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STAFF E-NEWSLETTER
Neenah-Menasha YMCA
May 2016
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We hope you'll find these newsletters informative and beneficial to your employment at the YMCA. If you would like to receive them via e-mail, please provide your e-mail address to your supervisor. And, if you have any ideas for future newsletters, please contact Angela Burke at 886.2155 or aburke@ymcafoxcities.org.
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A Note from Neenah-Menasha YMCA Executive Director Scott Schanhofer:
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May means different things to different people but I like to embrace Mother's Day. It is an opportunity to elevate our Mothers with our love, gratitude and joy for that day. I hope that we also do that every day of the year but Mother's Day lets us center the entire day around our mother.
I recently was sent two quotes that I want to share:
All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to angel mother.
---Abraham Lincoln
Mother is the name of God in the lips and hearts of little children.
--William Makepeace Thackeray
Thank you to all the mothers who sacrifice so much for their children. Our world is so much better because of them.
God Bless,
Scott
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2016 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN -
FOR A BETTER US - STAFF UPDATE
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Thank you for your generosity and for all that you do to make the Y a great experience for all of our members. If you have not had the opportunity to make a contribution, please contact you supervisor or Julie Swiecichowski, Administrative Assistant.
Staff who have given to 2016 Annual Campaign as of April 25:
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Terri Akstulewicz
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Maeghan Johnson
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Darlene Pawelkiewicz
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Heather Baker
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Cheramie Jones
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John Pawelkiewicz
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Beth Batley-Paulson
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Megan Judnic
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Randy Pelischek
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Cindy Baumgartner
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Jacob Keddell
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Lauren Penn
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Janet Behm
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Nathan Kennedy
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Jessica Pier
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Nichole Belling
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Brandon Kirkland
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Josiah Pooler
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Ayla Black
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Kathleen Knorr
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Karlee Prince
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Rose Ann Blair
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Samantha Knuth
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Stacey Radue
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Tabitha Bullard
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Kaylee Konitzer
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Brian Rammer
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Angela Burke
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Sharon Konitzer
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George Robles
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Amy Carpenter
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Mary Koslowski
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Julie Roh
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Drew Christensen
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Elizabeth Krause
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Stephanie Rongo
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Macey Ciuplinski
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Cecelia Krause
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Abigail Rudolph
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Lydia Clough
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Brenna Krueger
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Elizabeth Rudolph
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Linda Collison
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Dana Krueger
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David Rzentkowski
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Tanner Cook
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David Kubisch
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Karen Santor
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Kimberly Denne-Patterson
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Laurie Kuether
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Kathryn Schalk
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Gretchen Dominowski
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Julia Kutney
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Scott Schanhofer
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Jean Dumke
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Cindy Kyles Werth
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Judy Schmidt
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Stephanie Dunn
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Andrew Lambrecht
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Samantha Schnell
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Hope Dymond
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Heather Landreman
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Monica Schultz
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Allyson Eiden
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Katherine Langacker
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Judith Seibel
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Christine Ellickson
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Sarah Larsen
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Malorie Severn
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Jessica Englebretson
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Shelby Larson
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Deborah Sharkey
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Tamara Erickson
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Anthony Leiton
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Donald Siani
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Allen Feustel
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Carol Lendrum
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Mary Siebert
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Christian Fickau
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Emily LeRoy
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Kylie Sieck
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Ronald Flegal
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Tara Lohff
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Jo Socha
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Adam Foat
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Amanda Lorentzen
