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Building the Community<br />

one life at a time!<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


the <strong>YMCA</strong> believes:<br />

That the growth <strong>of</strong> individuals in spirit,<br />

mind and body is fundamental to everything<br />

we do as an organization.<br />

In the equality <strong>of</strong> opportunity for<br />

all members <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />

In the values commonly shared by faiths<br />

in our community such as:<br />

CARING<br />

To love others, help them and<br />

to be sensitive to their well being.<br />

To appreciate and live philanthropy<br />

in our daily lives.<br />

HONESTY<br />

To be truthful, building trust and<br />

integrity in all that we do.<br />

RESPECT<br />

To value the worth <strong>of</strong> every individual, to live by the<br />

golden rule, to honour the diversity <strong>of</strong> community.<br />

RESPONSIBILITY<br />

To know and do what is right.<br />

To be accountable for our behaviour and obligations.<br />

In the importance <strong>of</strong> philanthropy,<br />

(giving <strong>of</strong> time, talent, treasure and trust),<br />

and the significance played by a volunteer/staff<br />

partnership in fostering a caring community.<br />

In the importance <strong>of</strong> world-wide fellowship and its<br />

capacity to support the growth <strong>of</strong> individuals,<br />

communities and nations.<br />

in the development <strong>of</strong> all people,<br />

one life at a time.


CHAIR AND CEO MESSAGE<br />

Our 99th year <strong>of</strong> service to our<br />

community was the best ever<br />

for our <strong>YMCA</strong>.<br />

We served 65,000 individuals,<br />

towards our 2010 goal <strong>of</strong> 90,000.<br />

We had our best summer day camp<br />

program with over 6,000 camper<br />

weeks. We had nearly 100%<br />

occupancy in our 106 room housing<br />

program. We maintained an<br />

average <strong>of</strong> registered members<br />

<strong>of</strong> over 20,000 and served another<br />

average <strong>of</strong> 5,000 in general access<br />

in our family centres. We had our<br />

first full year <strong>of</strong> the service delivery<br />

component <strong>of</strong> Families First<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> research project.<br />

We completed the Straight from<br />

the Heart Capital Campaign, raising<br />

$10.2 million, the most ever raised<br />

by our <strong>YMCA</strong> in a community<br />

campaign. The construction <strong>of</strong><br />

the Don Wheaton Family <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

continued as the underground<br />

parkade was completed and the<br />

above ground structure began to<br />

be visible.<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> Strong Kids Campaign<br />

raised $454,000 the most ever<br />

raised.<br />

Our Centennial Celebration<br />

Committee co-chaired by Ed Cook<br />

and Bill Rees worked in earnest<br />

as they finalized the plans for the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong>’s 2007 centenary. A whole<br />

range <strong>of</strong> events and activities are<br />

being implemented as this annual<br />

report is prepared.<br />

We honor the contributions <strong>of</strong><br />

the thousands <strong>of</strong> people who have<br />

served as <strong>YMCA</strong> volunteers and staff<br />

over the past 100 years. It was their<br />

leadership and commitment that<br />

ensured ongoing renewal and<br />

relevance for the <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong>. Their labours are<br />

recorded in a book that will be<br />

published and released in<br />

April 2007.<br />

It is our privilege to continue to<br />

build on this dynamic legacy <strong>of</strong><br />

personal development in spirit,<br />

mind and body for all in the<br />

community regardless <strong>of</strong><br />

circumstance. Everyone is welcome<br />

to the <strong>YMCA</strong>. As we reflect over the<br />

past year, we are grateful for the<br />

support <strong>of</strong> our board and staff<br />

leadership team, the hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteers, numerous community<br />

partners, donors and the tens <strong>of</strong><br />

thousands <strong>of</strong> men, women and<br />

children who chose <strong>YMCA</strong> services.<br />

We invite you to actively participate<br />

in the centennial celebrations over<br />

2007. May these celebrations<br />

honoring the achievements <strong>of</strong> the<br />

past century re-energize and<br />

reaffirm our commitment for the<br />

next 100 years.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Wanda Wetterberg,<br />

Chair, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

Franco Savoia,<br />

President and CEO<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


one day at a time...<br />

7 AM<br />

CHILD CARE GETS STARTED<br />

“The <strong>YMCA</strong> child care has been<br />

part <strong>of</strong> our family experience for the<br />

last four years. Our oldest daughter,<br />

Bryna, came into the <strong>YMCA</strong> when<br />

she was 3 years old. She has multiple<br />

life threatening food allergies, asthma<br />

and severe eczema.<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> child care was<br />

phenomenal about maintaining her<br />

safety. The staff were very aware <strong>of</strong><br />

her health issues and very cautious<br />

yet let her experience everything in<br />

a safe manner.<br />

What has comforted us as we let go<br />

<strong>of</strong> that hug in the morning is that<br />

Bryna is going into open arms and<br />

open hearts <strong>of</strong> staff that care for her<br />

and love her as family would.<br />

We feel part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>YMCA</strong> family<br />

and they are in our hearts forever<br />

for caring for our beautiful and<br />

wonderful little Bryna. We will<br />

continue to be the biggest fans <strong>of</strong><br />

our <strong>YMCA</strong>!”<br />

Arlene & Jeff Gibbons<br />

Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

• In 2006 the <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Child Care served<br />

over 1,460 children everyday.<br />

• The <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong> is<br />

the largest provider <strong>of</strong> not-forpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />

Child Care in our city.<br />

10 AM<br />

COLLECTIVE KITCHEN<br />

“The Collective Kitchen is a program<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered through the <strong>YMCA</strong> Enterprise<br />

Centre in which we come together to<br />

cook and prepare meals.<br />

I have been a participant in the<br />

Collective Kitchen for over two years<br />

and it is the best investment I ever<br />

made for myself and my children. A<br />

$3.00 investment; that is what I pay.<br />

The rest <strong>of</strong> the program is supported<br />

by various community partners.<br />

We learn how to prepare healthy<br />

meals, shopping on a budget, and<br />

making healthy life choices.<br />

Other bonuses are the socializing and<br />

coming together to experience each<br />

others customs and crafts. In the<br />

Collective Kitchen we learn to accept<br />

each others differences and embrace<br />

those differences through the<br />

expression <strong>of</strong> our food.”<br />

Sharon Benusic<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Collective Kitchen<br />

Participant<br />

• In 2006, 1,200 meals were<br />

prepared in the Collective<br />

Kitchen program.<br />

4 PM<br />

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS<br />

“When the Kids Club after school<br />

program started in February our kids<br />

were all excited, except for one girl,<br />

Joanne (name changed), who refused<br />

to take part in the activities.<br />

It became clear that the reason<br />

Joanne did not want to be at Kids<br />

Club was because she had anxiety<br />

and difficulties with reading aloud.<br />

I explained to Joanne that Kids Club<br />

was a safe place for kids to work<br />

together toward becoming better readers.<br />

As Joanne continued to have difficulty,<br />

I noticed that she wasn’t stopping<br />

between sentences to breathe. After<br />

pointing this out, her reading<br />

improved and the change was so<br />

impressive that we all erupted in<br />

applause after she finished reading.<br />

Now Joanne is excited to come to<br />

Kids Club and every morning she<br />

asks if it is a “<strong>YMCA</strong> day today?”<br />

Natalie Smotkowicz<br />

Program Instructor at the <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Enterprise Centre<br />

• <strong>YMCA</strong> Kids Club has been<br />

in operation for six years.<br />

• In 2006, 113 elementary<br />

school children from low<br />

income households have<br />

developed better reading and<br />

social skills as a result <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Kids Club.<br />

one life at a time!<br />

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.


