Service Club Olympics and Y programs showcased growth
Executive Director Don Turner saluted the YMCA activities of the past year. Reported 200+ Service Club members joined Olympics activities and 125 attended the dinner. The Membership Drive raised over 28 thousand dollars with 100+ workers. Youth swim lessons involved 800+ youngsters. First men’s flag football season saw 6 plus teams. Gymnastics club topped 30 participants with an organized Parents Club. World Service Carnival raised over 400 dollars. thanks to Matt Ross and Ed Jarrard. Turner emphasized YMCA aims and Tolstok quote.
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Mary Pat
Carla
Matt Ross
Ed Jarrard
Y.M.C.A
Tolstok
Don Turner
YMCA Endowment Fund Strengthens Future of the Y
The YMCA Endowment Fund produced 1975 income of 19,266.00 dollars, remaining steady despite lower government security rates. A major bequest of 68,000.00 dollars from the Roy Marr Estate boosts potential 1976 income. The endowment, built over 50 years by many gifts, invites further estate gifts to invest in youth.
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Ymca Endowment Fund
Roy Marr
YMCA
Winter Floor Hockey and Middle School Basketball Report
Program updates list floor hockey divisions with three 3rd and 4th grade teams, Blues Kings Canadiens tied for title, and Bruins 6-0 in 5th and 6th grade. High school cage league had six teams led by SCs at 11-2 amid tied standings. Grade school basketball crowns Notre Dame and Knicks, with All-Stars mixing with Cedar Rapids squads. gymnasts hosted invitational with 100 attendees and new pommel horse upgrades. Football and gymnastic programs note frequent meets, coaching changes, and fundraising progress.
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The
Blues
Jim Gorham
Kurt Myers
Dave Gorham
Marvin Escher
Mark Fish
Kings
Dale Venzke
Derrick Cousins
Clark Venzke
Robbie Milford
Tom Karn
Mark DeWolf
Joe Nardy
Canadiens
Pat Robertson
Troy Olson
Tracy Owens
John Murphy
Kelly Marsengill
Sc’s
Niggets
Kojak’s
Junior Jacks
Tim Evans
Mark Heisehorfer
Tom Palmer
Jim Evans
Rob Evans
Tony Leyden
Jim Wilson
Notre Dame
Todd Shelman
John Shelman
Greg Wertz
Eric Schoonover
Marty Nebel
Bob Shelman
Knicks
Joe Evanovich
Phil Krotz
Eric Rusley
Kevin Bruegge
Kevin Yoder
Tom Schiebel
Matt
Washington
Fran Eagle
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Will Moore
Jerry Flory
State
Marion
Marty McKowen
Mike Beemblossom
Matt Beemblossom
Ronny Goodwin
Jeff Batterson
Tim Brock
Dan Lund
Cleveland Wallerich
Mark Genkinger
Gary Crawford
Dick Snyder
Norm Bruty
Roger Dalziel
Jody Bandy
Eric Buchholz
Rich Murphy
Robbie Benge
Bill Simpson
Mike Vacha
Ron Gallagher
John Leyden
Mike Leyden
Brett Coackley
Tim Borchardt
Tom Harvey
Matt Nemmers
Big Year for Swim Lessons Balk Reports
Mary Pat Balk notes this year surpasses last for the YMCA swim program with Carla Pepper joining as aquatic staff. The preschool area expands to four classes weekly for ages 3-5, while older children gain more Saturday and after school slots. St James, Lincoln, Stewart and Brighton join school PE programs, serving about 230 students with weekly County Home and handicapped classes totaling 52. Overall 824 youngsters enjoyed lessons.
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Mary Pat Balk
Carla Pepper
St. James
Lincoln
Stewart
Brighton
Y.M.C.A
Winter Swim Team Years Highlight Open Boys Win Conf Title
Open Boys clinched the Conference Championship while 8 girls and 4 boys advanced to Junior Olympics. Ann Lampkin led Grinnell meet with a 1st and 3rd in 13 14, plus a 6th ribbon. overall, swimmers improved times as year-end events included a $125 swim marathon.
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Grinnell College
Ann Lampkin
Chris Hanson
John Murphy
Mike Murphy
Tad Duncan
Thomas Good
Cathy Hanson
Shelly Burbach
Karyn Hanson
Beth Elliott
Steve Edwards
Pat Robertson
Micki Good
Susan Zwicki
Kiristi Burbach
Carolyn Hanson
Dawn Robertson
Mindi Murphy
Tracy Webbey
Patsy Little
Cindy Moore
Tim Elliott
Rusty Gibson
Ricky Murphy
Robb Murphy
Curt Hanson
Eric Good
Vicky Carey
Jenny Eaton
Lori Long
YMCA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annual Report
Washington Community Ymca
Y.W.C.A
SEEM
Teen Center
Jack Kiesey
Frank Pierce
Ymca Endowment
Balk
Washington Y.M.C.A
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