2009 Annual Report - YMCA of Greater Houston

community leaders. Honesty andrespect have played a vital role in thevision of Houston’s new DowntownTellepsen YMCA. A generouscontribution from the Tellepsenfamily, a YMCA legacy spanningfive generations, helped make itpossible. Construct ion of the newfacility, located at 808 Pease, isahead of schedule and set to openin November 2010. The opening ofthe Tellepsen YMCA will mark 125years of service to the communityby this Association and 100 years ofservice to the YMCA and Houstoncommunity by the Tellepsen family.Responsibility was the driving forcebehind the Houston Texans YMCAin Houston’s Greater Third Ward.Hundreds of underserved kids andfamilies in this historic communitywill benefit from YMCA programsand services. The design developmentof the new facility is complete and theconstruction drawings are in theirfinal stages. The Houston TexansYMCA will open its doors at its PalmCenter location, on the corner ofMartin Luther King, Jr. Boulevardand Griggs Road in December 2010.We never could have achieved ourcapital and Partners goals withoutfaith. This year, the Associationgenerated $7.4 million throughour capital development programand $5.6 million from our PartnersCampaign, an increase over therecord set last year. What’s more, ourlargest standing community partner,the United Way, funded $3.5 millionin program needs. A grand total ofmore than $16 million was generatedin community support, makingYMCA programs and servicesaccessible to many who needed themmost. It’s philanthropy at its best:real dollars that go to programs andservices to build strong kids, strongfamilies and strong communities!Your dedication to our mission is whythe YMCA of Greater Houston is aplace where values are always in play.Tommy M. ParkerBoard ChairClark BakerPresident & CEOLeft: Tommy Parkerand Kaylah RobertsonRight: Clark Baker andDevon Peterson3

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To love others, to be sensitve tothe well-being of others, to help others.“Where there is love, there is life.” GandhiCaring was something Mary Cantu’sfive adopted children had rarelyexperienced. Shuffled from home tohome and sometimes forced to liveseparately in foster care, ten-year-oldMatthew, eight-year-old Anthony,six-year-old Mya Lyn, five-year-oldChristian, and four-year-old Julianwere often labeled “troubled kids.”“Because of the abuse and neglect theyexperienced for so long, my kids weredifficult to handle. They had lowself-esteem and made poor grades,”said Mary.Mary, a single mom holding downa full-time job, needed supportand upon the recommendation of afriend, sought help from the YMCA.She happily discovered she qualifiedfor financial assistance and soon allfive children were enrolled in YMCAAfterSchool and became activelyinvolved in YMCA programs.The turnaround didn’t happenovernight, but after a few weeks thephone calls from frustrated teachersand caregivers began to decrease andMary noticed a significant change inher children’s behavior.“They began to smile more. Theirself-esteem and confidence boostedand they actually began to trustpeople,” she recalls. “Now, my kidsget along with others, bond morewillingly and feel safe. The Y staffunderstands me and what I’m goingthrough but most importantly,they understand my kids and whatthey’ve been through. They reallycare about us.”As Mary began to notice theprogress her kids were making, shealso noticed something about thestaff, “they constantly encouragemy kids, help them with theirschoolwork and even make upwork for them to do,” Mary said.“My kids have blossomed not onlybecause of me, but because otherpeople showed them that they care.The YMCA embraced me and mykids. They literally helped me turnmy babies around.”Today, ask any counselor at the VicCoppinger Family YMCA about theCantu children and you’ll more thanlikely hear, “They’re some of the bestkids in my group.”It’s a compliment that would makeany mom smile, but it makes Marybeam. “I’m a proud mom! Thanksfor caring, YMCA!”(L-R) Staff member Mark Bordelon,Julian, Anthony, Mary, Matthew,Mya Lyn and Christian Cantu5

