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as you could imagine, blueprints have become a really big deal around the greater Birmingham YmCa recently. after years of planning and dreaming, we welcome a brand new branch to the association in hoover. also, in 2012 we will begin vital construction projects at alabaster and Shades Valley, revitalizing and expanding both branches to help them meet the specific needs and desires of their respective communities. From creating an enormous and exciting childcare space at hoover, to fashioning a spectacular outdoor pool area at Shades Valley, to expanding the group exercise room for the Zumba- crazy members at alabaster, it’s a wonderful time to be a part of the YmCa. Of course, with each project comes a vast array of blueprints. Construction, engineering, and architecture forums know first-hand how rewarding it is to see these drawings come to life right before your eyes. it’s akin to watching a child grow into an adult. Even more rewarding: no blueprint, or branch, is the same from communityPhyllis hall, Board Chairman, Birmingham metropolitan to-community, each one has its own YmCa and Jim Lombard, President & CEO, Birmingham personalities, gifts, and characteristics. no metropolitan YmCa. group exercise class is exactly the same; no child care program is exactly to same; no room, space, corner in any branch is exactly the same. however, as different as our branches are, they all share some intangible features in common. all our branches have a core of energetic and vital people – whether they are staff, volunteers, members, or program participants – who see to it that their neighborhood YmCa is a cornerstone of a strong community. it’s that diversity that we celebrate in this issue of Y Life Birmingham. Take a few minutes to learn about how within each of our branches, members have found that room, space, or corner, that helps them achieve their goals, create a sense of community, or spend a moment in quiet reflection. We think you’ll be inspired. Let us help you create your own blueprint for success.
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January-February 2012, Volume 7 issue 1
YMCA of Birmingham Officers CHAIRMAN Phyllis hall VICE CHAIRMAN Joseph mays, Jr. TREASURER michael Temple SECRETARY David Woodruff
Board Members Tracy morant adams Charles Ball Tim Blair Cecil Bostany Libby Carpenter Denise Dauphin Courtney French harold goings ann haas roderick hawkins robert L. holman Wayne Houston mallie ireland Lynn Jones anthony a. Joseph robert E. Kelly Scott Kenny Tom L. Larkin John Lauriello alan Lott harrison manning Yvonne mcBeth ann D. mcmillan Judge John Ott rick Player Leigh Davis Perry henry ray, Jr. allen rice Joey ritchey Lloyd Shelton reeves Sims, Jr. Steve Smith Walker Sorrell Judge andra Sparks Cedric Sparks michael Suco Jami Wadkins Chip Watts Board of Trustees CHAIRMAN anne huckstep VICE CHAIRMAN Bill Clark
Joe Bluestein Frank James allen rushton James W. Shepherd Judge Scott Vowell President and CEO James n. Lombard YLife Birmingham is published five times a year by the YmCa of Birmingham. Copyright 2006 by the metropolitan Birmingham YmCa. all rights reserved. no part of this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the YmCa of Birmingham.
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YLife Birmingham welcomes letters and story ideas. Please send them to: YLife Birmingham, 2101 4th avenue north, Birmingham, alabama 35203 or to ylife@ymcabham.org. YLife Birmingham Staff
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS David g. hill MARKETING MANAGER Loyd mcintosh DESIGNER Tracy Thomas
Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Vision: We will lead our community to become the healthiest in america. United Way Partner.