The Greater Waterbury YMCA becomes the first charitable organization in the nation to receive a $25,000 grant from AT&T Foundation as part of its 25th anniversary celebration.
Greg Zupkus, a New Haven sales manager, nominated the Waterbury YMCA for the funding.
Four separate $25,000 grants will be awarded this year by AT&T Foundation to organizations in communities where employees live and work. The grants target non-profits in four focus areas: human services, arts and culture, education and the environment.
“We are delighted to name the Greater Waterbury YMCA the first of our 25th anniversary grant recipients,” said Laura Sanford, president-AT&T Foundation. “They are a major asset to the Waterbury community and epitomize the kind of non-profits that our foundation has supported during its lifetime.”
The grant will help the Waterbury YMCA complete a new playground for more than 400 kids who use the facility and its childhood development services.
“This grant will not only help with our playground project, “ said Andrew Roberts, ceo of the Greater Waterbury YMCA, “but having the support of a company like AT&T makes additional fundraising easier for us.”
During the past 25 years, AT&T Foundation and our employees have contributed to the communities where we live and work. Zupkus and the Greater Waterbury YMCA are a perfect example. He first became a member of the Waterbury YMCA more than 40 years ago, having grown up only a few blocks away. Over the years, Zupkus has served on committees, task forces and board of directors for the organization.
“Greg is an outstanding volunteer,” said Roberts. “He is unselfish, works hard and uses his community relationships to gain much-needed support for our organization.”
Friday, June 5, 2009
Roberts Tapped For Y-USA Post
Andrew Roberts, Executive Director of the Greater Waterbury YMCA, has been selected as YMCA Senior Resource Director for YMCA of the USA Region One – the Northeast. Andrew succeeds Vanessa Boulous, who accepted the post of Senior Vice President for YMCA Relations at the YMCA Retirement Fund on June 1st.
Since April of 2003 Andrew has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Waterbury YMCA (www.waterburyymca.org ), with corporate offices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Andrew currently chairs the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs, a volunteer responsibility to which he was elected in 2006.
Prior to his YMCA service, Andrew was a senior consultant at PriceWaterhouse in Chicago in the firm’s global health care consulting practice, and previously was a Vice President for Business Development at Alloy, Inc, in New York City.
As YMCA Senior Resource Director Andrew Roberts will manage a team of ten YMCA Resource Directors, as part of the Y-USA Service Delivery system to the eleven states in the Northeast, from Maryland to Maine. The Northeast Region One encompasses 239 YMCAs with 624 branches in the eleven-state region.
A 1991 graduate of Brandeis University, Andrew earned a Master of Human Service Management (MMHS) from the Heller School at Brandeis in 1992, and a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard University in 1996.
A resident of Middlebury, Connecticut, Andrew is married to Mimi Rivard, and is the father of two children – Simone, 7 and Andre 4. Andrew currently serves on the Waterbury Hospital Board of Directors, as Vice Chair of the Prevention Policy Board for City of Waterbury, and is a Greenway Advisory Council member.
In his free time, he coaches wrestling at Pomperaug Regional High School and rides his mountain bike whenever he can! Andrew enjoys participating in triathlons and spending time with family in Rhode Island.
Andrew will commence his national YMCA service on August 3, 2009.
Andrew Roberts can be reached at: aroberts@waterburyymca.org or at 203-754-2181 Extension 102.
Since April of 2003 Andrew has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Waterbury YMCA (www.waterburyymca.org ), with corporate offices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Andrew currently chairs the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs, a volunteer responsibility to which he was elected in 2006.
Prior to his YMCA service, Andrew was a senior consultant at PriceWaterhouse in Chicago in the firm’s global health care consulting practice, and previously was a Vice President for Business Development at Alloy, Inc, in New York City.
As YMCA Senior Resource Director Andrew Roberts will manage a team of ten YMCA Resource Directors, as part of the Y-USA Service Delivery system to the eleven states in the Northeast, from Maryland to Maine. The Northeast Region One encompasses 239 YMCAs with 624 branches in the eleven-state region.
A 1991 graduate of Brandeis University, Andrew earned a Master of Human Service Management (MMHS) from the Heller School at Brandeis in 1992, and a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard University in 1996.
A resident of Middlebury, Connecticut, Andrew is married to Mimi Rivard, and is the father of two children – Simone, 7 and Andre 4. Andrew currently serves on the Waterbury Hospital Board of Directors, as Vice Chair of the Prevention Policy Board for City of Waterbury, and is a Greenway Advisory Council member.
In his free time, he coaches wrestling at Pomperaug Regional High School and rides his mountain bike whenever he can! Andrew enjoys participating in triathlons and spending time with family in Rhode Island.