honestyTotell the truth, to act in such a way that you are worthyof trust, to have integrity; making sure your choices matchyour values.“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truthto other people.” Spencer JohnsonThomas Jefferson is quoted assaying, “Honesty is the first chapterof the book of wisdom.” If that isindeed true, 16-year-old Sa-Niciais writing that chapter for the AliefFamily YMCA.A junior at Kempner High School,Sa-Nicia is wise beyond her years. Anhonor student aspiring to major inbiology upon entering college, thisgoal-oriented young woman dividesher time between her schoolworkand volunteering at the YMCA.While an eighth grader, then 14-yearoldSa-Nicia searched for volunteeropportunities, only to be told shewas too young, but she wasn’tdiscouraged. Once a high schoolfreshman, Sa-Nicia and her mothervisited her school counselor whosuggested she visit her local YMCA.Good counsel indeed!“I like helping people,” says Sa-Nicia.“I’m at the Y every day. The work Ido is so rewarding.”Sa-Nicia is always looking for waysto contribute. One of her mostmemorable experiences came fromher work with the “Reach Out toDrop Outs” program.“My first year of volunteering was alittle scary,” she admits. “I met a girlwho was my age with a two-year-old.She had dropped out of school. Iwas able to provide encouragement,helped her find a day care so shecould job hunt and get her life backon track. That experience had a realimpact on me.”Heidi Brasher, senior programdirector at the Alief Family YMCA,can’t say enough about Sa-Nicia.“She has provided countless hoursof volunteer service; however hergreatest impact is not measured inhours, but rather on the lives of theother teens she has touched. She hasbeen an amazing ambassador for ourY in the community, moving donorsto give and board members tocontinue to serve.”Staying true to herself is importantto Sa-Nicia and she knows that bydoing so, she will accomplish all ofher hopes and dreams while helpingothers to do so along the way.Left: Sa-Nicia CarterRight: (L-R) Heidi Brasherand Rebekah Ayodele7

Miguel Galicia’s team knows allabout respect. Miguel has beencoaching team sports at theMD Anderson Family YMCA formore than 15 years with his wife,Clare, serving alongside him as teammom for nearly seven of those. Avidbaseball fans, the couple coachesbaseball, flag football, soccer andbasketball nine months out of theyear, taking only the summers off.“I do it for my kids. I coached mydaughter’s team when she was youngand now my boys,” says Miguel. “Ithas allowed me to spend quality timewith my family.”Parents of three-year-old Christian,six-year-old Miguel and 17-year-oldCrystal, the Galicias’ appreciate theimportance of respect, on the fieldand off.“We have a lot of respect for theparents who bring their kids topractice,” says Clare, who was herselfa member of the Y when she was achild. “Miguel always encourages theboys to play more, play better andto thank their parents for bringingthem to games and practices.”But it’s not all fun and games whenthe team meets. Coach Miguel is bestknown for his strategy when it comesto his young ball players.“We try to be a positive influenceand teach them to have respect forthemselves and others. We talk andbuild each other up. We don’t yelland tear each other down,” Miguelsays. “And, if they aren’t doing well inschool, they can’t play. It’s that simple.”The Galicias’ passion for the YMCAruns deep. The family drives at leasttwice a week to the MD Anderson Yfrom their home in Spring to coachYMCA sports.“The YMCA is a Christianorganization with positive valuesfor the entire family. Who wouldn’twant to be a part of that?” Clare asks.“The Y gives parents the opportunityto get more involved with their kids,to learn about their kids and to havefun together.”But maybe Coach Miguel sums it upbest, “At the YMCA, everybody wins!”(L-R) Christian, Miguel Jr., Crystal,Claire and Miguel Galicia Sr.respectTo treat others as you would have them treat you; tovalue the worth of every person, including yourself.“You don’t have to be handicapped to be different.Everyone’s different.” Kim Peek8

