Page 2 - Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Member Guide

Dear new YMCA member Welcome to our family! You may not know the the Y Y is one of the the largest community service organizations in in the the the United States Whether it’s nurturing the the the potential of of every child and teen promoting healthy living or fostering a a a a sense of of social responsibility we make strengthening the the community our cause This means your your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in in in your your own life but in your community too At the Y you’re you’re not just a a a a a member — you’re you’re part of a a a a a community Our charitable mission is is to help you you and and your family achieve a a a a a a a balance of spirit mind and and body by encouraging good health fostering connections with friends and strengthening your community I invite you you to to read through this Association Guide to to make the most of your membership right from the start You’ll see as a a a a a a top-rated 4-star charity we offer so much more than a a a a a a typical gym For example we offer a a a a a a Y Diabetes Prevention Programforthoseatriskfordevelopingdiabetes LIVESTRONG® attheYMCA
for cancer survivors and a a a a a a variety of drowning prevention programs In addition the the Y reinvests over $5 8M each year back into the the community through financial assistance to ensure participation in all programs among youth adults and families facing financial hardship in fin in addition to subsidized programs that fill community voids throughout Hillsborough and East Pasco counties Our sports programs personal training sessions and family activities are a a a a a a a a great way to get get more involved in in in the Y Y and try something new You can also get get involved by volunteering at your Y Opportunities include coaching a a a youth sports team helping plan special events or or or serving as a a a a a a Y storyteller for our Annual Campaign When you you volunteer at the Y you you take an active role in in in bringing about meaningful enduring change right in in in your own neighborhood Be sure to to download the “Tampa YMCA” app or head to to our website — www tampaymca org — for the latest activities social events and programs You can also find the latest exercise class schedules and hours of operation for your local Y Y You’ll even find us on Facebook and Twitter Of course our our staff members are here to to answer questions too Don’t forget this is is is YOUR Y Y Y - so feedback is is is always welcome Just speak with a a a a a Y Y Y associate or submit a a a a a comment comment card We’ll respond to your comments quickly and thoughtfully Thanks for for joining our cause! We hope you’ll be with us us for for many years to come Yours in good health Matt Mitchell
President and Chief Executive Officer Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA EVERY DAY WE’RE CHANGING LIVES BY Teaching kids life-saving swim skills to prevent accidental drowning deaths
Ensuring kids have the the things they need to succeed in school and life Giving cancer survivors and their families a a a a place to heal Educating our community about obesity and chronic disease prevention Visit tampaymca org for details on how to get involved in in the cause!