12 PM<br />

THE <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

HOUSING PROGRAM<br />

“The <strong>YMCA</strong> housing program<br />

recently lent support to a young<br />

woman who was pregnant and<br />

addicted to drugs.<br />

When the baby arrived, the mother<br />

was excited to be back at the <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

to try and get <strong>of</strong>f drugs and find some<br />

secure housing. Three days later, she<br />

relapsed, and to ensure the child’s<br />

safety, her child was taken from her by<br />

Children’s Services. The woman was<br />

devastated, but knew that the <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

support system would help her to get<br />

clean and get her baby back.<br />

She started<br />

attending drug<br />

and alcohol<br />

counseling<br />

sessions, went<br />

into detox<br />

and started<br />

planning for treatment. She has now<br />

been clean for three months and has<br />

been reunited with her baby. She has<br />

transitioned out <strong>of</strong> the <strong>YMCA</strong> and<br />

focuses on bettering her life for herself<br />

and for her child.<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> housing team is inspired<br />

by this woman’s amazing courage<br />

and strength. She is a positive role<br />

model for other women who struggle<br />

with the same afflictions as she has<br />

overcome.”<br />

Corinna Meyers<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> housing support worker<br />

• In 2006, the <strong>YMCA</strong> helped<br />

125 people find permanent<br />

housing or employment<br />

with support from their<br />

resident support worker.<br />

6 PM<br />

FITNESS PROGRAMMING<br />

FOR ADULTS<br />

“I first started coming to the William<br />

Lutsky <strong>YMCA</strong> about four years ago<br />

as a blind mother <strong>of</strong> three young<br />

children. I was seeking out<br />

opportunities to connect with other<br />

parents and to improve my fitness<br />

level. Prior to joining the <strong>YMCA</strong>,<br />

I was feeling isolated because I was<br />

having difficulty accessing a fitness<br />

facility which would provide for<br />

my special needs and those <strong>of</strong> my<br />

children.<br />

I heard about the <strong>YMCA</strong> Opportunity<br />

Fund from a friend. I booked an<br />

appointment and the <strong>YMCA</strong> staff<br />

were able to provide a membership for<br />

the whole family.<br />

I have benefited tremendously<br />

from joining the <strong>YMCA</strong>. Since the<br />

beginning <strong>of</strong> my membership, the staff<br />

has always been empathetic, attentive<br />

and accommodating to my disability<br />

(blindness). The <strong>YMCA</strong> staff has<br />

truly made the <strong>YMCA</strong> facility<br />

a second home to my family.”<br />

William Lutsky Member<br />

8 PM<br />

OPEN RECREATIONAL<br />

TIMES<br />

“The Y has helped me be the Dad<br />

I always wanted to be. I can now play<br />

games and be active with my kids<br />

during the <strong>YMCA</strong>’s open recreational<br />

times at the <strong>YMCA</strong> gym.”<br />

John<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Member<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


one family at a time<br />

“I came to the Family Ties Program<br />

in low spirits, no direction, a chaotic<br />

household, fear <strong>of</strong> the world. I had no<br />

knowledge <strong>of</strong> who I was or what I<br />

was capable <strong>of</strong> and I did not have the<br />

motivation or desire to find out.<br />

Fortunately my family support worker<br />

gave me the resources and support to<br />

face my challenges and hard times.<br />

She pushed me beyond myself. She<br />

never gave up on me. Even though<br />

she presented me with what I thought<br />

were impossible challenges, she<br />

changed my viewpoint about how<br />

I looked at life that I'm grateful for.<br />

Without the Family Ties Program and<br />

my family support worker’s direction,<br />

honest opinions, useful and never<br />

ending resources, awesome laughter,<br />

and the stern “quit being so hard on<br />

yourself” comments, I know I would<br />

not be where I am today. I have<br />

gained more emotional stability. I feel<br />

more human, I feel heard, and I feel<br />

important. I am capable <strong>of</strong> making<br />

decisions, I am capable <strong>of</strong> making<br />

change happen, and I am necessary.”<br />

R. Goodswimmer<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Family Ties Participant<br />

• 50% <strong>of</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> members<br />

participate as a family.<br />

• The Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

introduced a special family<br />

membership in 2006.<br />

one life at a time!<br />

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.


one partner at a time<br />

In January 2006, the <strong>YMCA</strong> Housing<br />

program established a partnership with<br />

the George Spady Centre. The purpose<br />

<strong>of</strong> this partnership was to provide<br />

temporary shelter to clients who have<br />

finished detox and waiting for<br />

treatment. There are long waiting lists<br />

for treatment and clients are sometimes<br />

delayed a month after detox to be<br />

admitted into treatment. Many <strong>of</strong> the<br />

clients that George Spady serve are<br />

homeless and have no shelter after they<br />

leave detox. As a former employee <strong>of</strong> the<br />

George Spady, I <strong>of</strong>ten witnessed clients<br />

relapsing after detox because they had<br />

no housing until their treatment date.<br />

Clients <strong>of</strong>ten found themselves back on<br />

the streets and drawn back into a<br />

lifestyle <strong>of</strong> alcohol and drugs. Our<br />

partnership with the George Spady<br />

Centre provides the clients with a safe<br />

place to stay until they leave for<br />

treatment. During their stay at the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong>, they are given the opportunity<br />

to participate in recovery programs such<br />

as AADAC and 12 Step programs.<br />

We have five rooms available for the<br />

George Spady clients. Since January, we<br />

have had eight clients participate in the<br />

program. All <strong>of</strong> those clients successfully<br />

made it to treatment, so far. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />

two that did not make it to treatment<br />

cancelled treatment due to medical<br />

reasons. Presently we have three clients<br />

occupying rooms from the program and<br />

doing well with focusing on their<br />

recovery.<br />

Corinna Meyers<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> housing support worker<br />

2006 COMMUNITY PARTNERS<br />

We <strong>of</strong>fer our sincere thanks to the following<br />

partners who assist us in expanding the impact<br />

<strong>of</strong> our work in the community.<br />

AADAC<br />

ACJ Bogota (Bogota <strong>YMCA</strong>)<br />

Aboriginal Consulting<br />

Association<br />

Active <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Alberta Health<br />

& Safety Council<br />

Allers House Group Home<br />

Alberta Human Resources<br />

& Employment<br />

Alberta Justice<br />

Arch Enterprise<br />

ASSIST Community<br />

Services Centre<br />

Bent Arrow Traditional<br />

Healing Society<br />

Beverly Towne Community<br />

Big Brothers & Big Sisters<br />

Bishop Savaryn<br />

Parent’s Society<br />

Bissell Centre<br />

Blue Quill Community League<br />

Boyle Street Community<br />

Services Co-op<br />

Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

CASA<br />

Callingwood/Lymburn<br />

Community League<br />

Callingwood Physical Therapy<br />

& Sports Injury Clinic<br />

Canadian International<br />

Development Agency<br />

(CIDA)<br />

Canadian Health Network<br />

Canadian Heritage<br />

Canadian Native<br />

Friendship Centre<br />

Canadian Tire Foundation<br />

for Families<br />

The Capital Care Group<br />

Capital Health Authority<br />

Castle Downs<br />

Recreation Society<br />

Catholic Social Services<br />

Centre for Family Literacy<br />

Centre High<br />

City Centre Education Project<br />

Chrysalis<br />

City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Community Services<br />

Community Action Project<br />

Community Independent<br />

Living Program<br />

Community Options<br />

Connect Society<br />

Crystal Kids<br />

Cunningham Place<br />

Downtown Business<br />

Association<br />

Eastwood Public<br />

Health Centre<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Catholic Schools<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Christmas Bureau<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> City Centre<br />

Church Corp.<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Coalition on<br />

Housing & Homelessness<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Community<br />

Foundation<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Community<br />

Services-Spousal Family<br />

Violence Unit<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Federation<br />

<strong>of</strong> Community Leagues<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Food Bank<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Inner City<br />

Housing Society<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Public Library<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Public Schools<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Social<br />

Planning Council<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Youth<br />

