2005 YMCA Annual Report - Catch the Spirit - YMCA of Edmonton, AB

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Spirit of Leadership — Chair and CEO MessageYou can catch Joe early each morningat the Castle Downs YMCA exercisingin the workout centre. Middle aged,he has recently learned first hand thebenefits of regular exercise. In hisannual check up, the doctor continuesto give him a “clean bill of health.”As Joe sees it, he would no more misshis daily workout than not eat or sleep.Joe has caught and integrated the YMCAspirit into his daily life.The YMCA spirit is an intangiblebut very real belief that each humanbeing regardless of background hasa reason and purpose to be here.Each person has unique talents anda fundamental capacity to grow anddevelop those assets.We are celebrating the 99th year of thisYMCA spirit in Edmonton. In 2005 inexcess of 60,000 persons of all ages andfrom all backgrounds in our communityparticipated in YMCA activities acrossour community. They includedmembers, day campers, children atour 18 licensed child care centres, menand women in our transitional housingprograms or young people strivingto complete their education. With thesupport of our donors, volunteers andstaff, they realized the YMCA spirit inour community.This year the YMCA achieved someimportant milestones: surpassing the$7.5 million Straight from the HeartCapital Campaign, celebrating theground breaking and commencementof construction of the downtown DonWheaton Family YMCA; the award ofthe Families First Edmonton contractthat will serve 1,200 families over thenext three years; and the opening ofthe first intergenerational child carecentre at the Dianne and IrvingKipnes Centre for Veterans.The YMCA spirit becomes real whenour collective energies, commitmentand hard work converge. We wish tothank our Board, volunteers, staff,donors and the many communitypartners who through their leadership,commitment and caring provide thefoundation for our work. We extendto Joe and the tens of thousands whochoose the YMCA, a learning andsupportive environment that nurturesthe YMCA spirit in our community.Courtney Smith, ChairFranco Savoia, President and CEOCatch the spirit!We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

Spirit of FamilyFamilies Matter!The Edmonton YMCA is a key partnerin a comprehensive Families FirstEdmonton research project establishedto find the best way to deliver servicesto low-income families to help thembecome stronger over the long term.The Families First Edmonton researchproject started in November 2005 - withthe Edmonton YMCA teaming up withtwo other partners, the KARA FamilyResource Centre and the Multi-CulturalHealth Brokers, under the FamiliesMatter Partnership Initiative to offerthe service delivery component of theinitiative.The service delivery component, ineffect through June 2008, focuses onrecreation, healthy family lifestyles anda comprehensive program combiningthose two areas.“The work will investigate individualfamily's needs, then how best to connectthe family to already existing services tohelp them become more self sufficient,”says Scott Smillie, Program Manager, ofFamilies Matter Partnership initiative,with the YMCA.Scott says the project is a perfect fitfor the Edmonton YMCA.“Our whole philosophy focuses onthe wellbeing of families. Not everyorganization has the capacity for aninitiative of this magnitude, but the YMCAhas strength and breadth of skill andsupport services. As well, our reputationand connectedness throughout thecommunity are huge assets.”The research initiative is a uniquepartnership and one of the largestprograms of its kind in Canada,involving a number of governmentpartners, four universities and a rangeof community service agencies.Spirit of YouthThe Delightful Meeting of Two WorldsEdmonton's new intergenerationalcentre where tots and seniors caninteract with each other is a hit!The YMCA Kipnes Child Care Centre,located in the Dianne and Irving KipnesCentre for Veterans in Castle Downs,opened in December 2005 with 22children aged 19 months to six years.Happy parents say their children aredelighted with their new “Grandpas.”The seniors, mostly men, and theirsmall charges share activities includingbaking, visiting pets, singing, playinginstruments, painting pictures - andeven playing floor hockey.Elder, Don Kerr and YMCA Kipnes Child Care member, Bradyn Buan“It's so good to have the interactionbetween generations,” says HeatherSanregret, whose daughter, almost 4,and 19-month-old son Joel are enrolledat the centre. “I saw the signannouncing the opening of this childcare centre in connection with theKipnes Centre, and I literally phonedon my way to work to register my kids.”“Renai loves it. She chats awayevery night about her day withthe Grandpas. Some days shedoesn't want to come home - thatsays a lot about her enjoyment.”- parent Heather SanregretHeather also appreciates the culturaland physical diversity at the centre.“Some of the Grandpas use wheelchairs;others have mobility challenges. As well,some of the children represent othercultures and religions. Being withpeople different from herself is helpingRenai understand she's part of a diverseculture, and that's a very healthy thingto learn.”Number of Children Served in YMCA Child Care.2005 20011,0502,5502 0 0 5 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 T1

Rain Gibbs and YMCA Child Care Staff Crystal DaileySpirit of FamilyHealth for TwoWhether you're expecting a baby orhave just become a new Mom, knowingyou can get advice, encouragement andsupport becomes very important to yourbaby's - and your - health.The Health for Two program, fundedprimarily by Health Canada, worksthrough various partner agenciesand groups to help low incomeprenatal Moms.The YMCA encourages new Momsto get the exercise they need to havehealthy, happy babies. Now, an enthusiasticgroup of Moms meet at the JamiePlatz YMCA to exercise, chat with anurse and socialize. The group nowincludes both prenatal andpostnatal Moms.“I have just begun the journey ofstarting a new family, in a new country,without my parents or friends. Healthfor Two is a big part of my social lifeand offers so much support in thisdifficult, yet rewarding, moment in mylife,” says Marcella Thomas.“Health for Two has given methe opportunity to share withother people the milestones anddevelopments of my beautifulbaby and our life together.”- Program participant Marcella ThomasThe emotional and spiritual supportfor several Health for Two Moms hasprompted them to become YMCAmembers - helping them maintainhealthy spirits, minds and bodies fortheir families.Daniel Gosse, Child Care member2Catch the spirit!We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

