Young Mens Christian Association of Ashland Ohio

“Form 990 is provided to the governing body members for review and approval. Prior to filing, questions and comments of the members are responded to and incorporated into the tax filing as necessary.”

“The organization promptly evaluates any identified exceptions of its conflict of interest policy.”

“The compensation committee of the board of directors reviews compensation and determines any changes and approvals for the following key position: executive director. A committee of the board of directors evaluates the progress of the organization and key employees' contribution toward goals attained by the entity. The committee is aware of compensation trends in general and ashland county in particular. The board of directors approves each key employee's compensation for the coming year after apropriate review and deliberation.”

“The compensation committee of the board of directors along with the executive director reviews compensation and determines changes for all other key employees in the organization.”

“Information provided upon request”

“The ymca of ashland ohio, inc. Is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. We are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. Our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more. Dues are based on community affordability and financial assistance is available for those children who cannot afford to pay the full cost of membership. Ymca of ashland's mission is building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.”

“Children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those children that cannot afford the full fee. In light of the rising obesity rates in this country, our ymca participates in the active america initiative and engages in a variety of events and community activities designed to help the "at risk population" develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles.”

“Enrichment. Residential and day camps offer adventure and learning activities that provide challenge and promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well being, social growth, and self-respect. Camping helps youth become aware of their physical and mental capabilities, to recognize the value of cooperation, and to gain confidence. Our ymca works in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. In these programs, we develop and build on people's strengths, rather than focusing on the detriments in their lives. Our programs offer mentoring, cultural awareness, gang interventions, violence reduction and anger management, and computer skills, allow participants to improve their skills, develop self- esteem and self-reliance, and build healthy relationships with their peers and members of the community at large.”