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YMCA
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Nurturing the potential of every child
Nurturing the potential of every child
At the Y, we don’t just teach swimming lessons or coach soccer. We’re about youth development: ensuring that the children
in the Ligonier Community reach their full potential by helping
them grow—physically, mentally, and socially—from young
children into active members of their community. This makes
for confident kids today and contributing, engaged adults tomorrow.
Last year:
year:
Over 178 children were provided a safe place to learn skills,
develop healthy lifestyles, foster trusting relationships and
build self-reliance through Y values in our Child Development
Program.
The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active, and about developing healthy habits
that they can carry with them throughout their lives. Participation in the sports programs at the Y brings even greater benefits than just physical health. Whether it’s the 300 children who
gained the confidence to swim, or the 1,200 children who built
positive relationships through sportsmanship and teamwork,
engaging in our athletic programs promotes both social and
personal growth for the whole child.
WE
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WHY
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EnergizingHealthy
HealthyLiving
Living
Energizing
Being healthy means more than simply being physically active.
spirit, mind and
It’s about maintaining a balanced sprit,
and body.
body. The Y
is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, to foster connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, and
to bring your loved ones closer together through our many
family-centered activities. At the Y, it’s not about the activity
you chose as much as it is about leading a healthier life and
the great personal and collective benefits that come from engagement with your community.
Last year:
year:
Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are
a place where children and parents can connect on a different
level through our parent/child programs. In 2013, over 400
families created memories during YMCA events, including
Breakfast with Santa, Healthy Kids Day and the Easter Egg
Hunt.
Whether you want to meet new people or simply wish to pursue a new hobby, the Y brings together people who love to
learn. Last year, over 1000 adults learned to Rumba in ballroom dance, cast a line in fly-fishing class, spiked a volleyball,
or explored other interests in the variety of classes offered at
the YMCA.
Through unique programs such as the Y Weight Loss Challenge, Middle School Initiative and Sliver Sneakers, the YMCA
continues to provide healthy lifestyle opportunities for all.
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Inspiring Social Responsibility
Inspiring Social Responsibility
The Ligonier Valley YMCA has been listening and responding to
our communities most critical social needs for almost 30 years.
We know that when we work as one we move people and our
community forward. That’s why we are committed to providing
support to our neighbors and opportunities for kids, adults and
families to give, join-in or advocate in the name of a stronger
community.
Last
year:
Last year:
Through our annual fundraising efforts, it is clear the generosity of others is at the core of our existence. In 2013, our volunteers and staff raised $224,810.53 in support of children's,
adult and family scholarship's to the Y. There is no other volunteer organization quite like the Y: it is only through the commitment of our 138 volunteers that we are able to give back to
the community we serve.
We are a powerful ally and advocate for our community. Last
year, through our strong partnerships and collaborations with
local corporations and foundations, we are able to expand our
impact on important issues such as childhood obesity, education, and the overall health and well-being of our community.
2013FINANCIALS
FINANCIALS
2013
REVENUE
CONTRIBUTIONS
$72,313.16
RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS
$34,350.00
MEMBERSHIP DUES
$524,796.49
PROGRAM FEES
$151,413.91
AQUATICS
$41,081.50
CHILDCARE
$446,612.57
EVENTS
$224,810.53
Total Revenue
$1,495,378.16
EXPENSES
Operations
Total Expenses
ENDOWMENT GROWTH
$1,382,145.90
$1,382,145.90
$347,018.00
SERVING OUR
OUR
SERVING
SERVING
OUR
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
ACTIVE MEMBERS
3021
ACTIVE MEMBERS
COMMUNITY MEMBERS SERVED
4497
3021
COMMUNITY MEMBERS SERVED
4497
NUMBER OF PROGRAMS OFFERED
123
NUMBER OF PROGRAMS OFFERED
SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED IN
MEMBER UNITS
SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED IN
MEMBER UNITS
10%
14%
17%
34%
14%
17%
23%
23%
135
135
Family:
34%
10%
123
SilverSneakers:
Family:
Adult(Age19‐61):
SilverSneakers:
Youth(Age0‐18):
Adult(Age19‐61):
Senior(Age62+):
Youth(Age0‐18):
Senior(Age62+):
Dear
Dear Friends,
Friends,
The
ValleyYMCA
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of our
church
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in in
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of our
locallocal
church
basements
ments
in 1983.
In 1985,
we moved
current
location
in the
heart
in 1983.
In 1985,
we moved
into into
our our
current
location
in the
heart
of
of
Ligonier,
and
the
former
high
school
building
is
still
home
to
our
Ligonier, and the former high school building is still home to our ever
ever
growing
and thriving
Y community.
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growing
and thriving
Y community.
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thirtythirty
one one
yearsyears
afterafter
our
modest
basement
beginnings,
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its best its
yearbest
on
our
modest
basement
beginnings,
the Ligonier
Y celebrated
record.
year
on record.
As aa nonprofit
nonprofit business, we measure our success in a variety of ways.
