February Snapshot 2011 San Diego ASYMCA
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San Diego Armed Services YMCA
Serving over 9,000 activeduty junior enlisted military service members and their families each month with free programs!
February 2011
Volume 6, Issue 2
Camo for Kids
Camouflage Kids and the University of San Diego teamed up once again for the 3rd Annual Camo for Kids at USD on February 5th. 600 kids and their families enjoyed free admission, food, bags, T-shirts, and a full evening of family bonding at the USD vs. Pepperdine men’s basketball game.
“We are a family with a love for basketball. We've never been to a college game before and we're very exited to go as a family before my husband leaves for deployment! Thank you!”
Operation Hero in 2010
Welcome
In 2010, 85 students at 5 schools 2011 is already an exciting practiced skills to increase resiliency year for the San Diego and empower them to handle the Armed Services YMCA! many challenges of military life In this issue_______________ through the Operation Hero Program. The ASYMCA is gearing up to Camo for Kids………………………….. offer the program once again in 2011. Special Event Operation Hero in 2010………...
Youth and Community Outreach
Annual Dinner………………………....
ASYMCA Board of Management
MonteVista Holiday Dinner.…..
Special Event
Poinsettia Bowl……….................
Special Event
Stars & Stripes Tournament ..
Upcoming Special Event
Event Calendar………………………..
List of Upcoming Events Compiled & Edited by Katie DesBois
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On January 28th, the San Diego Armed Services YMCA Board of Management, Staff, and Volunteers gathered for the 2011 Annual Dinner. Board Members and key volunteers were recognized for their outstanding service to the ASYMCA. The ASYMCA would like to welcome new Board Chair, Kathie Zortman, and all new Board Members.
San Diego ASYMCA Annual Dinner 1.28.11
Military Volunteer of the Year: ATAN Katherine Page-Smith Civilian Volunteer of the Year: Dian Self Program Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Robert Sigafoes Organizations recognized for their outstanding support for military: San Diego Yacht Club, and America’s Finest Carpet Company Admiral St. George Award for an organization that exemplifies Vice Admiral St. George’s tireless dedication to the San Diego ASYMCA: Hotel Motel Association
Thank you for your generous support!
MonteVista Holiday Dinner with the ASYMCA
The 4th Annual Holiday Dinner at MonteVista Village made for a fun (and delicious!) afternoon for military families.
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Poinsettia Bowl
400 active duty service members and their guests enjoyed free admission to the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl– SDSU vs. Navy- thanks to a generous donation from TriWest Healthcare Alliance.
Thank you TriWest!
Please support the San Diego ASYMCA through the 15th Annual Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival!
Please contact Brittany Catton at 858-751-5755 or [email protected] to donate. 100% of the proceeds from Auction Items and Sponsorships will benefit ASYMCA programs.
Calendar of events
February
5th– Camo for Kids at USD 14th– Valentine’s Day Party for Spouses of Deployed 14th– KUSI Shopping Spree 19th– Annual Father & Daughter Dance 22nd– Computer Giveaway 24th– ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange 24th– Volunteer Orientation at NMC
April
11th– 14th– 16th– 26th– 28th– 28th– 15th– YCO Spring Weekly Program Open House KUSI Shopping Spree Healthy Kids Day Computer Giveaway ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange Volunteer Orientation at NMC
March
9th– KUSI Shopping Spree 18th– ASYMCA/ USO Golf Tournament 24th– ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange 29th– Computer Giveaway 31st– Volunteer Orientation at NMC
May
13th– KUSI Shopping Spree 19th– 22nd– Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees 24th– Computer Giveaway 26th– ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange 26th– Volunteer Orientation at NMC
We have MANY exciting events coming up this year so we thought we’d give a sneak peek at the next few months. Don’t forget to visit our website Event Calendar for more events, updates, and free ticket giveaways!