Spirit of Global CommunityBogotá, Colombia YMCA – ReachingOut to Our International PartnerFor more than 25 years, EdmontonYMCA and the YMCA in Bogotá,Colombia have shared goals, a deepcommitment to making a differencein their communities, and hands-onexpertise that benefits both YMCAs.In November 2005, Jack Mulkins,involved for many years with theEdmonton YMCA as a board memberand volunteer, and Ron Coulombe,Vice President, RelationshipDevelopment, travelled to Bogotáto facilitate a two-day workshop onbuilding a spirit of philanthropy.“The Board and staff of the BogotáYMCA are so committed to workingwith disadvantaged children andfamilies in Bogotá. It was great to seetheir interest in developing a plan forphilanthropic support,” says Jack.The pair shared the basics of financialdevelopment programs and campaignplans with Bogotá YMCA staff.“The first order of the day is to developa spirit of philanthropy within theorganization,” says Ron.Bogotá board members and staff hadplenty of suggestions for targeting adevelopment program. Many suggestedfocusing an annual campaign on themost vulnerable children and familiesin Bogotá, or constructing a newvocational training facility as a goodobjective for a capital campaign.The trip also spurred plans to increasethe involvement of Canadian andAmerican companies working inColombia in YMCA campaigns.The Bogotá YMCA now plans toimplement their first ever annualcampaign this year with the Board andstaff working together as contributorsand campaigners.Spirit of SupportYMCA Volunteers Catching the Spirit.Residential Support ProgramReaching Out to Those in NeedSometimes finding safe and affordablehousing can pose almost insurmountablechallenges for individualsor families struggling with other issues- jobs, illness, family problems,addictions or more.Fortunately, YMCA ResidentialSupport Program staff understandthese issues and offer safe, affordableshorter-term housing and practicalassistance to help residents get theirlives back on track.Program outreach staff receiveabout 500 visits each month. Tenantsare looking for help with the basics ofjob hunting, finding other suitablehomes, or making their way throughgovernment bureaucracy to accessneeded supports.“I was working in Fort McMurray, raninto housing problems, and ended upvirtually stranded with my two boys,”says Calvin, who has been living at theYMCA with Jorden, 12, and Justin, 11,for about a month. “The Y housingservice is great. Everyone is so willingto help out however I need them.”“Staff have been a huge helpnot only in terms of housing butin linking me to other resourcesand advocating for me whenI needed some help.”- YMCA housing tenant CalvinJack Mulkins and Bogotá YMCA youthYMCA housing helped...140 people find a new home,and provided 37,000 guest nights.2 0 0 5 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 T3

Spirit of PhilanthropyY Team Set the Stagefor International HonourRon Coulombe, Vice President,Relationship Development, received theprestigious North American YMCADevelopment Organization (NAYDO)“Excellence in Fundraising Eagle Award”in 2005 for his outstanding achievementin resource development and fundraisingfor the YMCA.“This award is the highlight of my career- to be recognized by my peers as the topYMCA fundraiser in North America,” saysRon, only the fourth Canadian to receivethe honour.In the past 10 years, he has helped theEdmonton YMCA raise over $3 million inannual YMCA Strong Kids gifts and over$32 million in capital gifts.Ron says the Eagle Award is based on theimpact of raised funds in the community.“In 1996 our YMCA involved 4,000members. Today, 20,000 members enjoythe YMCA. Since 1996 the number ofdifferent men, women and childrenwhose lives we touch each year has grownfrom 12,000 to 60,000.”“Our YMCA campaign volunteersshare their passion with potentialdonors, and that makes my jobvery easy. The YMCA's volunteerstaffpartnership is a veryprecious and respected resource.”- Ron Coulombe, Vice President,Relationship DevelopmentRon Coulombe, Vice President RelationshipDevelopment, 2005 NAYDO Eagle AwardWinner, and Franco Savoia, President andCEO Edmonton YMCA.Spirit of StrengthGiving Women The Toolsto Fight Breast CancerEvery woman needs all the tools shecan get to help her maintain breasthealth.The good news is that many womenin our community know the tools attheir disposal - properly conductedmonthly breast self examinations,understanding family histories of breastcancer and, for women over 50, havingmammograms at least every two years.Now, thanks to an energeticpartnership between the YMCA ofEdmonton and an impressive arrayof health and community partners,Aboriginal and hard-to-reach womenin our community have access to thesame information.The Breast Health Initiative focuseson women in low socio-economiccircumstances; those facing multiplebarriers such as physical disabilities,addictions or mental health issues;the lesbian community; and thosein prison.2005 2001Number of People Served by the YMCA40,00060,000Through workshops and smaller,less formal meetings and discussions,YMCA staff have shared informationwith more than 300 hard-to-reachwomen and almost 100 Aboriginalwomen, exceeding the goals set forthe 12-month pilot program, whichstarted in May 2005.Sessions feature casual but open andhonest discussions as well as displaymaterials - and even an artificial breastthe women can use to practise propertechniques for breast self examinations- one of the best ways to detect earlysymptoms of breast cancer.“Many participants expressedhow much they appreciated thefrank discussion and now feelmore confident in taking controlof all aspects of their health.”- Rebecca BernardCanadian Mental Health AssociationEdmonton Region4Catch the spirit!We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

YMCA Enterprise Centre, Youth Transitions Program participantsSpirit of FamilyYMCA Annual Christmas DinnerThe True Spirit of ChristmasThe YMCA's annual Christmas dinnerbegan because of the spirit andgenerosity of one man - Sam Gabriel -and grows stronger every year becauseof our caring community.The 2005 dinner, which served morethan 120 guests, is funded in part by anendowment in Sam Gabriel's name andwas supported by the Westin Hotel andthe Canadian Tire Foundation forFamilies. The Canadian Western Bankgenerously donated gifts for eachresident staying with the YMCA overChristmas. U-Haul donated a vehicleto transport the meal. The dinner wasorganized by volunteers, staff andresidents.“The whole Christmas dinner was great.The food tasted really, really good.Everybody looked forward to the meal.For many of us, it was our only hope fora special meal during the holidays,” saysLloyd Nicholson, a dinner guest.“We really appreciated the gifts. Lotsof people bought food with the giftcertificates.”The holiday season can be a difficulttime for people whose lives are intransition, and the YMCA has longbeen considered family to many peoplewho might otherwise be alone duringthe holidays.“I speak for all of us at thedinner when I thank the YMCAvery much for what you didfor us at Christmas.”- Lloyd Nicholson, Christmas dinner guest733 volunteers contributed27,000 hoursat 24 YMCA locations.2 0 0 5 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 T5

Spirit, Mind and BodyExercising Together - Good for You!Families are sharing more thanconversation at the Jamie Platz YMCA.They're discovering the joys of gettingphysically fit - as a family!Weekly Saturday Pump and Jumpclasses offer Moms, Dads and childrenup to age 12 the chance to participatetogether in cardiovascular activitiesranging from skipping to floor hockeyto track to playing with balls. The newprogram focuses on the fitness levelsof all family members and offersworkouts based on each person'sindividual needs.“We love Pump and Jump. Kalvinespecially loves the track,” saysTammy Windrum. She says Kalvin,almost 4, jumps up and down withexcitement when Tammy tells himthey're attending classes.A healthy body is a great reward - andso is the opportunity to build familyunity in a fun and supportiveenvironment. Families often staytogether throughout the class, samplingeach exercise station. They can alsoparticipate in group games.“The exercises and activities aredifferent each week. It's reallyinteresting, not having the sameworkout all the time. It's simplyan awesome experience.”Pump and Jump attracts an averageof about 20 participants each week -helping families set a healthy habitof regular exercise.“It's a great way to play withyour kids and know you'regetting good exercise.”2005 2001- Pump and Jump participantTammy WindrumAverage Number of Memberships17,00020,6006 Catch the spirit! We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

