Mattoon Area Family YMCA Christian Association

“The organization has members, who are eligible to use the services of the organization, but are not able to elect persons serving on the governing board.”

“Form 990 is first reviewed by the executive committee. Form 990 is then brought to the board of directors for their review and consideration. After the board approves the form 990, management is then authorized to file the form 990”

“New board members are furnished with a copy of the conflict of interest policy and required to complete a questionnaire requesting current or potential conflicts of interest. The policy requires board members to immediately notify management of any potential conflicts. Annually, board members are reminded of the policy and asked to update their disclosure if applicable.”

“The board or designated committee is responsible for annual review of the compensation of the executive director at the time the budget is adopted for the fiscal year. This determination is made by independent members of the board and is approved based on available resources of the organization.”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

“Youth development - 1,052 youth participated in our youth sports programs that work to promote teamwork and sportsmanship. 363 youth participated in our girls on the run and stride programs whose curriculum is focused on teaching a variety of important lessons including how to handles bullies and the importance of self-body image. This program also is often time the first time that these youth have ran a 5k. The purpose of the 5k is show that these youth can do anything that they put their mind to.”

“Healthy living - in the last year we provided 214,000 in financial assistance to those who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation. We had over 163,000 visits to our facility this past year. These individuals were all participating in our healthy living programs that include cycling, body pump, zumba, tai chi or other wellness classes, swim lessons, lap swimming, wellness center, active older adult classes, youth sports, walking track, y change, and arthritic aquatic classes. Our programs are offered for infants through seniors. One particular offering that we are proud of is our y change program. The program allows participants to meet with a training three days a week to meet their fitness goals. This includes not only information on how to work out, but information on nutrition and everything that it takes to be healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually.”

“Social responsiblity - the ymca's diabetic preventative program is a collaboration with our local hospital systems that will impact the increasing statistics of individuals developing type 2 diabetes. We are also looking at a variety of other health related issues that are facing communities across our country and evaluating ways that we can impact them through collaborative partnerships.”