Young Mens Christian Association-Columbia

“ANNUAL MEETING”

“Presented to the audit committee and executive committee prior to filing the 990 tax return.”

“All trustees, officers and directors are required to submit a "conflict of interest disclosure statement" to the executive committee which acts as the governing board for purposes of this policy. If a conflict is deemed to exist then the board shall lead the investigation to determine whether the transactions or arrangements are in interest of the ymca and fair and reasonable.”

“Salary reviews and increases are determined by the position in the salary range, performance, promotion, and budget guidelines. Salary reviews occur annually. If the review indicates market or internal equity issues, an administrative adjustment may be required. Such administrative adjustments must be approved by the branch executive/department head, ceo and hr department. Types of salary increases include: merit, promotion,and administrative.”

“Salary reviews and increases are determined by the position in the salary range, performance, promotion, and budget guidelines. Salary reviews occur annually. If the review indicates market or internal equity issues, an administrative adjustment may be required. Such administrative adjustments must be approved by the branch executive/department head, ceo and hr department. Types of salary increases include: merit, promotion,and administrative.”

“Governing documents and monthly statements are not available to the public, however form 990 is available upon request.”

“The ymca of columbia's mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Staff and volunteers include the promotion of the organization's five core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith as an integral part of all programming. The ymca of columbia is a fellowship of people, both members and participants, whose purpose is to enhance the lives of individuals, families, and community groups through programs. We offer equitable access to all who desire to join us in achievement of this purpose without regard to age, gender, income, national origin, disability, race, creed, or religion. The metropolitan board of directors of the ymca of columbia consists of 13 individuals representing local business, governmental agencies, and a variety of professions. Collectively, they support the ymca's goals to enhance the lives of individuals, families, and community groups through programs, and they place service to children as the highest priority. They have formally declared that all children will be included in ymca programs, regardless of ability to pay. The ymca of columbia believes strong families are the foundation of strong communities. The y's commitment to families grows from its commitment to children and youth. It seeks to help families with opportunities to be active and play together, with children's enrichment programs that encourage growth in spirit, mind and body while connecting parents to other families and to community resources. The ymca embraces the premise that children live better lives when their families are strong, and families are strong when they live in communities that offer social networks and services. The ymca of columbia views health holistically: a healthy person has a unity of body, mind and spirit. The ymca has identified the growing national obesity rates in this country as a critical social issue that must be addressed and our health and well being programs are designed to help people develop new skills and grow in spirit, mind and body by setting realistic goals for self improvement and disease prevention through an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, stress management and health education. Ymca programs promote interaction, teamwork, and development of moral and ethical behavior, social skills and self-esteem. For more that 150 years, the ymca of columbia has provide safe and caring environments, positive role models, creative activities and opportunities to serve the needs of others. The four branch facilities of the ymca of columbia are located in lexington, northwest columbia, northeast columbia, and downtown. The ymca branches offer activities and programs for the whole family, including sports, strength and wellness, health screenings, and childcare. The lexington branch also serves as a resident camp during the summer.”