Justice Committee<br />

Employabilities<br />

Excel Resources Society<br />

Families First <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

George Spady Centre<br />

Glastonbury<br />

Community League<br />

Government <strong>of</strong> Canada-<br />

Treasury Board<br />

Grande Prairie & District<br />

Development Committee<br />

Grant MacEwan College<br />

Greenfield Group Home<br />

Herb Jamieson/Hope Mission<br />

Jasper Place Family Resource<br />

Centre - West Parent Link<br />

KARA Family Resource Centre<br />

Kids Kottage<br />

Kiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Lessard Community League<br />

Living Positive<br />

McMahon Youth, Family<br />

& Community Services<br />

Association<br />

Mennonite Centre<br />

for Newcomers<br />

Metis Child & Family Services<br />

Misericordia Hospital<br />

Multi-cultural Health<br />

Brokers Co-operative<br />

Muttart Foundation<br />

Norwood Family<br />

Resource Centre<br />

Operation Friendship<br />

Housing Society<br />

Our House<br />

Poundmaker Lodge<br />

Rainbows<br />

Region 6 <strong>Edmonton</strong> & Area<br />

Child & Family Services<br />

Riverbend Community League<br />

Downtown <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Community<br />

Association (DECA)<br />

Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

The Salvation Army<br />

Santa Maria Goretti<br />

Centre Association<br />

Scouts Canada<br />

Services for Children<br />

with Disabilities<br />

Society For The Retired<br />

& Semi-retired<br />

Society Wecan Cooperative<br />

Solicitor General Dept.<br />

<strong>of</strong> Alberta- Alternative<br />

Measures Program<br />

Sudanese Youth Group<br />

Success by Six<br />

Terra Association<br />

TFC Group Home<br />

TRAC - Terwilligar Riverbend<br />

Advisory Council<br />

Twin Brooks Community<br />

League<br />

United Way <strong>of</strong> the Alberta<br />

Capital Region<br />

Voice <strong>of</strong> the Voiceless<br />

Youth Group<br />

WEAC Shelter<br />

Willowby Community League<br />

Women’s Emergency Shelter<br />

Yellowbird Community League<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Canada<br />

YWCA <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


one peace -maker at a time<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> World Peace Week was held<br />

November 18-25, 2006. The <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong>, together with <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Associations across Canada, urge<br />

people to make peace their personal<br />

cause and to tap into the collective<br />

power <strong>of</strong> people who want to make<br />

a positive impact in the world.<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> incorporates peace<br />

building activities into programs<br />

year- round. During <strong>YMCA</strong> World<br />

Peace Week special emphasis is<br />

placed on teaching children and<br />

youth about the dimensions <strong>of</strong><br />

peace and on recognizing the peace<br />

efforts <strong>of</strong> local residents.<br />

Through<br />

games,<br />

activities and<br />

by using the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Peace<br />

Building<br />

Activity Guide,<br />

children and<br />

youth translate values into actions<br />

by exploring topics such as<br />

cooperation, empathy, respect,<br />

positive communication, conflict<br />

resolution and parallels between<br />

community and global issues.<br />

The 2006 <strong>YMCA</strong> Peace Medals<br />

were awarded to Yvonne Chiu<br />

(Multicultural Health Brokers) and<br />

The Multicultural Youth Mentorship<br />

and Leadership Initiative (MYML).<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> Peace Medal is intended<br />

to recognize the achievements <strong>of</strong><br />

individuals and groups in local<br />

communities who - without any<br />

special resources - demonstrate in<br />

their lives and activities the values<br />

expressed in the World Alliance <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>YMCA</strong>'s 1981 Statement <strong>of</strong> Peace.<br />

Congratulations to our<br />

2006 Peace Medal Winners!<br />

one life at a time!<br />

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.


one dream at a time<br />

THE HERITAGE CLUB<br />

The Heritage Club is a special<br />

group <strong>of</strong> friends who believe in<br />

the purpose and values <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong>. They want to ensure a<br />

better tomorrow for our society.<br />

The Heritage Club recognizes<br />

and honours those who have<br />

included the <strong>YMCA</strong> in their estate<br />

plans in a variety <strong>of</strong> ways<br />

including bequests, life insurance,<br />

retirement funds, trust<br />

arrangements or outright gifts.<br />

The Dream: As part <strong>of</strong> our 100th<br />

Anniversary Celebrations, we will<br />

increase awareness <strong>of</strong> the <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Heritage Club, by encouraging<br />

100 individuals to join our<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Heritage Club before<br />

December 31st, 2007.<br />

2006 <strong>YMCA</strong> HERITAGE CLUB MEMBERS<br />

Allard Foundation Ltd. c<br />

Anderson, Martin & Angela c<br />

Asselstine, Stan & Mary c<br />

Baker, Joan & Monty<br />

Bentley, Bob & Ruth<br />

Berry, Reg & Glenys c<br />

Boyd, Debbie & Rick<br />

Brown, Ron & Marianne<br />

Butler, William c<br />

Chetner, Jack & Sylvia<br />

Chobotuck, Roy<br />

Cook, Ed & Pat c<br />

Cook, Margaret<br />

Coulombe, Ron & Brenda c<br />

Darrell, Sandi<br />

Delay, Fred<br />

Dobing, Fred & Norah c<br />

Doyle, John & Una<br />

Duke, Robert & Robb, Charlotte<br />

Duncan, Grant E. & Irene<br />

Eidem, Pat & Rod<br />

Ellis, Herb & Jeannette<br />

Fargey, James & Joan<br />

Ford, George* c<br />

Fowler, Eldon & Phyllis<br />

Franklin, Janet & Stan<br />

Fry, Janet & Paul c<br />

Hall, Brian & Susan<br />

Johnston, Kathleen & Larry c<br />

Johnston, Terry & Karin c<br />

Jones, Doug*<br />

Kerr, Sharon & Allan c<br />

Kilburn, Terry & Chalene c<br />

Kok, John & Valerie<br />

Langille, Archie c<br />

Lilley, John & Guilfoyle, Eileen<br />

Looye, Aart & Judy<br />

Luft, Audrey c<br />

Mark, Ansel & Ruth c<br />

Maydonik, Al & Bette-Anne c<br />

McAmmond, Jan & David<br />

McCallum, Richard & Lorna<br />

McKague, Ron* & Crozier, Jean<br />

McMillan, Frank & Gail c<br />

McWilliams, Margaret c<br />

Melton, Tim c<br />

Menegozzo, Ruth & Brian<br />

Mulkins, Jack & Marilyn c<br />

Ondrack, Esther c<br />

Pardee, Peter C. & Sieka c<br />

Paull, Cecil & Helen c<br />

Payne, Barbara & Phil<br />

Peers, Doug<br />

Peers, Leslie<br />

Rees, Bill c<br />

Rusich, Helen<br />

Samycia, Dwayne & Salwa<br />

Savoia, Franco & Barbara<br />

Slaght, Dan & Mary<br />

Smith, Courtney & Sandra c<br />

Smith, Donald R. & Mona c<br />

Stafford, Wylie & Lesley c<br />

Tryhuba, Jerry & Janet<br />

Tucker, Ronald* c<br />

Turner, Robert J. & Dawn c<br />

van Meurs, Eric & Aimee<br />

Wachowich, Allan H. & Elizabeth<br />

Weir, Bill & Betty Lou c<br />

Wetterberg, Wanda<br />

Worthington, Donna & Ron<br />

Zolf, Michael<br />

Anonymous<br />

Memorial<br />

Tributes<br />

David Nathan Kushner Fund c<br />

Jill Zimmerman Memorial Fund<br />

Patricia Ellen (Pattey)<br />

Ready Memorial Fund<br />

Sam Gabriel Trust<br />

Schaller, Robert C, The Estate <strong>of</strong><br />

Strange, George W., The Estate <strong>of</strong><br />

Robert J. Turnbull Trust<br />

Wilfred Oliver (Mac) McLean Trust<br />

William Lutsky Trust Fund<br />

Youth Leadership Fund (Youmans/Clarke)<br />

* deceased<br />

c Charter Members<br />

March 2006<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


one youth at a time<br />

“At age 14, Bobby came to the Youth<br />

Transitions Program (YTP) with<br />

family troubles, personal issues, and<br />

quite a negative attitude toward<br />

school. He had been kicked out <strong>of</strong> his<br />

house, diagnosed with ADHD, had<br />

been involved in crime, attempted<br />

suicide and was battling addictions.<br />

Through encouragement and praise<br />

for his impressive writing skills, Bobby<br />

soon became confident in sharing<br />

his opinions and ideas with the rest<br />

<strong>of</strong> the class.<br />

Bobby completed the program with<br />

his overall attendance record being<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the highest in the class and<br />

