YMCA ARCHITECTURE - YMCA of Greater Des Moines

YMCA ARCHITECTURE
The Journey is the Joy
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
Building People, Building Community Through the YMCA Experience.
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Mission
The YMCA mission is to put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
The
Charity of
Choice
For 142 years, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines has been
instrumental in addressing community needs. The YMCA is the
Charity of Choice to so many because every dollar, every penny
of each donation goes directly towards continuing the programs
that have been proven to make a difference in our community.
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Dear Friends of the YMCA
We are excited to share with you our latest Annual Report covering the 2009-2010 program
year. If there is one word that described the past year it would be “growth,” because we have
experienced a 40 percent increase over the last twelve months. The Greater Des Moines
community continues to support and embrace our mission as we further our work building
character and assets in kids, promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening families.
This is the final year of our current strategic plan appropriately themed “Preparing for
future generations.” We are extremely proud of our accomplishments over the last five
years and look forward to sharing our new plan with you once it is complete. The highlights of
this final year include opening the new Waukee branch, continuing the growth and program
development at the YMCA Healthy Living Center and beginning construction on our new
supportive housing facility. However, these are just a few of the many accomplishments you’ll
find throughout this report.
Vernon Delpesce
President
Chief Executive Officer
Jan Miller Straub
Board of Directors Chair
Chief Volunteer Officer
We must give a big THANK YOU and acknowledge our 4,400 donors, more than 50,000 members, 2,500 dedicated volunteers, and more
than 1,300 outstanding staff members that are the engine behind this big machine and its cause. It wouldn’t have happened without you.
Please enjoy the 142 nd Annual Report of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines.
Sincerely,
Vernon Delpesce
President/CEO
YMCA
Board of Directors
Jan Miller Straub Chair
Tom Stanberry Vice Chair
Nick Henderson Secretary
Bill Cook Treasurer
Dr. Carolyn Beverly
Dory Briles
Cheri Bustos
Eric Chatman
Barrie Christman
Kevin Hall
Alejandro Hernandez
Tom Hobt
Clarence Hudson
Jeff Nelson
Allen Sabbag
James Usgaard
Mark Vukovich
Jim Wallace
Dr. Teri Wahlig
Laura Wenman
Jim Simmons Past Chair
Jan Miller Straub
Board of Directors Chair
YMCA
Branch Representatives
John Brandt Chair, Ankeny
Fred Scherle Vice Chair, Ankeny
Linda Bollenbaugh Chair, Boone County
Ray Brown Chair, Grubb
Al Gross Chair, Riverfront
Kari Holth, Vice Chair, Riverfront
Bill Wright Chair, South Suburban
Barb Jorgensen Vice Chair, South Suburban
Dave Basler Chair, Walnut Creek
Lance Lange Vice Chair, Walnut Creek
Todd McDonald Chair, Waukee
Frank Hoifeldt Vice Chair, Waukee
Dave Keck Chair, Y Camp
Matt Marsh Vice Chair, Y Camp
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Table of
Contents
Mission / The Charity of Choice . 2
Welcome Letter ............. 3
Membership Statistical Data /
Financial Information ......... 4
Community Benefit
Statement ................. 5
Chairs of the Metro
Board of Directors ........... 6
Roster of Previous Service
to Youth Recipients .......... 6
Service to Youth Award ....... 7
Youth Volunteers
of the Year 2010 ............ 8
Adult Volunteers
of the Year 2010 ............ 9
Long Term Members ........ 10
Ankeny Family YMCA ....... 11
Boone County Family YMCA .. 12
John R. Grubb
Community YMCA ......... 13
President’s Club ............ 14
Riverfront YMCA ........... 15
President’s Club (continued) ... 16
South Suburban YMCA ...... 17
Book of Honor. ............ 18
Walnut Creek Family YMCA. .. 19
Heritage Club Members. ..... 20
Waukee Family YMCA ....... 21
Heritage Club
Members (continued). ....... 22
YMCA Healthy Living Center .. 23
Membership
Statistical Data
9/1/09-8/31/10
Total YMCA Members Served 79,898
Facility Members 73,866
Program Members 6,032
Members Under 18 32,857
Members 18 and Older 47,041
Male Members 38,544
Female Members 41,354
Partner With Youth Contributors 4,201
Financial
Information *
9/1/09-8/31/10
OPERATING SUPPORT AND
REVENUES
Contributed Support ** 1,940,319
Membership Dues 8,203,391
Program Fees 2,129,891
Child Care Fees 2,400,751
Transitional Housing 230,166
Sales and Vending 159,223
Investment Income 181,894
Misc ________________________________ 83,385
Total Support and Revenue $15,329,020
EXPENSES
Salaries/Benefits/PR-Taxes 8,287,696
Supplies and Services 2,649,308
Occupancy and Maintenance 2,497,751
Building/Equipment Reserves 1,008,870
Capital ________________________________
Improvements 849,220
Total Expenses $15,292,845
NET $36,175
* Unaudited, excludes HLC Partnership
** Excludes Capital Gifts
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The YMCA
of Greater
Des Moines
Community
Benefit
Statement
YMCA Mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through
programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines’ Commitment to Central Iowa
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines will extend our reach by directly
engaging children and adults from all segments of our communities
in achieving health of spirit, mind and body. We also will build on
our 142-year charitable heritage of community leadership by being a
catalyst for changes that enhance the wellbeing of all. The YMCA of
Greater Des Moines will:
• Build character and assets in kids
• Strengthen families
• Promote healthy lifestyles
• Ensuring Access to All
Last year, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines awarded 15,366
individuals with scholarships valued at $1,891,345 in
financial assistance to ensure participation in all YMCA
programs.
• Supporting Youth Development
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines offers a variety of programs
in 21 different program areas that are whole-child, ageappropriate
and build the developmental assets necessary for all
children to thrive. Last year, we served more than 32,857 youth.
• Supporting Families
The YMCA engages family members in programs and provides
services that support a joyful, holistic approach to family
development. Our YMCA supported working families by providing
quality child care, early childhood development, afterschool and
day camp programs to ensure the health and safety of
2,068 children. In addition our YMCA provides a variety of other
family strengthening programs such as the Fatherhood Initiative,
Adventure Guides, and Family Fun Nights.
• Improving Individual Lives
The YMCA offers members an opportunity to enjoy and
participate in a community that is based on the development of
healthy relationships. Last year 79,898 people were involved
in healthy active living to lower the incidence of chronic
disease in our community.
• Community Engagement and Volunteerism
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines engages with a broad array of
community stakeholders to achieve community wellbeing.
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Last year we partnered with 204 nonprofits and
government organizations to make a collaborative
difference in our community.
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Our YMCA is committed to a world class system of volunteer
development. Last year we had 193 policy volunteers and
2,337 program volunteers totaling 2,530 individuals
that gave of their time at our YMCA.
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Our YMCA raised $2,758,103 in individual, business,
government and foundation contributions and
grants last year, demonstrating broad support from our
community. These dollars supported our scholarship program,
assisted in underwriting select programs, further developed our
endowment programs and provided capital improvement.
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Our YMCA received land and property donations this past
year valued at $1,250,000 assuring that we will continue to
support the needs of the communities we serve.
• Relieving the Burden of Government
Our YMCA opens our doors each year to many government entities,
school groups and teams, as well as other nonprofits to utilize our
facilities for meetings, educational presentations, neighborhood
meetings and recreation.
• Our Commitment to Be an Asset to Our
Community
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is committed to the highest
ethical standards of a public charity. Our transparency can be
viewed through our IRS Form 990; we are governed by and
accountable to an independent Board of Directors of community
leaders and volunteers; and we strive to earn the public’s trust
through the highest commitment to being good stewards of our
charitable dollars. Through our commitment to nonprofit excellence
and providing access to all in our community, we are an asset to
Central Iowa.
