MONROE - The Green County Family YMCA hosted its annual Heritage Club dinner Nov. 15 at the Ludlow Mansion. The evening and annual program is a night of celebration and appreciation for the mission work that the YMCA does in the areas of youth development, social responsibility and healthy living.
Guests for the event were welcomed by Dr. Richard Benesh, YMCA board president and Heritage Club member, who updated everyone on what's happening at the Y and continuing efforts to assure the long-term financial strength and mission of the Y.
Aaron Phillips, YMCA executive director, offered the evening invocation. Peppercorn Banquets and Catering served the meal, made possible by First National Bank and Trust Company and Peppercorn Banquets Catering.
Paul Voegeli, YMCA Foundation president and Heritage Club member, spoke about "Assuring the Y's Future" and gave a history of the YMCA Foundation.
Charlie Baumann, chair of the YMCA's endowment committee and Heritage Club member, recognized the founding Heritage Club members and welcomed new members to the club.
Laura Bader, YMCA Heritage Club member and past YMCA board president, gave a testimonial on the importance of the YMCA in Monroe and how it impacted her family over the years. Bader and her husband, Ed, were members of the YMCA Gator Swim Team board while their children were involved in swim team. She also mentioned how grateful she still is for the programs offered, especially yoga.
Mike Bussey, senior consultant of Donor by Design, spoke on the importance of the Heritage Club. Bussey had a long career at various YMCAs and at one point served 10 years as the CEO of the Jerusalem YMCA. He noted that Green County was very lucky to have a YMCA and how the future success of the Y is dependent on sustaining gifts of financial support.
Phillips gave the State of the Y report on the programs offered to strengthen children's and families' lives. Collaboration with the Monroe Clinic's diabetes prevention program is starting. The Y works with other local non-profits and community agencies to help families make healthier choices and connect with the Y's work. He also commented on the other programs, such as the Before and After School Program for children, local community swim lessons and the annual support campaign and thanked everyone for attending and being a part of this community and cause-driven organization
Brenda Kulow-King, past Y board president and Heritage Club member, concluded the event by reflecting on the strengths of the YMCA that help the community through volunteer work and staff.
For more information on the YMCA Heritage Club, visit the YMCA's website at www.greencountyymca.org or contact Phillips at 608-325-2003 or by email at aphillip@greencountyymca.org.
Guests for the event were welcomed by Dr. Richard Benesh, YMCA board president and Heritage Club member, who updated everyone on what's happening at the Y and continuing efforts to assure the long-term financial strength and mission of the Y.
Aaron Phillips, YMCA executive director, offered the evening invocation. Peppercorn Banquets and Catering served the meal, made possible by First National Bank and Trust Company and Peppercorn Banquets Catering.
Paul Voegeli, YMCA Foundation president and Heritage Club member, spoke about "Assuring the Y's Future" and gave a history of the YMCA Foundation.
Charlie Baumann, chair of the YMCA's endowment committee and Heritage Club member, recognized the founding Heritage Club members and welcomed new members to the club.
Laura Bader, YMCA Heritage Club member and past YMCA board president, gave a testimonial on the importance of the YMCA in Monroe and how it impacted her family over the years. Bader and her husband, Ed, were members of the YMCA Gator Swim Team board while their children were involved in swim team. She also mentioned how grateful she still is for the programs offered, especially yoga.
Mike Bussey, senior consultant of Donor by Design, spoke on the importance of the Heritage Club. Bussey had a long career at various YMCAs and at one point served 10 years as the CEO of the Jerusalem YMCA. He noted that Green County was very lucky to have a YMCA and how the future success of the Y is dependent on sustaining gifts of financial support.
Phillips gave the State of the Y report on the programs offered to strengthen children's and families' lives. Collaboration with the Monroe Clinic's diabetes prevention program is starting. The Y works with other local non-profits and community agencies to help families make healthier choices and connect with the Y's work. He also commented on the other programs, such as the Before and After School Program for children, local community swim lessons and the annual support campaign and thanked everyone for attending and being a part of this community and cause-driven organization
Brenda Kulow-King, past Y board president and Heritage Club member, concluded the event by reflecting on the strengths of the YMCA that help the community through volunteer work and staff.
For more information on the YMCA Heritage Club, visit the YMCA's website at www.greencountyymca.org or contact Phillips at 608-325-2003 or by email at aphillip@greencountyymca.org.
