Central Florida YMCA "Be An Advocate" Training

YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

40,000

2014201420,000 Volunteers20,000 Volunteers

• Sports Coaches – 10,000Sports Coaches – 10,000• Scholarship Campaigns – Scholarship Campaigns –

2,5002,500• Committees – 2,000Committees – 2,000• FC Boards – 1,000FC Boards – 1,000• Mentors – 1,000Mentors – 1,000• Special Events – 1,000Special Events – 1,000• Staff – 2,000Staff – 2,000

201420,000 Y Volunteers

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ADVOCATEADVOCATESSvs.vs.

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS

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LIVES THE LIVES THE BRAND…BRAND…

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LIVES THE BRAND

Barbara Roper

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LIVES THE BRAND

Chip Webb

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LIVES THE BRAND

Glenn Davis& Helena Ryan

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YMCA ADVOCATE“GREEN POOL, EQUIPMENT BROKEN, NO TOWELS …THEY STILL COME!”Jody AlexanderDistrict Vice President Downtown District

YOU

“YOU Have a Seat

at the TableUSE IT!”

Dr. Mae JemisonFirst African-American Female in Space

Speaker, Pappy Kennedy Prayer Breakfast

Getting to Know

YOU

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Central Florida YMCA Mission

The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by

connecting individuals, families and community with opportunities based on

Christian Values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body.

Our Beginnings…• 170 Years Strong• Founded 1844 Europe• Founded 1851 United States• First African-American Y

Founded 1853 Washington, DC

• Bible Study, Church Services, Bible Study, Church Services, Residence Halls, Calisthenics Residence Halls, Calisthenics Classes and More…Classes and More…

Our Beginnings…• Basketball, Volleyball,

Racquetball• Group Swim Lessons• Summer Resident Camp• Night School• Nobel Peace Prize

Nominee John Mott

A Place to Belong

How Do We Convene Our Community

A Community Convener

• 45 Million People45 Million People• 119 Countries119 Countries

• Cause at Work - Sierra Cause at Work - Sierra Leon crisis, Japan’s Leon crisis, Japan’s tsunami, Jerusalem tsunami, Jerusalem

YMCAYMCA

A Community Convener

Central Florida YMCA is a Central Florida YMCA is a Global Center for Excellence Global Center for Excellence – 1 of only 150 in the World (37 Nationally). Hosted 6 International Delegations from Brazil, Egypt, Netherlands, China, Sweden to learn YCF Best Practices, 3 Global 3 Global AmbassadorsAmbassadors

A Community Convener

Innovative Innovative Partnerships Partnerships Lake NonaLake NonaDr. Phillips CharitiesDr. Phillips CharitiesFlorida HospitalFlorida HospitalOrlando RegionalOrlando RegionalWinter Park Health Winter Park Health FoundationFoundation

A Community Convener

First Lady Michelle First Lady Michelle Obama’s National Obama’s National Let’s Move CampaignLet’s Move Campaign at the YMCA of Central Florida

A Community Convener

27 Family Centers52 Schools6 Counties

200,000 participants

100 decentralized locations

A Community ConvenerMLK & COP Prayer BreakfastsAnnual MeetingFundraising CelebrationsVolunteer CelebrationsCommittees - Healthy Living, Education, Mission, Advocacy, Executive, Metropolitan Board of Directors, etc…

A Community ConvenerYMCA Family Centers

•Membership/Welcome CenterMembership/Welcome Center•Wellness FloorWellness Floor•Group Exercise ClassesGroup Exercise Classes•Child Development CentersChild Development Centers•Pool DecksPool Decks•Basketball Courts, Soccer FieldsBasketball Courts, Soccer Fields•Locker RoomsLocker Rooms•Committee MeetingsCommittee Meetings

A Community ConvenerYMCA Family

Centers•Operation Christmas Operation Christmas ChildChild•World Cup/Olympic World Cup/Olympic Challenge/12 Days to Challenge/12 Days to Holiday HealthHoliday Health•Coach ApproachCoach Approach•Diabetes PreventionDiabetes Prevention•LivestrongLivestrong

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How Do YOU Convene the Community?

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What is a BRAND?

• Look and Feel• Behaviors and Characteristics• Emotions Evoked

A Brand…

BRAND BEHAVIORS

What behaviors

can YOU display that align to our BRAND?