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Linda Stephenson
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Shay Foxenberg
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Desiree Lulloff
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Emily Strey
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Benjamin Frank
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Darla Maciejewski
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Carolyn Strutz
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Maripat Franke
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Lori Maehl
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Carol Swannell
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Christine Franklin
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Meggie Maisonneuve
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Kathryn Swiecichowski
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David Frittitta
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Crystal Malenofski
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Julie Swiecichowski
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Karen Frittitta
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Nicholas Marquardt
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Julie Uhe
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Tara Gagne
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Melinda McCall
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Kennedi Verhoff
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Reyna Garza
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Thomas McCord
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Deborah Whiteside-Engel
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June Gibbs
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Gwen McGannon
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Elizabeth Wilson
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Katie Glynn
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Carolyn McPherson
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Charles Wismer
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Sharon Grapengieser
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Christine Meixl
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Rebekah Wismer
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Katherine Harrell
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Rebecca Miller
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Rebekah Witter
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Susan Hildebrandt
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Kelli Mincheski
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Claire Wollerman
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Angella Hoffman
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Michelle Mueller
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Jean Wollerman
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Randall Hofstetter
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Denise Murie
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Jennifer Youngwerth
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Lynn Holcomb
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Annalee Nitz
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James Youngwerth
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Lyndsey Houle
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Alyssa Omdal
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Stefanie Yuen
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Susanne Houlihan
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Amy Ostrenga
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Daniel Zamost
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Kendra Hughes
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Sarah Paterson
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Nicholas Zinsmeister
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UPCOMING REGISTRATION DATES:
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Session Dates for Spring
April 11, 2016 - May 29, 2016
Fitness Bonus Week
May 30, 2016 - June 5, 2016
Registration for Summer 1 Registration for Summer 2
Members: May 2, 2016 Members: July 11, 2016
Silver Sneaker : May 4, 20106 Silver Sneakers : July 13, 2016
General Public: May 19, 2016 General Public: July 14, 2016
Session Dates for Summer 1 Session Dates for Summer 2
June 6, 2016 - July 17, 2016 July 18, 2016 - August 21, 2016
Fitness Bonus Week
August 22, 2016 - September 5, 2016
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We are proud of the work that is done here at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA thanks to our staff. Each month we would like to share our Y Mission Moments with you. Mission Moments are stories from members, participants or staff on how the Y has impacted them is some positive way. If you would like to share your Mission Moment with us, please submit in writing to your supervisor or to Brian Rammer (brammer@ymcafoxcities.org).
As parents, we are extremely fortunate to have a summer camp like Camp Tonkaweya where our children can go and be engaged in numerous activities each and every day. The choices they have for things to do seems almost endless. Each week they can choose to participate in a sport or specialty camp, or enjoy traditional "camp life" at Memorial Park. Not only are they being physically active each day, but they are being taught the four core values the Y is founded on. Respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. These values are reinforced daily, and highlighted each afternoon when the kids who have demonstrated one or more of these values are recognized during the "bead ceremony".
What makes Camp Tonkaweya even more special, is the numerous counselors who run the camp each summer. They are amazing young adults who are fantastic role models for our kids. They are extremely creative, enthusiastic, and have an incredible amount of energy.
Camp "T" is unique and special in so many ways, and I am very grateful to have such a wonderful place for my kids to go to each summer.
Debbie Boardman
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YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES STAFF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GLOBAL COMMITTEE
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The Staff Diversity, Inclusion and Global (DIG) Committee's focus is to be a conduit to DIG work at our branches and assist in moving our Association work forward. One of the ways we will be doing this is by providing you various articles, information and events related to Diversity, Inclusion and Global work in our Staff Newsletters. Our Staff DIG Committee members are: Paula Beyer, Melissa Quintanilla, Kevin Jakubek, Darlene Pawelkiewicz, Kourtney Kositzke, Sue Pawlowski, Brian Rammer, Judy Seibel & Tom Wendt.
Even if you are not a bookworm, consider reading What If?: Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialogue, by Steve Long-Nguyen Robbins. It is a thought provoking book to create conversations around diversity. In the 26 chapters, the author tries to go over a wide range of diverse topics to make the reader think. This is a great read for a book club or for personal reflection.
In it he asks questions such as "What if....the world isn't as we think it is?" Or "What if...we could listen more and judge less?" or "What if...we could be more flexible and adaptable?" They are all great questions for the family as well.
