2015 Annual Report

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THANKS TO YOU

2015 Annual Report
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Message from
our Chair & CEO

Dear community members,

Thanks to you, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has been able to
impact the lives of youth, adults, seniors and families in this
community. This year, more than ever, we’ve had the privilege
of connecting with our members, hearing their stories, and best of all, becoming part of those stories.

We’re proud to be able to share our successes with you in our 2015 annual report. Below we’ve highlighted
several of our most meaningful accomplishments in 2015.

1. Safety Around Water Program: We launched a swim initiative to keep kids safe around water. Read
more about this initiative on page 9.

2. Community need: The Y was able to help tens of thousands of people connect to each other through
youth programming, wellness programming and serving opportunities. These aspects have proven
essential to our community.

3. Connecting to the community: We partnered with Rotaries, Father Fred, Women’s Resource Center,
provided shelter and resources during winter and summer storms and finalized a collaboration to keep
the Civic Center Pool open.

We have an incredibly passionate and hardworking staff, but undoubtedly, it is the support of donors, partners
and members that allow us to carry out the powerful purpose we are here to fulfill in this community.

It is with gratitude and excitement that we share this year’s annual report with you.

Please visit www.gtbayymca.org to learn more about the vision and impact of your YMCA.

Jay Buckmaster Kerry Kalbfleisch
Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Directors

2015 Board of Directors

OFFICERS 2015-2017 Treasurer: Peter Marinoff Immediate Past President:
Secretary: Carolyn Helmlinger Lynn Schultz
President: Kerry Kalbfleisch
Vice President: Mike Brown

MEMBERS Kerry Kalbfleisch W. Doug Shepherd
Jeff Rademacher Doug Verellen
Mike Brown Peter Marinoff Stephanie Walton
Gary Ford John Russell Rita Whaley
Hank Johnson Lynn Schultz Ron Williamson
Steve Merten
Carolyn Helmlinger
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Vision 2020 Strategic Plan

By 2020, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will promote:


• ACCESS FOR ALL

As a charity, we will make sure the community will have access to program
and membership services through the support of our annual campaign.

• HEALTHY FAMILIES
Health and well-being is a critical social issue facing our community. We will support
through our programs and services and work to effect positive change.

• ACTIVE YOUTH
We will provide programs, services, and activities that support and impact our community
in building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children.

• HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Working with others, the Y will expand our programs and services within the communities
we serve to better impact youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Youth Development

Nurturing the potential of kids

• Provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities
• Be a leader in aquatic programming promoting safety around water
• Foster community engagement, leadership and responsibility in youth by

connecting them with supportive adults and opportunities to serve others

Healthy Living

Being a catalyst for healthy lifestyles

• Family health – expand our role as a safe, positive place for families to participate
together in healthy activities and learn about nutrition and healthy-living choices

• Older adults – expand and continually evolve offerings for promoting an active
lifestyle for empty nesters, retirees and adults.

Social Responsibility

Building caring communities

• Become more visible as community collaborator and partner
• Make quality programs & services accessible and affordable to all area youth and families
• Mobilize volunteers and members to serve and strengthen their communities

Organizational Health

Maintaining our YMCA’s long-term health

• Sustain program and facility excellence through sound fiscal
management and operational excellence

• Ensure effective oversight in Organizational Development, Fundraising,
Risk Management, Program Innovation, and Marketing and Communication

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Making It Count

At the Y, we leverage every dollar, making it count for our community.
We manage our finances to fulfill our mission and ensure that our Ys
are affordable and accessible to all.