at the present, Bobby is attending<br />

a Junior/Senior High School in<br />

Stony Plain. He has completed his<br />

grade 9 courses.<br />

When Bobby last came to visit the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> on one <strong>of</strong> his days <strong>of</strong>f from<br />

school, he proudly told us how well he<br />

was now doing in school. He couldn’t<br />

seem to believe how far he had<br />

progressed from only one year ago.<br />

Bobby thanked us for his YTP<br />

experience and still stays in touch<br />

with the <strong>YMCA</strong> today.”<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Youth Advisor<br />

• In 2006 193 youth<br />

participated in the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> YTP program.<br />

THE <strong>YMCA</strong> OF<br />

EDMONTON IS<br />

OPEN TO ALL.<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> Opportunity Fund<br />

encourages anyone who cannot<br />

afford the full fee to benefit from<br />

involvement at the <strong>YMCA</strong>. All<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> programs and services<br />

help people develop as strong<br />

and confident individuals, caring<br />

family members and contributing<br />

members <strong>of</strong> their community.<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> Opportunity Fund<br />

is supported with annual<br />

fundraising through the <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Strong Kids Campaign. <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

members, volunteers, staff and<br />

friends share their resources so<br />

that those in need can benefit.<br />

In 2006, more than 1,100 donors<br />

contributed $454,000, to help<br />

more than 12,000 people in<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong>.<br />

Platinum<br />

$20,000 or more<br />

Canadian Tire Foundation<br />

for Families.<br />

Gold<br />

$10,000 - $19,999<br />

Canadian Tire<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> West<br />

Patricia Eidem<br />

TD Canada Trust -<br />

Outreach Program<br />

Silver<br />

$5,000 - $9,999<br />

Anonymous<br />

Marek & Jolanta Biel<br />

Canadian Tire Millwoods<br />

Castle Downs<br />

Recreation Society<br />

Direct Energy<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Jasper Place Lions<br />

Kentwood Ford Inc.<br />

The ManCap Foundation<br />

Heleen & Rod McLeod<br />

Running Room Canada Inc.<br />

Southtown Chrysler Inc.<br />

Bronze<br />

$2,500 - $4,999<br />

Anonymous<br />

Benevolent Society -<br />

Union 52<br />

Sid Chadi<br />

Ron & Brenda Coulombe<br />

Wolfgang Gaedke- Aritstocrat<br />

Holdings Inc.<br />

Grant Thornton LLP<br />

Eileen Guilfoyle & John Lilley<br />

Sharon & Allan Kerr<br />

In Memory <strong>of</strong> Guy LaVergne,<br />

from the LaVergne Family<br />

McDonald's Restaurant<br />

Norseman Group Ltd.<br />

Esther Ondrack<br />

Larry M. Pollock<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> Opportunity Fund<br />

and Strong Kids Campaign<br />

support all ages, abilities and<br />

income levels.<br />

The <strong>Edmonton</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> creates<br />

opportunities for all participants<br />

and members to form<br />

relationships and a sense <strong>of</strong><br />

belonging and involvement.<br />

This comprehensive relationship<br />

development program<br />

incorporates a variety <strong>of</strong> activities<br />

including ongoing community<br />

engagement, communication<br />

with our diverse 65,000<br />

stakeholders, our annual Strong<br />

Kids campaign and our planned<br />

giving program. We invested<br />

$351,000 in our 2006 relationship<br />

development program. The<br />

direct cost <strong>of</strong> our 2006 Strong<br />

Kids Campaign was $34,500 or<br />

7.6% <strong>of</strong> the total raised.<br />

The Rohit Group<br />

Master Builders<br />

Ron Hodgson Pontiac Buick<br />

The Rotary Club Of <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Dwayne Samycia<br />

Franco & Barbara Savoia<br />

Harold & Kathryn Schmidt<br />

Court & Sandra Smith<br />

W.E. Greer Limited<br />

Chair’s<br />

Round Table<br />

$1,000 - $2,499<br />

Amerongen & Company<br />

Anonymous (6)<br />

Apple Fitness Store Ltd.<br />

Martin & Angela Anderson<br />

Martin K. Anderson<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Corporation<br />

Barb & Craig Anstead<br />

Dianne & Michael Assaly<br />

ATCO Gas ECSF<br />

Joan & Monty Baker<br />

David & Shirley Ball<br />

Laura & Jack Ballash<br />

David & Ann Bate<br />

Philipia Bates-Renouf<br />

Bob Bentley<br />

Dwight Bliss & Family<br />

Rick & Debbie Boyd<br />

Brent & Sheila Buchanan<br />

Build to Last Inc.<br />

Custom Home Builder<br />

William Butler<br />

Callow & Associates<br />

Management<br />

Consultants Inc.<br />

The Chymko Family<br />

Canadian Treads Corp<br />

Classic Landscape Centre<br />

Peter Collum<br />

Edwin S. Cook<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Corporation<br />

Crosstown Motors Group<br />

CRS Products Intnl Inc.<br />

Crystal Glass<br />

First Class Cleaners<br />

one life at a time!<br />

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.


Cybertech Automation<br />

Carmela DeRose<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Public Teachers,<br />

