April 2019 Newsletter for YMCA Members and Friends
Join us on Tuesday March 26, 2019 for the Annual Campaign Kick Off

This event is the official Kick Off of the Member Teams portion of the campaign. We'll celebrate the Y's impact, inspire you and have some fun. All Campaign Volunteers should plan on attending this event.
When:  Tuesday, March 26, 2019 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Camp at Eco Center
SUMMER DAY CAMP- 
“Best Summer Ever”

Children experience achievement & belonging at Y Summer Camp.
Preschool Camp (Ages 3-5)
Preschool camp will focus on building relationships and a sense of achievement. The first week of camp is June 18- June 20. (3 days, from 9-12)

Youth Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)  
A home away from home where kids laugh, learn, explore and grow in the outdoors, while creating memories and discover friendships that last a lifetime.The first day of camp is the week of June 3 from 9-4.

Leaders In Training (LIT) Summer Camp (Ages 12-15 )
LIT Camp focuses on building a sense of social responsibility in the older youth, through volunteer work, building relationships with each other and the community, and by providing guided leadership opportunities with the Youth Summer Camp program. Each week may include a field trip or community service project off campus. The first day of camp is the week of June 3 from 9-4 .

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EASTER EGG HUNT
IN THE POOL
When:
April 23 6-8pm
Cost: $3 for members
         $5 for Non members
What’s happening?:
Easter Egg Hunt!
Infant-4 will hunt for eggs in the small pool from 6:00pm-6:30pm
Must have a parent in the water
4-10 – will hunt for eggs in the 8 lane pool from 7:00-7:30pm
Eggs will be in both the shallow and deep end of the pool. Children must be deep end approved to hunt for eggs that are in the deep end.
   The Egg Hunt will include Golden Eggs! Hunt for your chance at:
o     A free session of swim lessons
o     Free private lessons
o     Free week of summer camp
o     A free Fall Sport registration
o     A free Tumbling or Karate registration
o     A free one month membership
o     And more!
  Easter bunny will be in attendance!
  Our inflatable obstacle course will be up from 6-8pm
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Marion Family YMCA AND TWIG I Ohio HealthyKIDS Club presents Kids Health Fair
Saturday, April 13
12:30 - 3:00pm
Recreation Center, Church Street,
Downtown Marion, OH Behind City Hall
YMCA Hoop Shoot Contest, Flexibility & Agility Testing
First 50 kids to stop at the Y booth, receives a prize
Other activities include health checks, nutrition information, games & prizes
SOCCER BOYS
Youth Soccer League
It's that time again - Soccer
Spring Season Dates: April 20 -June 1, 2019
At the Y, staff, coaches, and volunteers all share a singular vision of helping all youth reach their full potential in life. We leverage the excitement and passion around recreational and competitive programming to create a healthy outlet for children to gain new skills, develop a sense of team and connect with positive role models.
Member Fee : $30
Program Participant Fee: $60
YMCA Annual Meeting April 22 5:00 pm
The Annual Meeting of the Marion Family YMCA will be held Monday, April 22 5:00 at the Wopat YMCA Center. All members,18 years & older, are members of the corporation and invited to attend. The agenda includes recognition of outgoing members of the Board of Directors and election of new members. Anyone who wishes to submit a request for an item to be added to the agenda must do so to  Theresa  by April 12. The Governance Committee will consider any such requests with their decision final.
ALL IN CHALLENGE
APRIL 1 - MAY 26 $5.00 for 8 weeks
The Group Exercise Challenge where you earn points & win prizes for participating in Group Exercise & bringing guests. Click here for details on how it works .
Or, ask at the Service Center or go find details on our website www.marionfamilyymca.org
NEW SOUND SYSTEM ON WELLNESS CENTER TVS
We transitioning to an app to listen to TVs in the Wellness Center. This is up & running on the 3 TVs in the Witte Wellness Addition.
· Download the app AUDIOFETCH 
· Open the app AUDIOFETCH & pick your channel 
· Enjoy the TV on your own phone while on equipment or moving about the Wellness Center.
The 3 TVs in the older part of the Wellness Center will soon be added to this system. You'll be able to both listen through the AUDIOFETCH app or plug in as you do now.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE Y MOBILE APP
We are launching a new app to help offer a better experience to you.
You can access the new app by going to:
users should “open in the App Store” or Google Play.
Or, you can search for and choose Daxko in the App Store or Google Play. Download and open the app. It will direct you to search for your “health and fitness center”.
Type in Marion Family YMCA
The app icon on you phone or other device will be “Daxko” instead of Marion Family YMCA.
Features are similar, but with a slightly different look. 
You will need to accept preferences to receive notifications, or go to preferences, click on notifications, Marion Family YMCA and turn on your notifications. 
You will need to re-enter your barcode in order to scan in. Go to cards, add new card, add member name, scan card or enter your barcode number ( listed on the back of your member card.
Important Dates: 
March 12, 2019, new app available
March 12 - April 12, 2019 - Both apps will continue to function
April 12, 2019 - Your existing app will no longer function and will not be available for download.  
WORD FROM THERESA

Thank you to all of our early donors to the 2019 Annual Campaign. Pictured is our thank you stop at Sims Brothers. Our volunteers & staff visited 30 donors this week to say thank you for their gift to the 2019 Annual Campaign. The campaign officially kicks off Tuesday, March 26 at 5:15 pm with an event at the Y, but we're already on our way to our goal of $115,000. This is the Y's only annual fundraiser that ensures we have the resources to provide financial assistance with membership and program fees for those who need us most. The campaign also supports LIVE STRONG at the YMCA for adult cancer survivors and other aspects of our work to nurture the potential of youth and help people be healthy and well.

I have a special place in my heart for Y campaign volunteers & donors, as it was due to the generosity of people in Mankato MN that enabled my family to be Y members. We first joined the Y when I was in 3rd grade. My single parent mom had just moved us into low-income housing, signed up for food stamps & joined the Y; all so that she could go back to college to become a teacher and support her children. Each volunteer telling each Y story and each donation makes a difference. Thank you!!

  -Theresa Lubke, Executive Director