YMCA Community PartnersThe YMCA is committed to respondingto community need. Partnershipsand working relationships with localorganizations help the YMCA to providevaluable service more effectively andefficiently. We offer our sincere thanksto the following partners who assist usin expanding the impact of our workin the community.Alima Iqbal, YMCA Youth AdvisorAADACAboriginal ConsultingAssociationActive EdmontonAlberta Health &Safety CouncilAllers House Group HomeAlberta Human Resources& EmploymentAlberta JusticeArch EnterpriseArgyll Home EducationServices CenterASSIST CommunityServices CentreBent Arrow TraditionalHealing SocietyBeverly Towne CommunityBig Brothers & Big SistersBishop SavarynParent’s SocietyBissell CentreBlue Quill Community LeagueBoardwalk RentalCommunitiesBoyle Street CommunityServices Co-opBoys’ & Girls’ Clubsof EdmontonCASACallingwood/LymburnCommunity LeagueCallingwood Physical Therapy& Sports Injury ClinicCanadian Health NetworkCanadian HeritageCanadian NativeFriendship CentreCanadian Tire Foundationfor FamiliesCapital Care GroupCapital Health AuthorityCastle DownsRecreation SocietyCatholic Social ServicesCentre HighCity Centre Education ProjectChanging TogetherChrysalisCity of EdmontonCommunity ServicesCommunity Action ProjectCommunity IndependentLiving ProgramCommunity OptionsConnect SocietyCrystal KidsCunningham PlaceDowntown BusinessAssociationDowntown EdmontonCommunity Association(DECA)Downtown Rotary ClubEastwood PublicHealth CentreEdmonton Catholic SchoolsEdmonton Christmas BureauEdmonton City CentreChurch Corp.Edmonton Coalition onHousing & HomelessnessEdmonton CommunityFoundationEdmonton CommunityServices-Spousal FamilyViolence UnitEdmonton Federation ofCommunity LeaguesEdmonton Food BankEdmonton Inner CityHousing SocietyEdmonton Public LibraryEdmonton Public SchoolsEdmonton Social PlanningCouncilEdmonton Youth JusticeCommitteeEmployabilitiesExcel Resources SocietyFamilies First EdmontonGlastonburyCommunity LeagueGovernment of Canada-Treasury BoardGrant MacEwan CollegeGreenfield Group HomeHerb Jamieson/Hope MissionKARA Family Resource CentreKids KottageKiwanis Club of EdmontonLessard Community LeagueLiving PositiveMcMahon Youth, Family &Community ServicesAssociationMennonite Centre forNewcomersMetis Child & Family ServicesMisericordia HospitalMulti-cultural HealthBrokers Co-operativeMuttart FoundationNorwood FamilyResource CentreOpen Doors for KidsOperation FriendshipHousing SocietyOur HousePoundmaker LodgeRainbowsRegion 6 Edmonton & AreaChild & Family ServicesRiverbend Community LeagueRotary Club of EdmontonThe Salvation ArmySanta Maria GorettiCentre AssociationScouts CanadaServices for Childrenwith DisabilitiesSociety For The Retired& Semi-retiredSociety Wecan CooperativeSolicitor General Dept.of Alberta- AlternativeMeasures ProgramSudanese Youth GroupSuccess by SixTerra AssociationTFC Group HomeTRAC - Terwilligar RiverbendAdvisory CouncilTwin Brooks CommunityLeagueUnited Way of the AlbertaCapital RegionVoice of the VoicelessYouth GroupWEAC ShelterWillowby Community LeagueWomen’s Emergency ShelterYellowbird Community LeagueYWCA of EdmontonYMCA HeritageClub MembersHeritage Club Members haveincluded the Edmonton YMCAFoundation in their estate plansor have made an outright giftto the Foundation.Allard Foundation Ltd. cAnderson, Martin & Angela cAsselstine, Stan & Mary cBaker, Joan & MontyBentley, Bob & RuthBerry, Reg & Glenys cBoyd, Debbie & RickBrown, Ron & MarianneButler, William cChetner, Jack & SylviaChobotuck, RoyCook, Ed & Pat cCook, MargaretCoulombe, Ron & Brenda cDarrell, SandiDelay, FredDobing, Fred & Norah cDoyle, John & UnaDuke, Robert &Robb, CharlotteDuncan, Grant E. & IreneEidem, Pat & RodEllis, Herb & JeannetteFargey, James & JoanFord, George* cFowler, Eldon & PhyllisFranklin, Janet & StanFry, Janet & Paul cHall, Brian & SusanJohnston, Kathleen & Larry cJohnston, Terry & Karin cJones, Doug*Kerr, Sharon & Allan cKilburn, Terry & Chalene cKok, John & ValerieLangille, Archie cLilley, John & Guilfoyle, EileenLooye, Aart & JudyLuft, Audrey cMark, Ansel & Ruth cMaydonik, Al & Bette-Anne cMcAmmond, Jan & DavidMcCallum, Richard & LornaMcKague, Ron*& Crozier, JeanMcMillan, Frank & Gail cMcWilliams, Margaret cMelton, Tim cMenegozzo, Ruth & BrianMulkins, Jack & Marilyn cOndrack, Esther cPardee, Peter C. & Sieka cPaull, Cecil & Helen cPayne, Barbara & PhilPeers, DougPeers, LeslieRees, Bill cRusich, HelenSamycia, Dwayne & SalwaSavoia, Franco & BarbaraSlaght, Dan & MarySmith, Courtney & Sandra cSmith, Donald R. & Mona cStafford, Wylie & Lesley cTryhuba, Jerry & JanetTucker, Ronald* cTurner, Robert J. & Dawn cvan Meurs, Eric & AimeeWachowich, Allan H. &ElizabethWeir, Bill & Betty Lou cWetterberg, WandaWorthington, Donna & RonZolf, MichaelAnonymousMemorial TributesDavid NathanKushner Fund cJill ZimmermanMemorial FundPatricia Ellen (Pattey)Ready Memorial FundSam Gabriel TrustSchaller, Robert C,The Estate ofStrange, George W.,The Estate ofRobert J. Turnbull TrustWilfred Oliver (Mac)McLean TrustWilliam Lutsky Trust FundYouth Leadership Fund(Youmans/Clarke)* deceasedc Charter MembersMarch 20062 0 0 5 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 T7