Local No. 37<br />

Rod Eidem<br />

Herb & Jeannette Ellis<br />

Stan & Janet Franklin<br />

Andy Fraser<br />

Janet & Paul Fry<br />

The Garriock Family<br />

Globe Import Sales<br />

Grand & Toy<br />

The Handley's<br />

Jan & Tim Haak<br />

Eden Hampson Realty Inc.<br />

Harvard Developments Inc.<br />

Frank & Ruth Henderson<br />

Imperial Printing Ltd.<br />

Terry & Karin Johnston<br />

Edward Jomha<br />

Donald & Anne Jones<br />

Paul Keefe & Rhonda Polak<br />

Terry Kilburn<br />

Life Fitness<br />

In Memory <strong>of</strong> Pamela Kompf<br />

Kunitz Shoes & Ecco Shoes<br />

Harvey & Rose Anne Lawton<br />

Ronald Liteplo &<br />

Barbara Chapman<br />

Mackenzie Financial Corp<br />

Franco & Karen Manna<br />

Al & Bette-Anne Maydonik<br />

Dave & Jan McAmmond<br />

Michelle Sawatzky<br />

& Ed McDonald<br />

Gordon McKenzie<br />

Tim Melton<br />

Ruth & Brian Menegozzo<br />

Sherry & Charles Meredith<br />

Gregory & Adele Michetti<br />

Shauna Miller<br />

David & Laura Mitchell<br />

Moscardelli Family<br />

Jack & Marilyn Mulkins<br />

Lexi & Maxwell Musik<br />

The Muttart Foundation<br />

Myshak Management<br />

SGL Physical Therapy Ltd.<br />

Nelson Oldford<br />

Oxford Properties Group<br />

Jeannie Pak<br />

Peter Pardee<br />

Rod Parks<br />

Patrick Underhill<br />

Telecom Consulting<br />

James & Shelley Porter<br />

Hector & Louisa Pothier<br />

Susan Priestner<br />

Jason Quilley<br />

Real Stone Works Ltd.<br />

Bill Rees<br />

Reeves Family<br />

Rescom Inc.<br />

River Valley Equipment Ltd.<br />

Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

- Mayfield<br />

Scharfenberger Family<br />

Doug & Lesley Schindel<br />

Joleen, Allen, & Kylee Schmitt<br />

Gerry Segger<br />

SGL Physical Therapy Ltd.<br />

Sobeys Beaumaris<br />

Jim & Lucille Soneff<br />

Stringer Family<br />

Aidan Syme<br />

TD Canada Trust<br />

Jerry & Janet Tryhuba<br />

Dr. David A. Tsujikawa<br />

Robert J. Turner<br />

Eric & Aimee van Meurs<br />

Bill & Betty Lou Weir<br />

Wanda Wetterberg<br />

Will Wheaton & Family<br />

Annalise Yuzda<br />

Builder<br />

Up to $500 - $999<br />

Anonymous (7)<br />

Carol Benoit<br />

David Bentley<br />

(CSA) Physical Therapy<br />

Kent Bittorf & Jane Diner<br />

Boston Pizza Bourbon Street<br />

Fraser Milner Casgrain<br />

Carey Chymko<br />

Robert & Joyanne Code<br />

Jean Crozier<br />

The Dagny Partnership<br />

Fred O. Delay<br />

Delbaere/Husum Family<br />

del's on 9th<br />

Delwood <strong>YMCA</strong> Child Care<br />

Paul & Cathy Douglas<br />

Dennis Erker<br />

Robert Fee<br />

Brad & Lesley Fehr<br />

Bob & Kathie Fisher<br />

Mrs. Louise Ford<br />

Tony Franceschini<br />

Jaima, Jacqueline<br />

& Sheldon Geller<br />

Tammy Goodwin<br />

Colin Hatcher<br />

Councillor Ron Hayter<br />

Chris Huisman<br />

Roy Jaques<br />

Debbie Jefferson<br />

Jewish Federation<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Melanie Johnson<br />

& James Silvers<br />

T. P. Khoe<br />

Kims #1 Station<br />

Gord & June King<br />

Ron & Lory Laing<br />

The Leuwer Family<br />

Phillip Lachambre<br />

& Cathy MacDonald<br />

Adam Maki<br />

Tim Mason<br />

Irvine & Faye McKee<br />

Ian McNeill<br />

Melcor Developments Ltd.<br />

Kathy & Eric Newell<br />

Norm On<strong>of</strong>rychuk<br />

Joanna Pawlyshyn<br />

Dianne Pearce<br />

Lloyd & Tracy Reddington<br />

Doug, Theresa, Ge<strong>of</strong>f<br />

& Adrian Rezewski<br />

Dr. Brad Richens<br />

Marianne Kimmit & Bill Rowe<br />

Dr. Margaret Sagle<br />

Doris & Gordon Shupak<br />

Drs. Parvis & Salim Somani<br />

Paul & Julie Sommerville<br />

South <strong>Edmonton</strong> Lions Club<br />

Wylie & Lesley Stafford<br />

The Richard Gordon<br />

Utas Trust Fund<br />

Harold & Maxine Tipper<br />

Steve Tong<br />

John & Sandy Wright<br />

Partners<br />

$150 - $499<br />

Maria Acosta<br />

Gerry & Shirley Alexander<br />

Robert Allen & Margaret<br />

McWilliams<br />

Allan Tse Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

Corporation<br />

Madison Alyward-Clark<br />

Vicki Anderson<br />

Angotti Family<br />

Anonymous (21)<br />

Graeme Arklie<br />

Ms. Carol Armitage<br />

Automated Aquatics<br />

Tye Babb<br />

June & John Barnard<br />

Cam & Suzanne Barrett<br />

Timothy & Shirley Barry<br />

Foster Park Basket<br />

Joan Batten<br />

Bear<br />

Joe Bellegarde<br />

Carryl Bennett<br />

Perla & Ehud Ben-Zvi<br />

Craig & Lisa Berger<br />

John Bertie<br />

Brian & Marilyn Bittorf<br />

Blue Quill <strong>YMCA</strong> Child Care<br />

Rex Boake<br />

Cody Bornes<br />

Beverley & John Brennan<br />

Sven Buschkiel<br />

Ed Butler<br />

Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Daycare Families<br />

Dale Cawsey, in memory<br />

<strong>of</strong> Mr. R. A. Cawsey<br />

Jake Chadi<br />

Carl & Katsoe Chan<br />

Monica Chesney<br />

Eric Choi<br />

Cine Audio Visual<br />

Madison, Kim & James Clark<br />

C. Philip Clarke<br />

Leo & Joan Connolly<br />

Bonnie Coskey<br />

Deryk Coward<br />

Rick Crebo<br />

Dennis Crough<br />

Sandi Darrell<br />

David Dashwood<br />

Davis Family<br />

Trevor & Michelle Deering<br />

The Devaney Family<br />

Edie Dixon<br />

Fred & Norah Dobing<br />

Len Dolgoy<br />

John J. Doyle<br />

Downtown Residence<br />

Bottle Drive<br />

Neil Duncan<br />

Kim Dyck<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Oilers Community<br />