As
First, there
there are
are the
the financial
financial measurements.
measurements. Though
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by
profit,
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organization
raise
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to
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ability to
to effectively
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meet and
and sustain
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the needs
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of our
our community.
community.
ability
Every
year,
we
look
at
four
main
factors:
our
membership
numbers,
the
Every year, we look at four main factors: our membership numbers, the
percentage of
of the
the larger
larger Ligonier
Ligonier population
population that
that have
have memberships,
memberships,
percentage
our
retention
rates,
and
overall
member
satisfaction
with
our services,
services,
our retention rates, and overall member satisfaction with our
programs
and
facilities.
We
are
happy
to
report
that,
again,
2013
was
programs and facilities. We are happy to report that, again, 2013 was
a
a record-breakingyear
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fifty percent
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the population
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members, eight out of ten have been with us for years, giving the Y an
impressive 89% retention rate.
impressive 89% retention rate.
Finally, we measure our success through various studies and surveys.
Finally, we measure our success through various studies and surveys.
In 2013, our YMCA conducted a member survey to give voice to
In 2013, our YMCA conducted a member survey to give voice to our
our members’ opinions regarding the changes we have made and the
members’ opinions regarding the changes we have made and the ininvestments we continue to make. The results were inspiring. Of the
vestments we continue to make. The results were inspiring. Of the re-
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Your
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finished
2013
tinue reaching and exceeding our goals. Your YMCA finished 2013
proudly, happily and healthfully investing in our community, and poised
proudly,
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poised
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our scheduled expansion.
We cannot
our members,
donors
andwith
volunteers—enough
for your unwavering
thank
you—our
members,
donors
and
volunteers—enough
your
support and continued feedback. Our opportunity to serve youfor
is truly
our privilege.support and continued feedback. Our opportunity to serve
unwavering
you is truly our privilege.
We look forward to seeing you in 2014 and for many years to come.
We look forward to seeing you in 2014 and for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Scotty Nelson
Interim Executive Director
Ligonier
Valley YMCA
Scotty
Nelson
Interim Executive Director
Ligonier Valley YMCA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DOUGLAS J. WELTY
BRIAN WIECZOREK
ROBERT BAUM
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
JAY BLEEHASH
RICHARD MATSON
JANELL SMITH
JANET K. SEIFERT
TREASURER
ROBERT CUMMINGS
PAUL HANNAH
AMY MEADE
JAMES SHEEDER
JOSEPH VELLA
LAURIE WHITSEL
THANK
THANK YOU
YOUFOR
FORSUPPORTING
SUPPORTING
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YMCA
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Dr. & Mrs. John Frazier
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Mr. & Mrs. G. Nicholas Beckwith
Ms. Margaret Garland
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Mr. & Mrs. Rodney M. Gerhart
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Mr. & Mrs. Ormond K. Bellas
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan M. Glista
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Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Glosser
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Mr. John Goettlicher
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Mr. Gary Betts
Mr. John K. Goodwin
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Mr. Edwin J. Gott, Jr.
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Mr. Donald Green
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Mr. & Mrs. Lyle E. Boyd
Mr. George Greer
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Ms. Glema Burke
Ms. Thelma J. Griffith
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Mr. & Mrs. John W. Burkhard
Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Haberlen
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Mr. Peter Calaboyias
Mr. & Mrs. Lamar F. Heim
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Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jacobina
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Mr. John T. James, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin R. Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Johnson
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Mr. & Mrs. Paul Coyne
Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Johnson
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Dr. Henry Croft, Jr
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Kelly
Dr. & Mrs. William M. DeMayo
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Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Kennedy
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Mr. & Mrs. David B. Kilgore
Pamela’s Golden Touch Salon
Kiwanis Club Of Ligonier
Ms. Jean Paul
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Knupp
Ms. Shelley Poli
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kramer
Mr. & Mrs. Mick Pompelia
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Lapcevic
Dr. Kenneth Purvis
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Laskow
Ms. Patricia Rennels
Mr. D.L. Lerman
Ms. Melissa Renner
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Lynch
Ms. Carolyn Rizza
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Lyons
S.H. Schmidt, Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Allan MacDougall, III
Ms. Jennifer Sacksen
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Macha
Mr. Scott Salancy
Mangery Crane Service, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Sarp
Ms. Lois T. Manon
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Scully
Ms. Brittany Marcott
*In Honor of Elinor McLennan
Mr. Richard Matson
Ms. Tyrrell Sharp
Mr. & Mrs. James R. McGinnis
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Shields
Ms. Jacqueline McGregor
Reverend James B. Simons
Ms. Michelle McGregor-Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Sinemus
Mr. Hunter O. McKain
Ms. Helen Sitler
Ms. Elinor P. McLennan
*In Memory of Tom Sitler
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Miller
Ms. Thomas Slater
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur D. Miltenberger
Mr. Eric W. Smith & Ms. V. Maria Carr
Ms. Mary G. Moran
Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Morbitzer
Mr. Richard Smith
Mr. Bryon P. Williams &
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith
Ms. Clair P. Ward
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Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Myers
Mr. C. Jerry Stalnaker
Ms. Courtney M. Myhrum
Mrs. Holly Stone
*In Honor of Elinor McLennan
Ms. Kym Stout-Hamilton
Dr. & Mrs. Rahul K. Naidu
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Sullenberger
Mr. Richard T. Nedley
Ms. Charlotte Swean
Mr. & Mrs. Bernd Nussdorfer
Mr. Douglas Thompson
Ms. George O’Brian
Mr. & Mrs. John Tippins
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel L. Off
Town & Country Motors
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley C. Oliver
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Turner
Mr. Bertram L. O’Neill, III
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Watson
The Hon. & Mrs. John D. Ong
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Welty
Mr. & Mrs. John Wenzel
Mr. & Mrs. E. Van R. Milbury
Mr. & Mrs. John H. West
Miss Kathryn S. Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua C. Whetzel, III
Mr. & Mrs. Hans J. Sack
Mrs. Laurie P. Whitsel
Mr. Bradley E. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy A. Widich
St. Michaels Of The Valley
Ms. B. Ann Woodall
Mr. & Mrs. Louis A. Steiner
Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Woods
The Ligonier Valley Education Trust
Dr. & Mrs. V.T. Worrall
Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Yeskey
Mr. & Mrs. William N. Tuscano
Ms. Mildred Zornan Sweeney
Watson Concrete & Excavation, Inc.
