April 2019 Board of Director's Newsletter

YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy Office of Rose Cushing, President & CEO

April 2019

MANY HANDS MAKE FOR LIGHT WORK

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Many Hands Make for Light Work

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As the 2019 Annual Support Campaign draws to a close, we give kudos to our extremely hardworking Board members who have “hit the pavement” tirelessly to reach our $275,000 goal. And behind the scenes are countless staff who not only contribute through the Hourly Club, but also hold fundraisers to help this goal as well. While many times it might only be a few hundred dollars here or there, it all adds up! Let’s take a look at how hard our staff have been working to help the Y achieve their goal!

Girl Scout Earns Badge at Metuchen Y

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Metuchen SACC Students Eat Healthy

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Metuchen Branch Bd Thanks Paul Edgcomb

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Colonia Learning Center Receives Award

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You Are Invited-2019 Annual Dinner

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Metuchen Early Ed/SACC held two separate events: a Coin Drive (still ongoing) and a family event, Stay & Play, to be held on March 29th with Preschool and Kindergarten families are invited to join in on a “World of Fun”.

Child Care Receives 4-Star Rating

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South Amboy Installs Fitness Zone

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Save the Date-Richard Hale Golf Classic

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Metuchen Branch ran their “Every Fin Matters” fundraiser for the 2nd year in a row, asking people to purchase paper replicas of aquatic life and hang them in the “sea aquarium” in first floor lobby. This fundraiser is still ongoing. Another fundraiser was held at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza on March 21st, with 20% of each bill going to the Annual Campaign, raising $357!

Read Across America

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Staffing News

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Bit ‘n Pieces

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Manta Rays Finish Season Strong

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Grant and Donor Recognition

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Metuchen Hosts All Star Game

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Edison Early Ed/SACC held their 3rd Annual Art Show on March 12th coordinated by Jen Guthlein. Approximately 50 families attended and $321.00 was raised! A Bake Sale was also held in the Edison lobby, coordinated by Qumora Shumate. Over 100 attended and purchased goodies, raising $130! Edison Branch held a fundraiser at IHOP, coordinated by Erina MacMahon and Jilli Peguero, inviting people to dine at IHOP with 20% of each bill going to the Annual Campaign. Cindy O’Neill and Jilli Peguero also coordinated a fundraiser selling tape dispensers, post-it dispensers and reusable water bottles. So far, $760 has been raised!! A Kid’s Night Out, coordinated by Eric Meshirer and Mike Tivey and assisted by the Leader’s Club, was held on March 22nd. The Disneythemed night raised $225! South Amboy Branch as been hosting Phone-a-Thons weekly throughout the Annual Campaign with 3-10 volunteers each week. To date, they have raised $2,500! Mary Taylor, SAY Annual Campaign Chair (pictured right), who coordinated this effort, has also been instrumental in ensuring all local businesses received their information in advance and following up on the phone calls, as well as contacting previous years’ donors.

South Amboy Marches in St. Patty’s Parade 9 JP Stevens Autism Program visits Edison

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Prudential Community Spirit Awards

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Edison Holds Art Show Fundraiser

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South Amboy Y Hosts Gov. Phil Murphy

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Teen Game Night at Edison

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Leader’s Club Raises Money for Animal Shelter

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SACC Staff Attend STEAM Training

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Important Dates

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Upcoming Events and Meetings

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STAY CONNECTED! Association Office

Edgar Child Care Center held a Dine & Design on March 21st, coordinated by Angelique Nabi. This family event provided canvas boards and painting materials to create works of art while enjoying dinner and spending quality time together. They raised $950 for the Annual Campaign! Thank you to all of our staff who have been instrumental in reaching our goal! Read more inside this issue about some of these great fundraisers!

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