YMCA Strong Kids CampaignThe Edmonton YMCA is open to all.The YMCA Opportunity Fundencourages anyone who cannot affordthe full fee to benefit from involvementat the YMCA. All YMCAprograms and services help peopledevelop as strong and confidentindividuals, caring family membersand contributing members oftheir community.The YMCA Opportunity Fund issupported with annual fundraisingthrough the YMCA Strong KidsCampaign. YMCA members,volunteers, staff and friends sharetheir resources so that those in needcan benefit.In 2005, more than 1,300 donorscontributed $419,000, to help morethan 12,600 people in Edmonton.The YMCA Opportunity Fund andStrong Kids Campaign support allages, abilities and income levels.The Edmonton YMCA creates opportunities for all participants andmembers to form relationships and a sense of belonging and involvement.This comprehensive relationship development program incorporates a varietyof activities including ongoing community engagement, communication with ourdiverse 60,000 stakeholders, our annual Strong Kids campaign and our plannedgiving program. The cost of our 2005 relationship development program was$227,898. The cost of our 2005 Strong Kids Campaign was $42,489.Ryan McDonald,Youth TransitionProgram participant$20,000 or moreCanadian Tire Foundationfor Families$10,000 - $19,999Canadian TireEdmonton WestJohn & Vivian CloutierWendy L. MorrisRunning Room Canada IncTD Canada Trust -Outreach Program$5,000 - $9,999Canadian Tire MillwoodsCastle DownsRecreation SocietyDirect EnergyPatricia EidemEdmonton Power$2,500 - $4,999ATCO Gas ECSFSid ChadiCivic ServiceUnion 52 - CharitableAssistance FundGrant Thornton LLPEileen Guilfoyle & John LilleyJasper Place Lions ClubSharon & Allan KerrGuy* & Joanne LaVergneMcDonald's RestaurantHeleen & Roderick McLeodThe ManCap FoundationMoneta Systems IncJack & Marilyn MulkinsNorseman Group LtdEsther OndrackLarry M. PollockThe Rotary Club of EdmontonDwayne SamyciaFranco & Barbara SavoiaHarold & Kathryn SchmidtCourt & Sandra SmithWE Greer Limited$1,000 - $2,499Anonymous (6)Martin K. AndersonCharles AmerongenApple Fitness Store LtdDianne AssalyJoan & Monty BakerDavid & Shirley BallLaura & Jack BallashPhilipia Bates-RenoufJoan BattenBob & Ruth BentleyMarek & Jolanta BielBlair Oko Golf AcademyDwight BlissRick & Debbie BoydCallingwood Physical Therapy& Sports Injury ClinicCanadian Treads CorporationCarey & Daryl ChymkoChymko FamilyCastle Downs CraftFair RevenueClassic Landscape CentrePeter CollumRon & Brenda CoulombeCrosstown Motors GroupCRS Product International IncCybertech AutomationD.A. Tsujikawa ProfessionalCorporationdel's on 9thCarmela DeRoseDevaney FamilyIrene & Grant DuncanEden Hampson Realty IncRod EidemEMS Recruitment ConsultingServicesFidelity InvestmentsCanada LtdStan & Janet FranklinAndy FraserJanet & Paul FryThe Garriock FamilyGlobe Import SalesGrand & ToyJan & Tim HaakFrank & Ruth HendersonNorman HoImperial Printing LtdDon & Anne JonesPaul Keefe & Rhonda PolakIn Memory of Pamela KompfKunitz Shoes & Ecco ShoesArchie LangilleRonald Liteplo &Barbara ChapmanMackenzie FinancialCorporationFranco & Karen MannaAl & Bette-Anne MaydonikEd McDonald &Michelle SawatzkyTim MeltonRuth & Brian MenegozzoSherry & Charles MeredithShauna MillerMoscardelli FamilyThe Muttart FoundationMyshak ManagementNorm OnofrychukOxford Properties GroupPeter PardeeHelen & Cecil PaullBarbara & Phil PayneJames & Shelley PorterHector & Louisa PothierPrecimax Mfg LtdSusan PriestnerJason QuilleyBill ReesThe Rohit GroupMaster BuildersHarvey SaranScharfenberger FamilyDoug & Lesley SchindelGerry SeggerGeorge & Gertie SingletonSobeys BeaumarisPaul & Julie SommervilleJim & Lucille SoneffSouthtown Chrysler IncSpringwood DevelopmentsGraham StringerJerry & Janet Tryhuba& FamilyRobert J. TurnerEric & Aimee van MeursBill & Betty Lou WierWilliam Lutsky YMCA's"I've Outgrown It" Sale8Catch the spirit!We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