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015

Revenue from Operations

Memberships $2,187,000

Child Care & Camp $472,000

Program $843,000

Fundraising $184,000

Miscellaneous Revenue $55,000

Total Revenue.................................................................$3,741,000

Operational Expenses

Employee Salaries & Benefits $2,111,000

Professional & Contract Fees $414,000

Supplies $155,000

Utilities $475,000

Debt & Leasing $274,000

Other $112,000

Total Expenses..............................................................$3,541,000

Net Income before Depreciation $200,000

Depreciation $467,000

Net Loss -$267,000

Financial Assistance & Community Outreach

Membership $47,000.00

Camp $21,000.00

Child Development $20,000.00

Co-Op Agreements $20,000.00

Safety Around Water $75,000.00

Programming $1,000.00

Total Financial Assistance.............................................$184,000.00

Financial Growth (no capital campaign funding included)

2015 2014
$2,027,000
Revenue $3,741,000 $2,653,000
$(626,000)
Expenses $3,541,000
$199,000
Net Income (loss) before depr......................$200,000 $(825,000)



Depreciation $467,000

Net Loss...................................................$(267,000)

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2015 Operational Expenses How Do We Compare?
(in thousands) 2015 Expenses
Other
GT Bay YMCA
$112 YMCA Industry

Supplies Utilities $475 Debt & 48%
$155 Leasing 45%
$274

Depreciation
$467

Professional
& Contract Fees
$414

Employee Salaries
& Benefits $2,111

5% 11% 12% 7% 5% 11% 9% 9% 8%
7%
Occupancy Supplies Professional Benefits Salaries
Financing & Contract & Taxes & Wages

Fees

2015 Operational Revenue How Do We Compare? 51%
(in thousands) 2015 Revenue

Fundraising Other
$184 (5%) $55 (1%)

36%

Program
$843 (23%)

Childcare & Camp 18% 19%
$472 (13%) 18%

Membership 9%
$2,187 (58%)
Childcare
5% Program Membership
3%

Camp

New Programs in 2015

This year was all about creating classes, programs and serivces to meet the
needs of our members.

Safety Swim Enhance
Around Water Team Fitness

Parents Dining With
Night Out Diabetes

Kids
in the
Kitchen

Taekwondo

Diving Multi Sport
Swim Training
Lessons
Synchronized
Swimming

Cardio Little Birthday Masters Little
Tennis Artists Parties Swim Team Explorers

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Membership Milestones in 2015

We are proud to have created dozens of new opportunities for you to get and
stay active, healthy and involved. This year, more than ever, we made our
programs and services accessible for all.

10,000+ 197,000+
members visits

Closed only 3,300+
2 days group
all year exercise
28,000+ classes
group taught
exercise 19,000 kids
cared for in
participants Child Watch

2,200+ 104 80+
members participated hours open children served
each week
in programs in our Child
Development Center

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Youth Development

PNOUTRETNUTRIIANLG

At the Y, we are committed to nurturing potential
to help youth thrive. We surround each child with
developmental opportunities and experiences for
learning, enrichment and growth.

This year, the Y improved the quality of life for children and teens, helping
them thrive and grow to be healthy, caring responsible adults.

• 1,200 kids learned teamwork, sportsmanship, social • 2,300 kids learned new skills and developed confidence

skills and values through our youth sports programs. through positive role models on our tennis courts.

• 100+ children per week enjoyed our summer day camp • 30% of our employees are under 20 years old. Our

discovering independence, building skills and character employment opportunities give youth the chance to

and created lasting memories. learn real-world on-the-job skills.

• 2,400 youth learned to swim at the Y, while building

confidence, self-esteem and healthy lifestyles.

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Healthy Living

CINHSAPNIRGIENG

At the Y, we are inspiring change toward healthier
habits by offering experiences that encompass all
dimensions of health and well-being. We teach,
encourage and support healthy, well-balanced lifestyles.

This year, the Y improved the health and well-being of thousands of members
and participants, enabling them to achieve balance and reach their potential.

• 28,000+ people became healthier by working out with • 100+ adults participated in Enhance®Fitness, an
friends in our 70+ different group exercise classes. evidence-based group exercise program, helping older
adults at all levels of fitness become more active,
• 450 families stayed fit together through our Summer energized and empowered to sustain independent lives.
Family Fit Program.

• We partnered with MSU to offer a Dining with Diabetes
class to help improve quality of life.

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Social Responsibility

OCRPEPAOTRITNUGNITIES
At the Y, we are creating opportunities for youth,
adults and families to serve and help one another. As a
result, all of our lives are deeply enriched and our
community is strengthened.

