Togetherhood at the Marco YMCA

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

101 Sand Hill Street, Marco Island, FL 34145 OUR (239) 394-YMCA (9622) NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 www.marcoymca.org Facebook page - Facebook.com/marcoymca Follow us on Twitter@YMCAMarco VOICEThe Greater Marco Family YMCA Community Newsletter It Takes A Village: Togetherhood at the Marco YMCA

or many of the people to Goodland and affected by Irma, a Everglades City to do the meal, a tarp, some same thing. Among the water, clothing and many volunteers were toiletries are luxuries Joan Pernice, Michelle ofF the times – and spirited Jordan, Terese Glaser and bands of Marco YMCA Nancy Phillips, just to volunteers continue weeks recognize a few. later to provide supplies to “In Everglades City we ease their recovery. Through helped set up a pantry,” this natural disaster, the she said. “We took water Greater Marco Family YMCA to Goodland and food, found new meaning for its toilet paper and water to recently launched initiative – the over-55 Westwind Togetherhood – by helping mobile home community storm victims not only in East off U.S.41.” Naples and on Marco, but “This is where the also in Goodland and farther community comes afield inE verglades City. Grateful recipients in East Naples make their way home after picking up provisions from a traveling Marco YMCA team. together with the whole Within two days of Irma relief effort and cleanup, blowing through the region, helping our families in need,” says Y CEO Cindy Love. board member Allyson Richards and volunteer leaders such as Lorraine Corva went door to door in the Lake Park and Love made special mention of Meals of Hope, Community Auto Ranch Roads section of East Naples where some of the Foundation of Collier County, United Way and the Naples county’s most economically-vulnerable residents live. Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival for invaluable help and “We distributed food door to door for two weeks,” Richards contributions, while long-serving volunteer and board said. “We gathered supplies from [people and organizations] president-elect Jayme Lowe also praised the teamwork including the Marco Island Police Department, the Marco aspect of the operation. The ultimate aim is to strengthen Patriots, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, the American Red the community, with all participants being volunteers. Cross and the Salvation Army. On top of these mercy missions to neighborhoods traditionally served by the Y, Richards and teams of helpers, Be our guest or invite a friend today! For more information on membership please call us today at 239-394-YMCA (9622) which included many Y instructors, found themselves drawn or visit us at www.marcoymca.org. OUR VOICE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y

POST IRMA OUTREACH TO EVERGLADES CITY The Y’s Caitlin Porter led a group of United Way and St. Matthew’s House volunteers to help a Y After School family in home demo and clean up. They also brought a truckload of much needed supplies requested by Everglades City School Principal Jim Ragusa and Donation Coordinator Joe West.

Greater Marco Family YMCA Leadership Thank you to our volunteer Board members for their continued service to the community. 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Tateo, Board President Jayme Lowe, President Elect Linda Cassens, Secretary T.J. Boone eugene D’Onofrio Fritzi Holmes sue Itayem Ashley Lupo Roger Raymond Allyson Richards scott Stonebreaker Chuck Thomas Carl Titgemeier LIFE TRUSTEES Al Bruggemeyer ann Henegan DID YOU KNOW Mel Ollman Dick Shanahan Each Marco Y employee receives CPR and First Aid training and certifications George Schroll through the Marco Island Fire Rescue Department. Certifications are renewed every five years after a refresher course. Cindy Love-Abounader, CEO OUR VOICE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y Working parents in hard-hit East Naples also offered relief

Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) who are regularly bringing supplies to the Marco Y for distribution. Garcia herself lives in the area, and suffered extensive damage to her manufactured home. You wouldn’t think so, however, watching her showing concern for parents as they arrive to take their children home. “I’ve cried all my tears,” she said before getting back down to all that multi-tasking. The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation largely provide funding for the outreach educational programs, Garcia said. But there is always a need - now more than ever, she added. Quick to resume its afterschool educational programs at One recipient is single mom three off-campus sites in Collier County, the Marco Y has Flor Lenaris, a Six Ls Farm been working hard to create a sense of normalcy for kids and resident who is camping families who were severely affected by Irma. outside her damaged home, The sites, at Manatee and Parkside Elementary schools, as showering at a neighbor’s well as in Everglades City, all cater to lower income families. home and cooking on an outdoor grill. “They say we’ll Charlene Garcia, the Y’s School Age Manager, was astonished be getting power and water at how many parents – most of whom live in the hard-hit back in about 10 days,” said East Naples area between U.S.41 and Collier Boulevard – Lenaris, who works at Fresh declined help by saying there were people who needed it Market in Naples and more. commutes each day in her The Y youth programs are a hub for offering free cases of small utility truck. “I didn’t water, fruit and food packs to families most affected by Irma. work for 11 days, but I look at This is all thanks to community partnerships with Meals of the people who are working so Hope, United Way, The Community Foundation of Collier hard to get our power back, County, St. Matthews House, Habitat for Humanity and the and I’m thankful,” she said. Lely and Golden Gate \Swim Meets

Congratulations Ms. Kelly! The Lely High School Swim Team takes advantage of the Congratulations to Ms. Kelly, our lead Early Learning Marco Y’s offer of pool time while their pool awaits repairs Teacher, on completing her BAS in Supervision and Management through Florida Southwestern State College! after Irma. OUR VOICE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y Marco’s rising WE’re HERE FOR YOU karate stars have sights set on Hawaii Two rising Marco YMCA karate stars are set to head for Hawaii this November to compete in an international championship. Chase Polley and Bryant Martinez, who train with Sensei Nick Lemke at his Shima Dojo Karate School at the Marco Y, will participate Nov. 18 in the 58th All Hawaii State Karate Championships/2017 Honolulu International Karate-do Championships. Meet Hannah Meet Lee To learn more about the Greater Marco Family YMCA and its wide variety of activities and programs for youth and Hannah Heidenreich, Lee Pinkham, Sports & adults, visit marcoymca.org. Aquatic Director and Wellness Director, was born Chronic Disease Specialist, and raised in “Little” is a new Personal Trainer Washington, North Carolina addition here to the Greater and attended Appalachian Marco Family YMCA. State University where he Hannah recently graduated graduated in 2017 with a with a Bachelor’s of Science B.S. in Exercise Science Degree in Health (Strength & Conditioning) Promotions from and Nutrition. Appalachian State Lee played three years of University. Hannah grew up college soccer and worked on Marco Island and with the Campus Recreation participated in sports sport programs to help Heading for an international karate championship in Hawaii are throughout her schooling. develop and manage several Chase Polley, Instructor (Sensei) Nick Lemke and Bryant Martinez. She ran track, cross country sport leagues (Basketball, and played soccer for both Football, Soccer, Softball MICMS and Lely High and Tennis). School. TENNIS/PICKLEBALL Lee is an ISSA Certified Hannah has a passion for Personal Trainer with a helping people live healthy strong passion for lifestyles and therefore Corrective Exercising. took many exercise science, nutrition and public health Lee takes a unique approach courses in college to earn to every individual he works her Health Promotion with regardless of age, as Degree. Hannah has taught healthy living should be swim lessons and currently integrated into your current teaches an aquatic class. lifestyle in fun and realistic Pickleball continues to grow, and we have several players Hannah lives by the quote ways. participating in the evenings and on weekends. With the “It’s never too early or too Lee says, “I want you to find active engagement of our members, we are expanding our late to be the healthiest the enjoyment in exercise pickleball program. For starters we had three new courts you” and wants to help and make it a part of your painted in our indoor gym in September. Assigned playing others live with the same everyday lifestyle. Exercising times have been established, which will be from 1:00 to mentality. shouldn’t be something you 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. dread doing every day, but For more information about Tennis and Pickleball, please something you look forward contact Roberto Saad, [email protected], or call (239) to doing!” 394-3144 ext.224. OUR VOICE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y Why the Y? Your gift makes a difference How You Make A Difference $5,000- Provides financial assistance to offset the cost of after school childcare for families in need, providing a safety net for our working families and a nurturing and safe environment for their children $2,500 - Sponsors 25 kids for a full week of summer camp $1,000 - Gives a teen positive alternatives to at-risk behavior for the summer $500 - Offers a single mom one month of childcare, allowing her to work to support her family $250 - Prevents drowning, a leading cause of death, through swimming lessons for children from low-income families Thank you for your generosity. As the nation’s leading $100 - Ensures a senior couple on a fixed income can be nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social active, healthy and connected to the community responsibility, the Y uses your gift to make a meaningful, $50 - Helps a child learn good sportsmanship and team skills enduring impact. To make your gift, please call Katherine through youth sports Caskey at 239-394-3144, ext. 105. SAVE THE DATE! For the 22nd Annual Greater Marco Family YMCA Golf Tournament Save theBenefiting Date! the S trong Kids Scholarship Campaign Saturday, December 9, 2017 For Hammockthe 22nd Annual Bay G olfGreater and CountryMarco Family Club, YMCA Golf Tournament Benefiting1370 Borghese the Strong Lane, Kids Naples, Scholarship FL 34114 Campaign Saturday,7a.m. DecemberRegistration 9, 2017 and Continental Breakfast Hammock8a.m. Bay S Golfhotgun and CC, S tart1370 Borghese Lane, Naples, FL 34114 7 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast; 8am Shotgun start LunchL unchand Awards and immediately Awards immediatelyfollowing in the Clubhouse following in the Clubhouse Visit www.marcoymca.org for more information on regis- trationVisit and www.marcoymca.orgsponsorships for more information on registration MajorMajor Sponsors Sponsors