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Chairs of
the Metro
Board of
Directors
1868-1869 Reverend E. Lounsberry
1869-1871 S.S. Ethridge
1871-1873 John W. Ulm
1873-1879 George R. Osgood
1879-1883 A.N. Denman
1883-1886 N.B. Collins
1886-1895 D.F. Witter
1895-1905 B.C. Ward
1905-1913 J.G. Olmsted
1913-1915 John P. Wallace
1915-1919 Harold R. Howell
1919-1921 Frank L. Miner
1921-1926 Will E. Tone
1926-1928 John P. Wallace
1928-1941 Eskil C. Carlson
1941-1943 Grover C. Hubbell
1943-1945 James M. Stewart
1945-1948 W.I. Sargent
1948-1951 Gerald A. Jewett
1951-1958 James W. Wallace
1958-1961 A.B. Lundahl
1961-1966 Charles F. Iles
1966-1971 James M. Hoak
1971-1975 W.E. Rogerson
1975-1981 John F. Keck
1981-1984 Thomas W. Textor
1984-1986 J.C. “Buz” Brenton
1986-1987 R. Dale Peddicord
1987-1989 Hal Thorne
1989-1991 Michael Voorhees
1991-1993 Richard S. White
1993-1994 James S. Cownie
1994-1996 Eldon Huston
1996-1998 Kaye Lozier
1998-2000 David Fisher
2000-2002 John Ruan III
2002-2004 David Hoak
2004-2006 Tom Hamilton
2006-2008 James P. Simmons
2008-2010 Jan Miller Straub
Roster of
Previous Service to
Youth Recipients
1946 Howard Crawford
1948 W.I. Sargent
1950 Grover C. Hubbell
1950 James M. Stewart
1950 W.I. Sargent
1953 Leon Smith
1956 A.P. Trotter
1956 Fred J. Peterson
1957 Glen Davies
1960 James W. Wallace
1961 A.B. Lundahl
1962 Charles F. Iles
1964 Theodore Lovejoy
1965 Gerald A. Jewett
1966 Robert W. Lindberg
1967 Simpson P. Smith
1968 Ernest I. Sargent
1970 Loran R. Braught
1971 Robert H. Helmick
1972 Wayne O. Dailey
1973 Alvin E. Maynard
1975 Paul Wierson
1976 Wendell Tutt
1976 Don Neumann
1977 Ivor Thomason
1978 Oscar Gates
1979 Dr. Parker Hughes
1980 Vincent E. Lewis
1982 John W. Carr
1983 Fred A. Lockard
1984 John Keck
1984 R. Dale Peddicord
1985 Donald H. Zarley
1986 Lucile Johnson
1987 Michael Voorhees
1988 Udell Cason, Jr.
1989 Stan Moffitt
1990 Bill Keck
1991 Hal Thorne
1992 Dr. Edward Hertko
1993 Bill Reichardt
1994 Bill Rogerson
1994 Dr. Ray Pugh
1995 J.C. “Buz” Brenton
1996 Richard S. White
1997 Thomas W. Textor
1998 Morton Bookey
1999 Williard L. “Bish” Bishop
2000 Walter T. “Bud” Potts, Jr.
2001 Robert A. Burnett
2002 Dick and Kaye Lozier
2003 Bill Duro
2004 James Cownie
2005 Eldon Huston
2006 Tom and Sheryle Drake
2007 David Fisher
2008 Tom Hamilton
2009 David Hoak
2009 John Ruan III
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John Mathew with his friends at Y Camp.
Service to Youth Award
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines proudly presents the 2010 Service to Youth Award
to John Mathew, whose longtime dedication and immeasurable efforts have
contributed greatly to the Y Camp that so many kids and families enjoy today.
John credits his mother for the priceless experience Y Camp provided in his life. “As
an 11-year-old, I was enthusiastic about attending Y Camp for the first time, until my
mother turned on to the gravel road toward camp,” he recalls.
Despite his begging, pleading and crying for her to take him home, to rescue him
from 10 days with strangers, John’s mother required him to stay. “That week was the
beginning of a million-dollar experience that changed my life,” John says. “Y Camp
and its people have had a profound impact on me.”
After that memorable first time at Y Camp, John returned for the following four
summers. His passion for Y Camp moved him to become a camp leader during his high
school and college years. For two summers during college, John also served as Y Camp
business manager. Later, John joined the Y Camp Board and served in that capacity for
several years as well.
“When I worked at camp, Ray Pugh always reminded us that ‘camp was for the
campers’ and that the campers were to be our focus,” John recalls. “But I found that
camp was for the leaders, too, because incredible growth and development occur when
a group of people spend the summer together all focused on a central task.
“My time as a camper was rewarding and enjoyable, and my years as a Y Camp
leader helped me grow in confidence and experience,” John adds. “I learned about the
importance of responsibility at a young age and made lasting, life-long friendships that
continue to this day.”
John recently established the Strategic Improvement Fund, aimed to benefit
Y Camp now, as well as in the future. The reason he chose to support Y Camp with this
fund? John puts it simply: “It’s a small paycheck for a priceless experience.”
John is Chief Executive Officer of Wick Communications, a newspaper ownership and
management company based in Sierra Vista, Arizona, with 28 locations in 12 states.
Y Camp
Branch
Profile
Since 1919, Y Camp has been
changing lives. Y Camp is a 300-acre
retreat in Boone, Iowa, where children,
teens and families are free to grow, learn
and laugh, while building relationships
with each other and nature. In doing so,
they learn and grow genuinely in spirit,
mind and body.
We are known for our focus on “the kids,
the kids, the kids” and are proud of our
character value guarantee: If your camper
does not have a better understanding of
the character values of caring, honesty,
respect and responsibility from their camp
experience, we will refund the camp fee.
In addition to building character in
children and teens, we also work to
preserve the natural world and Midwest
values. We have a host of warm, friendly,
and committed staff members and
volunteers, who display boundless
optimism and can-do attitudes.
Board of
Managers
Mike Abbott
Victor Aspengren
Ann Beasley
Kate Byus
Spencer Cox
Dave Keck
Tom Farr
John Flynn
Dr. Ed Hertko
Austin Johnson
Brad Lair
Matt Marsh
Stan Moffitt
Sandy O’Brien
Jody Pugh
Jil Schneider
Robert Shreck
Amy Skogerson
Kevin Smith
Tiffany Spinner
Allison Stadlander
Kevin Stuart
Jessica Thornton
Deb Turner
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Youth
Volunteers
of the Year 2010
Jordan Raineri,
Ankeny Family YMCA
Jordan demonstrates great
leadership and the qualities
of an excellent volunteer for
the Ankeny Aquahawks YMCA swim team. A
swim team participant for nine years, Jordan
consistently offers assistance to coaches and
willingly helps out before and after practice. She
has a knack for seeing what needs to be done
and performing tasks without the need to be
asked. Younger swimmers benefit from Jordan’s
example of a positive attitude and good leadership.
Jordan also volunteers at the Ankeny
High School swim meets. She is the daughter
of Joe and Kristi Raineri and is in 8th grade at
Northview Middle School in Ankeny.
Jessica Andersen,
Boone County
Family YMCA
Jessica regularly volunteers
at YMCA events, handling
tasks such as serving food, operating games,
setting up and tearing down. A YMCA
member since 2007, she’s always ready to
lend a hand, from cleaning fitness equipment
to taking care of various front desk tasks.
Jessica possesses an amazing work ethic and
displays respect for all members. Her younger
brothers and sisters benefit from her example.
An 11th grader at Boone High School,
Jessica is the daughter of Danielle
Andersen-Jeppesen.
Nelson Atary,
John R. Grubb
Community YMCA
An honor roll student every
quarter since 1st grade,
Nelson has developed into a dedicated
volunteer at the YMCA and in the community.
His involvement includes Youth Achievers,
Climb Iowa Rock Climbing program, Hip Hop
Dance Club, Summer Teen Camp, Youth Choir
and the John R. Grubb Track Club. Nelson
invites African teens to the John R. Grubb
Teen Program and translates for them as they
join in the programming. Nelson consistently
displays a willingness to lead and achieve in
all his endeavors. He is the son of Simon and
Athal Atary and attends Holy Family Catholic
School where he is in 7th grade.
Brandon Hendrickson,
Riverfront YMCA
For almost three years,
Brandon has been
participating in the
Tae Kwon Do program at the Riverfront
YMCA and now excels at the art. Brandon is
always willing to work hard, inspiring others
to do the same. His assistance with the white
belt class has helped participants learn the
forms. He always demonstrates patience as
he encourages the younger students.
Brandon is known for always putting forth
extra effort to succeed, as well as helping
others achieve success. He is in 11th grade
at East High School and is the son of Angela
Hendrickson.
Kaleb King,
South Suburban YMCA
A member of the YMCA
since 2006, Kaleb has
become an active YMCA
volunteer and was the South Suburban YMCA
spokesperson at the 2010 Partner With Youth
kick-off event. He has served as an assistant
swim instructor, volunteered in Child Watch
and at Day Camp, and helped with a variety
of duties at the service desk, from folding
towels to general cleaning. Kaleb is always
ready to lend a hand. He is active in track at
McCombs Middle School, where he is in 8th
grade, and also helps take care of his cousin
who has cerebral palsy. He is the son of Brett
and Crystal King.
Kiyana Bailey and
Derrick Fuller,
Walnut Creek
Family YMCA
This dynamic brother and
sister duo enriched the lives
of Day Camp participants
this past summer by serving
as Counselors in Training.
Kiyana initiated an early
morning dance troupe for camp participants.
Her specialty was leading songs and crafts.
With his willingness to try anything, Derrick
brought his high energy to the job,
connecting with the more lively campers,
coordinating dodge ball games, and leading
songs and games. Both teens immersed
themselves in the Day Camp experience –
playing, cleaning, comforting, dancing, and
being willing to look silly at times. Kiyana,
a 7th grader at Merrill Middle School and
Derrick, a 9th grader at Lincoln High School,
were model Counselors in Training. They are
the children of Derrick and Ivy Fuller.
Kaitlyn Keirsey,
Waukee Family YMCA
Kaitlyn served as a Rising
Star at Day Camp and
Sports Camp this past
summer, always exhibiting a positive attitude
and acting as a terrific role model for camp
participants. Her willingness to learn,
reliability, attentiveness to details, and eye for
safety made her an exemplary volunteer and
Rising Star. Kaitlyn thoughtfully offered
suggestions for improvement for the camps,
as well as for the Rising Star program. She
is the daughter of Kara Keirsey and is in 7th
grade at Waukee Middle School.