This year, our donors, volunteers, members and staff devoted time
and resources to improve the qualty of life for youth, adults and
families in our community.

• 195 families benefitted from financial assistance, and • 500+ people without power utilized the YMCA for
were able to use Y programs and services they otherwise showers, power, coffee and rest after the “Big Storm”
wouldn’t be able to afford. of the summer destroyed land and homes across
northern Michigan.
• 1,600 3rd graders learned life-saving skills through our
Safety Around Water Program, and on average, improved • Supported 5 local families through our
40-50% from pre-test to post-test in 5 key areas. Christmas giving tree

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These Are Our 2015 Superheroes!

2015 Annual Support Campaign

Advanced Painting Technologies, Inc. Noble Kline*
Tony Anderson Gretchen Knoblock
Mike Annelin Dave Howard
Associated Dealer Services - North Patrick Kolody
ATI Physical Therapy Jenny Krajkowski*
Beth Barbaglia* Larkin Group
Barbara Beckett* Peter Marinoff**
Ginny M Bilacic* The Owen’s Family
Dennis Brodeur McGee Downtown, LLC
Jay Buckmaster* John McGee & Neva Bruce*
Burdco Inc. Steve Merten**
Bridget & Tom Carefoot Montney Isles, PLC
Campbell Endowment Fund Next Processing Payroll
Cass Street Ear Nose & Throat North Bay Produce
Century21 Northland North Coast Legal, PLC
Cherryland Electric Northern Michigan Glass
Gary Chouinard Jeff & Maria Pasche
Warren Cline, CPA/ABV Kenneth A Pickering
Collins Family George Powell
Lori Cook Proto-Tek Engineering & Design
Tom Cosgrove R.M. Young Company
Tom Cronin Jeff Rademacher**
Dan Brady Painting Peter & Megan Raphael
Linda Doornbos* Nicole Rodriguez & Marc Galindo
Philip Ellis Carol Ross
Gail Marie Evans Rotary Charities
The Gerberding/Fackler Family Foundation John & Meg Russell**
Glenn & Bonny Graber Jason & Kelly Schramski
Thomas Graber* Lynn Schultz**
Robin Graham Jeff & Marie Schwartz
Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth David & Debra Schweitzer
Carolyn Helmlinger** Sheren Plumbing & Heating
Sam Holmes Frank and Tracy Siepker
Incredible Mo’s TBA Credit Union
Interior Design Studio Inc. Ray Minervini
Greg & Tracy Jenkins Traverse City State Bank
Henry C Johnson United Way of Northwest Michigan
Eric & Dr. Adrienne Jones Joseph Van Deinse*
Jay & Jill Jones Douglas and Linda Verellen**
Marc Judge Stephanie H Walton**
Courtney Kane* West Bend Insurance
Karen & Timothy Keller Rita Whaley**
The Kempf Family Ron Williamson-Realtor Century 21 Northland**
Zachary Kerfoot Wollam LLC
Kitchen Choreography John & Peggy Zachman

* YMCA Employee ** YMCA Board member 10

YMCA Leaders Madelyn McCallum

Jay Buckmaster Aquatics Director

Chief Executive Officer Joseph Van Deinse

Ginny Bilacic Court Sports Director

Finance and Operations Director Courtney Kane

Neva Bruce Child Development Center Director

Membership Director Thomas Graber

Brad Giglio Camp, Teens and Family Director

Health and Wellness Director Beth Barbaglia

Barb Beckett Marketing and Communications Director

Sports Director Tony Letizo

Jenny Krajkowski Facilities Director

Program and Child Watch Director

Our Locations

WEST Y SOUTH Y CENTRAL Y YMCA CHILD
DCEENVTEELORPMENT
AT SILVER LAKE AT LOGAN’S LANDING AT CIVIC CENTER
3700 Silver Lake Rd. 3000 Racquet Club Dr. 1213 W. Civic Center Dr. 1100 Woodmere Ave. Ste. B
Traverse City, MI 49684 Traverse City, MI 49684 Traverse City, MI 49686
Tel: 231-486-6357 Tel: 231-933-9622 Tel: 231-922-4814 Traverse City, MI 49686

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