Other good books on diversity:
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji
Reinventing Diversity by Howard J Ross
Everyday Bias by Howard Ross
The Loudest Duck by Laura A Liswood
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NEENAH-MENASHA Y STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE CELEBRATING THEIR YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARIES IN MAY
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Alexandra
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Fishel
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1 year
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Kendra
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Hughes
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3 years
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Kimberly
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Jones
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8 years
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Ashley
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Keuler
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1 year
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Kaylee
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Konitzer
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6 years
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Amanda
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LaFountain
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1 year
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Heather
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Landreman
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12 years
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Lisa
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LeMahieu
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2 years
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Polly
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Losse
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12 years
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Meggie
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Maisonneuve
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2 years
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Alyssa
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Omdal
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6 years
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Devon
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Penn
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2 years
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Karen
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Santor
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1 year
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Heidi
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Taylor
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5 years
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Daniel
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Zamost
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5 years
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HEALTHY KIDS DAY - HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - NOON-5:00 PM (Event from 1:00-4:00 PM) at Heart of the Valley YMCA
Help with various activities, set-up, clean-up, Y booths, etc.
NEENAH STREETBALL - NEENAH-MENASHA YMCA
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Downtown Neenah
Help with Registration Table on Saturday from 7:00 AM-NOON; Tournament Bracket Keepers - Saturday during tournament 8:00AM-?.
JUNTEENTH DAY
Sunday, June 19, 2016 - Noon-5:00 PM at City Park, Appleton
YMCA will be providing children's activities and having a Y informational booth. Help with various children's activities in shifts from NOON-5:00 p.m. Set-up help also needed from 10:00 AM-NOON.
FLOAT BUILD - MENASHA SENIOR CENTER
Sunday, July 3 - 1:00 PM - Menasha Senior Center, 116 Main Street, Menasha
Contact Jean Wollerman at 886.2152 or Menasha Senior Center at 967-3530
PAJAMA JAM/COMMUNITYFEST PARADE OF LIGHTS/HUMAN FOOSBALL - SHATTUCK/JEFFERSON PARKS
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Pajama Jam - 7:45-8:45 PM - Shattuck Park, Neenah
Monday, July 4, 2016
Human Foosball - 11:00 AM-7:00 PM - Jefferson Park, Menasha
Assist with supervision and operation.
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YMCA CAMP NAN A BO SHO -
Camp Experience Life Experience
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Registration for YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho summer 2016 is currently in progress. YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho is the overnight camp owned and operated by the YMCA of the Fox Cities located in Lakewood, Wisconsin serving youth ages 6-16 and families. Activities include: archery, arts & crafts, swimming, canoeing, riflery, sailing, canoe trips, fishing, nature studies, rowing, cooperative games, hiking, camp outs, campfires, paddle boats, funyaks, disc golf, volleyball, kayaking, low and high adventure courses, climbing wall and zip ling, fishing, and windsurfing. For more information visit our website at www.ycampnanabosho.org or pick up a brochure at the YMCA. Remember, ALL staff receive an employee discount of at least 25% off camp fees.
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A NOTE ABOUT CPR TRAINING
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Many of you might have taken the CPR training more than once since you started working for the Y. If that is the case, you may feel confident enough about your CPR knowledge to pass a shorter "challenge" course with Kelli Briski, Aquatics Director, or Monica Schultz, Aquatics Coordinator. If you are interested in doing this, please talk with your supervisor to make arrangements for this training option.
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Following are upcoming dates and times for trainings held at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA. Further information about training classes and dates can be obtained at the Member Services Desk. Please sign up ONLINE for classes at any of the Fox Cities YMCA branches on the YMCA Staff website. If you don't know which training classes you need to take, please ask your supervisor.
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CPR FULL COURSE
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CPR REVIEW
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Saturday, June 11
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Monday, May 16 (at MSC)
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FIRST AID
| Saturday, June 4 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | | MEMBERS FIRST | Wednesday, June 22 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | | QUARTERLY CUSTOMER SERVICE | Wednesday, May 11 | 10:45 AM-12:00 PM | | |
OR 6:00-7:15 PM
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**IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE TRAINING YOU SIGNED UP FOR, YOU MUST CALL THE BRANCH WHERE THE TRAINING IS BEING HELD WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE TRAINING TO CANCEL YOUR SPOT. IF YOU DO NOT CALL OR SHOW FOR THE TRAINING, IT IS CONSIDERED A MISSED SHIFT AND YOU WILL BE GIVEN A VERBAL OR WRITTEN WARNING BY YOUR SUPERVISOR.
