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Lindsey Simmons - CEO

Wren Keyes - Membership & Aquatics Director

Alec McAlpine - Wellness Director

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The Y today

The Y of Yesterday

The Future of the Y

What is the purpose of the Fundraising Committee?

Fundraising Committee Report out of June's Meeting

Where we are and what we have

Event Brainstorming

Open Floor

Close

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The Y currently has 1055 Active Units. The all time high was 1098!

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Indoor Pool that host 3 local highschool swim teams

Partners with the School to provide FREE swim lessons to every 2nd grader

Your teens' first job - Lifeguard!

Markland Dam Training

Sharks Swim Team

Swim Lessons for families

Pool Parties

Teen Night Swims

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Senior Aquatic and Land Aerobics

Yoga for all Ages

Pickleball

Workout Facility

Larry Tolbert 5K

Healthy Kids Day

Child activities provider for community events - Red, White, and Boom - 1st Fridays, etc.

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Talking is Teaching Pilot Program Participant

Summer Camp

Excel after the Bell

Youth Sports

OneVoice Host

200 Free Youth Membership paid for through funding from the local health department

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Embodying the Principles of Christ

Plug: Anyone interested in putting the C in YMCA can join us for a meeting of the minds Saturday the 20th @ 10:00A

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There were some amazing movers and shakers that launched the Founder's Campaign in 2001.

Y USA warned AGAINST the Y coming to Vevay - their data shows that it takes a population of 25,000 people within a 5-7 mile radius to support a facility of this magnitude.

BUT, did that stop our small town? No.

At the same time Switzerland County was bringing in the Casino. The county made a commitment then to designate a percentage of the Wagering/Admissions tax to help sustain the Y indefinitely -- Becoming our Strategic Partner.

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The Switz Y has operated under a business model that provides direct services to the local community and looks very much like it does today.

Membership rates have increased less than 5$ since the establishment of the Y

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The Lack of Institutional History failed us this year 

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The Lack of Institutional History failed us this year 

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The County made an abrupt halt in funding presenting conflicting explanations, no conversation, and little follow-up on opportunities to receive funding, breaking our 23-year relationship as partners.

This halt affected all 16 organizations that originally promised including the local Fire Departments, 4-H, Historic Foundation, The Library etc.

The Y had for 20 years built this partnership into our operating budget, leaving us with a $90,000 hole to dig out of.

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Full-Time Staff 5 -> 3

Reserves are being emptied

Cashflow is difficult

Discussions with Jefferson County have halted

Membership rates will increase in Sept, but will remain low comparatively to stay accessible to our community.

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Restructure is Possible and Imminent but will take the time that our finances currently can't provide.

We are hopeful that the environment will be more positive for us next year. Our immediate challenge is to sustain through March of 2025.

2 Strategies we are actively pursuing

1) Find a replacement strategic Partner

2) Grassroots fundraising to sustain through March 2025

Which brings us to this meeting...

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Meeting Format - You're on the committee every time you join us.

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Meeting Format - You're on the committee every time you join us.

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Update on Progress

Open Floor Discussion

Assign Action Items

Maintain Grassroots Giving

Volunteer Sign-Up

The CEO & Board will work on Major Donor Development

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Last year we raised $43,000

in 2022 we raise $29,000

Our goal this year... $150,000

Annual Campaign -> Sustainability Campaign

20,030/150,000

13%

81 Donors

Average Donation $247

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Annual fundraiser launched 5/23/24:

- $150k goal for this year

local business challenge

Marketing Strategies/Tools

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Tortoise and Hare Members Campaigner Race

Cards for recruiting

Flyer for recruiting

Power-up Training

Campaigner Tool-kit

Campaigner Scoreboard

Online

Facebook Fundraiser

Website

Mail

Postcard

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Picnic

Church Gathering

Tortoise and the Hare - Campaign Team Race

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Volunteer Campaign Manager

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Participate in Committee Meetings

Volunteer for upcoming events

Allow us to highlight your skills and interests

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Member Campaign Race

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Make a donation to our campaign

via facebook

via our website

in person

on behalf of your workplace

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Word of Mouth is huge. Talk about the Y. Stay informed. Encourage others to donate

Like and share our facebook page, events, and fundraiser.

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The Y is a 7 billion dollar brand.

Only has 11 rules of operation to comply with Y-USA.

Pursue a community action model

affordable childcare

transportation

food security

Become more relevant and essential to our community.

Economic Development Planning and Strategic Planning to come.

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Process Art with Trey Bradshaw 7/22

Fundraising Picnic 8/3

Church council meeting 7/20

Larry Tolbert 5K 10/26

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Bail out Vevay

Gala - Richmond on the River/Belterra

Charity Gaming License - Raffles/Bingo/etc.

1st Fridays

Murder Mystery

Haunted Trail

Asks for specific businesses

Whats your Y - video/more video updates

Join successful local events - Swiss Wine

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Need:

Secretary to document these meetings

Campaigners to Join Tortoise and the Hare Race

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YMCA Branded

Tent

Event Set up Table Kit

Promotional Materials

What else?

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You tell me? (I haven't been here that long ;))

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You tell me? (I haven't been here that long ;))