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Please consider leaving We welcome boat your legacy at the Marco Y through and car donations your estate plans. For information, contact We will pick it up and handle the details. SaveKatherine the Caskey Date! at [email protected] or 239.394.3144 ext.105 The Greater Marco YMCA is a registered 501(c)3 organization. 100% of your gift is tax deductible. For the 22nd Annual Greater Marco Family YMCA Golf Tournament Benefiting the Strong Kids Scholarship Campaign Saturday, December 9, 2017

Hammock Bay Golf and CC, 1370 Borghese Lane, Naples, FL 34114 7 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast; 8am Shotgun start Lunch and Awards immediately following in the Clubhouse Visit www.marcoymca.org for more information on registration and sponsorships

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the Marco Y this FALL Scott Burgess, Darcy Taylor, Nancy Dauphinais, James Warnken-David Lawrence Center Ann Stavley- WGCU, Miranda Ibishi- Miranda’s Hair World, Steven Kissinger- The Immokalee Foundation Expansion Update Just a year and half after opening the new Youth Development Center, the Marco Y began construction on its latest expansion program to add 2,700 square feet to its main activities building. This exciting expansion includes 24-hour Fitness Center access, new equipment, a Cardiac Rehab Area, and Community Partnership Center. The expansion will open in early 2018. “We are thrilled to be offering more services to our members and non- members through our Community Partnerships Center. The Y is the heart of the Island, and it is our job to continue to fill the needs of our community,” says CEO Cindy Love. The Marco Y serves over 2,000 children in Early Learning, After School, Summer Camps, and Sports in East Naples, Everglades City, and Marco Island and serves over 10,000 members of the community throughout the year. At the Y, we believe that everyone has great potential, and we are committed to helping all people get access to the resources and support to thrive. The Marco YMCA is a 501(c)3 organization and through generous donations and sponsorships, the Y supports those who need it most, regardless of income level.