Born in Africa and raised in severalcountries around the world, it isno wonder 20-year old MauriceRukundo can speak five differentlanguages, but initially, that wasnot the case.Upon arriving in the United States,Maurice was unable to speak English.He and his family relied heavily onYMCA International Services tohelp them acclimate to their newhome and enroll Maurice and hisolder sister, Marie, in school.“School was a struggle for me becauseI couldn’t speak English. I decidedto concentrate on math because youdon’t have to speak a language to domath,” says Maurice.Responsibility was a trait theYMCA helped instill in Mauricewhile guiding him and his familythrough their transition. Duringthat time, Maurice became moreinvolved in YMCA programs andparticipated in several, including“Peace Jam,” “Freedom Tour” andthe “Healthy Youth, HealthyCommunity Conference.”“First and foremost, I’d like tothank my Lord and Savior, JesusChrist. Secondly, I’d like to thankthe YMCA,” Maurice shares. “TheYMCA inspired me to not only behumble and to help other people,but to improve the quality of lifewithin my community. That’s whyI want to be a civil engineer.”Because of the YMCA PartnersCampaign and financial assistance,and in Maurice’s words, “theencouragement of Miss Patty,”at YMCA International, Mauricewas able to attend NationalGeographic Photo Camp in 2007.The Houston Chronicle recognizedhis talent, publishing two of thephotographs Maurice took duringhis camp experience. A talentedartist, the Sharpstown High Schoolstudent was also recognized at a2008 Houston Independent SchoolDistrict’s art exhibit where hedisplayed an oil pastel honoringfriends left behind in Franceentitled “Souvenir” and a coloredpencil drawing called “La Liberte’.”Responsibility is a value that resonatesthroughout Maurice’s experiencewith the YMCA and one that willserve the 2009 Bill Gates MillenniumScholarship recipient well.“The YMCA has taught meexcellence, confidence and newskills. I feel a great responsibility todo well and to represent my family,my community and the YMCA,”says Maurice. “The YMCA hasmade my dreams come true.”Right: Maurice Rukundo10

esponsibilityTo do what is right, what you ought to do; to be accountable for your behavior and obligations.“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King, Jr.11

faithTo believe in yourself and other people;hope and work for the best; put yourtrust in others, yourself and in God“Faith isn’t faith until it’s all you’re holdingon to.” AnonymousFaith is the substance of things hopedfor and the evidence of things notseen. It’s also exactly what Luan Dorelied upon for her sister-in-law andtwo nephews.Earlier this year, Luan’s brother lost acourageous battle with cancer, leavingbehind his wife, Bach, and two youngsons, ten-year-old Roger and nineyear-oldAudi. Suddenly as a singlemother, Bach didn’t know where toturn. She heard about the YMCAand applied for financial assistance.In wasn’t long before the familyreceived the good news that theyqualified for membership at herneighborhood Weekley FamilyYMCA, just in time for her sonsto attend YMCA Summer Campthanks to the Partners Campaign.“I was so happy when Bach toldme about the scholarship,” Luanremembered. “To know that mynephews will be in a good placewith good values is important tome and my family. God and theYMCA have been so good to us.”“I always worried about how wewould make it financially withoutmy husband, but the YMCA’ssupport has been a big help. I’mhappy and have peace of mind atwork this summer knowing that mytwo sons will learn and play, and justget to be boys.”A strong set of values sets the YMCAapart, and for that Luan is thankful.“The ‘C’ is for ‘Christian’ and I knowthat’s why all the staff is so kind. LizRamos and Kevin Kebede, membersof the Weekley YMCA staff, haveespecially been answers to myprayers,” Luan adds.“Having faith may come easily forsome, but maintaining it may provechallenging after a life-alteringexperience, especially for children.”“The Y teaches my nephews how tomake friends and be team players.Most importantly, they’ve beentaught to count their blessingsand be thankful,” remarks Luan.“They’re learning lifelong lessonsand having fun too.”Right: (L-R) Roger and Audi12

volunteers values in actionBack row (L-R):Ryan LopezYMCA InternationalServicesDanell FieldsLake HoustonFamily YMCAHearl MeadBay AreaFamily YMCAJohn CornettAldine-GreenspointFamily YMCAJim BrigmanWeekley FamilyYMCADoug HuddleBaytown FamilyYMCAGreg AlgerConroe FamilyYMCAFront row (L-R):Mattison GreyHarriet & Joe B.Foster Family YMCADana DericksonDowntown YMCAGlenda GarnerSan Jacinto FamilyYMCAWendy Del BelloThelma Ley AndersonFamily YMCASarah McClureSouth MontgomeryCounty FamilyYMCAYouth VolunteerRuben ChavezM.D. AndersonFamily YMCAToni BlankmannYMCA CampingServicesMelissa KasparTrotter FamilyYMCASusan ChangWestland FamilyYMCA14