Manuel (Manny)
Guadron,
Y Camp
Serving as a Volunteer in
Progress (VIP) at Y Camp
this past summer, Manny volunteered nearly
11 hours per day in a variety of roles. He
assisted at the Cownie Dining Hall, serving
meals, washing dishes and cleaning up. He
could also be found working at the Whistle
Stop Trading Post, helping with recycling and
feeding the camp animals. Manny’s hard
work as a VIP has put him on the road to
becoming a Y Camp Leader and he plans
to participate in the Counselor in Training
program this coming summer. Son of Jeany
Beltran, Manny is in 10th grade at Hoover
High School.
Patricia Northcutt,
YMCA Healthy Living
Center
Children who visit the
YMCA Healthy Living
Center’s ChildWatch know and love
12-year-old Patricia Northcutt. She regularly
volunteers her time in ChildWatch, helping to
engage and entertain the children while their
parents exercise. Whatever the project – from
crafts to cooking – Patricia is ready to lend a
hand. When a child is reluctant to participate,
she’s the first one to offer encouragement.
She always jumps in to assist where needed
without being asked. Patricia’s gifts working
with children benefit our YMCA members
and contribute to ChildWatch being fun and
safe for children. She is the daughter of Lynn
Northcutt and is a home school student.

Adult
Volunteers
of the Year 2010
Jeff Graeve,
Ankeny Family YMCA
The Ankeny Aquahawks
have benefited from
Jeff’s leadership and
volunteerism for eight years. His
involvement in the Parent Advisory
Committee, helping operate swim meets,
and managing the meet timing system has
proven invaluable time and again. In
addition, Jeff volunteers at other swim events
at the YMCA, helped with the Ankeny YMCA
Kids Against Hunger meal packaging event
for earthquake relief in Haiti, and is known
for being a willing advocate whenever he
is needed.
Weldon VanDeren,
Boone County
Family YMCA
Weldon is committed
to the YMCA and
understands the value of giving back to the
community. He is passionate about our senior
members - always ready to lend an ear, and
has great rapport with children. When
flooding occurred in the weight room,
Weldon was there helping rip out carpet,
moving machines and doing whatever
necessary to get the weight room back in
service for our members. In addition, Weldon
regularly helps with member events. Having
recently lost 105 pounds, Weldon is
dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and, when
he’s at the YMCA, he always makes himself
available to assist.
Edwyn Daye,
John R. Grubb
Community YMCA
Speaking out for the YMCA,
Edwyn Daye has impacted
many individuals and raised significant funds
for Partner With Youth. He shared his YMCA
experience and the importance of Partner
With Youth funds with attendees at the
2009 kick-off event and the 22nd Annual
Bill Reichardt Golf Classic. Edwyn also has
participated in the Fatherhood Initiative for
two years and serves as a facilitator for the
Wednesday night group.
Joe Cataldo,
Riverfront YMCA
For 11 years, Joe has been
involved as a volunteer
assistant and head swim
coach at the Riverfront YMCA. In addition to
his coaching duties, Joe has worked to
schedule swim meets, manage seasonal
planning, maintain computer records of swim
meets, ensure YMCA requirements are met,
recruit coaches and arrange team travel. Joe
proudly coached the Riverfront YMCA swim
team as it finished 10th out of 79 teams this
year at the Midwest Regionals.
Tom Stein,
South Suburban YMCA
When his family joined the
YMCA in 2006, Tom wasted
no time getting involved –
he joined the South Suburban YMCA Board
of Managers that same year. Since then, he
also has served as a volunteer basketball and
flag football coach, participated on the
steering committee for youth basketball
programming and the Shoot-A-Thon event,
and has been part of the Livestrong at the
South Suburban YMCA committee. In 2010,
Tom served as chairman of the South
Suburban Partner With Youth Campaign.
In the community, Tom serves as president
of the Fort Des Moines Little League and is
Athletics Director for Christ the King
Catholic School.
Lon Sinclair,
Walnut Creek
Family YMCA
An architect by trade, Lon
has been instrumental in
developing the facility Walnut Creek
members enjoy today. He has served as the
architect for all three remodels at the branch
over the past 10 years. In addition, Lon
has served for numerous years in a variety
of Board positions, including Board chair,
Partner With Youth chair, and Building and
Grounds chair, not to mention many other
committee roles. Lon willingly steps up to any
opportunity that presents itself at the YMCA.
Tom McEntee,
Waukee Family YMCA
Tom and his family became
members of the Waukee
Family YMCA in 2002, and
he has headed the Waukee YMCA Swim Team
Parent Action Committee (PAC) since its
inaugural year in 2005. Tom’s outstanding
organizational skills, highly effective
communication and exemplification of the
YMCA core values has resulted in strong
parent involvement and efficient swim meet
operations. He has been a mentor to new
swimmers and parents, teaching them to
develop their competitive spirit while
exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship. In
addition, Tom is a generous President’s
Club donor.
Kevin Smith,
Y Camp
The dedicated volunteer
work of Kevin Smith has
resulted in many
successes at Y Camp. He has served on the
Y Camp Board since 2003 and, in that time,
has served on the Executive Committee, as
Program Committee chair, and as Board
Treasurer. Kevin recently initiated a new
Christian Emphasis Committee. Over the
years, Kevin has been a successful Partner
With Youth campaigner and, in 2010, was the
Top Campaigner for Y Camp. A caring and
passionate volunteer, Kevin is always willing
to share his time, talent and wisdom with
Y Camp staff and volunteers.
Dr. Richard Deming,
YMCA Healthy Living
Center
A physician at the Mercy
Cancer Center, Dr. Deming
uses his free time to volunteer at the YMCA,
specifically helping cancer patients and
survivors, and their families. He was
instrumental in bringing the LiveStrong at the
YMCA program to the YMCA of Greater
Des Moines. Dr. Deming hosts a weekly
educational series covering various topics
related to cancer survival and reclaiming your
life after cancer. He also teaches a weekly
LiveStrong cycling class to promote the
importance of regular exercise in the lives of
cancer survivors. After the class, he gathers
with participants to enjoy a healthy smoothie
as a recovery treat! A longtime YMCA
volunteer, Dr. Deming has also participated
in numerous events and Partner With Youth
campaigns for multiple branches over
the years.