THANK YOU – Marco Y’s 2016-2017 Business and Foundation Donors from September and October 2017

Accurate Comfort Services Inc Florida Blue Foundation Marco Island Marriott Beach Red Rooster Affordable Landscaping Florida First Integrity Bank Resort & Spa Richard and Mary Louise Fitzgerald American Property Management Florida State Alliance of YMCAs Inc Marco Island Rotary Club Foundation Charitable Fund Services, LLC Gannett Company Marco Office Supply Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation AP Builders Construction Company Ground Zero Land Maintenance Marco Veterinary Hospital Roetzel & Andress Ashley D Lupo, Esq Air Conditioning by Florida Comfort Harbor Goldsmith of Harbor Island Marker 8.5 LLC Sand Bar Systems, Inc Hilton Marco Island Resort Mary & Terry Anderson Sarazen Foundation, Gene & Mary Art Sellers Signs Hoot’s Restaurant Charitable Foundation Slaggie Family Foundation Arthrex, Inc. Horizons by the Sea McFarland’s of Marco Womens Sparkle Cleaning of Collier Beach Bum Deliveries, LLC Huss & Associates dba H&R Block Apparel, Inc. County Co. LLC Bluegrass Burger Group IKB Construction Company Mike Patrick Electric, Inc. Stonebreaker Inc. BMO Harris Bank Illinois Tool Works Foundation Montrose Family Rev. Trust Sunshine Stitchers, Inc. BUILD, LLC Island Bike Shop Mutual of Omaha SunTrust Investment Services Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Island Country Club Nacho Mama’s of Collier County Taray International Clausen Properties, Inc. Island Title 5 Star Agency LLC Naples Auto Donation Center Inc. That Look by Neli Cohoon Family Supporting Organization Janney Naples Children & Education The James and Shirley Balk Foundation Community Foundation of John J. Fuchs Charitable Trust Foundation, Inc. The YMCA of West Central FL, Inc. Collier County Kari & Fred Barton Foundation Nationwide Studios, Inc. Trafton Retailing, Inc. Condee Cooling Keep in Touch Cards & Gifts Norman-Spencer Watercraft Ins United Church of Marco Island Contry Homes Group Kiwanis Foundation of Marco Island PALS Places Inc. dba CJ’S on the Bay United Way of Collier County. Inc. Cracklin Jacks Inc. Kretch’s Restaurant Physicians Regional Healthcare Walmart Doherty Apple Florida, LLC. Lipman Charitable Trust Network Whole Kids Foundation Dollar General Literacy Foundation Marco Island Civic Association Prout’s Plumbing Inc. Woodward, Pires & Lombardo Dryzone, Inc. Marco Island Florist Publix Super Markets Charities YMCA of the USA OUR VOICE | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y

Faces of the Marco Y Hurricane Relief Donors & Volunteers Thank you to all of those who helped us get the Y and those we serve back together, and to all those who volunteered by donating time, needed items and money. Your support makes a difference in our community. Arthrex Axus Technology, Dan & Angela Trojan Community Foundation of Collier County D & S Maintenance, Inc., Ed & Bev Deckard Disaster Relief Team, Methodist Church TN Family Church Our Daily Bread Pantry Gordon Food Service J.W. Trees Meals of Hope Naples Children & Education Foundation Palm Beach County YMCA Patriot Volunteers from 5 states Perry-Creek Fire Department Phoenix AZ Fire Department Rockford Construction, Eric Monroe & Jim VanGessel St. Matthew’s House Suncoast YMCA United Way of Collier County Wesley Methodist Church The Marco Y Togetherhood Team The Greater Marco Family YMCA Board & Staff Members

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UPCOMING MARCO YMCA EVENTS Wellness Coach Specialty Certification We value November 4-5 you and Togetherhood Lunch, Fun & Fellowship November 19 your time: Reindeer Run November 29 JOIN. GIVE. Golf Tournament At Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club VOLUNTEER. December 9 For daily schedules and Marco Island Street Parade updates visit our website December 16 www.marcoymca.org Black & White Gala at the JW Marriott Marco Island January 25, 2018 DOWNLOAD OUR APP

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