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Board of Directors, Strong Kids Chair: Clarke Hunter
Clarke was a volunteer in the YMCA’s Growing Strong Together capital campaign a few years ago. Prior to that, he was one of two Macleod Dixon partners who led a campaign to save the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival when it ran into financial difficulty.
There are many aspects to the YMCA, but the ones Clarke is most proud of are programs aimed at helping people in need of assistance, and its commitment to make all programs available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Strong Kids is integral to both.
He has been a Strong Kids donor for a number of years, and has seen and heard first hand stories of the life-changing impact the program can have on kids and their families. As the Campaign Chair, Clarke looks forward to helping make a difference for even more kids in 2010.
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Board of Directors, Strong Kids Vice Chair: Leah Lawrence
Leah Lawrence has been a member and a volunteer with the YMCA for over twenty years, first in Regina and later in Calgary. Today, is she is a member of the Eau Claire branch. No matter what else is happening in her life, or what city she is in, the YMCA is the place where Leah feels she belongs. She volunteers for the Strong Kids campaign because the money raised helps other people belong to the YMCA too.
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Camp Chief Hector YMCA: Dan Grassick
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Community YMCA: Narmin Ismail-Teja
Narmin is involved with community initiatives that build capacity and competency - particularly in youth, women and immigrants. She got involved with the YMCA and the Strong Kids Campaign because she feels that the YMCA does outstanding work that has tremendous impact. She feels that Y programs develop leadership skills, positive sense of self and provides a place of belonging, and finds that staff and volunteers are committed to the work and live the Y values, demonstrating respect to all. Strong Kids fits with Narmin's values of ensuring access and working towards equity.
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Crowfoot YMCA: Kelly Scott
Kelly Scott has been a member of the Crowfoot YMCA since returning to
Calgaryin 2003. She and her young sons use the facilities several times a week, as well as enjoy the many programs and workshops offered. She has supported the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign for many years and is delighted to act as branch chair for a second year in 2010.
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Eau Claire YMCA: Shelly Smith
Shelly and her husband were long-time Regina YMCA members before moving to Calgary six years ago. They continued their YMCA membership by joining the Eau Claire branch because they firmly believe “the YMCA is so much more than a gym”. Shelly truly believes in community involvement, which is evident in her long volunteer history with various organizations. After seeking a YMCA volunteer position for some time, Shelly jumped at the chance to be this year’s campaign chair.
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Eau Claire YMCA: Michelle Vincent
Michelle has been a member at Eau Claire YMCA before and after her out-of-country work assignments since 1996. She is very pleased to be a part of YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign. Recently, Michelle has been helping with the Association-wide effort to increase communication and efficiencies for Strong Kids across all branches.
Michelle believes the confidence and skills gained through the YMCA's Strong Kids Program are invaluable in developing future leaders for the Calgary community.
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Shawnessy YMCA: Dave Nuth
Dave Nuth has been a member at the Shawnessy YMCA since 2007. He knows there is much more to the YMCA than just a great facility and he wants to get behind getting that message out. Strong Kids is a wonderful example of the investment in the community that the YMCA provides and he looks forward to helping as the co-chair of the 2010 Strong Kids campaign.
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Shawnessy YMCA: Jim Flagg
Jim Flagg has been a member and a volunteer at the YMCA for several years and says that he only regrets not having a serious involvement with the YMCA many years ago. His enthusiastic presence at the Member Services desk makes Tuesdays a joy at Shawnessy YMCA. Jim is also a part of the Shawnessy Advisory Council. He believes strongly in the good that the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign can do and its ability to strengthen both kids and community.
"I am proud of what we do and I hope it shows," Jim tells all about YMCA Strong Kids.
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South YMCA: Joanne Malach
Joanne Malach has been an enthusiastic volunteer for the South YMCA for over nine years. While she is willing to help out whenever needed, her Friday noon hour spin classes are not to be missed. Joanne is very pleased to be continuing her support of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign in a more active role as the chair for the South YMCA during the 2010 campaign. |