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10
Long Term Members
70+ Years
Shirley Michel 78
Neal Westin 73
John and Mary Keck 70
65-69 Years
Williard Bishop 68
Rodney Farmer 68
Edward Simon 66
Wayne Sellner 65
60-64 Years
Bill Keck 64
E. Leslie Greaves 63
Cindy Davis 60
James Hoak 60
John Hunter 60
Ben Small 60
55-59 Years
Bob Holliday 59
Jack Ecker 57
Robert Cutler 56
Dick and Lois Wheeler 56
Arthur Dickson 55
Doug Reichardt 55
50-54 Years
Bruce Baker 53
Carol Edwards 53
John Eddy 52
Stephen Grask 52
Ed Hertko 52
H. L. Edwards 51
Marguerite Avant 50
Frank Comfort 50
Jacques Foster 50
Kenneth Haynie 50
Mike Lamair 50
Benard Levine 50
Fred Stewart 50
Edgar Supstiks 50
Tom and Mary Textor 50
45-49 Years
Gerald and Joan
Anderson 49
Wells Dickson 49
John Gruening 49
John Kirkpatrick 49
Dale and Leota Whiting 49
Clark and Christine
Bening 48
Frank Cownie 48
Harry Dahl 48
Randy Duncan 48
James Witt 48
William Bell 47
Harlan Lekowsky 47
Chuck and Susie
Muelhaupt 47
Lyle Simpson 47
Joseph Stock 47
Laurin Canfield-Norland 46
Steven and Sarah
Marquardt 46
Larry Middleton 46
Michael Carver 45
Thomas and Gayle
Hamilton 45
Eldon Huston 45
40-44 Years
Donald Beck 44
Paul Burkett 44
James Creighton 44
Don Davis 44
Waldo Geiger 44
Eugene Weber 44
Donald Jordahl 43
Edward Lipovac 43
Edward Nahas 43
Thomas Renda 43
Jack and Georgianne
Schreiber 43
Sam Simon 43
Steve Sypal 43
Buz Brenton 42
Patty and Jim Cownie 42
Peter Cownie 42
James Green 42
Donald Hartline 42
Duke and Carole
Reichardt 42
James and Jan Dunn 41
Harlan Feintech 41
Jo Ghrist 41
Michael Hansen 41
Ed Leo Pelds 40
Norman Reed 40
35-39 Years
Robert Burnett 39
Patrick Cornish 39
Sheryle and Thomas
Drake 39
Robert Duffy 39
David Fisher 39
Mike McEniry 39
Everett Oatts 39
Sam O’Brien Jr. 39
Roger Owens 39
Michel Ray 39
Kenneth Schultheis 39
Roger Willem 39
Thomas Formaro 38
Donald Neiman 38
Mike and Kristine
Voorhees 38
Gerald and Jane
Ketterling 37
Frederic Lacroix 37
Connie Thomson 37
Don Flockhart 36
Jack and Theresa
McDermott 36
Anthony Powers 36
Stephen Schneckloth 36
Dale Smith 36
Francis Anania 35
Lewis Bolton 35
Stephen Lundstrom 35
30-34 Years
Robert Benson 34
Harvey Harrison 34
Michael Leo 34
Robert Nuzum 34
Michael Peterson 34
Heidi Soliday Benson 34
Ellen Taylor 34
Duane Essex 33
Scott Flood 33
Susan Gerleman 33
Craig and Lanice
Goettsch 33
Dennis Henderson 33
Peter Marasco 33
Walter Robinson 33
Joel Weinstein 33
Charles and Ellen
Corwin 32
Clair Cramer 32
Bruce Johnson 32
Lisa Johnson 32
James Maloney 32
Art McClelland 32
Daryl and Kitty Metzger 32
Larry Mithelman 32
Anthony Ortale 32
Bernard Spaeth 32
Ellen Taylor 32
Joann Young 32
John Bresnahan 31
Udell Cason, Jr. 31
Steven Dittrich 31
David Nelson 31
Steve and Dawn Roberts 31
Kurt and Kathy Brewer 30
Shirley Fellman 30
Loras Kurt 30
Debbie and James Nahas 30
Tootsie Powell 30
Joe Proctor 30
Connie and Joe Robinson 30
Janis and John Ruan III 30
Fred Truck 30
Madelyn Tursi 30
Don York 30
25-29 Years
Dave Coppinger 29
Shirley Foster 29
Tom George 29
Richard Hein 29
Mary Ellen and William
Holtze 29
James and Nancy Jo
Hopkins 29
Roger Howell 29
Ronald Kuntz 29
John Lepley 29
Julie Lepley 29
Doris Milligan 29
Myron Olson 29
Ruth Olson 29
Karen Parry 29
Ruth Rater 29
Carolyn Roth 29
Georgianne Schreiber 29
Charles Smith 29
Linda Smith 29
Rick Smith 29
Cathie Thune 29
Paul Thune 29
Ann Wahlig 29
Jim Yencer 29
Gregg Barcus 28
Charles Becker 28
Libby Becker 28
Russ Cross 28
Mark Durham 28
Ann Gersie 28
George Houk 28
William Jarnagin 28
Richard Johnson 28
Kelley Kramer 28
Robert Laden 28
Dennis Linderbaum 28
Kenneth Noyce 28
Ron Ricker 28
Burke Shiffler 28
Ann Shuler 28
Philip Stoffregen 28
Thomas Nicholas Tormey 28
Thomas Alberts 27
Don Daniels 27
Maxine Dolan 27
Jody Dorweiler 27
Rose Hansen 27
Douglas Hutchison 27
James Keller 27
Nicholas Mancuso 27
Patrick McDonald 27
Joel Novak 27
Linda Powers 27
Thomas Seery 27
Tad Tinlin 27
Ronald Vinson 27
Gene West 27
Michael Anderson 26
Merrill Blackburn 26
Kate Clark 26
Michael Fitzgerald 26
Gary Fox 26
Terry Hall 26
Douglas Holmgren 26
Randi Holmgren 26
Kurt Johnson 26
Rod and Sue Kubat 26
Tracy Lewis 26
Andy and Brittany
Lumadue 26
Michelle Mcgovern 26
Roger Munns 26
Teri and Randy Nordaker 26
Lu Rhodes 26
Robert and Judy Ruch 26
Al Ryerson 26
Sherry Stanbrough 26
Clarke Stewart 26
Eric and Lisa Turner 26
Linda Wong 26
Debbie Anderson 25
Jeffrey Aten 25
Michael Bowen 25
Rochelle Broderick 25
Rebecca Brown 25
Russell Carey 25
Delores Carey 25
Michael Carter 25
Dale Dewey 25
David Diehl 25
Beth Edwards 25
John Edwards 25
Marion Eppright 25
Christine Gilbertson 25
Jeanine Graeve 25
Jeffrey Graeve 25
Ann Grill 25
Jean Hoifeldt 25
Douglas Johnson 25
Janet Johnson 25
Una Knauer 25
Thomas Kopp 25
Brian Kramer 25
Renae Lampkin 25
Bill Lawless 25
John McCartan 25
Cathleen McClellan 25
Randy McClellan 25
Keith McKay 25
Stanley Miller 25
Nancy Nichols 25
Tom Nichols 25
Alex Peden 25
Jack Porter 25
Peter Prugh 25
Robert Rigg 25
Thomas Schoelerman 25
Paul Schustek 25
Brian Scott 25
Richard Seibert 25
Robert Slezak 25
Chuck Terlouw 25
Kim Utterback 25
Cindy Wieland 25
Brian Willem 25
Elizabeth Willem 25
Melvin Zischler 25
Those Who Passed Away
This Year
John Beamer
Randy Bracken
Robert Kreamer
Milton Zeichik

Ankeny
Family YMCA
Branch
Profile
The Ankeny Family YMCA is deeply
connected throughout the Ankeny community,
because of a shared commitment to
strengthen the community and impact families
and individuals in a lasting way. From safe,
values-oriented child care and far-reaching
financial assistance, to supporting healthy
lifestyles for individuals and families, we aim
to identify and serve the unique needs and
interests of our community.
You’ll always feel welcome at the Ankeny
Family YMCA. Visit us and you’ll experience
a friendly atmosphere and a staff ready to
assist and support you. Our goal is to
encourage a healthy spirit, mind and body
in every child, adult and family.
“Exercise and the YMCA have
turned my life around.”
- Jack Biggs, Sr.
“Exercise and the YMCA have turned my life around,” says Jack Biggs, Sr.,
an active member of the Ankeny Family YMCA. “People too often want the magic
pill to feel better,” he continues. “The YMCA provides the means for this. You feel
better when you leave, like a good day’s work.”Jack’s involvement extends beyond
exercise to include helping at events and contributing to fund raising efforts. He
even portrays Santa Claus for the branch’s annual Christmas Family Night!
The YMCA’s commitment to serving everyone is also very important to Jack.
“I value the idea that anyone can have a membership, even if they are unable to
pay.” Jack says he senses a “family feeling” at the Ankeny YMCA. “The people and
staff are all very kind,” he describes. “To me, it’s more than exercise, it’s a part of
my social life.”
Board of
Managers
Matt Adams
Paul Arend
Rod Bergren
Bryan Borchert
Mike Boyle
John Brandt
Mike Egert
Jon Holmen
Julie Mangels
Gwen Norland
John Pighetti
Chip Pritchard
Fred Scherle
Kathy Sibbel
Andy Suby
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Boone County
Family YMCA
Branch
Profile
A small, hometown atmosphere is what
you’ll experience at the Boone County
Family YMCA. We are the hub of the
community, where children, adults and
families develop the skills and
relationships they need to be healthy,
confident and connected to others.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of age,
income or background. We are deeply
rooted in the Boone community, as we
work with local leaders and organizations
to encourage people and families, build
up the community and promote positive
change overall. Although small in number,
our staff overflows with passion for those
we serve, encouraging good health and
fostering connections with friends,
old and new.
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Board of
Managers
Dr. Jeff Anderson
Sara Behn
Linda Bollenbaugh
Vince Dahl
Karen Dannen
Tricia Koenig
Lois Kuhl
Janet Linn
Chris Moffitt
Larry Moklestad
Luke Nelson
Kriss Phillips
Stephanie Roelfs
Craig Wearmouth
“The wonderful Mommy and Me outings
are one of my favorite activities
at the YMCA.”
- Maggie Schlerman
The Boone County YMCA has a family atmosphere that Maggie Schlerman values
greatly. It’s a place where her family can spend time together, with the assurance that
the programs are based on developing positive values and strong character.
Maggie is at the Boone County YMCA every day to work out and socialize with new
friends she’s made since becoming a member. “The wonderful Mommy and Me
outings are one of my favorite activities at the YMCA,” she shares. “I’m also
thankful for the ChildWatch services so I can attend exercise classes knowing my
child is in good hands. But it’s the staff that makes the Boone County YMCA what it
is,” Maggie adds. “They are always friendly and caring and make it an enjoyable place
to be.” Maggie’s participation at the Boone County YMCA has helped her make better
choices relative to her health and she says she enjoys her improved lifestyle.
In addition, Maggie likes the community-oriented nature of the YMCA. “The Partner
With Youth funds are so important and it’s great to know that no one is turned away
from membership or programming simply because they cannot pay.”

“It really makes a difference to a lot of
people and kids that the YMCA is here.”
- Edwyn Daye
When Edwyn Daye was in the process of gaining full custody of his son, a Polk
County judge suggested he get involved with the Fatherhood Initiative at the John R.
Grubb YMCA. “I had been a father for 20 years, so at first, I didn’t think there was
anything the class could teach me,” Edwyn remembers. “But after listening to the
struggles of the other fathers in the group, I realized that by coming together, we
could help each other.”
