Young Men'S Christian Association of Carlisle

“The by-laws were amended on september 24, 2024 to change article vi section 1 to change frequency of meetings to a minimum of 6 times per year with some exceptions.”

“To be able to have full use of the organization's facilities a membership to the organization is required. Non-members pay more for provided programs. Voting membership elects the board which is defined as members in good standing age 19 and over.”

“Any person 19 or over who is a member in good standing may become a voting member of this association if they signify they are in sympathy with the purposes of the association, indicate their willingness to cooperate actively in achieving these purposes, share financially in forwarding the work of the organization, and assume the responsibilities and obligations inherent with membership.”

“The voting members of the corporation as provided for in this article shall be the members having the control of the corporate functions of the association, with the sole voting rights and powers on all matters, which under the laws that govern this corporation requires a vote of members of the corporation.”

“The board of directors review a copy of the 990 and financial statements before they are released to public or filed with regulatory entities.”

“Directors, officers, and key employees disclose annually interest that could give rise to a conflict of interest.”

“The organization reviews the salary of the chief executive officer and employees as part of the annual budget process for the organization.”

“The organization reviews the salary of the chief executive officer and employees as part of the annual budget process for the organization.”

“All items are available upon request at the organizations location.”

“Carlisle family ymca is a charitable community service organization that offers programs designed for men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, ethnic groups and religions. Our ymca was founded by volunteers, is led by volunteers, and encourages volunteerism in our programs. We are dedicated to building strong children, families, and strong communities by promoting personal growth, enhancing family values, and providing community service through programs available to all. Services are offered at affordable fees for the community-at-large with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. We offer a welcoming atmosphere where participants feel comfortable and receive the support they need to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health. Ymca programs develop self-esteem and self-confidence, build lasting relationships, foster healthy lifestyles, promote leadership development in youth and adults, and increase civic engagement.”

“Total health - wellness for all - helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind, and body is at the core of the ymca movement. Our ymca is committed to providing a comprehensive array of programs designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. Wellness and fitness programs help people, youth through seniors, to create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize wellness through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Aquatic programs offer swim instruction, therapeutic water aerobics, arthritis therapy and special need classes. Sports programs for youth, familes, and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social skills as well as physical activity. Our work place corporate advantage program brings ymca wellness offsite to many locations in our community. Costs related to membership services include promotion, billing, records management, delivery, and management of financial-assistance programs, retention, and weekly/monthly reporting of membership and administrative staff and board committees. Also, costs related to facility include use by the members (pool, gymnasium, racquetball courts, youth lobby, locker rooms, prescott and amp rooms, and general use areas), utilities, and support staff services (member services desk staff, fitness instructors, lifeguards, youth monitors, maintenance staff, custodial staff, etc.). Our financial assistance program for memberships makes fitness available to anyone in our community. Membership and program assistance in the amount of 372,983 was provided to 2,231 members. The ymca works with the united way to subsidize total health services.”

“Ymca camping programs - day and resident camp programs are designed to meet the needs of working parents while giving kids a chance to have a fun filled and adventurous summer. Our summer camp programs are designed to educate, develop, and stimulate camper's creativity, leadership and character. Last summer, our day-camp programs had an enrollment capacity of 1,080. This total included 154 campers who attended day camp through full or partial financial assistance. Our program meets the need for school age childcare, many of whom attend multiple weeks of camp throughout the summer. A staff of 20 is required for this program, and other associated costs include program supplies, traveling expenses, promotional materials, and administrative support. Youth activities - youth sports served approximately 1,721 children over the past year with the help of 148 volunteer coaches and program aids. Our program is designed to develop teamwork, communication skills, self- confidence, and physical fitness. We stress cooperation over competition, fair play over winning at any cost and each child plays, regardless of ability. Youth social/recreational activities are designed to give young people a safe place to go where they will meet adult and young adult leaders and mentors during their non-school hours. The programs are fun so young people stay involved and build meaningful relationships. Program fees help to cover staffing costs, supplies, and other administrative costs. During the past year, 2,015 youth were served through social/recreational programs.”

“Child care - the ymca offers a state-licensed childcare center serving approximately 29 children per week with a capacity of 35 children per week, from the ages of six weeks to five years old. Costs include wages for 6-9 full and part-time employees, as mandated by state licensing requirements, and program supplies, food, insurance, administrative and maintenance support. Our center promotes the emotional growth of the children in an environment that is educationally stimulating. Relationship building, problem solving, development of positive communication pathways, turn taking and sharing are all a part of our foundational structure. We are strong proponents of early literacy and creativity to prepare children for both school and life experiences. The ymca works cooperatively with state financial-assistance programs and the united way to subsidize childcare services in our state licensed center for low-income families. School aged child care program (sacc) - this program is currently serving south middleton school district. The sacc program serves approximately 45 children daily with an enrollment of 57 in grades k-5. Sacc is held on-site, both before and after school, at rice elementary school with upper level elementary students bused to rice elementary from iron forge elementary school. Program participants receive content based activities focused on initiatives that enrich and supplement the school day. The sacc program employs 3-5 part-time staff per state requirements. The ymca works with state funding programs to subsidize the cost of sacc services for low income families.”

“Rental expense 41,896 golf tournament expenses 10,422 in-kind services contribution 1,300 turkey trot expenses 46,949 volleyball expenses 61,224 tree of lights expenses 5,154 rental expenses -41,896 golf tournament expenses -10,422 in-kind services expenses -1,300 turkey trot expenses -46,949 volleyball tournament expenses -61,224 tree of lights expenses -5,154”