nick Schauwecker * Diondra Driver-Carrington Walter Krawczyk Ryan Schnepper Perry Eaton* Peter Kronberg Raymond Senechal * Reggie Edge* Brenda Land* Alexa Serafine * Teodor Engelson Sunita Lau Ellen Serino Justin English Amy Lederer Barbara Serven Isabelle Evans Kunyi Li Annmarie Levins & Linda Severin David Falkoff Yair Listokin Yuval Shavit Dawn Ferguson Theresa Loomer Daniel Sheingold Gianna Fernandes * Amy & David Lyons Josh Shub-Seltzer * Megan Fieleke* Jacob Mael* Pamela Shufro Isabella Fierimonte Sean Mahoney* Valerie Shulock Kelly Finn * Julie & Timothy Mahoney Alex Siladi Alice Flanagan * Olivia Mathews James Slattery Conor Frederick* Mary McDonald* Greg Smith* Jordan Freeman * Ellen & Patrick McFarland Jessica Sparling * Amy Friedman Rebecca McLeod-Barnett James Stanzler Teresa Gallinaro & Connie Garcia Kayla McMillen * Jake & Noah Strauss Andrew Garcia Kristen McMillen* Caryn Stylianopoulos Jacqueline Garland Patricia Meade Aaron Swinderman Daniel Gero James Means Jayme Tabor* Vadim Melamud* Susie Tam Rebecca Mello Sharon Tapper Josephine Thomas * West Suburban YMCA Employee ** West Suburban YMCA Board Member

We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact the West Suburban YMCA’s Development Office at 617-244-6050 x3097 if we have made an error in your acknowledgement so that we can correct our records for future listings. Olivia Thomas Commodore Builders CAMP FRANK A. DAY John & Mary Townsend Crimson Petal CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN Annie Dicaire & Gloria Gavris** Tamar Avishai Frederic Vaillancourt Harpoon Brewery David Bader Dayna Van Kooiman* KidsWell Pediatrics Jeff Bader Nicole Von Rekowsky * and Urgent Care Diana Braham Kerri Vonnegut* MIS Alliance Jim Cinamon Laurie Weisberg Multi-Service Eating Chris Coccaro Rachel White Disorders Association Kelly Conway Laurinda Willard Pediatric Dental Associates Drs. Eckhert & Fazen Julia Wolfe R.L. Tennant Insurance Amy & Curtis Fazen Steve Wong Wellesley Bank Charitable Dianne & George Fitzmaurice Susan Wong Foundation Rachel Fitzmaurice Cathy Yanik Samantha Frost Brian Zheng IN MEMORY OF Mark Goldschmidt KEVIN C. O’CONNELL Scott Gortikov & Ross Ozer GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Keith Firsching Arthur & Heather Halvorsen Presenting Sponsor: Roger & Edith Clark Hartmans & Krims The Village Bank David Falkoff Hilary Jefferson Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld PC David & Janet Hidinger Sharon Jelinsky Bain Capital Community Partnership Barbara Newey Shari Krasnoo Barrell Plumbing Roy & Patricia Reehil Randy Langer Boston Ability Center David Rehmus & Suzanne Farhat Phil Levine Construction Coordinators, Inc. Robert & Cynthia Reynolds Rachael Levine Walter E. Cronin Insurance Ronald & Marilyn Silverman Joanna Lewis The Crowne Plaza Joseph & Mary Simons Peter Markow Cybex Intl. Gilbert Swartz & Penny Cushman John & Sean McCabe Karen DiGiovanni Nancy Szakats Tim McCabe Gennari Aronson, LLP Sharon Warren Steve Miller Middlesex Savings Bank Ned Morse New England Fitness Distributors IN MEMORY OF Jon Plaut The Onstott Group FRANK O’HALLORAN Meredith Rubin People’s United Bank Bernadette O’Halloran Charlie Schmidt Power Development Advisors, LLC Gabe Sholder R.L. Tennant Insurance IN MEMORY OF Michelle Stewart R.P. O’Connell CARYN SURKES Robert Joel Suvalle RSM Fred & Susan Kozak Scholarship Fund, Inc. Schlesinger & Buchbinder LLP Watertown Savings Bank 2016 BUILDING RENOVATION Wellesley Bank Charitable CAPITAL DONORS Foundation The George I. Alden Trust Francis & Angelika Angino GALA SPONSORS Belmont Savings Bank Foundation Anonymous Commodore Builders Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld PC Gretchen Friend** Astra Luna Brands O’Brien’s Vodka The Gluck Family** Bain Capital Community Partnership Anthony Rufo** Boston College The Village Bank Capco Steel Erection Company Cataldo Ambulance Service Century Glass

Every gift makes a difference. On behalf of the Board of Directors and YMCA staff, thank you for helping us make an impact on so many lives. WEST SUBURBAN YMCA Main Campus 276 Church Street Newton, MA 02458 617-244-6050 wsymca.org

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