General Information - What is the YMCA ?

The YMCA is a volunteer not for profit, charitable organization. It is operated by a volunteer Board of Governors who, guided by a constitution, decides policies and supervises the staff of professionals. The YMCA is a membership organization. You are a member, not a customer. As a member, you are a part of the "LHFYMCA" family locally and the "YMCA" movement globally.

The YMCA is open to all, regardless of age, race, sex, religion or residency. It is accessible to and offers reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Financial aid is available to those residing in our service area who qualify.

You can have a voice in "LHFY" affairs by:

• nominating and voting at the annual meeting for a volunteer Board of Directors that represents you.
• influencing "Y" policies and plans by becoming a member of any of more than a dozen volunteer committees that work directly with department heads to advise the Board of Directors on all aspects of operations.
• making suggestions through the concerns box in the lobby.
• responding to surveys.
• becoming a volunteer.

As a member, you also have an obligation to:

• conduct yourself in a manner in keeping with the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• safeguard the building, grounds and equipment from damage or thoughtless abuse.
• keep down costs and ultimately membership fees by helping keep the building clean and reminding others to do so .
• safeguard each other by reporting unsafe or suspicious behavior or conditions.

If you would like more information on the YMCA Movement or wish to locate a YMCA in another city call 1(888)333-YMCA (9622) or visit www.ymca.net on the internet.