That was two years ago. Edwyn completed the 12-week parenting curriculum and
then, with a desire to remain involved, began speaking at various YMCA events in the
Des Moines metro area to share his experiences as a father and with the Fatherhood
Initiative. “I encourage fathers and let them know how important it is for them to
take an active role in their children’s lives,” he says.
Today, Edwyn facilitates a weekly Fatherhood Initiative group at the Grubb YMCA,
helping men who are in similar situations as he once was.
As for the Grubb YMCA, Edwin can’t say enough about the benefits it brings to the
community and the neighborhood. “I grew up in this neighborhood and we didn’t
have a YMCA at that time,” he says. “It really makes a difference to a lot of people
and kids that the YMCA is here. It’s a friendly and comfortable atmosphere,” he adds.
“I’m just thankful for the opportunity to be here and help others.”
John R. Grubb
YMCA
Branch
Profile
Since 1994, the John R. Grubb YMCA
has been active in Des Moines’ inner city,
moving youth and families forward by
developing potential in youth,
improving health and wellbeing, and
building neighborhood connections. In
particular, we have contributed to the
community by offering a safe, positive
place for youth to go.
Through partnerships with individuals
and organizations throughout Des Moines,
we work to affect lasting change among
those we serve – from fostering
leadership in teens to strengthening men
in their roles as fathers. Perhaps our
greatest strength is our volunteers and
staff, each of whom work tirelessly to
make a difference in the lives of those we
serve.We have a passion for the
neighborhoods where we work, and
recognize that for the community to
succeed, everyone must be given the
opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Every day we work side-by-side with our
neighbors to make sure that everyone
regardless of age, income or background,
has the opportunity to benefit from all we
have to offer.
Board of
Managers
Betty Andrews
Bobbretta Brewton
Ray Brown
Joyce Bruce
Sam Clay
Jason Gassman
Reginald Hawkins
Jermain Henderson
Dan Johnson
Pastor Ron Marsiglio
Shannon Miller
Jeremial Rife
Andrew Turcotte
Sergeant Kervin
Veasley
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President’s Club
President’s Club
Platinum Founders
$10,000 and Above
Aviva Charitable Foundation
Boone County Force
Boone County Hospital
Dallas County Empowerment
Dena Howry
Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies
Association
Mediacom
Prairie Meadows
Principal Financial Group Foundation
Doug and Debbie Reichardt
S. L. Moore Charity Foundation
United Way of Central Iowa
West Des Moines, City of
President’s Club
Gold Founders
$7,500 - $9,999
Atlantic Bottling Company
Boy Scouts of America
Gannett Foundation
GuideOne Foundation
John and Janis Ruan
Robert Shreck
President’s Club
Silver Founders
$5,000 - $7,499
Bank of America
Patty and Jim Cownie
Chad Greening
Tom and Janice Guessford
J. Locke and Harriet S. Macomber
Fund
Steven Marquardt
SVPA Architects, Inc.
Kirk Tyler
Waukee, City of
President’s Club Founders
$2,500 - $4,999
Clark and Christine Bening
Boone County Endowment
Boone Noon Kiwanis
Barrie Christman
Shirley Dahl
Susan and Paul Davis
Dr. Richard Deming
Des Moines Area Association of
Realtors Foundation
Joe and Diane Dollison
Jolene Edgington
Scott and Jodi Eltjes
Thomas Farr
Leonard A. Good Trust
Nick and Dee Henderson
Holmes Murphy
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Iowa Des Moines Supply, Inc.
Iowa School Age Care Alliance
JCPenney
John Deere Des Moines Operations
Dan Johnson
John and Mary Keck
Lance Lange
Doug and Heather Olson
Push Pedal Pull
Rodney and Angela Reed
Ernest and Florence Sargent
Foundation
Jim and Kathy Simmons
Terry and Rick Snyder
James and Robin Swift
Donald and Nancy Taylor
Janet Vanderveld
Theresa Wahlig
Willis Auto Campus
YMCA of the USA
Marilyn Zarley
President’s Club Members
$1,000 - $2,499
Academy Roofing - Brian Krumm
ACCO
Garth and Cheryl Adams
Agricredit Acceptance, LLC
Albaugh, Inc. - Dennis Albaugh
Alliance Technologies
Jeffrey Anderson, M.D.
Ankeny Aquahawks Swim Team
Ankeny Building Association
Ankeny Dental Center - Jeff Stewart
Armed Services YMCA
AT&T
Dorothy Aussieker
Heather Bacino
Kimberly Baeth
Bruce and Kelli Baker
Beth Bakros
Bank of the West
Joel Bassman
James and Marisa Beal
Andrew and Lisa Bean
Paul Beer Trust
Ray and Carrie Bening
Tom and Kathryn Bernau
Bicycle Dreams by Breedlove
Boone, City of
Boone Vision Center L.L.C.
Bryan Borchert
Bill Braunger
Gretchen Breedlove
Woody and Julia Brenton
Kurt and Kathy Brewer
David and Cynthia Bridgewater
John and Colleen Burgeson
Tony and Marina Burke
Robert and Gloria Burnett
Cheri Bustos
Stacie Butler
Udell Cason, Jr.
CDS Global, Inc.
Steve and Melissa Chapman
Charles Gabus Ford
Tom and Leeann Coates
Mike and Linda Colby
Philip Colletier
Tony Colosimo
Community State Bank
Construction Materials - Ray Marvin
Bill and Deanna Cook
Lance Coppock
Mike and Julie Coppola
James Corcoran
Chuck and Ellen Corwin
Spencer and Stephanie Cox
Bob and Cynthia Cramer
Jamel and Melissa Crawford
James Creighton
Chuck and Diane Cutler
Jim and Sandra Cutter
Dahl’s
Kenny and Lori Dale
Davis Equipment Corp. - Paul Davis
Vernon and Lauren Delpesce
Dr. Francesca DeMarco
Pat DeMouth
Des Moines Business Record
Des Moines Golden K Kiwanis
Michael Devine
DLR Group
Harry and Sally Downing
Tom and Sheryle Drake
Bill and Barbara Duro
Mark Easler
Jeff and Celeste Egger
Elwell Companies - Denny Elwell
Faegre & Benson Foundation
Terry and Jeanne Feldt
David and Dorie Fisher
Flynn Wright
Vicky Foresman
Grant Friesth
Matt and Bridget Fryar
Jon and Faith Garnaas
Michael and Barbara Gartner
Wally Geiger
Tim and Denise Gerdis
Gary Goode
Greg Grandgeorge
Vicki and Louie Greco
Al and Mary Gross
Phil Hall
Kevin and Beth Hall
Hallett Charitable Trust
Brett and Alyson Halley
Kevin and Cheryl Halterman
Tom and Gayle Hamilton
Tom Hamilton, Jr.
Hamilton Funeral Home
- Carlton Peterson
Larry Handley
Scott and Leighann Harris
Kristie and Jeff Harrold
Bruce Hartley
Larry and Lori Hartsook
Chris and Stacey Haviland
Chris Heglin
Ed and Vicki Hertko
Robb and Carolyn Hill
Dennis Hogan
Frank and Jean Hoifeldt
Max and Janelle Holmes
Kari Holth
Myra Houser
Roger Hoyt
Charles Hunt, Jr.
Eldon and Jodie Huston
Mark and Lori Iles
Iowa Chiropractic Clinic, P.C.
- Aaron Martin
Iowa Cubs - Sam Bernabe
Brad and Angie Jacobsen
Jacobson Companies
Dick Jacobson
Al Jennings
Joseph Jester
Gerald Johnson
Joel Johnson
Donald Jordahl
Susan Judkins-Josten
Juls Design - Julie Mangels
Nancy Kane
Karl Chevrolet - Carl Moyer
Bill and Barb Keck
Dave Keck
Mark Kellerman
Mark Kempkes
Tom Killeen
Kimberley Development Corp.
- Bill Kimberley
Gerald Kirke
Dennis Kirkpatrick
Krause Gentle Foundation
Eric and Danielle Kress
Paul and Teresa Kruse
Brad and Tammy Lair
James and Annette Lane
Ron Lessard
Ian Lin
Judith Lindquist
Bernie Lowe
Tim and Joanna Lowe
Richard and Kaye Lozier
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“The Riverfront YMCA is always ready
to help those in need.”
- Tootsie Powell
It’s been more than 30 years since Tootsie Powell began coming to the Riverfront
YMCA – and she has a t-shirt to show her pride in that milestone. “I loved the idea
of earning a t-shirt for the years I’ve belonged at the YMCA,” she says. “I like
wearing my 30-year t-shirt!”
Tootsie is a member of the Upper Class, a group that takes water exercise classes
three times per week at the Riverfront branch. But that wasn’t keeping her busy
enough.
“I’m a people person and do not like to sit around,” Tootsie admits. She and three
friends – Dorothy Smith, Barb Fath and Nat Murphy – decided to organize birthday
and holiday parties for the Upper Class. “We decorate the tables and walls on our
own,” Tootsie says. “I travel a lot and bring back coffee cups and other trinkets for
those who are celebrating birthdays that month.”“I also started a monthly bulletin
with upcoming events and updates on members of the group,” she adds.
