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Watch your email and respond if you can work on the
Jaycees Ice Fishing Contest morning either
checking buckets or putting up flags. The flags may
be set the previous evening weather permitting. Call
Dale Bolt or Julia Sullivan if you can help. |
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Rookie Party New Details Bada Bings (private
party room in back) You must wear black or red or a
combination of the two colors to get in!! Anna
assures us that it will be fun. |
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Congratulations to Gary Walters who lost the
equivalent of an Art Becker in a year!! Kinship sent
its thanks for the $1,000 we contributed to the
wellness fund raising campaign lead by Gary. We are
proud of you!!! |
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One large blue polo shirt suitable to wear at
the Great in '08 event. $15 see Kathy Williams. |
America’s
2,663 YMCAs serve more than 20.2 million people each year,
uniting men, women and children of all ages, races, faiths,
backgrounds, abilities and income levels and Randy Klinger from
our local organization was today's guest speaker. His purpose
was to update us on what is happening with Brainerd's
organization. Simply stated Randy summarizes their mission as
working to become "Guardians of fragile spirits and champions of
the underdog." All of their programs are not aimed at "keeping
score" but instead to promote skills and sportsmanship, have
fun, and fulfill a community need that is becoming more and more
pronounced every day. The life expectancy of today's children is
less than that of their parents and it is directly related to
the sedentary life style and poor eating habits that have
resulted in 1 of every 2 children being labeled "inactive".
Sixty five percent of the people in the United States are
overweight. The Y is working with the school system and the
health care providers to do something proactive about this
problem. They are also currently working closely with public
education in terms of dealing with the cuts that will directly
affect physical activities offered the the young people in the
Brainerd area. The YMCA has been in existence since 1962 and
their recent renovation has allowed them to expand their staff
from 34 (10 years ago) to 120 including our own Anita Travica
who was asked to clone herself by Randy. Their budget has gone
from $600,000 to nearly 1.5 million in that same time period.
They continue to offer a sliding scale fee to accommodate the
growing list of people who cannot afford the regular fees. Randy
invited us to their charity ball which will be held this year at
Maddens on May 17th and will feature the Johnny Holm Band. This
event and Y Partners helps to fund many worthwhile activities.
Other featured programs included Youth In Government, Silver
Sneakers, Teen Scene and the women's dodgeball and basketball
leagues. If you have any questions about YMCA, feel free to
contact either Randy or Anita.
Pam
just wanted to share her Christmas present with all-it's nice to
come home from Hawaii to Minnesota to enjoy your first ride in
the restored one horse open sleigh. 