Back row (L-R):Robert LampkinYMCA Success By SixKeith WhiteKaty Family YMCAMelva ThorntonWest OremFamily YMCADavid VillejoinVic CoppingerFamily YMCAPhil PerryDowntown YMCAAngelo MurilloCossaboomFamily YMCAJulian ShortAlief Family YMCANita McNultyMagnolia-TomballFamily YMCAZawadi BryantHouston TexansYMCAFront row (L-R):BJ WestbrookWendel D. LeyFamily YMCAMichael PfistererCypress CreekFamily YMCASarah SpringerDowntown YMCATanyellRoseway-JohnsonTexas Medical CenterChild Care YMCADiane SchranckClay Road FamilyYMCACee Cee ParkerFort Bend FamilyYMCAKari NilsenDowntown YMCABrooke AddamsHuntsville FamilyYMCANot shown:Wendy BaldwinSouth MontgomeryCounty FamilyYMCAMack HoehnerLangham CreekFamily YMCABill MyersT.W. Davis FamilyYMCAPrintis RabbNortheast FamilyYMCA15

communityimpactfinancialsThe YMCA of Greater Houstonis a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)community service organizationwhich promotes its mission andcore values through programs thatbuild healthy spirit, mind and body.We believe that every child, everyfamily, every community deservesthe opportunity to be part of theY. To ensure that our programsand facilities are available to all,the volunteer-led Partners annualgiving campaign raised $5,669,789and we received $3,563,275 fromUnited Way.We reflect the rich diversity of ourGreater Houston community in ourmembership base of 296,025 facilitymembers and 278,993 programmembers. Our outreach andinternational programs enrichedthe lives another 107,238. In ourquest to be “for all,” 24.1% ofour members participated in ourMembership for All programswhich provided $2,520,635 infinancial assistance.This Association provided morethan $7.1 million in free, subsidized,or sponsored programs to thosemost in need in our community.We impacted the lives of 192,797(unduplicated) children in programsranging from after school enrichment,aquatic safety lessons, resident camp,health, wellness and more.The YMCA of Greater Houstonengaged 16,238 program and policyvolunteers for a total of 259,487hours, representing a contributedvalue of $4.9 million, using theYMCA national standard fordetermining community benefit.As one of Houston’s major socialservice collaborators, we madeour facilities available to 225community organizations. Throughpartnerships with 323 non-profitand government agencies, including31 independent school districts,we are a major force that helpstransform lives in this community.Revenue 2009 2008Public SupportContributions $5,669,789 $5,374,411United Way $3,563,275 $3,631,711Total Public Support $9,233,064 $9,006,122RevenueProgram & Related Fees $32,882,605 $36,031,135Membership Fees $46,016,117 $47,369,550Fees from Government Agencies $7,179,163 $4,883,925Other Revenue $8,187,987 $7,180,826Total Revenue $94,265,872 $95,465,436Total Public Support & Revenue $103,498,936 $104,471,558Expenses 2009 2008Salaries & Benefits $58,731,526 $60,975,288Office & General $12,915,194 $17,586,567Occupancy & Equipment $27,122,180 $18,855,656Other $4,628,163 $6,904,774Total Expenses $103,397,063 $104,322,285Excess of Public Support& Revenue Over Expenses (Unaudited) $101,873 $149,27316