Foundation<br />

Rod Eidem<br />

Adena El Zaim<br />

James & Joan Fargey<br />

Father Leo Green <strong>YMCA</strong> Kids<br />

Arnold Ferri<br />

Ashley Finlayson<br />

Adeline Fiorillo<br />

Jamie Forrest<br />

Kim Franklin<br />

Sam Friedman<br />

Jim & Shirley Funk<br />

Ken & Carol Gallagher<br />

Kent Gallie<br />

Randell W. Garvey<br />

Gerrie & Lorraine Gemmell<br />

Darren & Jenny Gibbons<br />

Giovanni Yamaha Music Inc.<br />

Moritz Gonzalez Family<br />

Jared & Vanessa Hagen<br />

Dave & Bodil Hall<br />

Sheila Hampel<br />

Gary & Carmen Hanson<br />

Jeff Helland<br />

Nancy Heule<br />

Wilfred Ho<br />

Carole Holt<br />

Holterhus Family<br />

Stephanie Hrazdil<br />

Don Hudson<br />

In-line Mudjacking Ltd.<br />

Michelle Jimmo<br />

Nadia Jina<br />

Karim B. Jina Family<br />

Ray & Isabelle Johnson<br />

Sarah Johnstone<br />

Gary & Joanne Jones<br />

Megan Jones<br />

Frank & Mickey Kapuscinski<br />

Richard & Janet Kelly<br />

Tom Klaray<br />

Ross Kneteman<br />

Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus<br />

Archbishop<br />

O'Leary 4570<br />

John Kopeck<br />

M. Kowalski<br />

Kevin, Teressa &<br />

Ethan Krefting<br />

Britta Kristensen<br />

Kelly & Daniel Leighton<br />

Dolah & Koi Choi Lee<br />

K. C. Lee<br />

Jim & Cheryl Litteral<br />

Shelly Little<br />

Ross Logan<br />

Ray Luchkow<br />

Lululemon Athletica<br />

Jill, Eric & Brandon Lundquist<br />

Hilliard & Nancy MacBeth<br />

Shawn Mackenzie<br />

Don & Cristina Mah<br />

Elizabeth-Anne Major<br />

A. Manson<br />

Poul Mark<br />

Graeme Marr<br />

Richard Mathison<br />

& Erinn Danyluk<br />

Rob & Verle McConkey<br />

Cameron McDonald<br />

Jackie McGowan<br />

Lisa Miller & Farrel Shadlyn<br />

Alexandra Moore<br />

& Patrick Lepine<br />

Robert Moore<br />

Bruce Moorhead<br />

Jenna Moseson<br />

Mount Pleasant<br />

Parents Night Out<br />

Muzichuk Family<br />

Doug Naka<br />

Azim & Rozmina Nathwani<br />

Next Digital Inc.<br />

David Nhan<br />

Kevin & Audrey O'Neil<br />

Overlanders <strong>YMCA</strong> Kids<br />

Lorne Paccagnan<br />

Karol Pape<br />

Melcon Pascual<br />

Judy Piercey<br />

The Prodorutti Family<br />

Harry J. Quinn<br />

Lorena Radziwon<br />

Terry-Lynn Rauti<br />

Courtney Reid<br />

Nick Reilly<br />

Karin Riese-Zuchotzki,<br />

Wayne & Brayden<br />

Riverbend <strong>YMCA</strong> Kids Fun Run<br />

Paul Robins<br />

Darren, Leah & Jackson Roth<br />

Kim & Ge<strong>of</strong>f Rutherford<br />

S. Gupta Pr<strong>of</strong> Corp<br />

Al Sargeant<br />

Beverly Sawicki<br />

The Schille's<br />

Carol & Pat Schmitt<br />

Laurie Scott<br />

Shanks Family<br />

Lester Shore<br />

Daniel & Mary Slaght<br />

Melissa Slemp<br />

Scott Smillie<br />

Don & Mona Smith<br />

Jan Snell & Family<br />

Edgar Snyder<br />

Sobey's West<br />

Nic, Mike & Noelle Spaulding<br />

Dr. Matthew &<br />

Mr. Cynthia Spence<br />

Steinhauer <strong>YMCA</strong> Kids<br />

Robb Stoddard<br />

Amber Supeene<br />

Brian & Barbara Tardif<br />

Michaela Taylor<br />

Yvonne & Gord Tidswell<br />

Harold & Maxine Tipper<br />

Trevor Brown Upholstery<br />

Tucker Family<br />

Nick & Anne Van Waes<br />

Paul Veugelers & Amanda Kim<br />

Allan H. Wachowich<br />

Gregg Watson<br />

Rebecca & Ge<strong>of</strong>f Watson<br />

Clare Watt<br />

LeeAnn, Matthew,<br />

Nicholas Werner<br />

Stan Wong<br />

Jay Wood<br />

Yu Fashion Clothing<br />

& Accessories<br />

Jian-Yang & Hongqi Yuan<br />

Zaim Family<br />

Michael Zolf<br />

Every effort is made<br />

to ensure this list is<br />

accurate. We apologize<br />

if your name has been<br />

omitted, misspelled or<br />

incorrectly listed. Please<br />

contact us so we can<br />

update our records.<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


one donor at a time<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> Capital Campaign<br />

Straight from the Heart is a key part<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>YMCA</strong>’s 10-year, $26 million<br />

Capital Development Plan.<br />

The goal <strong>of</strong> the Straight from<br />

the Heart Campaign was to raise<br />

$7.5 million, from the community<br />

with the <strong>YMCA</strong> contributing another<br />

$7.5 million and the remaining<br />

$11 million coming from the three<br />

orders <strong>of</strong> government.<br />

Pacesetter<br />

$500,000 plus<br />

Cam & Dawn Allard & Family<br />

& The Summit Foundation<br />

Alberta Lottery<br />

Fund/Government<br />

<strong>of</strong> Alberta<br />

Anonymous Donor<br />

Anonymous Donor<br />

(deceased)<br />

Canadian Western Bank<br />

City Of <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Community Facility<br />

Enhancement Program<br />

Infrastructure Canada-<br />

Alberta Program (ICAP)<br />

Kresge Foundation<br />

The Stollery Charitable<br />

Foundation<br />

Don Wheaton Family<br />

Leader<br />

$100,000 -<br />

$499,999<br />

Allard Foundation Ltd.<br />

Bedrock Properties Ltd.<br />

Canadian Tire<br />

Deloitte & Touche LLP<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Journal<br />

Eldon & Anne Foote Fund<br />

Imperial Oil Foundation<br />

KPMG LLP<br />

Mayfield Investments Ltd.<br />

Nordic Mechanical Services<br />

Ltd. (John & Vivian<br />

Cloutier)<br />

John & Barbara Poole<br />

Partner<br />

$10,000 - $99,999<br />

All Glass Parts Inc.<br />

Martin & Angela Anderson<br />

Anonymous<br />

Barr Ryder Architects<br />

& Planners<br />

Bennett Jones LLP<br />

Bentall Development<br />

Services<br />

Bob Bentley<br />

Brent & Sheila Buchanan<br />

Callingwood / Lymburn<br />

Community League<br />

Canadian Linen &<br />

Uniform Service<br />

Carma Developers<br />

Roger Carry<br />

CIBC<br />

Clark Builders<br />

CocaCola Bottling Company<br />

The Cohos Evamy Partners<br />

Edwin S. Cook Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

Corporation<br />

Ron & Brenda Coulombe<br />

CTV Television Inc.<br />

Terry & Norma Dewhurst<br />

Earls Restaurants<br />

Enbridge Inc.<br />

Ernst & Young LLP<br />

Chico Felber & Lorraine<br />

Mansbridge<br />

Finning (Canada)<br />

In Memory <strong>of</strong> George Ford,<br />

St. Paul's Foundation<br />

Fraser Milner Casgrain<br />

Giovanni Yamaha Music Inc.<br />

Grand & Toy<br />

Eileen Guilfoyle & John Lilley<br />

Jan & Tim Haak<br />

J. Hokanson Family<br />

Charitable Foundation<br />

Sharon & Allan Kerr<br />

The Dianne & Irving<br />

Kipnes Foundation<br />

Lehigh Inland<br />

Hilliard & Nancy MacBeth<br />

Maclab Enterprises Ltd.<br />

Manpower Services (Alberta)<br />

Manulife Financial<br />

Al & Bette-Anne Maydonik<br />

Tim Melton<br />

Millar Western Forest<br />

Products Ltd.<br />

Shauna Miller<br />

Miller Thompson LLP<br />

Stanley A. Milner<br />

Wendy L. Morris<br />

Moxie's Classic Grill<br />

Jack & Marilyn Mulkins<br />

North American Construction<br />

Group Inc.<br />

Esther Ondrack<br />

Larry M. Pollock<br />

RBC Foundation<br />

Read Jones<br />

Christ<strong>of</strong>fersen Ltd.<br />

Royal Lepage Real Estate<br />

Services<br />

Dwayne Samycia<br />

Saville Interest Group Inc.<br />

Franco & Barbara Savoia<br />

Scotiabank<br />

Servus Credit Union<br />

Shippers Supply Inc.<br />

Court & Sandra Smith<br />

Springwood Developments<br />

WAM Development Group<br />

Angus & Heather Watt<br />

Bill & Betty Lou Weir<br />

Weldco-Beales Mfg Ltd.<br />

Westgate Chevrolet Ltd.<br />

Willowby Community League<br />

Witten LLP Barristers<br />

& Solicitors<br />

John & Kris Yewchuk<br />

Investor<br />

$5,000 - $9,999<br />

Alberco Construction<br />

Rick & Debbie Boyd<br />

Brownlee LLP<br />

Castle Downs<br />

Recreation Society<br />

del's on 9th<br />

Stan & Janet Franklin<br />

Janet & Paul Fry<br />

Wolfgang Gaedke- Aritstocrat<br />

Holdings Inc.<br />

Jaima, Jacqueline<br />

& Sheldon Geller<br />

Ken & Sheila Haywood<br />

Imperial Printing Ltd.<br />

MAP Water & Sewer<br />

Services Ltd.<br />

A. McBain<br />

Michelle Sawatzky &<br />

Ed McDonald & Family<br />

Mcfarlane Interior Contracting<br />

Gordon McKenzie<br />

Lisa Miller & Farrel Shadlyn<br />

Barbara & Phil Payne<br />

Place-Crete Systems Ltd.<br />

Bill Rees<br />

Sureway Construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> Alberta Ltd.<br />

Jerry & Janet Tryhuba<br />

& Family<br />

Wajax Industries Limited<br />

White Rose Building<br />

Services Ltd.<br />

Every effort is made<br />

to ensure this list is<br />

accurate. We apologize<br />

if your name has been<br />

omitted, misspelled or<br />

incorrectly listed. Please<br />

contact us so we can<br />

update our records.<br />

one life at a time!<br />

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.


