This past month your YMCA membership numbers grew to an all time high. We have 2133 membership units, the greatest number ever at your YMCA. This translates into over 5300 people are part of the YMCA family! We are excited that you chose to become and to stay a part of this great membership organization. There is strength in numbers and you are part of that strength, and part of the good that this YMCA does in our community for kids and families.

Speaking of great things, our Partnership With Youth general volunteer campaign has finished up, but we certainly are not done. Our wonderful volunteers have raised over $53,000 for the scholarship fund to provide kids and families reduced program and membership rates. We are getting ready to start our 2^nd grade water safety program, "SPLASH", which we provide free to all 2^nd graders in Atlantic. And now through a grant from the Cass County Community Foundation we will be opening this great     program up to the other districts in the county. Our goal is to reach $80,000 for the scholarship program by June 19^th which is also our annual golf tournament. This event also benefits this fund. You can still help! We still need you if you have not contributed yet! We are still looking for businesses, individuals, families, or organizations that would like to have their banner up in the gym all year long. We have $500 or $1000 banner opportunities that can advertise your group all year long and make a huge difference in the lives of kids and families right here in your own back yard. Please see me about how you can get involved. Talk to Michelle or myself and see about contributing today.

In more great news the YMCA and the Atlantic School System have teamed up to bring you the "Summer Lunch Program". This program will feed children 18 years old and younger. This will be coordinated through the school system and housed here at the YMCA. Kids in our TLC Summer program and those just hanging out at the YMCA can have a nutritious lunch and snack almost all summer long. All we ask is that you sign your child up the week before so we have an accurate number. There is no cost to you. We will be looking for some volunteers to help us man the lunch line and monitor the room. If you or your youth group, church group, or neighborhood group would like to volunteer once a week or so, just give me a call and become a part of a volunteer army in service to others.

And finally, we are taking registrations for all of our child development services. This would include registrations for the new Ann Wickman Child Development Center for ages 6 weeks through 5 years; Jack and Jill Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds for the 2010-11 school year (don't forget 4 year old preschool is free but space is limited); and TLC and SummerYers School-age Childcare for this summer and fall. We are now taking registrations for all of our summer and fall programs such as swim lessons, soccer, basketball camps, and a host of other things. Check out the web site for more information or stop by the front desk and get registered today.

Have a great month!

Dan