$500 - $999Anonymous (5)Gerry & Shirley AlexanderDagny & Graeme AlstonDavid BentleyDr. & Mrs. Azim A. BharmalKent Bittorf & Jane DinerCarmelle BostonMichael BullCallow & AssociatesManagementConsultants IncCollins Industries LtdTami & Derek CooperJean CrozierMita & Satya DasEdith DelangheDelbaere/Husum FamilyE Vetsch Prof CorpFather Leo Green YMCA KidsBob FeeKevin FeehanMrs. Louise Ford - In memoryof George FordTony FranceschiniThe Handley'sHarry Ainlay GraduatingClass of 2005Colin HatcherKen HaywoodChris HuismanRoy JaquesDebbie JeffersonTerry & Karin JohnstonTerry KilburnGord & June KingRon & Lory LaingThe Leuwer FamilyLife FitnessMammoth LtdGordon McKenzieMCL Contracting LtdGraham McLennanIan McNeillGregory & Adele MichettiDavid & Laura MitchellKathy & Eric NewellJack NewhouseNorm OnofrychukGeorge & Sue OrleckiJoanna PawlyshynPit Stop WindshieldRepair LtdReal Stone Works LtdDoug, Theresa, Geoff &Adrian RezewskiBill Rowe & Marianne KimmitDr. Margaret SagleSherlock's AutomotiveJames Silvers &Melanie JohnsonDavid R. SymeArlen ThompsonThreshold SportsHarold & Maxine TipperSteve TongVi's for LunchThomas WakelingWestglen DaycareWanda WetterbergWill Wheaton & FamilyWilliam Lutsky - 50+ Craftand Bake SaleWillow Spring Construction(Alta) LtdDaniel WoodruffBarry Zalmanowitz$150 - $499AAnonymous (29)Maria AcostaAll Child Care Staff -Carnival DonationMina & Piera AngottiJohn & Maureen AssmanAssociated HealthSystems IncKen & Veronica AttwoodBTye BabbDebbie BacksJeff & Sara BairdJune & John BarnardTim & Shirley BarryJoe BellegardeTom BergerJohn BertieGurcharan BhatiaBishop Savaryn YMCAStaff & KidsBrian BittorfThe Blais FamilyKenneth BlasiusJohn & Patti BlimkeTerence BlockaCody BornesBrookside MontessoriChidren's CenterAndy & Linda BrownNancy R. BurgerAnn BurrellSven BuschkielCCastle Downs YMCADaycare FamiliesDale Cawsey, in memoryof Mr. R. A. CawseyJake ChadiThe Chan FamilyRamon CifraCine Audio VisualDoug ClarkC. Philip ClarkeEdwin CookCathleen CopelandBonnie CoskeyClayton & Sandra CrawfordRick CreboDDavis FamilyTrevor & Michelle DeeringJake DeglowFred O. DelayDelwood YMCA Child CareEdie DixonFred & Norah DobingJohn J. DoyleJim DuczynskiBob Duke & Charlotte RobbNeil DuncanELen EddyElmwood YMCA Hot LunchFJames & Joan FargeyBrad & Lesley FehrAshley FinlaysonAdeline FiorilloBob & Kathie FisherHarvey W. FordPhyllis FowlerSam FriedmanJim & Shirley FunkGKent GallieJose GanhotoMr. & Mrs. Donald GardnerRandell W. GarveyJaima, Jacqueline &Sheldon GellerNicole GettyJennifer & Ted GibbensGiovanni Yamaha Music IncWilliam GirgulisTammy GoodwinHJared & Vanessa HagenDavid* & Bodil HallGreg HardingCouncillor Ron HayterPercy L. HerringJacqueline G. HirscheRandy HogleDr. Albert E. HoholMilton HoholJiri & Dina HrazdilIImagewear by Mark'sWork WearhouseIn-line Mudjacking LtdJNadia JinaDr. Adrian B. JonesGary & Joanne JonesKMarion KapuscinskiRichard & Janet KellyWendy KinsellaTom KlarayJohn KopeckMark KornellLEric & Laurel LaingChris LavinDennis LeblancGary LecuyerDolah & Koi Choi LeeRandy Lee & Kim FranklinKelly & Daniel LeightonRosemary LennieKenneth LewisFaye & Andy LitvenJill, Eric & Brandon LundquistMHilliard & Nancy MacBethDon & Cristina MahAdam MakiSusan ManningConnie MarciniukGraeme MarrPhilomena MartensBerni & John MartinMichael & Jane McCarthyRob & Verle McConkeyIan McDonaldKen & Sheila McDonaldLilian McEwenJackie McGowanDave McInnesMcIntyre Agencies LtdIrvine & Faye McKeeCathy McMillan & FamilyRaymond MerhejLisa Miller & Farrel ShadlynE. MitchelsonRobert MooreMoritz Gonzalez FamilyJenna MosesonRene MusaNDoug NakaRozmina & Azim NathwaniDavid NhanOEdward OlsonOPGI Management LPo/a OxfordPParkallen YMCA KidsStuart & Val ParkerJennifer PatonPatrick UnderhillTelecom ConsultingClement PhungJudy PierceyJennifer & Franc PotocnikBob PotyokPricewaterhouse Coopers LLPRR.M.L. AutomotiveAppraisals Ltd.Michelle RadostitsRamisTerry-Lynn RautiDr. Brad RichensDavid RochefortLorna RopchanRachel RossHarold RothDarren & Leah RothChristopher & Anne RoweRoynat Capital IncHans RuehlKim & Geoff RutherfordSShauna & Brian SalwaySBI Software Builders IncJoleen, Allen, & Kylee SchmittLaurie ScottMelissa SewellShanks FamilyLaura SharenDavid ShookDon & Mona SmithJan Snell & FamilySobey's WestWilliam SobotiukYanina SokolowskiNic, Mike & Noelle SpauldingDr. Matthew &Cynthia SpenceSteinhauer YMCA ChildrenDavid St. PeterStrean FamilyTBrian & Barbara TardifJennifer TaylorJonathan TaylorRemo & Ruth TedeschiniJames TempletonThe Thompson FamilyTidswell FamilySandra TownCorey TroutVPaul Veugelers &Amanda KimWPamela WagilLeeAnn, Matthew,Nicholas WernerYGerry YohemasZAnnalise YuzdaMichael ZolfRichard ZolkiewskiGina Zsombor$149 or lessEvery gift to the YMCA StrongKids Campaign is importantto supporting young peopleand families in need. Withan increase in the number ofdonors, space requirementsin our Annual Report do notallow us to recognize everydonor by name. All donorsare recognized on the DonorWalls in YMCA facilities.*deceasedEvery effort wasmade to ensure this listis accurate. If yourname has been omitted,misspelled or incorrectlylisted, please accept ourapology and let usknow so we cancorrect our records.2005 2001Number of Donors9801,3002 0 0 5 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 T9

Straight From the Heart the YMCA Capital CampaignThe YMCA Capital Campaign Straightfrom the Heart is a key part of theYMCA's 10-year, $26 million CapitalDevelopment Plan.The goal of the Straight from the Heartcampaign was to raise $7.5 million, withthe YMCA contributing another $7.5million and the remaining $11 millioncoming from the three orders ofgovernment. Straight from the Heart hassurpassed its original goal by raising$8.7 million - the most ever raised byour YMCA.These generous gifts made possible thefirst new YMCA in downtown Edmontonin 100 years. Construction of the65,000-square-foot Don Wheaton FamilyYMCA began in October 2005. The DonWheaton family donated $2 million - thesingle largest private gift ever for theEdmonton YMCA and theCanadian YMCA.Donors also made possible the $5.5million renovation to the Jamie PlatzYMCA in west Edmonton. Participationhas increased 70% since renovationswere completed in October 2003.Our success prompted the U.S.-basedKresge Foundation to offer EdmontonYMCA a $500,000 challenge grant. Tomeet the Kresge challenge, we need toraise an additional $800,000 so theBright Nogheghase, memberStraight from the Heart campaign willcontinue through 2006. Thanks to thegenerosity of our community, we areconfident we will reach that goal.Pacesetter$500,000 plusAnonymousAnonymous Donor(deceased)Cam & Dawn Allard &Family and The SummitFoundationCanadian Western BankCity of EdmontonCommunity FacilityEnhancement ProgramAlberta Lottery FundGovernment of AlbertaThe Stollery CharitableFoundationDon Wheaton FamilyLeader$100,000 -$499,999Allard Foundation LtdCanadian TireDeloitte & Touche LLPEdmonton JournalImperial Oil FoundationInfrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP)KPMG LLPMayfield Investments LtdNordic Mechanical ServicesLtd (John & VivianCloutier)John & Barbara PoolePartner$10,000 - $99,999All Glass Parts IncMartin K. AndersonAnonymousBarr Ryder Architects& PlannersBennett Jones LLPBentall DevelopmentServicesBob BentleyBrent BuchananCallingwood / LymburnCommunity LeagueCIBCCanadian Linen andUniform ServiceCarma DevelopersRoger CarryCoca Cola Bottling CompanyEdwin S. Cook ProfessionalCorporationEnbridge Inc.Finning (Canada)In Memory of George Ford,St. Paul's FoundationFraser Milner CasgrainGiovanni Yamaha Music IncGrand & ToyEileen Guilfoyle & John LilleyJan & Tim HaakSharon & Allan KerrLehigh InlandHilliard & Nancy MacBethAl & Bette-Anne MaydonikTim MeltonMillar Western ForestProducts LtdMiller Thompson LLPStanley A. MilnerWendy L. MorrisMoxie's Classic GrillJack & Marilyn MulkinsNorth American ConstructionGroup IncEsther OndrackLarry M. PollockRBC FoundationRead Jones Christoffersen LtdRoyal Lepage Real EstateServices LimitedDwayne SamyciaSaville Interest Group IncFranco & Barbara SavoiaScotiabankShippers Supply Inc.Court & Sandra SmithSpringwood DevelopmentsThe Cohos Evamy PartnersThe Dianne & Irving KipnesFoundationBill & Betty Lou WeirWeldco-Beales Mfg LtdWestgate Chevrolet LtdWillowby Community LeagueWitten LLP Barristers& SolicitorsJohn & Kris YewchukInvestor$5,000 - $9,999Alberco ConstructionRick & Debbie BoydBrownlee Fryett Barristers& SolicitorsCastle DownsRecreation SocietyRon & Brenda Coulombedel's on 9thStan & Janet FranklinJanet & Paul FryWolfgang Gaedke - AritstocratHoldings IncJaima, Jacqueline& Sheldon GellerMAP Water and SewerServices LimitedA. McBainEd McDonald & MichelleSawatzky & FamilyMcfarlane Interior ContractingGordon McKenzieLisa Miller & Farrel ShadlynBarbara & Phil PaynePlace-Crete Systems LtdBill ReesSureway ConstructionOf Alberta LtdWhite Rose BuildingServices Ltd10Catch the spirit!We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

