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	Long Branch Area YMCA 1304 N. Missouri St. Macon, MO 63552 660.385.1818

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	Background Checks
The YMCA requires background checks on all volunteers. Persons with a conviction relating to the safety or welfare of children or an offense on the child abuse and neglect registry will not be allowed to volunteer. Those with any kind of felony conviction in the last five years will also be disqualified from volunteering, but will have the opportunity to appeal to the Executive Director.


	Building Strong Kids Annual Support Campaign
How does the YMCA offer financial assistance? Every year YMCAs conduct an annual campaign where people are given the opportunity to financially support mission-based programs and to provide funding to furnish financial assistance to those who want to participate but cannot afford program or membership fees. This fall kicked off the eight annual “Building Strong Kids Campaign” October 18- November 30, 2011. During the annual campaign, YMCA Board members shared the the story of the YMCA and asked others for financial support. Click here for the 2011 list of Donors

	Child Abuse Prevention
Child abuse is a serious national problem. YMCAs are especially vulnerable to the possibilities of child abuse because of the large number of children that pass through our programs on a daily basis. Because of this, the YMCA has a strong moral, legal and financial obligation to protect the children in our care from abuse. Given the nature of who we serve, our organization is especially appealing to potential child abusers. It is important that we be as rigorous as possible in screening out potential offenders, and that we train and supervise staff and volunteers to eliminate occurrences of abuse. The safety of the children we serve must be our primary concern. For this reason, the Long Branch Area YMCA will begin conducting various screening activities, such as: criminal background checks, reference checks, signed code of conduct, and child abuse prevention training, for volunteers who work with children. The YMCA also will keep written documentation evidencing successful completion of the Child Abuse Prevention Training in each of our staff member's personnel file who works with children. The YMCA hereby advises and notifies parents of youth participants that we have a staff code of conduct, and that parents should report any suspicious activity to the Program Director or Executive Director. YMCA Staff are not allowed to have planned, one-on-one contact with YMCA youth participants when they are off duty. Our coaches meetings will now be mandatory, as each volunteer coach must review the Child Abuse Prevention brochure and sign authorization for a criminal background check at the coaches meeting. Coaches will not receive their official team shirt until these two requirements are met. We recognize that this may be a small inconvenience for you; however, the payoff of protecting our children is worth the effort. And, as parents, we can feel more assured that the YMCA is taking a proactive effort to protect our young people. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the YMCA. The Child Abuse Prevention Brochure is available at the YMCA.

	Endowment Development
As longtime friends and members of the Long Branch Area YMCA, we are sure that you hope the Y will continue to be a strong, positive force in the lives of youth and families in this community for generations to come. The YMCA’s Board of Directors has created a Heritage Club. We wish to recognize and thank those who have taken steps now to help guarantee a strong future for our YMCA by including a gift to the YMCA’s Endowment in their estate plans. This includes bequests in a will or living trust, creation of a charitable trust, or naming the YMCA as a beneficiary of life insurance or unused retirement plan benefits. We do not want to overlook anyone who is qualified to receive an invitation to the Heritage Club’s inaugural event and the opportunity to be a charter member. We also do not want to miss the opportunity to thank someone today for their future gift. We are asking for your help. If you have included the YMCA in your estate plans, please let us know. It is our desire to properly thank you for thinking about the future viability of the Long Branch Area YMCA.

	OATS
Need a ride to the YMCA? Oats provides door to door transportation. They will pick you up at your home and bring you to the YMCA! Macon Chamber of Commerce/ OATS provides public transportation for residents of Macon
Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
To schedule a ride call 660-385-2811 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
$1.50 per one-way trip
ANYONE CAN RIDE!

	Volunteers
With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility Y volunteers give men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Volunteer to teach a class, lead on the board of directors, coach a team, or extend a helping hand to a person wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. The Y is a one of a kind non-profit. Take an active role in strengthening your community. Apply to volunteer today!

	YMCA Annual Meeting-Feb. 20th
The Long Branch Area YMCA Board of Directors will hold their annual meeting on Monday, February 20, at 7:30 pm , at the Long Branch Area YMCA. YMCA members are welcome to attend. Every year at the annual meeting, eight of the twenty-four volunteer board members’ service term expires. The Board Development Committee will recommend a slate of directors and officers to be voted on by the Board of Directors. Anyone interested in serving on the YMCA Board of Directors may submit their name for consideration by the Board Development Committee to Dixie Clapper , Chair, or to Angela Prenger , Executive Director, 1304 S. Missouri St. , Macon,MO 63552 .
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