Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly

“The board of directors includes an executive committee comprised of the officers of the board. The committee meets twice per year and all actions and decisions of the committee are kept in minutes and provided to the full board at the following full meeting.”

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. Upon completion and review by the finance and executive committees of the board, the return was provided to all voting board members prior to its submission to the irs.”

“The organization uses a disciplined approach for bidding professional services, insurance contracts, capital projects, etc. At the point of engagement, any potential conflict of interest is identified and declared. The conflicted party is disallowed from the decision-making process. Conflict of information forms are signed and collected annually for all voting board members.”

“Compensation for the ceo is reviewed annually by the performance review and compensation committee of the board. Comparability data is provided by the ymca of the united states salary pointing and range. The organization utilizes written employment contracts. For the current ceo, the organization created a job profile aligned to yusa pay scales.”

“The process described in line 15a above also applies to other officers and key personnel of the organization.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policies are incorporated into its personnel policy which is distributed to all employees. Financial statements are submitted to the ymca of the usa and are made available through their website. As with the 990, the financial statements are kept in the main office of bra and are available for review upon receipt of a written request to the organization's administrative office.”

“To enable staff and guests, especially the young, to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. Ymca blue ridge assembly seeks to fulfill this purpose by: 1) serving ymca and other non-profit training events and conferences of a religious, educational or community service nature. 2) serving staff by providing leadership training in a work experience with a christian atmosphere. 3) providing programs which develop self-esteem and self confidence, build lasting relationships, encourage interpersonal understanding of individual differences and increase civic engagement. 4) services are offered at affordable fees with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee.”

“The organization has all volunteer members on the board of directors. Other volunteer roles include assisting in the gift shop, craft room, maintenance department, and/or dining room.”

“At ymca blue ridge, we are surrounded by a uniquely beautiful natural landscape which informs and inspires our mission. We are able to utilize the world immediately around us as a platform for adventure, self- discovery, and hands-on learning. Whether traversing a challenge course, hiking in the woods, exploring a creek ecosystem, or conquering an outdoor teambuilding exercise, our program participants are encouraged to face new challenges in a positive, energizing environment. They are able to learn about themselves and their peers; navigate their strengths and weaknesses; and develop confidence and trust in themselves and others. Ymca blue ridge staff are equipped and proud to see every interaction with a young person as an opportunity for learning, development, mentorship and life-long impact. The belief that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders is at the core of everything we do, and as such we are committed and aware of our role in their formative years.”

“Intellectual growth for all ages. Intentional spaces where community, fellowship and discussion may be fostered are readily available, and indoor activities including our heritage arts studio invite guests to explore their creativity. Our adventure, challenge, ropes, and other outdoor courses promote personal determination, teamwork, and problem solving. The impact, influence and importance of a healthy lifestyle are a part of the daily operations at ymca blue ridge, from well-balanced meal options to an abundance of recreational opportunities. The natural environment, well-maintained hiking trails, and outdoor activities like disc golf, volleyball and more encourage groups and families to get outside and engage with the natural world and with each other, infusing physical play, curiosity and learning. See schedule o for more details.”

“Which inspires a spirit of service in young adults by engaging them in hands-on service projects in the community. We partner with local organizations and equip young people with the skills and tools necessary to serve those in western north carolina, instilling the value of service leadership within them so they can continue to serve in their communities back home. Our cause is to provide a safe environment for people to connect, learn, grow and thrive. We believe that the value of our work is most noble, honorable and impactful if we can measure it by how it improves the lives of others. This belief informs the way we serve our guests, teach youth, cultivate relationships, and inspire life-long learning in all.”

“To enable staff and guests, especially youth, to achieve their full potential in spirit, mind and body. Ymca blue ridge assembly seeks to fulfill this purpose by: 1) serving ymca and other non-profit organizations, training events and conferences of a religious, educational or community service nature. 2) serving staff by providing leadership training in a work experience with a christian atmosphere. 3) providing programs which develop self-esteem and self confidence, build lasting relationships, encourage understanding of cultural and individual differences and increase civic engagement. 4) services are offered at affordable fees with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. The organization has all volunteer members on the board of directors. Other volunteer roles include assisting in the gift shop, craft room, maintenance department, and/or dining room. During fy 2017, ymca blue ridge assembly provided financial assistance and subsidized services for teens, adults and families who might not otherwise have been able to participate. Listed below are some of those programs and services: - ymca blue ridge assembly served 646 groups consisting of 33,653 kids, families members, and adults. - 130,586 in scholarships and grants were awarded to public school and ymca youth conferences providing financial assistance to 6,172 youth. - 6,549 in grants was awarded to 454 family members participating in intergenerational program activities. - 36,000 provided the opportunity for personal development through an integrated program of work, study, recreation and worship in a christian atmosphere for 213 american and international students and volunteers. - 13,060 underwrote a weekend respite for 92 cancer survivors and spouses as they participated in blue ridge's livestrong program. - 51,000 underwrote the boys and girls leadership development program (bold & gold), providing scholarships that widened access to the program amoung underserved populations and building our capacity as a regional training center for partner ymcas in the southeast. - together partner ymcas, vendors, individuals and foundations contributed 244,032 to the 2017 blue ridge scholarship fund annual campaign. - international staff from china, colombia, jamaica, japan, russia, spain, thailand, turkey, khazakhstan, puerto rico, israel, brazil and lithuania brought global diversity to the assembly. Ymca blue ridge assembly strengthens the community by: - giving teens the opportunity to reach their maximum self-potential through leadership development. - teaching service-based leadership and offering hands-on learning experiences to teens and church groups. - providing unique opportunities for children, teens, families, churches, businesses and other groups to develop self-worth, communication and team- building through experiential education programs. - offering family programs that improve communication and strengthen the intergenerational bonds. - collaborate with human service organizations in an effort to enhance their training, retreat and leadership development needs. - developing staff initiative and job skills through internships, training programs and supervised work experiences. - creating new partnerships with local non-profits through the participation of service-minded groups. - developing global perspectives through the intercultural mix of our collegiate staff. - promoting healthy lifestyles for people of all ages though outdoor and indoor sports. - encouraging engagement opportunities with the local community through outdoor activities and heritage arts. - maintaining a community garden from which produce is donated to a local food pantry to help combat local food insecurity”

“Present value adjustment 10,646 recovery of bad debts 21,171 total 31,817”

“Prior period adjustment during the year ended december 31, 2017, it was discovered that costs associated with the construction of the columbarium were incorrectly expensed in the prior year. As a result, for the year ended december 31, 2016, property and equipment and net assets were increased and expenses were decreased by 110,839 from the amounts previously reported in the financial statements.”