BuilderUp to $4,999A386356 Alberta Ltd678233 Alberta LtdMaria AcostaDavid G. AdamAlan F. AffleckMarie AhmadAugustine AldrichGerry & Shirley AlexanderAbdullah AllidinaMadison Alyward-ClarkAnonymous (10)Chris & Gabriella AparicioGary & Evelyn AshThomas AshcroftDianne AssalyAssociated Engineering(Alberta) LtdWade AstromBJoan & Monty BakerLaura & Jack BallashMr & Mrs John BandurDavid & Ann BateBath FamilyEd BauerKris BeardsworthShelly & Simon BellBensler FamilyTammy BerendsenBerg FamilyTom BergerLorna BerlinguetteDr. & Mrs. Azim A. BharmalAmy BillingsKent Bittorf & Jane DinerLaurie BlakemanDoug BodnerVera BorleyCody BornesTim BostonPatricia BrineNorbert BrodaRita BroemlingNeil & Marlene BrownEva BubelenjiChristine & Stuart BuntingRobert BurnsDennis BurrellThe Burrill FamilyIssy BurstynSven BuschkielBusy Bee SanitarySupplies IncCCallingwood Physical Therapy& Sports Injury ClinicCallow & AssociatesManagementConsultants IncCanbianCaron Transportation SystemsChadi & CompanyJeffrey ChampionThe Chan FamilyHansa ChavdaYun ChinGrace ChoiAli ChoucairCarey & Daryl ChymkoChymko FamilyCity Lumber CorporationCivic Service Union 52 -CharitableAssistance FundAnthony CividinoInese Clark & Allen WilliamsJackie ClarkNicole & Paul ClarkKen CleallPeter CollumLeo & Joan ConnollyTami & Derek CooperCormode & DicksonConstruction (1983) LtdBonnie CoskeyDennis CroughMark & Lori CullenHenry CynamonZuzanna CzekajloDD.A. Tsujikawa ProfessionalCorporationThe Dagny PartnershipShauna Dahl & KorinBamptonRay DeChamplainRick DedelsWilhelmina & Vincent DeJongFred O. DelayDelbaere/Husum FamilyDennis A. DenisCarl DeschenesRouthier FamilyLouis DesrochersThe Dixon FamilyFred & Norah DobingAl DofkaEmma S. DonatoJohn J. DoyleDebbie DressinDuncan & Craig LLPDundas Holdings IncJoanne DurocherRon DutchakEBlanche EdgeEdmonton Public Teachers,Local No. 37Antonio ElaMary-Jane EmmeKristin ErlandsonMichael R. EvansWilliam EwasiukFKate FawcettAlice FedorukBob FeeBrad & Lesley FehrAnne Ferguson-SwitzerFianchetto Finance CorpSarah FookThe FordsDr. Robert & Marian FrancisAndy FraserSam FriedmanGThe Garriock FamilyGerrie & Lorraine GemmellGeorge Hrzadil Prof CorpCelso GestopaDr. Gilbertson D.C.Harry & Annie GirgulisGlobe Import SalesFred & Shelly GoertzenTammy GoodwinMrs. Jean GrantPeter, Janet & Annika GuthrieHJan & Tim HaakJared & Vanessa HagenBrian & Susan HallThe Handley'sJude HalvorsonAlex HashamL. Carol HawrishCouncillor Ron HayterJames Heelan & Tracey Bailey& FamilyIdalia HernandezNick J. HertzTerry-Dawn HewittBonnie HickeyJackie & David HiltonJacqueline G. HirscheCarl HixtHeleen & Rod McLeodBill HogleSteven & Emily HolmesTanya HoweyWayne HukHulme FamilyOrest & Elsie HunkaDavid & Jenny HuntISalvatore ImpellizzeriImperial Printing LtdRob IwaschukJRoy JaquesNadia JinaFlora JoanehShawn JohansonMarie JohanssonJames S. JohnsonJohnston FamilySheldon & Lauren JohnstonDonald JollyGary & Joanne JonesKMarion KapuscinskiTrudy KaufmannKeen Engineering Co LtdRobert KelsieTerry KilburnGord & June KingPeter KnaakRoss KnetemanAmy KomarniskiDavid KosowanNicole KrokerTerrence KulasaLPaul LachambreJanet LaiGarth LaneLeslie & Mike LangGordon LangdonArchie LangilleAlain LanglaisGwen LaverdiereGuy & Joanne LaVergneFranca LeBlancDolah & Koi Choi LeeKent LeeKelly & Daniel LeightonGail LewisLife FitnessLiliane LincourtBob Lisevich & Delia McCraeRonald Liteplo & BarbaraChapmanFaye & Andy LitvenDavid Lloyd & Leslie RoseRoss & Jane LoganWu Hui LuJill, Eric & Brandon LundquistColin LywoodMM. Kaufmann & AssociatesSharon MacLeanDon & Cristina MahMaryanne MaitlandCal & Leanne MalhiotManulife FinancialConnie MarciniukGraeme MarrJohn MasonBarry MassingMatrix Consulting Group IncLyman MatthewsDorothy & Ron McDonaldIan McDonaldNicole McDonaldShelley McDonaldJackie McGowanPat McIntyreIrvine & Faye McKeeCathy McMillan & FamilyFrank McMillanRuth & Brian MenegozzoPaul MennierSherry & Charles MeredithGregory & Adele MichettiDavid MiddletonMitchell FamilyDavid & Laura MitchellJohn MitchellLori MitchellJohn & Jackie MivilleBruce & Sandy MoffattNazmina MohammedAnita MorganTyson & Ashley MorinMoritz Gonzalez FamilyJulienne MuellerDonna & Doug MulhollandPeter MullerMyshak ManagementNRozmina & Azim NathwaniRoy & Jacqueline NeehallDon NeelandDavid NhanORon & Lynn OdynskiKevin O'NeilPPage FamilyStuart & Val ParkerJennifer PatonPaul W. ArmstrongProfessional CorporationWesley PedruskiDouglas PennerDeborah & Bryan PetersDallas PetryCrystal PopowichHector & Louisa PothierJennifer & Franc PotocnikPotts FamilyKaren PugaR & Y PughDr. Paul & Lexine PuszczakMarta PuszkarQGinny QuongRWai Tse Au & Nelson RamirezReal Stone Works LtdShirley & Peter RebusEdward RedmondDonna ReiswigTerry ReynerDoug, Theresa, Geoff &Adrian RezewskiDr. Brad RichensDavid RobsonDarren & Leah RothGreg RozakLogan & Cole RudykKim & Geoff RutherfordSDr. Margaret SagleJoe & Hillu ScharfenbergerScharfenberger FamilyAl & Kay SchmidtJoleen, Allen, & Kylee SchmittEdd SemeniukTim SengerJeannette ShinPranav ShukleMike ShylukWilliam ShymkoMelanie Johnson & JamesSilversMolly SilvesterTerry SkidnukFrans Slatter &Brenda BlakeyAlison SmithDon & Mona SmithEric H. SmithGeorge B. SmithSheila SmithYanina SokolowskiPaul & Julie SommervilleJessie SoneffBill SorobeyScott SouthworthSt. Albert GazetteMichael & Brenda StanleyAnne & Alen StewartIan Stewart & Judy PierceyJason StewartIn Memory of P.J. StewartIn Memory of Paul J. StewartSundance MazdaAmber SupeeneBruce SwansonDavid R. SymeTBonnie & George TakachJosephine TangSiong TangSid Tarrabain Prof CorpNeil & Merle TaylorPamela TaylorTelus CommunityConnectionsJames TempletonKristen TetzThe Thompson FamilyStephen ThompsonPing TomSharon & Demetre TomarasThe Toth FamilyTrimacJessica TrottierSydney TruemanJerry & Janet Tryhuba& FamilyStu TuttVEric & Aimee van MeursJenni & Alex VanderwoudeMelinda VegterAran VeylanWAllan H. WachowichThomas WakelingJohn WalkerJoe WalkerJack WatsonRon & Sheila WeatherillGlenna WelykochyLeeAnn, Matthew,Nicholas WernerWanda WetterbergDenise WhiteWillow Spring Construction(Alta) Ltd.Cully M. WilsonLarry WittenChuk WongDavid WrayYY's Mens Club Of EdmontonAnnalise YuzdaZZaim FamilyBarry ZalmanowitzHui ZhangHarold ZimmermanTerry & Beth ZimmermanClare Zupan*deceasedEvery effort wasmade to ensure this listis accurate. If yourname has been omitted,misspelled or incorrectlylisted, please accept ourapology and let usknow so we cancorrect our records.“Thank you so muchfor your generoussupport and for theimpact your gift willhave on children andfamilies for decadesto come.”Sincerely,Larry PollockVolunteer Chair,Straight from the Heart,the YMCA Capital Campaign,President and CEO,Canadian Western Bank2 0 0 5 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 T11