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By Kate Harrell, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Top 5 Reasons to See Our Dietitian Today
On the heels of National Nutrition Month and National Dietitian Day, it's a perfect time to visit some of the top reasons why a nutrition coaching session can be helpful for you or for our members. Nutrition is a great complement to other wellness services, helping them achieve greater results, which may thereby enhance motivation and retention.
Here are the top 5 reasons to encourage a dietitian visit today!
1. "I know what I am supposed to do but I just can't seem to do it." Dietitians are skilled in more than just the science of nutrition. Part of our coursework is in psychology and behavior change. We also embrace Motivational Interviewing techniques to truly listen and hear where the client is at. This allows us to individualize our approach. Personally, I love the challenge of finding the best fit for each client, what method, system, tool can help them achieve their goals and stay accountable to healthy changes for the duration versus the quick fix.
- Contrary to some beliefs, your Neenah-Menasha Dietitian Kate is a huge proponent of the Total Diet Approach, embracing the diet as a whole vs. a specific food restrictions or the notion of good food/bad food. Kate also embraces the interrelationship of food, exercise, stress management and well-being. Well-being includes being able to enjoy the foods you love while moderating your intake to support your goals.
2. "I've been working out for months but I'm not seeing any results." Your Neenah-Menasha Dietitian is also a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, teaches on the topic at UWO and personally employs sports nutrition strategies to achieve her own performance goals. Without the right diet and especially the right timing or quantity of calories and nutrients, you may not be seeing the results you are capable of achieving.
3. "I want to live a long life and be able to enjoy the journey." Nutrition holds significant power in being able to prolong our lives. Unfortunately, we are currently seeing how our poor nutrition habits are shortening our lifespan and greatly increasing rates of disease. Whether your goal is prevention or treatment, Kate is knowledgeable in chronic disease including diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer and obesity. Does your family carry a higher risk for any of these? Contact Kate today to build up your nutritional defense system so you can live long and prosper!
4. "I am training for my first (fill in the blank) and I have no idea what to eat to fuel my race." Just like nutrition is critical to achieving the results from your workouts, nutrition can truly make or break your performance in a race or event. Kate has a passion for sports nutrition and would love the opportunity to prepare an event-specific nutrition plan for you, for your children or for a group. You can achieve more in your next race or event!
5. "I am SOOOOOO confused." Whether it is supplements, or if eggs are IN or OUT, Kate is here to help apply the most current research and guidelines on your topic of choice. Let her help you sort out the myths and confusion that is so common with nutrition.
If you have specific sports nutrition questions, Kate Harrell is our onsite dietitian and is also a certified sports dietitian and avid distance runner. She also teaches sports nutrition at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Don't hesitate to contact Kate with questions about how to get started or to directly refer clients her way. Single session and package options are available for convenience of the member. Kath is available through email kharrell@ymcafoxcities.org or by calling 920.886.2122
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FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION:
January 1, 2016 - May 27, 2016
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A reminder that Summer Building Hours begin on Saturday, May 28th. The facility will close at 3:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and close at 9:00 PM Monday-Friday.|
Building Hours
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Monday-Friday:
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4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
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Saturday:
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5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sunday:
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Memorial Day:
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Closed
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Kids Corner Hours
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Monday-Friday:
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8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Monday-Thursday:
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3:45 PM - 7:30 PM
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Saturday
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8:00 AM - NOON
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Sunday
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Closed
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Adventure Alley Hours
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Monday-Friday:
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8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Monday-Thursday:
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4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
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Saturday:
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9:00 AM - NOON
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Sunday:
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NOON - 4:00 PM
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Youth Center Hours
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Monday-Thursday:
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Friday (Teen Nights):
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4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Friday (Non-Teen Night):
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Saturday:
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sunday:
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Closed
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Cafe Hours
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Monday-Friday:
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8:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Monday-Friday:
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4:15-7:00 PM*
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Saturday:
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8:00 AM-12:30 PM
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Sunday:
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NOON-3:00 PM
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Cafe weekend hours may vary.
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*Friday Teen Nights open until 9:30 PM.
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