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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1975
Page
12
The 1975 YMCA membership drive led by Membership Drive Chairman Robert Luther and Executive Director Don Turner surpassed its $23,500 goal with $25,000 in gifts and pledges. County involvement boosted participation, and the team cited broad community support and shared responsibility as keys to success.
DON TURNER executive director reflects on a year of involvement at Your Washington County YMCA detailing 1974 programs and attendance with 1 527 served and 96 312 total program attendance. He outlines 1975 goals to strengthen families provide youth activities improve physical and mental well being and expand facilities while noting a near balanced budget.
The Washington Y's Men marked their 50th year with a ladies night dinner at the Country Club on it 5th. Attendees included past presidents, one charter member, and dignitaries such as International President Harry G. Cummings of St. Paul. They sponsored numerous events and supported the YMCA and community programs.
The YMCA hosted the first Service Club Olympics with over 200 members from seven clubs. Y's Men won with 119 points, Jaycees 108, Kiwanis A.M. 104, Kiwanis Noon 99, Lions 85, Rotary 77, and Optimists 17, as Don Turner praised the year’s success and promised future growth.
Endowment funds provide important income for the YMCA. In 1974 the fund earned 19550 dollars despite stock market declines. The endowment supports building and program costs, keeping member fees lower and benefiting youth through future gifts and bequests.
Leon Hillman es Bob Nicola Jerry Ridley Rex yen 1976 Robert Bates James Bash Yale Jarvis Jack Kiesey Dean Stanley Don Allender Bill Hutmacher Ed Jarrard Ken Light Gifford Morrison list of directors by class for 1975 1976 and 1977 with multiple named individuals.
In the Grade School Floor Hockey League, 3rd and 4th graders fielded four teams with 25 participants, the Y's men winning the lower division coached by Kevin Orris. In the 5th and 6th grade division five teams with 37 players competed. the Jaycees, led by coach Kevin Orris, went 8-0 to claim the title. Games ran after school on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from February 3 to April 16.
Big Deer Jim Holwegner describes the popular YMCA Indian Guides and Princess program with about 25 000 tribes and 450 000 participants coast to coast. The article outlines activities, events, and leadership including Chief Jim Holwegner and officers, highlighting March gathering, May events at Marrs Pond, Memorial Day parade, and July Camp Arrowhead near Ottumwa.
The Church Volleyball League held Monday games with recreation as the aim. United Presbyterian topped the section with a 1 5 record after a round robin where eleven teams faced off. Assembly of God and Hope Lutheran trailed with two losses each, while Mennonite Immanuel Lutheran Ref Presbyterian and First Baptist also competed. Fifty participants joined this season’s league.
The Leaders Club at the YMCA has been revamped to meet current needs. Nine leaders average 3 1 5 hours of volunteer time weekly, guiding floor hockey, basketball games, and bean feeds while developing leadership. Members include Craig Luther Tim Borchardt Joe Eagle Marty McKowen Mark Genkinger Dean Speece Matt Nemmers Norman Bruty and Doug Black.
Six teams played in the Senior High School Basketball league this year with 45 players taking part. The SC's won the title with a 12 2 record while Mike's Men Notre Dame Miggetts Losus and Peanut Eaters finished in the field.
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