We believe all kids should grow up with a YMCA in their lives. Not just the ones whose parents can afford it. Each year, the Mankato YMCA reaches out to members asking their help in keeping the Y accessible to low-income families by making their memberships affordable. The United Way helps with this cause, as do membership fees. Yet with the Y providing one of every seven members financial assistance with their fees, the need continues. This year, the Strong Kids Drive goal is $140,000. The drive takes place throughout May, and we need your help. Please remember that through the drive, low-income families in the Mankato area join the Y and have access to programs that are proven to improve the lives of kids. Programs including: - The acclaimed YMCA Preschool, giving kids an early advantage.
- After School Adventures. Safe and engaging activities, fostering great results.
- Brother/Sister mentoring, pairing good influences with at-risk kids.
- Summer camps, giving kids of all ages a chance to explore the world around them.
- Youth In Government/Model United Nations. Hands-on training at changing the world.
- Youth Sports. Stressing character-building and teamwork.
Please join us in making a real difference for families. Send or bring in a contribution to 1401 S. Riverfront Drive. You can also contribute online. |
Golf Tourney May 17
Snell Motors Golf Tournament to Benefit the Y May 17 The Snell Motors Golf Tournament to Benefit the YMCA will take place on Friday, March 17 at the North Links Golf Course. This annual event is an opportunity for groups or individuals to spend a great day on the links, enjoy 18 holes, two meals and lots of socializing and have it translate to helping families be healthy.  | | Dr. Cindra Kamphoff |
The golf tournament proceeds are used to help low-income families join the YMCA, which provides reduced rates to those who are struggling financially. And the cost to you? Ninety-nine bucks for a full day that includes greens fees, cart rental, two meals and a really decent excuse to take a day off work. You can register and pay by phone by calling 387-8255. Or download, fill out and return this form. This year's tournament features a luncheon talk by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. Kamphoff is the director of the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. From noon to 12:45, Kamphoff will lead a talk and workshop on using psychology for a better game of golf.
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Get your business in the Y
Have you noticed the digital message boards in the Y lobby and the Life Center? Not only are these display terminals a more colorful and attractive way to provide members with the latest Y news flashes, it's an affordable way for businesses to support the Y while reaching potential customers. For $100 a month, your professionally designed message will rotate among messages at the rate of six times per hour for every hour of operation. Crunching the numbers, that adds up to 2,735 showings of your message per week, and a rate of .03 per message.
Interested? We're limiting the number of sponsors to 20, so stop by the lobby and Life Center and have a look. Email or call
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