In addition to her friends in the Upper Class group, Tootsie points to the branch’s
staff as a favorite part of her YMCA experience. “They are always willing to help us
out,” she says. Tootsie also values the Riverfront YMCA’s commitment to the
community and believes there is a good understanding of community needs. “The
Riverfront YMCA is always ready to help those in need.”
Riverfront
YMCA
Branch
Profile
Situated in the heart of downtown
Des Moines, the Riverfront YMCA serves a
unique mix of populations, with a variety of
ages, races and ethnicities at the facility each
day. During the early morning, noontime, and
late afternoon hours, Riverfront is abuzz with the
downtown business crowd. Kids and families fill
the facility during evenings and weekends, many
speaking languages from different parts of the
world. The Riverfront YMCA, is a place where
traditions are steadfast and devotion runs deep.
Handball clubs, swimming excellence, volunteer
leadership and fund development are just a few
examples of the time-honored endeavors by
members, staff and volunteers.
People come to us because they know we’ll
be here, as we have been for the past 54 years.
We nurture life lessons in kids, foster health
and wellbeing among people of any age, bring
people together and provide mutual support for
everyone in our neighborhoods.
Board of
Managers
Ray Bening
Larry Blue
Brad Broberg
Udell Cason, Jr.
Ken Copley
Jolene Edgington
Grant Friesth
Al Gross
Kristie Harrold
Sen. Jack Hatch
Joe Henry
Kari Holth
Mark Iles
Gerald Johnson
Susan Judkins-Josten
Bruce Kempkes
Dennis Kirkpatrick
Paul Kruse
Martha Lebron-
Dykeman
Joe LeValley
Amy Liechti
Paul McGarvey
Jan Mickelson
Daryl Metzger
William Moulder
Shellie Murphy
Dave Nelson
Jim Norland
Jeremy Schultz
James Snyder
Coreen Sweeney
Kittie Weston-
Knauer
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President’s Club
Stephen Lundstrom
Edward Mahlstadt
Joseph Maniscalco
Mike Martens
John Martens
John M. Mathew
Edward and Jackie Matt
Mark McCormick
Todd and Shonn McDonald
Tom McEntee
Paul and Julie McGarvey
Mark Menadue
Daryl and Kitty Metzger
John Meyers
Jan Miller Straub
George Milligan
Troy and Ellen Moore
Chuck and Susan Muelhaupt
Phillip Murphy
Dr. William Murphy, M.D.
Sara and Troy Neil
Joel Nelson
Don and Char Neumann
Mike Nixon
James Norland
Dan Ochylski
Mark Patterson
Ron and Ruth Pearson
Dale Peddicord
Chris and Rosemary Pedersen
Peterson Foundation
Mark Pleva
Polk County Bank
Becky and Jim Pratt
Trina Radske-Suchan and
Tim Suchan
Duke and Carole Reichardt
Stan and Jody Reynolds
Stanley Richards
Wade and Tina Riedinger
Reed and Kristin Rinderknecht
Rick Rinehart
Brent and Sara Rippentrop
Steve and Dawn Roberts
Todd and Kelley Robinson
Chad Roethler
Rotary Club of Ankeny
Allen and Cindy Sabbag
Darin Sanders
Robert and Frances Sapp
Scheels
Frederick Scherle
Lou Schroedel
Jason and Nikki Shallenberger
Dave and Kate Sherry
Lyle and Janet Simpson
Lon Sinclair
James Snyder
South Suburban Service Club
Bernard Spaeth
Tim Spooner
Sprint
Kim Stewart and Ben Stone
Phillip Stoffregen
Kathy Strottmann and Rich Rumley
Ted and Kathleen Stuart
Thomas Sullivan
Coreen Sweeney
Don and Dolores Taylor
Tom and Mary Textor
Triathlon Racers of Iowa - David Jass
Deborah Turner
James Usgaard and Becky Knutson
David Vaudt
Dave and Nancy Vellinga
Mike and Kris Voorhees
Kraig and JoAnn Vry
Mark and Charlene Vukovich
Jim Wallace
Ivan Webber
Wells Dickson
Polly Welp
Bill Wickemeyer
DeAnn and Mark Wiltse
Bill and Maribeth Wright
Roma and Jim Youngquist
Zarley Law Firm
Tim Zarley
Milton H. Zeichik Estate
Steve Zumbach
* Special events are not listed
Capital Campaign Champions
$50,000 and Above
Aviva
Darrell and Elaine Ball
Rick Ball
Willard Bishop
Myron and Jackie Blank Estate
Boone County Hospital
Gretchen Breedlove
Kurt and Kathy Brewer
David and Cindy Bridgewater
The Phil Broderick Family
Brenda Bugarin
Robert Burnett
Dave Caris
Marion and Mable Charlton Estate
Charles Cownie
Patty and Jim Cownie
Des Moines, City of
Dwight Dollison
Denny Elwell
John Evans
Gabus Family Foundation
Jon and Faith Garnaas
Luke and Rachel Garnaas
Mary Gesiriech
Meredith Ghrist
Thomas Gibson
Tom Gratias
Greater Des Moines Community
Foundation
John Grubb
Lynn Horak
John Deere Des Moines Operations
Richard Jurgens
John and Mary Keck
William Knapp
Elizabeth Kruidenier
Brad and Tammy Lair Family
Foundation
Donald Lamberti
Leonard A. Good Trust
John Marshall III
John M. Mathew
Tom McCollum
Mercy - Des Moines
Beth Neppl
Linda and Mike Orr
Thomas Phillips
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Walter Potts, Jr.
Watson Powell III
Steve Prewitt
Principal Financial Group Foundation
Kurt and Lynette Rasmussen
Joseph Rosenfield
Troy Ross
John Ruan III
Janis and Dick Sargent
Robert Shreck
Courtney and Abe Stevens
Gail Stilwill
Jack and Dawn Taylor
Nancy and Don Taylor, Jr.
Kirk Tyler
Variety the Children’s Charity
W.T. and Edna M. Dahl Trust
Waukee Community School District
Wells Fargo
Richard White
Dennis E. Young
Additional Mission
Directed Gifts
$500 and Above
Anonymous Donor
Ankeny Athletic Booster Club
ASBS Foundation Inc
Bryan G. Woodward Community
Grant-Walk from Obesity
Boone, City of
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Ken Copley
Patty and James Cownie
Drake University
John W. and Barbara Duro
Chad Greening
Waldo Geiger
Hallett Charitable Trust
Des Moines Hinder Club
Max and Janelle Holmes
Iowa, State of
Iowa Health - Des Moines
John and Mary Keck
Kenneth Konkol Estate
Brad and Tammy Lair Family
Foundation
Matthew Marsh
John M. Mathew
John and Mary E. Mellinger
Mark Mellinger Memorial
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
National Fatherhood Initiative
Nationwide Foundation
Ron and Jeanne Nesbit
Don and Charlotte Neumann
Joseph Pirret
Pizza Ranch
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Polk County Decategorization
Principal Financial Group Foundation
Prairie Meadows
Qwest Foundation
Redwoods Group Foundation
Robert and Frances Sapp
Ronald McDonald House
Sierra Club
Jim and Kathy Simmons
Duane Skow Memorial
Heidi and David Stevenson
Thrivent
United Healthcare
Merle Van Cleve Estate
Waukee Community School District

“Since joining the YMCA, I have built
relationships with the staff and members.”
- John Neer
Life has changed in the past six years for John Neer. It was then that he took a
new job in construction and began dropping weight due to the physical nature of
his work. As his weight continued to decrease, John decided to begin working out
and changed his eating habits. When John signed up to run the Race for the Cure
with his wife, he had no idea how much he would come to love racing. His
enjoyment of 5k races sparked a desire to try a triathlon and, in 2008, John joined
the South Suburban YMCA to train.
“Through the YMCA, I met several other members who run and do triathlons,”
John conveys. “I started training with them, asking for advice on how to train and
what to expect.”John has since completed numerous triathlons and, in October,
completed his first marathon. He also teaches spinning classes at the South
Suburban branch—and has maintained his almost-100-pound weight loss for six
years. John says he loves the family environment at the South Suburban YMCA,
where people get to know each other and their families. He describes it as
a place anyone can feel at home.
“Since joining the YMCA, I have built relationships with the staff and members,”
John says. “The more you are there, the more people get to know you and know
what you do. Usually people know me because they know my wife. This is the first
time people know me because of me!”
South
Suburban
YMCA
Branch
Profile
The South Suburban YMCA has been
serving families in the south Des Moines
community since 1969. We are proud to
have created a welcoming environment
where people of all ages and backgrounds
establish relationships while growing in
spirit, mind and body. Connections made
by individuals at the South Suburban
YMCA extend throughout south
Des Moines and neighboring areas,
helping build strong communities.
We offer quality, values-driven youth
programs that build character thanks to
the many dedicated adult volunteers. The
community’s belief and backing of the
YMCA are demonstrated through their
annual giving. Our dynamic team of staff
and volunteers ensure that programs
are accessible to anyone with a desire to
participate, regardless of ability to pay.