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Our Latest donors and contributors…
Point Man International Industries Coronado Children's Home Societies American Legion Post 434 Boy Scouts of Troop 648 Circle of Friends, San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts Paws for Patriots Irene O'Callaghan San Diego Council Navy League of the United States Andrew & Peggy Pheasant Carole Littlefield & Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 Steve Becvar Jeff Nix USD Athletics Camouflage Kids MonteVista Village TriWest Healthcare Alliance Southwest Airlines Callaway Golf
Irene & Jeff Schwall
Thank you Corporate Partner Members and Major Donors...
Sutherland Management Company
Final thoughts...
From the Desk of Executive Director Paul Steffens:
First, let me express my personal appreciation to Peter Opsal for his support over the past two years. As the Chair of the SDASYMCA Board of Management, Peter provided solid management that enabled this organization to reach new heights and set records in assisting military families. His energy, imagination and can-do attitude motivated everyone to think out of the box. While he passed the Chair’s responsibilities to our new Chair, we are thankful that Peter remains on the board with the same passion he had as the Chair. Let me also welcome our new Chair, Kathie Zortman, who brings equal passion for supporting military families to the position. I welcome the opportunity to work with Kathie to continue seeking innovative avenues that lead to imaginative programs to support our men and women in uniform and their families. Welcome Aboard Madam Chair! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I also want to welcome our new Board of Management members and our new Civilian Advisory Committee members. We are eager for the new ideas you bring to our operation and we welcome your hands-on participation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> With our annual Father & Daughter Dance taking place on 19 February, I want to note the personal involvement of a very special individual, Irene Schwall, who personally “got the word out” to the community to donate ball gowns for young ladies to wear to the dance and “wow” their dads. Thanks to Irene’s efforts, over 200 ball gowns were donated and the young ladies had fun “shopping” for just the right gown. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< One final request… please read the information on page three regarding the Stars and Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival. To reap significant income from this event, we need donations of auction items that we can bundle into super packages (i.e. dinner at one of San Diego’s finest restaurants coupled with a two night stay in a nice San Diego hotel…) With your assistance, this will be a major fund raiser and help us do even more for military families. Thank you and Keep Chargin! For more information on how YOU can make a difference…
[email protected] 858.751.5755 www.militaryymca.org
Serving over 9,000 activeduty junior enlisted military service members and their families each month with free programs!
February 2011
Volume 6, Issue 2
Camo for Kids
Camouflage Kids and the University of San Diego teamed up once again for the 3rd Annual Camo for Kids at USD on February 5th. 600 kids and their families enjoyed free admission, food, bags, T-shirts, and a full evening of family bonding at the USD vs. Pepperdine men’s basketball game.
“We are a family with a love for basketball. We've never been to a college game before and we're very exited to go as a family before my husband leaves for deployment! Thank you!”
Operation Hero in 2010
Welcome
In 2010, 85 students at 5 schools 2011 is already an exciting practiced skills to increase resiliency year for the San Diego and empower them to handle the Armed Services YMCA! many challenges of military life In this issue_______________ through the Operation Hero Program. The ASYMCA is gearing up to Camo for Kids………………………….. offer the program once again in 2011. Special Event Operation Hero in 2010………...
Youth and Community Outreach
Annual Dinner………………………....
ASYMCA Board of Management
MonteVista Holiday Dinner.…..
Special Event
Poinsettia Bowl……….................
Special Event
Stars & Stripes Tournament ..
Upcoming Special Event
Event Calendar………………………..
List of Upcoming Events Compiled & Edited by Katie DesBois
Page 2
On January 28th, the San Diego Armed Services YMCA Board of Management, Staff, and Volunteers gathered for the 2011 Annual Dinner. Board Members and key volunteers were recognized for their outstanding service to the ASYMCA. The ASYMCA would like to welcome new Board Chair, Kathie Zortman, and all new Board Members.
San Diego ASYMCA Annual Dinner 1.28.11
Military Volunteer of the Year: ATAN Katherine Page-Smith Civilian Volunteer of the Year: Dian Self Program Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Robert Sigafoes Organizations recognized for their outstanding support for military: San Diego Yacht Club, and America’s Finest Carpet Company Admiral St. George Award for an organization that exemplifies Vice Admiral St. George’s tireless dedication to the San Diego ASYMCA: Hotel Motel Association
Thank you for your generous support!