Volunteer & Staff LeadershipBoard ofDirectorsDagny Alston,The DAGNY PartnershipDavid Ball,Capital City SavingsDwight Bliss,Fraser Milner CasgrainBill Butler,SpringwoodDevelopmentsGerry Feist,Feist Enterprises LtdCanadian TireCorporationDr. John Lilley,Department ofAnesthesiologyRoyal Alexandra HospitalRon Liteplo,Local AuthoritiesPension PlanCharles Meredith,Bearing Point LLPGregory B. Michetti,Michetti InformationSolutions Inc.Lisa Miller,Miller Sports ProductionsJoanna Pawlyshyn,Royal Alexandra HospitalHector Pothier,Kameyosek SchoolFranco Savoia,Edmonton YMCAMax Scharfenberger,Telus World of ScienceDoug Schindel,Weldco Beales Mfg. Inc.Courtney Smith,Concert PropertiesCarol Wagar,EdmontonPolice ServicesWanda Wetterberg,WNW ConsultingAdvisorsto the BoardMartin Anderson,Kingston Ross PasnakEd Cook,Miller ThompsonFred Delay,Community VolunteerAndy Fraser,Finning (Canada)Wendy Kinsella,Community VolunteerTerry Kilburn,Avison YoungAl Maydonik,NAM ManagementConsulting IncTim Melton,Melcor DevelopmentsJack Mulkins,Community VolunteerEsther Ondrack,Chieftain FinancialsLarry Pollock,Canadian Western BankBill Rees,Edmonton YMCARobert J. Turner,Fraser Milner CasgrainSheila Weatherill,Capital Health AuthorityCommitteesof the BoardAuditDavid BallGreg MichettiHector PothierFranco SavoiaMax ScharfenbergerDoug SchindelCourtney SmithCapital Campaign CabinetDagny AlstonBill BannisterHarry BenslerRon CoulombeGerry FeistTerry KilburnCal MalhiotTim MeltonLisa MillerJack MulkinsEsther OndrackLarry Pollock (Chair)Franco SavoiaHonourary CapitalCampaign ChairsDon & Marion WheatonFacility DevelopmentSteeringGraeme AlstonDavid BallDwight BlissBill Butler (Chair)Ron CoulombeTerry KilburnAl MaydonikTim MeltonJack MulkinsLarry PollockFranco SavoiaCourtney SmithEric van MeursNominatingand GovernanceRon CoulombeAndy FraserRon LiteploCharles MeredithFranco SavoiaCourtney SmithCarol WagarWanda Wetterberg (Chair)YMCAManagementStaffStar Strategic TeamJack Ballash,ManagerCastle Downs YMCAJoan Baker,General ManagerYMCA Enterprise Centre& HousingKent Bittorf,ManagerWilliam Lutsky YMCARon Coulombe,Vice PresidentRelationshipDevelopmentJanet Fry,Vice President MRCServices, HumanResources & LeadershipDevelopment &Privacy OfficerJared Hagen,ManagerDowntown YMCARuth Menegozzo,Vice PresidentKnowledge ManagementFranco Savoia,President and ChiefExecutive OfficerLeeAnn Werner,Co-ManagerJamie Platz YMCAJoleen Schmitt,Co-ManagerJamie Platz YMCAEric van Meurs,Vice PresidentNew Facility Development& Asset ManagementAnnalise Yuzda,Manager YMCAChild Care ServicesAdvisoryCommitteesCastle Downs YMCAMina AngottiNeil ChymkoRick KellyPeter MasonMax & Marj ScharfenbergerDowntown YMCAJoan BattenGreg BurnsGrant DuncanGordon HearnDebbie JeffersonAngel McVittieBrenda WalukRobb StoddardEnterprise CentreMona BoutinNancy BurgerJoan KonowalecCharles MeredithLeslie OliverFaye ParkerLou YaniwJamie PlatzLinda BlaisStan CrawfordJean CrozierDoug FalkJan HaakColin LywoodGreg PolkosnikBarb TardifWilliam LutskyShirley BarryPerla Ben-ZviNina KhehraChris LavinJohn MartinBetty MulliganJennifer PascoeBoard of Directors at the construction site of the new Don Wheaton Family YMCA.Back Row Left to Right, Hector Pothier, Charles Meredith, Second row: Court Smith, Ron Liteplo, Lisa Miller, Doug Schindel,Wanda Wetterberg, Joanna Pawlyshyn, Front Row: Franco Savoia, Dagny Alston, David Ball12Catch the spirit!We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