We have a sense of ownership and
community pride that inspires us to take
an active role to make a positive impact in
our own backyards.
Board of
Managers
Judy Bequeaith
Jim Boyd
Bart Butler
Pastor David Chu
Sam Gelb
Randy Gordon
Tom Guessford
Matt Hennig
Barb Jorgensen
Dennis Juran
Juliana Kincheloe
John Mahoney
Tracey Manternach
Eddie J. Mauro
Frank Miller
Maureen Myshock
Sara Neil
Dan O’Donnell
Tammy Randall
Ryan Roberts
Eric Simon
Tom Stein
Emily Williams-
Bouska
Bill Wright
Tim Zarley
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YMCA of
the USA
Honor Roll
Donors who have given
cumulative gifts of $100,000
or more to the YMCA of
Greater Des Moines
Anonymous Donor
Willard and Betty Bishop
Myron* and Jackie* Blank
Morton Bookey*
J.C. “Buz” Brenton
The Phil Broderick Family
Charles Colby
Ralph Collins
Charles T. Cownie*
Patty and James Cownie
Howard Crawford*
Denny Elwell
Gabus Family Foundation
Tom Gratias
John* and Zelda* Grubb Charitable
Foundation
Dr. Ed and Vicky Hertko
Russell and Lucile Johnson
John and Mary Keck
William Knapp
Kenneth Konkol*
David* and Elizabeth Kruidenier
Madelyn M. Levitt* Foundation
Richard and Jean Levitt
J. Locke* and Harriet S. Macomber Fund
John M. Mathew
Mike and Linda Orr
Marvin* and Rose Lee Pomerantz
Walter “Bud”* and Sue* Potts
Rasmussen Family Foundation
Doug and Debbie Reichardt
Joseph Rosenfield*
Janis and John Ruan III
Sargent Family Foundation
Kathleen Scharnberg
Robert Shreck
Tom and Mary Textor
Kirk Tyler
“I view the Walnut Creek YMCA as an
organization that reaches far beyond the
walls of its building to make a positive
impact in our community.”
- Shahna Janssen
Shahna Janssen has experienced the Walnut Creek YMCA as a mom,
Board member and community partner. “I value the YMCA because it’s a
mission-driven organization that seeks to make connections and enhance
community life,” she says. “We all benefit from that.”
As Director of Community Education for the West Des Moines (WDM)
Community School District, Shahna has worked in partnership with the
Walnut Creek YMCA and the WDM Parks and Recreation Department. “For
many years, we have had cross-representation on our boards and committees,
allowing us to exchange many ideas and work smarter together to serve the
needs of our community,” she says. “I view the Walnut Creek YMCA as an
organization that reaches far beyond the walls of its building to make a
positive impact in our community.”
To demonstrate her point, Shahna points to several contributions the
Walnut Creek YMCA has made through its partnership with the school district
and the city: The WDM Teen Center, intramural programs, teen service clubs,
home-school physical education and program scholarships.
Shahna’s husband and children are also involved at the Walnut Creek
YMCA. “I appreciate knowing that the YMCA is a family-friendly,
community-oriented organization that promotes healthy choices and good
character,” she comments. “Those things really matter to me as a mom.”
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Walnut Creek
Family YMCA
Branch
Profile
At the Walnut Creek Family YMCA, we are all about
bringing people together and helping them build connections
with each other and the community. For 30 years, we’ve been
a mainstay in West Des Moines and the surrounding area. As
the population has grown and evolved, we have remained
dedicated to nurturing the potential in every individual –
whether young, old or in-between – and encouraging the
pursuit of passions old and new.
Our community partnerships are a great source of pride and
impact, particularly those that focus on the children and teens
in our neighborhoods and schools. Through these efforts, we
are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to
positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement
in our youth.
Northwest YMCA Grimes
Program Center
As an outreach of the Walnut Creek Family YMCA, the
Northwest YMCA Grimes Program Center operates out of the
Grimes Community Center, serving the northwest corridor
of the Des Moines metro area including the communities of
Johnston, Urbandale, Polk City, Granger, Dallas Center and
Grimes.
We offer traditional YMCA programming such as fitness,
ChildWatch and aquatics at a local pool. We are currently
developing partnerships and identifying local needs.
Strengthening communities is our cause as we work
diligently to help children and adults grow and prosper in
spirit, mind and body.
Board of
Managers
Sentwali Bakari
Dave Basler
Kristen Boyles
Mark Easler
Tom Hamilton
Robb Hill
Joel Johnson
Barry Jones
Lance Lange
Jeff Larson
Sadie Lee
Marv Morford
Bill Rosebrook
Julie Runyan
Chuck Simmons
Lon Sinclair
Thomas Slaughter
Mike Wagner
Mark Zimmerman
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Heritage
Club
Members
Susan Aden
*Carl J. and *Evelyn Anderson
Bruce and Kelly Baker
Loetta Beasley
*Paul Beer
Clark E. and Christine Bening
Ray and Carrie Bening
David and Beth Bishop
William N. and Mary Bishop
Willard and Betty Bishop
Dr. Robert Blaine
*Myron and *Jackie Blank
Robert and Bev Bole
*Morton S. Bookey
Robert L. Boyd
J.C. “Buz” and Sue Brenton
Ken and Shelley Brenton
*Edwin R. and Sue Brock
Gregory R. Brown
William and Marcia Buising
John and Colleen Burgeson
Paul and Mary Burkett
Robert and Gloria Burnett
*Simon and Jeanie Casady
*A. Mabis Chase
H.S. Chase Trust
J.G. Chase Trust
Roger D. Christenson
Andy Christianson
*Harris and *Harriet Coggeshall
Mike and Linda Colby
*Edmond P. Connolly
Jamie and Ann Constantine
Charles C. and Ellen Corwin
*Lloyd and Sally Courter
*Charles Cownie
Patty and James Cownie
Spencer and Stephanie Cox
*Carroll and Eloise Cram
Patricia Crawford
Jim Creighton
Kenneth Culver and Cindy Alloway-Culver
*Ted and *Fran Cutler
Vernon and Lauren Delpesce
*Pete and Jan Dickinson
*Katherine Dodson
Dwight “Joe” Dollison
*Matt and Tami Duncan
Randy and Paula Duncan
Scott Duncan and
Melissa Schafter Duncan
Jim Dunn
Bill and Barbara Duro
Gordon and Kathleen Echtenkamp
Robert R. Eddy
*Albert C. and Mabel Eidt
*Chester C. and *Hildred Elson
Hildred French Elson Trust
Stanley and Shari Engman
Marion D. and Sandra Eppright
*Robert L. and Adelaide Erickson
Rod and *Jean Farmer
*B.A. and *Marjorie Ferguson
*Ettore and Margery Ferin
*Marion L. Field
*Robert Flanagan
Scott Flood
Eric and Jane Fogg
Freeman and Gen Forrest
Claude H. and Josephine Freeman
R. Todd Gaffney
Wally and Diane Geiger
Richard H. Gerdes
*M.W. and *Lorraine Ghrist
*Dr. Thomas D. and Joan Ghrist
Dr. Larry W. Goetz
*Jeanne and *William J. Goodwin, Jr.
Marcene and Carl J. Grant, Jr.
Leslie E. and Patricia Greaves
*John R. and *Zelda Grubb
Cynthia and Tom Hamilton, Jr.
Thomas and Gayle Hamilton
Ray and Judith Hansen
Kirk and Jo Renee Hartung
*Robert B. and *Edythe Hartung
Roger and Sheila Hartung
Jack and Barb Haskins
*Robert H. and Georgia Helmick
H. Robert and Phyllis Henderson
Stacey R. and *Cynthia Henderson
*Ted Henderson
*Dr. Bernhart and Virginia Hermann
*Judge Allen A. and Marjorie Herrick
*Herbert H. and *Gerda Herrmuth
Dr. Edward J. and Vicki Hertko
Charles D. Hiatt
David and Elizabeth Hoak
James M. and Jane Hoak, Sr.
James M. and Nancy Hoak, Jr.
*Richard Hudson
Ron and Pat Huggins
*Dr. and *Mrs. Parker Hughes
John C. Hunter
Eldon and Jodie Huston
Chuck and Joanne Iles
Iowa Resources
Iowa State Bank Foundation
(John Burgeson)
Kurt and Jan Johnson
Russell E. and Lucile Johnson
James and Linda Jorgenson
Dr. Conrad and Joyce Jungman
*Frances Keck
John and Mary Keck
William D. and Barbara Keck
William Ketch
*John and Jewell Kintzinger
A.J. and Hana Koby
*Kenneth Konkol
Susan E. Kotecki
George LaMair
*William C. (Bill) Lemke
Richard and Jeanne Levitt
Logan and Shirleen Light
Jim Lightsey
Charter Members in Bold
* Deceased Member
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“While the YMCA was a lifesaver for me at the
time, over the years it has become so much more.”
