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Schedule O - Healthy Living: YMCA health and well-being programs are designed to help people develop new skills and grow in spirit, mind and body. This is done by setting realistic goals for self improvement and disease prevention through an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. We offer a lifelong progression of activities, experiences, and education in a welcoming environment where health seekers can feel comfortable and receive the support they need to improve. People with disabilities and those with chronic ailments, such as arthritis, cancer, and heart disease will find YMCA programs that can meet their needs. Father/Child programs strengthen the bond and relationship between fathers and their sons and daughters. Group Exercise programs focus on increasing physical activity for health seekers and experienced exercisers alike. Mind-body classes such as Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi, allow for many physical benefits along with the mental benefits of self-renewal and stress management. Group Exercise formats such as Indoor Cycling, Aerobics, Boot Camp, Kickboxing, Step, Dance, and various muscle strength and endurance programs help improve both individual and community health. Personal Training provides individual support and guidance to members and participants to help them achieve their health and well-being goals. All branches have Active Older Adult programs that meet the needs of senior members and participants. They enjoy seminars with informative speakers, luncheons, parties, Senior Play Day, movies, and day trips. Seniors are involved in volunteering for the Strong Community Campaign, Taste of Arlington and serve on Branch Advisory Boards. Lifeguard Training prepares youth and adults for employment within the YMCA and in other organizations in our community. Adult Sports like Basketball and Volleyball provide opportunities for exercise and competition. Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Programs help members and participants improve their health and well-being. |
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Schedule O - Youth Development: YMCA Youth Development programs are designed to nurture the development of youth and teens. Our youth programs offer high-quality activities for pre-school through teens for all segments of our community. The central focus of YMCA Before- and Afterschool Child Care is to foster growth and development, not only in children, but also in their parents and families. Accordingly, parents play an important role in the program by providing and receiving feedback on both the programs objectives and their childrens progress. YMCA Child Care curricula help children develop moral and ethical behavior, self-esteem, and leadership skills. YMCA Child Care allows parents to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, supportive environment. YMCA Summer Day Camp provides a fun and safe environment for kids during long, hot summer months when they may be inclined to engage in risky behaviors if they werent in supervised care while their parents work. Summer Camp teaches skills and offers opportunities to explore and respect the environment, make friends and have fun. KidZone and Youth Zone provide fun, safe, and supervised care for youth while their parents work out at the Y. Youth Sports like Baseball, T-Ball, Track, Flag Football, Basketball, and Volleyball provide opportunities for youth and teens to learn sport-specific skills, improve their health and well-being and develop social skills. Swimming Instruction provides skills to make youth and teens safe around water, improves their health and well-being and introduces them to a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Competitive Swimming provides youth and teens opportunities to hone their swimming skills and to compete with other youth in their age groups. Youth Wellness engages youth in activities that combat obesity and chronic illnesses and improve their health and well-being. Financial assistance is available for those who cant afford the full fee. In 2014, we served 1,117 children in before- and afterschool programs, 767 children in Summer Day Camp, and 9,291 youth in sports programs. |
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Schedule O - Social Responsibility: Our multi-community partnership with Tarrant County Public Health, United Way of Tarrant County, the City of Arlington, the City of Mansfield, JPS Health Network, Cook Childrens Health Plan, and others, provides community education targeted at the issue of youth obesity. This effort culminates each October with an annual event known as Fall KidsFest at the Y that serves youth and families. Special Friends provides adults with special needs opportunities to work out at the Y several times per week and fellowship with one another, Y staff, volunteers and members. The Strong Community Campaign, which is led by our volunteer Board of Directors, raises approximately $300,000 annually to provide financial assistance to ensure that everyone can participate in our Y without regard to their ability to pay. In 2014, we received $281,614, in contributions and pledges to our Strong Kids Campaign, $48,674 from United Way, and $25,330 in government support. We also hosted 1,130 people at Taste of Arlington, which generated $14,413 to support our Y. |
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THE YMCA IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION WHICH CHARGES DUES, HOWEVER OUR ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC CHARITY OPEN TO ALL WITHOUT REGARD TO ABILITY TO PAY. |
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OUR MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, BUT DO NOT RECEIVE ANY DISTRIBUTIONS OF INCOME OR ASSETS FROM THE ORGANIZATION. |
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A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AFFIDAVITS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
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THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION THAT THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS WHO USED COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION. |
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THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 1023, FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIALS STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE UNCHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. |