BRAND BEHAVIORS• Learn Your MEMBERS Learn Your MEMBERS

NAMES & STORIESNAMES & STORIES• EVERY Member is EVERY Member is

Greeted by Name Greeted by Name within 3 Seconds

• ENCOURAGE ENCOURAGE MEMBERSMEMBERS

BRAND BEHAVIORS• SEEK SEEK

OPPORTUNITIES TO OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP HELP Members

• Connect Members Connect Members to Programs to Programs like Scholarship Campaign

BRAND BEHAVIORS• DAILY SHARE CAUSE MESSAGES DAILY SHARE CAUSE MESSAGES with

Members• WEARWEAR YOUR UNIFORMYOUR UNIFORM

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OUR CAUSE

We Strengthen the Foundation of Community

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

BE MISSION-FOCUSEDStay true to our Christian heritage which compels us to fulfill God’s command to “love our neighbors”

BE ACCESSIBLEAdvance all people, making the Y accessible and inclusive of all people in all communities

BE FAMILY-FOCUSEDFocus on the whole family, recognizing that families come in many shapes and sizes

BE ONE TEAMDevelop staff and volunteer leaders who work together to achieve big goals by focusing on each’s strengths

BE STRATEGICEnsure the Y remains sustainable through a socially responsible, entrepreneurial business plan that can evolve to meet community needs for generations

OUR SUSTAINABILITY MODEL

OUR SUSTAINABILITY MODEL

• We are a 501C3 TAX EXEMPT We are a 501C3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONORGANIZATION

• We Provide the Overall We Provide the Overall Community with Health Community with Health ProgramsPrograms

BE COLLABORATIVEJoin forces with our members, communities, volunteers, partners and staff to achieve our dreams

BE LEADERSGrow staff and volunteer leaders who will be passionate stewards of the Y mission, resources and opportunities

BE GLOBALEngage, connect and inspire Ys all over the world

BE ENDURINGProvide a pathway for a lifetime of engagement and learning for staff, volunteers, members and neighbors

BE AN ADVOCATEFacilitate systematic change in the community to impact 20% of the population as a force for prevention-based services inside and outside our walls

EMPOWERINGOUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

MISSIONTo nurture the potentialof every child and teen

GOALSBY THE YEAR 2018, THE Y WILL1.Impact the lives of 100,000 children in the Central Florida region

• 25% Early Childhood Development• 50% Elementary School age• 25% Teenagers

2.Become our community’s recognized leader in Childhood Development

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGEImpact 50,000 Children

• Values - Stop Bullying• Reading - Decrease Drop Out

Rate• Health & Wellness – Impact

Youth Obesity Epidemic• Family Time - Stop Abuse

• Teen Ambassadors Board (TAB)

• Achievers Program• Teen Membership• Youth and Government• International Teen

Conferences

Impact 25,000 Teens

EMPOWERINGOUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH:HEALTHY LIVING

MISSIONImprove the community’shealth and well-being

GOALSBY THE YEAR 2018, THE Y WILL

1.Impact 20%, 600,000, of the 3,000,000+ people living in the Central Florida region

2.Promote healthy lifestyles by becoming the recognized leader in Healthy Living and preventing chronic diseases

Healthy Living

PERSONAL

and PREVENTATIVE

How Would YOU Become More

Personalized and Preventative in Your Y

Role?

Central Florida Y• Know All of Our Members,

Participants And Volunteers Names and Stories

• Develop A Personalized Improvement Plan to Move Our Members Forward in Their Healthy Living Journey

EMPOWERINGOUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH:SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

MISSIONGiving back and providingsupport to our neighbors

GOALSBY THE YEAR 2018, THE Y WILL1.Compelled to develop spirit, mind and body, we will create a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy– encouraging an appreciation of “helping others.”

2.Provide leadership to unite, convene and advocate for the communities we serve

How?Member

(self focused)

Program Volunteer (engage them in an

area of interest)

Scholarship Donor

(giving for the greater good)

Scholarship Volunteer

(Loving the Lord Your God and Loving Your Neighbor

as You do Yourself)

FC Board Volunteer & Donor

(Telling the Y Story)

Metro Board Volunteer

(Assuming Leadership)

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Today’s Learnings

OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS

OUR ROLE

OUR CAUSE

SKILL CHECK

Your Final Exam

GRADUATION

THANKYOU FOR BEING A YMCA ADVOCATE.