- Becky Waugaman
Since 2002, the Waukee Family YMCA has been a place of support, healing and
growth for Becky Waugaman and her daughter, Natalie. When she joined the YMCA,
Becky was on a journey she’d never anticipated. Widowed while pregnant with
Natalie, Becky was now a single mom of a one-year-old. She was also working and
attending classes to finish her college degree–and was new to the community.
“At that time, my motivation in joining the YMCA was for my own physical and
mental wellbeing,” Becky recalls. “I could drop Natalie off in the safe and loving
environment of ChildWatch and spend one hour working out, which became an
oasis for me.”
Becky says that almost immediately the YMCA became a community family for her
and Natalie. “We quickly met new friends, some of whom, more than eight years
later, still work there,” she says. “While the YMCA was a lifesaver for me at that
time, over the years it has become so much more.”
Appreciating the emphasis placed on character development and desiring
that foundation for Natalie, Becky has continued to enroll Natalie in YMCA
programs. Now 9 ½ years old, Natalie has benefited from participation in early
childhood classes, preschool, summer day camps and youth sports.
“I have a lot of camp memories, starting from kindergarten,” Natalie says with
excitement. “I love the YMCA staff and have built great relationships with them.
Now that I’m in 4th grade, I come to the YMCA to hang out with
friends and take classes.”
Becky recalls one staff member in particular who
made an impact on Natalie. “Patrick, the swim
camp supervisor, became a positive adult
male figure in her life,” Becky explains.
“I’m sure he has no idea what his simple
interactions meant to Natalie, but I
know he was significant in filling her
need for positive male affirmation in
her development and self-esteem as
a young girl.” Natalie sums it up:
“I hope you love the YMCA,
too, because it is a fab place
to be and a wonderful place
to see friends!”
Waukee
Family YMCA
Branch
Profile
In one of the fastest growing suburban
areas in Iowa, the Waukee Family YMCA
is a positive and friendly gathering place
that helps individuals, families and the
community grow closer together, develop
healthy lifestyles and connect with others
through fitness, sports, fun and shared
interests.
Our network within the Waukee
community is far-reaching. From the high
school’s use of our new natatorium for
its inaugural swim team to a local church
hosting our preschool program to
thousands of kids participating in our
youth programming at facilities
throughout Waukee – we are
committed to providing opportunities
that build community ties and allow kids,
adults and families to grow and thrive.
The efforts of our volunteer and staff
leadership have been nothing short of
inspirational, as they interact and lead in
a positive manner, sparking real
transformation within the community
and its members.
Board of
Managers
Heather Bacino
Trisha Barton
Kimberly Baeth
Michael Billings
Jay Braband
Anne Case
Jamey Deen
Pat DeMouth
Nick DeRocher
Brett Halley
Frank Hoifeldt
Angie Jacobsen
Shelby Klinkenborg
Todd McDonald
Troy Moore
Pat Nelson
Chris Pederson
Chuck Pletke
Chad Roethler
Sarah Schaefer
Susan Shisler
Jon Sieck
Terry Snyder
Teresa Speck
Jim Torvik
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Heritage
Club
Members
*Robert W. and Dorothy Lindberg
*Buell M. and Grace Lindgren
*Vashti E. Lott
William R. and Lona Love
Bernie Lowe
Linda and John Lowe
*Richard Lozier, Sr.
Richard and Kaye Lozier, Jr.
*Howard W. and Alleyne Lyon
*J. Locke and Harriet S.
Macomber Fund
Ed and Tracy Mahlstadt
*Robert J. Mandelbaum Memorial
(Charles Duchen)
Steven Marquardt
Leroy P. Marriott
John M. Mathew
Edward and Jackie Matt
Lorraine J. May
*Alvin E. and Gladys Maynard
Kay and Tom McCollum
Roy E. McKay
*Harold E. McKinney
McMichael Memorial Fund
Robert and Willa Meier
John and Mary Ellen Mellinger
William E. and Corene Metcalf
Daryl and Kitty Metzger
Eugene and Kathleen Meyer
Ray and Shirley Michel
*Lyle and Joan Middleton
*Andrew K. and Mary Miller
Jan Miller Straub
Stan and Marleen Moffitt
Stephen Morain
*Mary Morrison
Ed and Dixie Murphy
*June Murphy
*James and *Marguerite Muto
*Harold G. and Louise Nelson
Don and Char Neumann
*Louise Noun
Lloyd H. Olund
*Ray and Mary Oothout
R. Dale Peddicord
Carlton and Kim Peterson
Gregory and Deborah Pint
*Walter “Bud” and *Sue Potts
*Steven R. and Mary Prewitt
Ray and Dodee Pugh
Edwin R. and Bonnie Pugsley
Doug and Debbie Reichardt
*William J. and Sue Reichardt
*Roland and Vernal Renard
*Lester and Luetta Rhodes
*Riley and *Eloise Richards
George A. Riggins
Stephen W. and Dawn Roberts
*Willard E. and *Marguerite
Rogerson
*Joseph F. Rosenfield
*Marcus and Edith Rosky
Janis and John Ruan III
Gary and Judy Rubin
Sidney and Ruth Rubin
*Ernest and *Florence Sargent
*Richard E. and Joann Sargent
Roger Schlaefer and Marge Hammer
Schlaefer
Jack and Georgianne “Jill” Schreiber
Wayne B. and Ruth Sellner
*Walter W. and *Rita Selvy
David and Kate Sherry
Dan Sherwin
Jim and Kathy Simmons
Lyle and Jan Simpson
Lyle and Marci Simpson Trust
Ben Small
John and Judy Spence
Fred and Harriet Stewart
Thomas and Kitty Stoner
Stephen E. and Cheryl Sypal
Nancy and Don Taylor, Jr.
*Jack and Dawn Taylor
Thomas W. and Mary Textor
*Robert B. and *Fran Throckmorton
Mark and Dr. Catherine Truesdell
*Wendell and *Nita Tutt
*Merle L. and Bessie VanCleve
William and Wicker Van Orsdel
*Joe Van Winkle
Mike and Kris Voorhees
*David and *Miriam Waldinger
*George Walker
*Florence Wallace
*James W. and *Helen Wallace
Wefel W. and *Nadine Warner
Eugene F. and Mary L. Weber
Arlene Storvick-Wee
Dr. Richard and Lois Wheeler
Richard S. and Barbara White
Paul R. Wierson
Chad Williams
Peter and Jill Winberg
Robert R. and Phyllis Wise
James L. and Dee Woods
James O. and Barbara Wright
*Donald H. and Marilyn Zarley
Charter Members in Bold
* Deceased Member
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“What more can I say than thank God for
giving us the YMCA Healthy Living Center!”
- Lisle Shires
After suffering a stroke and experiencing right-side paralysis as a result, Lisle Shires
found that his health insurance did not cover the therapy he needed to regain his
former physical abilities. “This is why I can’t say enough about the YMCA Healthy
Living Center,” Lisle declares. “The staff is well-trained and caring, and the facilities are
excellent. I benefit from the medical water program held in one of the three pools.
I also benefit from the well-equipped exercise area staffed with therapists that set up
a program to fit your needs and offer help when needed.”
Enthused about all the YMCA Healthy Living Center has to offer, Lisle and his wife,
Julia, invited Trina Radske Suchan, YMCA Healthy Living Center Medical Director, to speak
with their Sunday School class about the many benefits to be gained through the Healthy
Living Center’s programs and facilities. “Many of our friends in the class were interested
in improving their lives through better health, and have since joined us at the YMCA
Healthy Living Center,” Lisle describes.
After they exercise, Lisle says he and Julia enjoy time with friends in the coffee shop.
“We find the conversation and camaraderie to be nearly as important as the exercise,”
he says. “We also appreciate one of the chaplains who often stops by to offer spiritual
support.”
Lisle describes the YMCA Healthy Living Center as having something for everyone. “The
Healthy Living Center serves the child enjoying supervised time while a parent exercises; a
student recovering from a sports injury or improving at a sport; a post-surgical individual
wanting help with recovery; and someone learning to live with a cardiac disorder,” he says.
“What more can I say than thank God for giving us the YMCA Healthy Living Center!”
YMCA Healthy
Living Center
Branch
Profile
In partnership with Mercy Medical
Center we are proud to offer a unique
medically integrated approach to health
and wellness at the YMCA Healthy Living
Center. Our relationships with the medical
community allow us to come alongside
you in your quest to maintain or improve
your physical health – whether fighting a
chronic disease, recovering from an injury,
training for an athletic event or
committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Specialized programming offers
possibilities for children with special
needs, tri-athletes-in-training, cancer
patients and survivors, overweight youth,
chronic pain sufferers, individuals living
with diabetes – the scenarios are endless.
You’ll find a positive, caring culture at the
YMCA Healthy Living Center, where you
can receive the guidance and resources
you need to achieve greater health and
wellbeing in spirit, mind and body.
Board of
Managers
Jim Adams
Shannon Benson
Kathy Brewer
Cindy Feldman
Tom Mertz
Gene Nelson
Pat Nelson
Susie Roberts
Erin Smith
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YMCA of Greater Des Moines
101 Locust Street • Des Moines, Iowa 50309
YMCA of Greater Des Moines Mission: To put Christian principles into
practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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