The document proposes a new YMCA facility for the Grand Traverse region to address several problems in the community. It would include a 175,000 square foot master plan built in phases. The essential first phase would be 89,900 square feet including two gymnasiums, a day care center, four pools, fitness areas, an indoor track, and other amenities. It would cost $14.5 million to build and would help address issues like a lack of swim lessons, family recreation facilities, day care, and places for teens. The new YMCA aims to serve more families in the region and help improve community health.

1. The New YMCA: A New Vision for the Grand Traverse Region Presented to: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation March 13, 2007 Concept picture represents essential phase of master plan. We are in partnership with:

2. An Overview of The Current Y: What are we doing now in the region?

3. Grand Traverse Bay Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Founded in 1964 "To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.“ Independent of Y-USA “We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.” The Y Today

4. The Y Today 11,000 Program Usersin 65 programs

5. The Y Today2,500 Members here &Over 21,000,000 in USA!

6. Values Education:: Caring Honesty Respect Responsibility The Y Today

7. 270,000 Annual Usages or 700 Every Day! The Y Today

8. $112,000 Scholarship Assistance: No One Denied! The Y Today

9. 494 Volunteers giving 32,864hours each year! The Y Today

10. 2,282Adults Users with 360 Senior Users Annually The Y Today

11. The Y Today The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA operates its over 65 programs at 3 Facilities inc. 40 acre woods, 2.5 acre property, 1 rented building, and gymnasiums and athletic fields through out the region.

12. Why a New Y?

13. PROBLEM #1: 40% of 7th graders can’t swim 25 yards to save their life or the life of a friend. SOLUTION: The New Y! IMPACT: 2,000 kids in the five county region will learn to swim each year at the New Y!

14. PROBLEM #2: There is NO family oriented full-service recreational facility in our entire five county region. SOLUTION: The New Y! Leelanau: 921 users Antrim: 728 users Grand Traverse: 12,814 users Kalkaska: 728 users Benzie: 669 users Other: 2,341 users IMPACT: 4,000 additional members and program users from throughout the region will enjoy the New Y!

15. PROBLEM #3: Throughout our region, there is a lack of affordable quality year round day care. SOLUTION: The New Y! IMPACT: 80 additional families will have their day care needs met at the New Y!

16. PROBLEM #4: Youth obesity is on the rise, and regional health is on the decline. SOLUTION: The New Y! IMPACT: 1,000 families from the five county region will enjoy new health & fitness services at the New Y!

17. PROBLEM #5: Teens need a fun, safe, positive place to grow. SOLUTION: The New Y! IMPACT: 1,000 additional teens from the Grand Traverse Region will have a place of their own at the New Y!

18. PROBLEM #6: There is NO regional facility where everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. SOLUTION: The New Y! Every kid deserves a Y! IMPACT: 1,000 additional families will benefit from our “No One Denied” financial assistance policy at the New Y!

19. 175,000 sq.ft., $25.5 million master plan to be built as donations are given.

20. Essential Phase Exterior Concept drawing from view of Meijer Athletic Fields October 2009 Essential phase = $14.5 million for 89,900 sq. ft.

21. Construction is complete on the athletic fields at the future site of the new Grand Traverse Bay YMCA on 3700 Silver Lake Road in Garfield Township. New electronic sign installed and working.

22. The New Y – Main Level 2 wood floor gymnasiums Administrative area Day Care & Child Watch secured areas Individual & Family Locker rooms 4 pools – 1st phase

24. 7 fitness areas

25. View to pool

26. View to lobby

27. Indoor Aerobics

28. Outdoor Aerobics

29. Multi –purpose

31. Fitness Center: 18,624 sq ft serving 6,000 members The indoor track will go through the Fitness Center.

32. Approximately 1/10 mile indoor track (~10 laps per mile) in a 19,180 sq. ft. gymnasium

33. AQUATICS CENTER 26,576 sq ft serving 7,500 Kids

34. Child Care Center: 5,454 sq ft serving 300 Kids

35. We need your support! $14.5 million $12.0 million $ 5,381,291 $ 6,618,709 Total Essential Phase Cost: Total Donations needed: Donations to date: Current Balance of:

36. Yes, you can give on-line!www.4good4ever.org More YMCA information at: www.gtbayymca.org March 2010