<strong>YMCA</strong> COMMUNITY<br />

CAMPAIGN - $10.2 RAISED<br />

ON OUR $7.5 GOAL!<br />

Straight from the Heart -<br />

Capital Campaign Cabinet:<br />

Thanks to the efforts <strong>of</strong> over<br />

100 volunteers, over 800 donors,<br />

and our great staff, we have<br />

surpassed the $10 million mark in<br />

our community capital campaign.<br />

Our <strong>YMCA</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

passed a motion at their last<br />

meeting in 2006 to thank our Chair<br />

Larry Pollock and the Campaign<br />

Cabinet for their terrific success.<br />

The impact <strong>of</strong> this work will<br />

positively impact the lives <strong>of</strong><br />

children and families for decades<br />

to come.<br />

Having surpassed our goal, the<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong> will receive a<br />

$500,000 challenge grant from the<br />

U.S. – based Kresge Foundation.<br />

We are only the third Canadian<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> to receive a Kresge<br />

Foundation grant.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

“Thank you<br />

so much for your<br />

generous support<br />

and for the impact<br />

your gift will<br />

have on children<br />

and families for<br />

decades to come.”<br />

Larry Pollock<br />

Volunteer Chair,<br />

Straight from the Heart,<br />

the <strong>YMCA</strong> Capital Campaign,<br />

Honorary Co-Chairs<br />

Donald H. &<br />

Marion Wheaton<br />

Chair<br />

Larry Pollock<br />

Lead Gift Division<br />

Terry Kilburn<br />

Tim Melton<br />

Esther Ondrack<br />

Larry Pollock<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Family Division<br />

Jack Mulkins<br />

West Campaign Division<br />

Gerry Feist<br />

City Centre<br />

Campaign Division<br />

Bill Banister<br />

Harry Bensler<br />

Cal Malhiot<br />

Public & Donor Relations<br />

Dagny Alston<br />

Lisa Miller<br />

Staff Support<br />

Ron Coulombe<br />

Our campaign success<br />

allowed us to continue<br />

construction on the new<br />

Don Wheaton Family <strong>YMCA</strong>.<br />

The building was 65%<br />

complete by<br />

December 31, 2006.<br />

Donald H. Wheaton,<br />

February 8, 2006,<br />

Join The Challenge Launch<br />

President and CEO,<br />

Canadian Western Bank<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


volunteer &staff leadership<br />

Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Directors<br />

David Ball,<br />

Servus Credit Union<br />

Bill Butler,<br />

Springwood<br />

Developments<br />

Gerry Feist,<br />

Feist Enterprises Ltd.<br />

Canadian Tire<br />

Corporation<br />

Dr. John Lilley,<br />

Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Anesthesiology<br />

Royal Alexandra<br />

Hospital<br />

Ron Liteplo,<br />

Local Authorities<br />

Pension Plan<br />

Charles Meredith,<br />

Consultant<br />

Gregory B. Michetti,<br />

Michetti Information<br />

Solutions Inc.<br />

Lisa Miller,<br />

Miller Sports<br />

Productions<br />

Joanna Pawlyshyn,<br />

Royal Alexandra<br />

Hospital<br />

Hector Pothier,<br />

Kameyosek School<br />

Franco Savoia.<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Beverly Sawicki,<br />

Alberta<br />

Children’s Society<br />

Max Scharfenberger,<br />

Telus World<br />

<strong>of</strong> Science<br />

Doug Schindel,<br />

Weldco Beales<br />

Mfg. Inc.<br />

Barry Travers,<br />

KPMG, LLP<br />

Carol Wagar,<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Police Services<br />

Wanda Wetterberg, Chair,<br />

WNW Consulting<br />

David Xiao,<br />

E&W Enterprises<br />

Int. Inc.<br />

Advisors<br />

to the Board<br />

Dagny Alston,<br />

The Dagny<br />

Partnership<br />

Martin Anderson,<br />

Kingston Ross Pasnak<br />

Dwight Bliss,<br />

Fraser Milner<br />

Casgrain<br />

Ed Cook*,<br />

Miller Thompson<br />

Fred Delay,<br />

Community Volunteer<br />

Andy Fraser,<br />

Finning (Canada)<br />

Wendy Kinsella,<br />

Community Volunteer<br />

Terry Kilburn,<br />

Avison Young<br />

Al Maydonik,<br />

NAM Management<br />

Consulting Inc.<br />

Tim Melton,<br />

Melcor Developments<br />

Jack Mulkins,<br />

Community Volunteer<br />

Esther Ondrack,<br />

Chieftain Financials<br />

Larry Pollock,<br />

Canadian<br />

Western Bank<br />

Bill Rees,<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

Court Smith,<br />

Concert Properties<br />

Robert J. Turner,<br />

Fraser Milner<br />

Casgrain<br />

Sheila Weatherill,<br />

Capital Health<br />

Authority<br />

Committees<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Board<br />

Audit<br />

David Ball (Chair)<br />

Greg Michetti<br />

Hector Pothier<br />

Max Scharfenberger<br />

Doug Schindel<br />

Barry Travers<br />

Beverly Sawicki<br />

Wanda Wetterberg<br />

David Xiao<br />

Facility<br />

Development<br />

Steering<br />

Graeme Alston<br />

Martin Anderson<br />

David Ball<br />

Dwight Bliss<br />

Bill Butler, Chair<br />

Terry Kilburn<br />

Al Maydonik<br />

Tim Melton<br />

Jack Mulkins<br />

Larry Pollock<br />

Franco Savoia<br />

Nominating<br />

& Governance<br />

Andy Fraser<br />

Ron Liteplo, Chair<br />

Charles Meredith<br />

Franco Savoia<br />

Carol Wagar<br />

Wanda Wetterberg<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Management<br />

Staff<br />

Star Strategic Team<br />

Joan Baker,<br />

General Manager<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Enterprise<br />

Centre & Housing<br />

Jack Ballash,<br />

Manager<br />

Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Kent Bittorf,<br />

Manager<br />

William Lutsky <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Ron Coulombe,<br />

Vice President<br />

Relationship<br />

Development<br />

Janet Fry,<br />

Vice President MRC<br />

Services,<br />

Human Resources<br />

& Leadership<br />

Development<br />

& Privacy Officer<br />

Jared Hagen,<br />

Manager<br />

Downtown <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Ruth Menegozzo,<br />

Vice President<br />

Knowledge<br />

Management<br />

Franco Savoia,<br />

President & Chief<br />

Executive Officer<br />

Joleen Schmitt,<br />

Manager, Health<br />

& Safety<br />

Eric van Meurs,<br />

Vice President<br />

New Facility<br />

Development<br />

& Asset Management<br />

Lee Ann Werner,<br />

Manager<br />

Jamie Platz <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Annalise Yuzda,<br />

Manager <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Child Care Services<br />

Fronco Savoia and the 2006 <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Strong Kids Staff Superheroes.<br />

Strong Kids<br />

Campaign<br />

Committees<br />

(newly formed<br />

in 2006)<br />

Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Mina Angotti<br />

Neil Chymko<br />

Rick Kelly<br />

Peter Mason<br />

Max & Marj<br />

Scharfenberger<br />

Downtown <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Sarah Bennett<br />

