Young Women'S Christian Association

“The draft 990 will be emailed to all board members. Each board member will certify via email that they have had an opportunity to review the 990 and ask questions. Responses will be required from 100% of board members.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to board members and certain volunteers. A separate policy applies to employees of the organization. An interested party is under a continuing obligation to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest as soon as it is known or reasonably should be known. A disclosure statement and questionnaire is completed upon his or her association with the ywca of gettysburg and adams county and shall be updated anually. An additional disclosure statement and questionnaire shall be filed at such time as an actual or potential conflict arises. Board members shall submit their completed disclosure statements and questionnaires to the president of the board, or in case of the president's disclosure, to the secretary of the board. The secretary shall provide copies to the executive director. In the case of volunteers, the disclosure statements shall be provided to the executive director. The executive director shall provide copies to the secretary of the board of directors. When there is reason to believe that an actual or potential conflict of interest exists, the board of directors shall determine the appropriate organizational response. Where an actual or potential conflict exists with respect to a specific proposed action or transaction, the ywca of gettysburg and adams county shall refrain from the proposed action or transaction until such time as the proposed action or transaction has been approved by the disinterested members of the board of directors. An interested party who has an actual or potential conflict of interest with respect to a proposed action or transaction shall not participate in any way in, or be present during, the deliberations and decision making with respect to such action or transaction. The interested party may, upon request, be available to answer questions or provide material factual information about the proposed action or transaction. An interested party shall neither be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present nor for purposes of determining what constitutes a majority vote of directors in attendance. The minutes of meeting shall reflect that the conflict disclosure was made, the vote taken, and where applicable, the abstention from voting and participation by the interested party. In the event an employee feels that there may be an appearance of a conflict of interest, the potential for a conflict of interest, or an actual conflict of interest cannot be avoided; the employee must report the situation to the executive director. The report should be in writing, and should describe the nature of the potential conflict of interest. The executive director will determine if another course of action should be followed. The executive director must make any concerns regarding conflict of interests known to the president of the board of directors.”

“After completing a performance evaluation of the executive director, the personnel committee makes a salary recommendation to the board of directors. The guidelines for this recommendation is based upon the outcome of the performance evaluation and the pre-determined range of labor rate increases. The board of directors votes on the salary recommendation for the executive director.”

“As part of the annual budget process, the executive director approves an overall organizational salary and labor rate percentage increase. Every employee receives an employee evaluation prior to the start of the fiscal year (when increases are given.) in conjunction with each department director, and after consulting the evaluations, the executive director approves labor rate increase amounts for each employee. In addition, the executive director determines the salary increases for each department director as well as the director of finance.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The ywca of gettysburg & adams county is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The ywca is adams county's center for personal and community growth - a place to learn, to play, and to improve emotional and physical well- being. By connecting cultures, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and empowering all who walk through our doors, we will guide adams county to positive change. We offer the only public indoor pool in the county, a whirlpool, two racquetball courts, a gymnasium, fitness center, dance aerobics room, cycle room, circuit room, massage and yoga room with various fitness classes in the pool and on land. We have three childcare centers, making us the largest childcare provider in the county. We offer community outreach programs and a nationally acclaimed road scholar educational program for older adults. We are a community leader in providing racial justice programs as well as women's empowerment programs. The association's primary sources of support and revenue are program fees, grants, and contributions.”

“Cam'ela bisch is the ceo of hanover area ymca which is the successor organization and was not an officer during the fiscal year.”

“Aquatics program: the ywca has adams county's only community indoor pool. Our year-round aquatic programs cater to all abilities. Our programs for people with physical limitations due to injury, arthritis or other forms of illness are instructed by personnel trained and certified by the united states water fitness association. We also offer fitness programs for people who enjoy a strenuous muscle toning workout in the water. Our swim lessons are offered in small-group and private sessions, and are appropriate for all ages, starting at 6 months, and all skill levels including those challenged physically and/or mentally. Participation in sharks, our year- round swim team, is available for all members aged 6-18, and we host a masters swim program for adults who want to complete in swim meets or triathlons. Our programs are attended by infants and seniors alike. Annually, over 580 children and adults participate in paid aquatics programs. The pool is used by area youth groups and non-profit clubs providing programs for under-served youth. Examples include special olympics to train their athletes, gettysburg area high school for swim team practices, area elementary school science classes, scout troops from up and down the eastern seaboard. In addition, we train teens and adults to become life guards, swimming instrcutors and water fitness instructors that staff many area pools.”

“Memberships: ywca memberships are designed to meet the needs of our local population. A "basic" membership allows a member to participate in some ywca programs (for example, child care, and basketball programs) and receive member pricing on other programs (including gymnastics and fitness classes). A rec pass membership offers unlimited access to the entire fitness facility, including group water, fitness and indoor cycyle classes (some age restrictions apply). Rec pass members are also granted preferential pricing on most programs. Uniquely priced membership categories include youth (under 13), junior (13-17), young adult (18-24), adult (25-59), senior (60+), as well as family memberships, single parent families and senior families. We offer reduced prices to veterans and active military personnel. Advocacy and mission: racial justice and women's economic empowerment are the hallmark initiatives of the ywca. To promote these goals in our community, the ywca of gettysburg & admas county offers programs that encourage discussion about race and appreciation for the diversity in our community, and provides women and girls opportunities for greater health and economic advancement. Our programs include: 1. Legos and stem savvy: these programs provide opportunities for school- age girls to explore robotics, rocketry, and other scientific fields through hands-on activities and field trips to science centers. These programs are offered to girls age 9 through 18 through gettysburg area school district and gettysburg college. 2. Our racial justice programs include discussion groups and forums, cultural celebration events, community partnerships, and other special events. All of these programs are offered for free to the community.”

“Change in value - perpetual trusts 24,285 change in value - community foundation 6,337 net assets transferred to hanover ymca -4,140,497 net assets transferred to others -94,586 total -4,204,461”