For Immediate Release:
Notice: the May 27 regular board meeting is cancelled. The is a special meeting June 2 at 7:00 p.m. to catch up on business.
May 8. 2009
YMCA Announces Plans to Work with the Western Elmore County Recreation District
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA (YMCA) and the Western Elmore County Recreation District (WECRD) are in the process of finalizing a working relationship to have the YMCA provide consulting services to the WECRD for the planning of a Community Center/potential Family YMCA in the Mountain Home area.
While the WECRD has made significant progress in the pursuit of a facility to meet community needs, the YMCA, who has operated in the Treasure Valley since 1891, will bring a unique expertise to the project. As a part of the YMCA and WECRD timeline, the two organizations will work together for approximately the next year, at which time a meeting will be held between the two organizations to discuss the possibility and nature of a long-term relationship.
The YMCA is a volunteer-founded, volunteer-led organization and the planning process to meet community needs will be led by a volunteer group – the Community Leadership Development Committee (CLDC). This committee will be charged with acting on behalf of the community in making decisions in regards to all matters pertaining to the planning of a Rec Center/YMCA in the Mountain Home community. The committee will provide guidance to all aspects of the planning, including community input and ownership, program and facility development, and financial and budget development.
Included in the planning process will be a Market Study, completed by a third-party firm, to address long-term sustainability of the proposed facility. At the completion of this initial planning phase, and based on the completed studies, the CLDC will make a recommendation to the WECRD and the Treasure Valley Family YMCA Board as to proposed programs to meet community needs and the feasibility of a Rec Center/YMCA facility in the Mountain Home Community.
We are pleased to announce that two highly respected community members have agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of the Community Leadership Development Committee: Alan Bermensolo and Mark Hiddleston. Under the guidance of these two leaders, the CLDC will be formed in the next couple of months and will begin work to complete the planning process.
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The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that welcomes all people and provides an atmosphere to enrich spirit, mind and body. With over 52,000 members across the Treasure Valley, we also serve more than 37,000 children every year with our services and programs. In 2008 we provided $4.5 million in financial assistance and scholarships so that no one is turned away from a YMCA program or service due to inability to pay. We are dedicated to the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
WECRD Directors & Staff
Mollie Marsh - Board of Directors
Jana Borgnohthaus - Board of Directors
Marsha Sellers - Board of Directors
Judy Erwin - Secretary/Treasury
John Neely - Technical Advisor
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Office Phone #580.2377
Office Address:
140 N. 3rd East
Mailing Address:
P.O. BOX 1347
Mountain Home, ID 83647