Financial ReportStatement of Operations - Year Ended December 31Revenue 2005 2004Membership dues $ 9,026,190 $ 8,464,218Program fees 5,776,760 5,293,726YMCA opportunity fund (1,329,253) (1,268,530)13,473,697 12,489,414Contributions 706,739 469,718Amortization of deferred capital contributions 700,355 715,578Rental and other revenue 680,004 585,728Residence 610,850 568,987Purchase of service - government 560,854 671,293United Way 318,332 328,368YMCA Management Resource Centre 168,699 129,446Investment income 117,420 107,888Gain on disposal of capital assets 41,500 -17,378,450 16,066,420ExpensesSalaries, wages and benefits 8,933,057 8,415,824Occupancy and maintenance 2,922,561 2,733,809Supplies 1,263,551 1,117,367Other expenses 611,545 508,114Communications 488,174 424,997Purchased services and insurance 485,842 460,975Interest on long term debt and capital leases 380,943 327,258Training and travel 354,519 281,204YMCA Management Resource Centre 165,303 125,595Amortization 1,600,862 1,511,95117,206,357 15,907,094Excess of revenue over expenses $ 172,093 $ 159,326Statement of Financial Position - December 31Assets 2005 2004Current assets $ 6,260,482 $ 4,245,528Long term investments 1,170,024 1,144,604Capital assets 23,252,772 20,853,063Deferred campaign and holding costs 698,262 547,120$ 31,381,540 $26,790,315LiabilitiesCurrent liabilities $ 4,037,301 $ 3,483,727Obligations under capital leases 102,667 77,211Long term debt 6,801,720 7,255,272Deferred capital contributions 18,401,761 15,008,10729,343,449 25,824,317Net AssetsExternally restricted 503,470 493,785Investment in capital assets 3,239,330 1,170,820Unrestricted (1,704,709) (698,607)2,038,091 965,998Auditors’ Reporton SummarizedFinancial StatementsTo the Members of The Young Men’sChristian Association of EdmontonThe accompanying summarized statementof financial position andstatement of operations are derivedfrom the complete financialstatements of The Young Men’sChristian Association of Edmonton asat December 31, 2005 and for the yearthen ended on which we expressed anopinion without reservation in ourreport dated March 20, 2006. Thefair summarization of the completefinancial statements is theresponsibility of management.Our responsibility, in accordancewith the applicable AssuranceGuideline of the Canadian Institute ofChartered Accountants, is to report onthe summarized financial statements.In our opinion, the accompanyingfinancial statements fairly summarize,in all material respects, the relatedcomplete financial statements inaccordance with the criteria describedin the Guideline referred to above.These summarized financialstatements do not contain all thedisclosures required by Canadiangenerally accepted accountingprinciples. Readers are cautionedthat these statements may not beappropriate for their purposes.For more information on the entity’sfinancial position and results ofoperations, reference should bemade to the related completefinancial statements.$ 31,381,540 $26,790,315Grant Thornton LLPChartered AccountantsEdmonton, Canada - March 20, 20062 0 0 5 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 T13

Catch the spirit!The YMCA Believes:• That the growth of individuals inspirit, mind and body is fundamentalto everything we do as anorganization.• In the equality of opportunity forall members of the community.• In the values commonly shared byfaiths in our community such as:CARINGTo love others, help them andto be sensitive to their well being.To appreciate and live philanthropyin our daily lives.HONESTYTo be truthful, building trust andintegrity in all that we do.RESPECTTo value the worth of everyindividual, to live by the golden rule,to honour the diversity ofcommunity.RESPONSIBILITYTo know and do what is right. To beaccountable for our behaviour andobligations.• In the importance of philanthropy,(giving of time, talent, treasure andtrust), and the significance played bya volunteer/staff partnership infostering a caring community.• In the importance of world-widefellowship and its capacity to supportthe growth of individuals,communities and nations.City CentreYMCA Enterprise Centre 429-YMCA (9622)10211 - 105 St T5J 1E3• Education & Employment Support• Child Care Services Central OfficeDowntown YMCA 421-YMCA (9622)10030 - 102 A Ave T5J 0G5• Membership & HousingYMCA Association Services 423-YMCA (9622)3rd Flr, 10030 - 102 A Ave T5J 0G5• Charitable Giving 423-9602• International Development 423-9601• YMCA of the Prairies Management 423-9601Child Care CentresWestglen Child Care 454-334110950 - 127 St T5M 0S7Westglen Out-of-School Care 454-339410950 - 127 St T5M 0S7NorthCastle Downs YMCA 476-YMCA (9622)11510 - 153 Ave T5X 6A3• Membership & Child CareChild Care CentresBishop Savaryn Kindercare 478-1720& Out-of-School Care16227 - 109 St T5X 2R2Castle Downs Child Care 476-YMCA (9622)11510 - 153 Ave T5X 6A3Delwood Kindercare & 478-9490Out-of-School Care7315 Delwood Road T5C 3A9Father Leo Green Kindercare 475-9808& Out-of-School Care7512 - 144 Ave T5C 2R7Overlanders Kindercare & 473-6075Out-of-School Care1150 Hermitage Road T5A 4L4Kipnes Child Care 442-21754470 McCrae Ave. T5E 6M8SouthWilliam Lutsky YMCA 439-YMCA (9622)1975 - 111 St T6J 7C6• Membership & Child CareChild Care CentresBlue Quill Child & 437-1131Out-of-School Care11304 - 25 Ave T5J 5J1Forest Heights Out-of-School Care 461-621110304 - 81 Street T6A 3X4Mount Pleasant Kindercare & 437-4125Out-of-School Care10541 - 60A Ave T6H 1K4Parkallen Day Care & 437-1565Out-of-School Care6703 - 112 St T6H 3J9Riverbend Kindercare & 435-4052Out-of-School Care258 Ratigan Road E T6R 2P9Steinhauer Kindercare & 428-1825Out-of-School Care10717 - 32 A Ave T6J 4A6Twin Brooks Child Care 442-21701120 - 113 St T6J 7J4William Lutsky Child Care 439-YMCA (9622)1975 - 111 St T6J 7C6WestJamie Platz YMCA 481-YMCA (9622)7121 - 178 St T5T 5T9• Membership & Child CareChild Care CentresStratford Kindercare & 444-2537Out-of-School Care8715 - 153 Street T5R 1P1Jamie Platz Child Care 481-YMCA (9622)7121 - 178 St T5T 5T9www.edmonton.ymca.caYMCA MissionThe YMCA of Edmonton creates life-enhancingopportunities for the growth and development ofall people in spirit, mind and body.Member Agency