association boardOfficersBoard MembersTommy M. ParkerChairEric D. MullinsVice ChairKarl AmelangLife Board MemberJohn S. ArnoldyPresident, Chairman,CEO, TritenCorporationDionel E. AvilesPresident, AvilesEngineeringCorporationGerri AyersPresident, AyersMeetings and EventsHarry S. BadgerLife Board MemberJohn C. BassManaging Director,Chase CapitalCorporationRichard BladesManaging Director,John L. WorthamW.J. BowenLife Board MemberReverend KirbyjonCaldwellSenior Pastor,Windsor VillageUnited MethodistChurchTheresa ChangAssociate MunicipalJudge, City ofHoustonJack ClarkAttorneyGlenn H. ClementsExecutive VicePresident, RegionalManager, StewartTitle GuarantyCharles E. ComiskeySenior Vice President,Brady, Chapman,HollandRobert J. DoyleRetired Vice President,Exxon Coal andMineralsJohn H. DuncanLife Board MemberCharles R.Eskridge, IIIPartner, SusmanGodfrey LLPThomas H. EstusPresident, ShelbyEstus Realty Group,Inc.Curtis V. Flowers, Jr.Senior Vice President,Loop Capital MarketsJoe B. FosterLife Board MemberElvin FranklinRetired, State FarmInsurance AgentJohn GaylordPresident, JacintoportTerminal CompanyThomas GeeRetired, ExecutiveDirector, FiscalServices UT MDAnderson CancerCenterBarnett L. GershenPresident, GershenConsultingScott K. HallidayManaging PartnerUnited Kingdom& Ireland, Ernst &Young, LLPJoel HarmonRetired, Shell OilCompanyJudge Richard HillAttorney, LinebargerLaw FirmKaren HuffCivic VolunteerCaroline BakerHurleyOwner, BakerMediation andArbitrationLaura R. JaramilloVice President, TexasMarket Wells FargoLarry W. KellnerChairman/CEO,Continental AirlinesByrd LarbergRetired VicePresident, BurlingtonNorthern ResourcesDavid LeyPresident, LeyDevelopmentCompanyMike LoganPresident, TexasPitcraftersKhambrel MarshallMeteorologist,KPRC TVAyse McCrackenSenior Vice President,The MethodistHospital SystemChief OperatingOfficer, TheMethodistHospital PhysicianOrganizationRobert E. McFaddenPresident, REMPipeline ConsultantsKevin McGinnisPresident, McGinnisCadillac/MitsubishiD. BradleyMcWilliamsLife Board MemberPeggy C. MontanaExecutive VicePresident, ShellDownstream, Inc.Eric D. MullinsManaging Partner,Lime Rock ResourcesAlbert MyresSenior Vice President,Reliant Energy, Inc.Louis B. PaineLife Board MemberTommy M. ParkerDirector – AuditSolutions, ResourcesGlobal ProfessionalsHarry J. Phillips, Jr.President, TimberlakeInterestsMichael J. PlankChairman/CEO, ThePlank CompaniesTerry RathertSenior Vice President,CFO, NewfieldExplorationRichard G. RawsonPresident, AdministaffJoe RothbauerVice PresidentOperations,LDH EnergyAbelardo (Abe)SaavedraRetired,Superintendent:HISDF. Max SchuetteLife Board MemberBeth SheaVice PresidentCommunications &Development, SanJacinto Girls ScoutsTom SimmonsManagingDirector-Houston,SpencerStuartDavid SteinerCEO, WasteManagement, Inc.Shawn TaylorPrivate InvestorHoward TellepsenPresident, TellepsenConstructionCompanyE. Robert TheriotRetired, ManagingDirector, MerrillLynchRobert C. ThomasConsultantCarlos ValdezVice President, JPMorgan ChaseJohn VidalinVice President Sales& Marketing, TheHouston TexansSkip WagnerShow President& CEO, HoustonLivestock Showand RodeoGray WakefieldLife Board MemberBarron F. WallacePartner, Vinson& ElkinsJoseph T. WalshCounsel, ExxonMobilMarc WattsManaging Partner,Locke LiddellRichard W. WeekleyPresident, WeekleyDevelopmentCompanyValerie WilliamsPartner, Ernst& YoungWilloughby C.Williams, Jr.Vice Chairman,JP Morgan ChaseBeth WolffCEO & Chairman,Beth Wolff RealtyJames D. WoodsLife Board MemberGeorge Yang, Ph.D.Chairman,Asia ChemicalCorporation., Inc.17

dear donorsNothing can surpass the generosityof this year’s donors and volunteers.The economic downturn continuesto cripple companies, agencies andorganizations across the nation.However, fulfilling the mission ofthe YMCA of Greater Houstonmust continue.Your gifts enable YMCA staff andvolunteers to do what they love most— caring for children and theirfamilies. Hundreds benefit from theYMCA programs and services thatyou help fund. The YMCA is a placethat treats people of all ages withrespect and puts responsibility intopractice. It is a place where honestyis manifested through thoughtful,nurturing childcare, stimulating andfun YMCA AfterSchool activities andconfidence-building YMCA YouthSports programs.No matter the economic climate,the YMCA of Greater Houston willalways have a solid foundation basedon faith. The YMCA is a place wherevalues are always in play.THANK YOU,Tommy Parker2009 Partners Campaign Chair19

®United Way ofGreater HoustonYMCA of Greater Houston1600 Louisiana StreetHouston, TX 77002www.ymcahouston.orgYMCA MissionTo put Judeo-Christian principles intopractice through programs that buildhealthy spirit, mind and body for all.