BENEFACTOR ($500 - $999)
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Widing
Mr. Donald Belt
Bentley Development Company, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Laurel Ridge
Mr. & Mrs.C. Bernard Brush
Mr. Paul Calnan
Donegal Veterans Association
Mr. Roy Dorrance, III
Dr. Brian J. Wieczorek &
Dr. Diana F. Denning
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Elkus
Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Gabelt
Gary E. Faye & Associates
Ms. Vivian L. Glasgow
Mr. Terrance L. Graft
Mr. Michael Woods
Enthusiast ($1,000 - $4,999)
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Aloe
Mr. & Mrs. Rex Ashbrook
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Barrett
Ms. Ruth L. Blaho
Bo Ridge Stables
Mr. & Mrs. James S. Broadhurst
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Burkland
Celli-Flynn Brennan Architects
Ms. Jane G. Cookson
Covington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Mr. Robert S. Dallas
Eden Hall Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Hannah
Eichenlaub, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Klee
Excela Health
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Kurpiel II
Forest Lake Real Estate, Co.
L.J. Aviation Associates, Inc.
Fort Construction Group
Laurel Ridge Land Clearing, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Gooder
LHM Designs
Gooder Agency, Inc.
Ligonier Camp & Conference Center
Gym Source
Ligonier Valley Real Estate Company
H.S. Hunt
Lovett Bookman Harmon Marks, LLP
Helen Forde Gander &
Mr. & Mrs. Allan D. McKelvie
Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Mellon
Mr. & Mrs. Seward P. Mellon
Mary A. Baldwin Charitable Trust
Ms. Christina Henderson
J.J. Sosko Trucking
John Hall, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Knutson
Ms. Marcella Larson
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher K. Mellon
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Myers
Mr. & Mrs. B. Gordon Nelson, III
Mr. & Mrs. Bertram L. O’Neill, Jr.
PennWest Industrial Trucks, LLC
PNC Wealth Management
Ms. Dorothy Raizman
Mr. & Mrs. Marc B. Robertshaw
Ms. Kristine Samloff
Mr. & Mrs. George R. Seifert
Mr. James Sheeder
Simpson & McCrady, LLC
VISIONARY ($10,000 - $25,000)
Bravo Foundation
Robindale Energy &
Associated Companies
The Grable Foundation
IN MEMORY OF
CYNTHIA B. JENNINGS
Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Armstrong
Ms. Alice S. Beckwith
Mr. & Mrs. Albert H. Burchfield, III
Ms. Jane G. Cookson
Ms. Sallie O. de Vou
Mr. & Mrs. George C. Greer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Z. MacDonald
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. McChesney
The Markosky Engineering Group, Inc. Ms. Loraine Miller
Mr. & Mrs. B. Gordon Nelson, III
The Pittsburgh Foundation
The Thoburn Foundation for Education Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Palmer
Mr. & Mrs. H. Mason Reed, Jr.
Walton Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Friedrich Teroerde
Welty & Welty, LLP Attorneys at Law
Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Robinson
ADVOCATE ($5,000 - $9,999)
Ms. Margot B. Woodwell
Ahmanson Foundation
Bayer AG
Cleveland Brothers Equipment
Company
Commercial Bank & Trust of PA
First Commonwealth Bank
Hydrogreen, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. William G. McCargo
Somerset Trust Company
Westmoreland Mechanical Testing
& Research
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Rost
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LIGONIER
YMCA
Ligonier VALLEY
Valley YMCA
110
110 West
West Church
Church Street
Street
Ligonier,
Ligonier, PA
PA 15658
15658
724.238.7580
ligonierymca.org
ligonierymca.org