1. Airport Area YMCAEst. 1985Lindsi SmithExecutive Director

2. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow….Doing Good People Have Benefitted From the Y For More Than 160 Years.

3. YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Vision: Preparing youth to succeed and serve. Values: Our values embrace the universal truths inherent in relationships with others - Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Honesty.

5. There’s Understandable Confusion…

6. So, What Changes? Our Logo Our Language

7. New Logo: Vibrant, Forward Moving, Exciting

8. Our Language For Youth DevelopmentNurturing the potential of every child and teen. For Healthy LivingImproving the nation’s health and well-being. For Social ResponsibilityGiving back and providing support to our neighbors.

9. The “Y” Our Cause Strengthening the Foundation of Our Community

10. So, What Stays the Same? Our Mission and Values Our Local Name

11. FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BRINGING OUR CAUSE TO LIFE

12. Children Need the YMCA… (Especially Mine.)

13. Airport Area YMCA Established in 1985 to serve and meet the needs of the HEB and surrounding communities.

14. Youth Development: Youth Sports Teaching children character development and life-lessons such as teamwork, cooperation, discipline, and healthy living. Aquatics Teaching children life-saving skills to reduce the risk of drowning. Child Watch Nurturing children in a safe and loving environment while teaching socialization and self-confidence. Day Camp Engaging children in a safe environment to grow and thrive during the summer months while learning values such as honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility.

15. Healthy Living: Fitness Programs Changing and saving lives through engaging members in fitness programs such as cardio, strength training, group exercise, and personal training to help people adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Aquatics Improving the health, quality of lives, and sense of community through water exercise classes. Family Time Intentionally providing families with opportunities to be together through special events focused on healthy family dynamics. Senior Socials Providing a welcoming environment for seniors to not only increase health and well-being but also to provide socialization and an increased support system.

16. Social Responsibility: Volunteerism Providing purposeful opportunities for youth and adults to give back to their community. Wellness Education Educating the community through events such as “Healthy Kids Day” the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Military Outreach Providing support for families of deployed military personnel to utilize the YMCA completely free to them. Child Welfare Serving at-risk youth through programs that teach character development by healthy role models.

17. STEP UP FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN IMAGINEYOUR IMPACT

18. “Walk To Recess” Program

19. “Walk To Recess” Program

23. $60,000 58 Volunteers Over 321 Gifts

24. Make a Personal Pledge to Support 2012 Step Up For Kids TODAY How Can You Help, You Ask? Serve as a Volunteer Campaigner for Step Up For Kids Serve on the YMCA Board of Managers

25. Thank You For Your Support of the Airport Area YMCA! And for helping us say YES to the children in our community who need us!