Kent Gallie<br />

Bruce Garriock<br />

Murry Osborne<br />

Dave Syme<br />

Jamie Platz <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

Mary Jane Fedor<br />

Mickey Kapuscinski<br />

John Lilley<br />

Susan Priestner<br />

Dan Slaght<br />

Jadeene Wheaton<br />

*deceased<br />

John Lilley,<br />

Chair, 2006<br />

Strong Kids<br />

Campaign<br />

Eric van Meurs and Jared Hagen at the site <strong>of</strong> the new Don Wheaton Family <strong>YMCA</strong>.<br />

one life at a time!<br />

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.


financial report<br />

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - Year Ended December 31<br />

Revenue 2006 2005<br />

Membership dues $ 8,932,960 $ 9,026,190<br />

Program fees 6,551,300 5,776,760<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> opportunity fund (872,172) (1,329,253)<br />

14,612,088 13,473,697<br />

Contributions 1,645,882 706,739<br />

Rental and other revenue 823,479 680,004<br />

Amortization <strong>of</strong> deferred capital contributions 690,640 700,355<br />

Residence 670,869 610,850<br />

Purchase <strong>of</strong> service - government 606,992 560,854<br />

United Way 317,806 318,332<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Management Resource Centre 214,868 168,699<br />

Investment income 161,779 117,420<br />

Gain on disposal <strong>of</strong> capital assets 24,864 41,500<br />

19,769,267 17,378,450<br />

Expenses<br />

Salaries, wages and benefits 10,197,059 8,933,057<br />

Occupancy and maintenance 2,823,668 2,922,561<br />

Supplies 1,318,933 1,263,551<br />

Purchased services and insurance 671,783 485,842<br />

Other expenses 606,647 611,545<br />

Communications 558,223 488,174<br />

Training and travel 430,782 354,519<br />

Interest on long term debt and capital leases 406,813 380,943<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Management Resource Centre 211,472 165,303<br />

Amortization 1,724,871 1,600,862<br />

18,950,251 17,206,357<br />

Excess <strong>of</strong> revenue over expenses $ 819,016 $ 172,093<br />

Statement <strong>of</strong> Financial Position - December 31<br />

Assets 2006 2005<br />

Current assets $ 5,064,873 $ 6,260,482<br />

Long term investments 1,208,561 1,170,024<br />

Capital assets 31,364,426 23,252,772<br />

Deferred campaign and holding costs 852,515 698,262<br />

$ 38,490,375 $31,381,540<br />

Liabilities<br />

Current liabilities $ 4,543,577 $ 4,037,301<br />

Obligations under capital leases 199,983 102,667<br />

Long term debt 9,392,743 6,801,720<br />

Deferred capital contributions 21,421,965 18,401,761<br />

35,558,268 29,343,449<br />

Net Assets<br />

Externally restricted 530,160 503,470<br />

Investment in capital assets 3,125,051 3,239,330<br />

Unrestricted (723,104) (1,704,709)<br />

2,932,107 2,038,091<br />

$ 38,490,375 $ 31,381,540<br />

AUDITORS’ REPORT<br />

ON SUMMARIZED<br />

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

To the Members <strong>of</strong> The Young Men’s<br />

Christian Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

The accompanying summarized statement<br />

<strong>of</strong> financial position and statement<br />

<strong>of</strong> operations are derived from the<br />

complete financial statements <strong>of</strong> The<br />

Young Men’s Christian Association <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> as at December 31, 2006<br />

and for the year then ended on which<br />

we expressed an opinion without<br />

reservation in our report dated<br />

March 13, 2007. The fair summarization<br />

<strong>of</strong> the complete financial statements is<br />

the responsibility <strong>of</strong> management.<br />

Our responsibility, in accordance with<br />

the applicable Assurance Guideline<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Canadian Institute <strong>of</strong> Chartered<br />

Accountants, is to report on the<br />

summarized financial statements.<br />

In our opinion, the accompanying<br />

financial statements fairly summarize,<br />

in all material respects, the related<br />

complete financial statements in<br />

accordance with the criteria described<br />

in the Guideline referred to above.<br />

These summarized financial statements<br />

do not contain all the disclosures<br />

required by Canadian generally accepted<br />

accounting principles. Readers are<br />

cautioned that these statements may<br />

not be appropriate for their purposes.<br />

For more information on the entity’s<br />

financial position and results <strong>of</strong><br />

operations, reference should be made<br />

to the related complete financial<br />

statements.<br />

Grant Thornton LLP<br />

Chartered Accountants<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong>, Canada - March 13, 2007<br />

2 0 0 6 Y M C A O F E D M O N T O N A N N U A L R E P O R T


one life at a time!<br />

CITY CENTRE<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Enterprise Centre<br />

429-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

10211 - 105 St T5J 1E3<br />

• Education & Employment Support<br />

• Child Care Services Central Office<br />

Downtown <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

421-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

10030 - 102 A Ave T5J 0G5<br />

• Membership & Housing<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> Association Services<br />

423-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

3rd Flr, 10030 - 102 A Ave T5J 0G5<br />

• Charitable Giving 423-9602<br />

• International Development<br />

423-9601<br />

• <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Prairies Management<br />

423-9601<br />

CHILD CARE CENTRES<br />

Westglen Child Care<br />

454 3394<br />

10950 - 127 St T5M 0S7<br />

NORTH<br />

Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

476-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

11510 - 153 Ave T5X 6A3<br />

• Membership & Child Care<br />

CHILD CARE CENTRES<br />

Bishop Savaryn Child Care<br />

478-1720<br />

16227 - 109 St T5X 2R2<br />

Castle Downs Child Care<br />

476-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

11510 - 153 Ave T5X 6A3<br />

Delwood Child Care<br />

478-9490<br />

7315 Delwood Road T5C 3A9<br />

Father Leo Green Child Care<br />

475-9808<br />

7512 - 144 Ave T5C 2R7<br />

Overlanders Child Care<br />

473-6057<br />

1150 Hermitage Road T5A 4L4<br />

Kipnes Child Care<br />

442-2175<br />

4470 McCrae Ave T5E 6M8<br />

SOUTH<br />

William Lutsky <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

439-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

1975 - 111 St T6J 7C6<br />

• Membership & Child Care<br />

CHILD CARE CENTRES<br />

Blue Quill Child Care<br />

437-1131<br />

11304 - 25 Ave T5J 5J1<br />

Forest Heights Child Care<br />

461-6211<br />

10304 - 81 Street T6A 3X4<br />

Mount Pleasant Child Care<br />

437-4125<br />

10541 - 60A Ave T6H 1K4<br />

Parkallen Child Care<br />

437-1565<br />

6703 - 112 St T6H 3J9<br />

Riverbend Child Care<br />

435-4052<br />

258 Ratigan Road E T6R 2P9<br />

Steinhauer Child Care<br />

428-1825<br />

10717 - 32 A Ave T6J 4A6<br />

Twin Brooks Child Care<br />

442-2170<br />

1120 - 113 St T6J 7J4<br />

William Lutsky Child Care<br />

439-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

1975 - 111 St T6J 7C6<br />

WEST<br />

Jamie Platz <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

481-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

7121 - 178 St T5T 5T9<br />

• Membership & Child Care<br />

CHILD CARE CENTRES<br />

Stratford Child Care<br />

444-2537<br />

8715 - 153 Street T5R 1P1<br />

Jamie Platz Child Care<br />

481-<strong>YMCA</strong> (9622)<br />

7121 - 178 St T5T 5T9<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> MISSION<br />

The <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />

creates life-enhancing<br />

opportunities for the<br />

growth and development<br />

<strong>of</strong> all people in spirit,<br />

mind and body.<br />

the <strong>YMCA</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong> is an<br />

inclusive, charitable<br />

organization that<br />

values diversity.<br />

Member Agency<br />

www.edmonton.ymca.ca

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