MonteVista Holiday Dinner with the ASYMCA
The 4th Annual Holiday Dinner at MonteVista Village made for a fun (and delicious!) afternoon for military families.
Page 3
Poinsettia Bowl
400 active duty service members and their guests enjoyed free admission to the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl– SDSU vs. Navy- thanks to a generous donation from TriWest Healthcare Alliance.
Thank you TriWest!
Please support the San Diego ASYMCA through the 15th Annual Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival!
Please contact Brittany Catton at 858-751-5755 or [email protected] to donate. 100% of the proceeds from Auction Items and Sponsorships will benefit ASYMCA programs.
Calendar of events
February
5th– Camo for Kids at USD 14th– Valentine’s Day Party for Spouses of Deployed 14th– KUSI Shopping Spree 19th– Annual Father & Daughter Dance 22nd– Computer Giveaway 24th– ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange 24th– Volunteer Orientation at NMC
April
11th– 14th– 16th– 26th– 28th– 28th– 15th– YCO Spring Weekly Program Open House KUSI Shopping Spree Healthy Kids Day Computer Giveaway ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange Volunteer Orientation at NMC
March
9th– KUSI Shopping Spree 18th– ASYMCA/ USO Golf Tournament 24th– ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange 29th– Computer Giveaway 31st– Volunteer Orientation at NMC
May
13th– KUSI Shopping Spree 19th– 22nd– Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees 24th– Computer Giveaway 26th– ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange 26th– Volunteer Orientation at NMC
We have MANY exciting events coming up this year so we thought we’d give a sneak peek at the next few months. Don’t forget to visit our website Event Calendar for more events, updates, and free ticket giveaways!
Page 4
Our Latest donors and contributors…
Point Man International Industries Coronado Children's Home Societies American Legion Post 434 Boy Scouts of Troop 648 Circle of Friends, San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts Paws for Patriots Irene O'Callaghan San Diego Council Navy League of the United States Andrew & Peggy Pheasant Carole Littlefield & Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 Steve Becvar Jeff Nix USD Athletics Camouflage Kids MonteVista Village TriWest Healthcare Alliance Southwest Airlines Callaway Golf
Irene & Jeff Schwall
Thank you Corporate Partner Members and Major Donors...
Sutherland Management Company
Final thoughts...
From the Desk of Executive Director Paul Steffens:
First, let me express my personal appreciation to Peter Opsal for his support over the past two years. As the Chair of the SDASYMCA Board of Management, Peter provided solid management that enabled this organization to reach new heights and set records in assisting military families. His energy, imagination and can-do attitude motivated everyone to think out of the box. While he passed the Chair’s responsibilities to our new Chair, we are thankful that Peter remains on the board with the same passion he had as the Chair. Let me also welcome our new Chair, Kathie Zortman, who brings equal passion for supporting military families to the position. I welcome the opportunity to work with Kathie to continue seeking innovative avenues that lead to imaginative programs to support our men and women in uniform and their families. Welcome Aboard Madam Chair! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I also want to welcome our new Board of Management members and our new Civilian Advisory Committee members. We are eager for the new ideas you bring to our operation and we welcome your hands-on participation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> With our annual Father & Daughter Dance taking place on 19 February, I want to note the personal involvement of a very special individual, Irene Schwall, who personally “got the word out” to the community to donate ball gowns for young ladies to wear to the dance and “wow” their dads. Thanks to Irene’s efforts, over 200 ball gowns were donated and the young ladies had fun “shopping” for just the right gown. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< One final request… please read the information on page three regarding the Stars and Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival. To reap significant income from this event, we need donations of auction items that we can bundle into super packages (i.e. dinner at one of San Diego’s finest restaurants coupled with a two night stay in a nice San Diego hotel…) With your assistance, this will be a major fund raiser and help us do even more for military families. Thank you and Keep Chargin! For more information on how YOU can make a difference…
[email protected] 858.751.5755 www.militaryymca.org