Andrew will commence his national YMCA service on August 3, 2009.
Andrew Roberts can be reached at: aroberts@waterburyymca.org or at 203-754-2181 Extension 102.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
AYP Chapter 3 Annual Recognition Luncheon
The membership of Association of YMCA Professionals Chapter 3 celebrated the achievements of its Rookies, "Stars" and YMCA professionals with Distinguished Program Achievement. Mike Miller, Associate Executive Director of the Newport County YMCA, chaired the Recognition ceremonies conducted at the Seaman's Inne in Mystic, Connecticut on June 4th.
Honored were:
Rookie of the Year: Jay Jaranko, Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
John Saucier, Wheeler Family Branch of the Greater Hartford YMCA
YMCA Star Award: Nina Milinazzo, Newport County YMCA
Steve Zeuli, Ocean Community YMCA
Chrissy Cassesse, Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
Distinguished Program Achievement Award:
Sue Rumanoff, Northern Middlesex YMCA
Kathy Welles, Greater Waterbury YMCA
Golden Pen Award: Andrew Roberts, Greater Waterbury YMCA
Honored were:
Rookie of the Year: Jay Jaranko, Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
John Saucier, Wheeler Family Branch of the Greater Hartford YMCA
YMCA Star Award: Nina Milinazzo, Newport County YMCA
Steve Zeuli, Ocean Community YMCA
Chrissy Cassesse, Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
Distinguished Program Achievement Award:
Sue Rumanoff, Northern Middlesex YMCA
Kathy Welles, Greater Waterbury YMCA
Golden Pen Award: Andrew Roberts, Greater Waterbury YMCA
Anthony Grandazzo's AYP Retirement Tribute
AYP Chapter 3 members feted Anthony Grandazzo, Senior Vice President of the Northern Middlesex YMCA (Middletown, Connecticut) on June 4th at the Seaman's Inne in Mystic, Connecticut on the occasion of Anthony's impending retirement after 31 years in the YMCA profession. Anthony has served as AYP Chapter 3 treasurer and on the Chapter Steering Committee in years-past.
Northern Middlesex YMCA President Frank Sumpter presented Anthony with a framed Perspective magazine cover "photo-shopped" to pay tribute to the dedicated YMCA professional.
Pictured are (L-R) - Northern Middlesex YMCA President Frank Sumpter and Anthony Grandazzo
Northern Middlesex YMCA President Frank Sumpter presented Anthony with a framed Perspective magazine cover "photo-shopped" to pay tribute to the dedicated YMCA professional.
Pictured are (L-R) - Northern Middlesex YMCA President Frank Sumpter and Anthony Grandazzo
The Value of AYP Membership
Retired YMCA professional Doug McLeod, former Southington YMCA CEO, shared his thoughts on the value of membership in the Association of YMCA Professionals (AYP) at the 2009 Awards Luncheon of AYP Chapter 3 in Mystic, Connecticut on June 4th.
Now a resident of St. Augustine, Florida, Doug McLeod is Co-President of a Florida Chapter of the North American Fellowshop of YMCA Retirees. McLeod began his YMCA career in 1958 in Quincy, Massachusetts and retired after 34 years. Doug cited YMCA colleagial support, professional development and networking as the benefits of AYP membeship.
Pictured are (L-R) - Doug McLeod, and Mark Pooler, Chair of the Membership Development Committee of AYP Chapter 3, and Executive Director of YMCA Camp Sloper.
Now a resident of St. Augustine, Florida, Doug McLeod is Co-President of a Florida Chapter of the North American Fellowshop of YMCA Retirees. McLeod began his YMCA career in 1958 in Quincy, Massachusetts and retired after 34 years. Doug cited YMCA colleagial support, professional development and networking as the benefits of AYP membeship.
Pictured are (L-R) - Doug McLeod, and Mark Pooler, Chair of the Membership Development Committee of AYP Chapter 3, and Executive Director of YMCA Camp Sloper.
Hiring For Relationship Building
Marie B. Miszewski, President and CEO of the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, keynoted the AYP Chapter 3 June meeting and awards presentation conducted on June 4th at the Seaman's Inne in Mystic, Connecticut. The 27-year YMCA professional spoke on "Hiring For Relationship Building".
Pictured are (L-R) - Wendy Stevens, AYP Chapter 3 President, Branch Executive of the Cheshire Branch of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA, and Marie Miszewski.
Pictured are (L-R) - Wendy Stevens, AYP Chapter 3 President, Branch Executive of the Cheshire Branch of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA, and Marie Miszewski.
Forty Year Dream of YMCA Comes True
After four decades, the Shoreline area of south-central Connecticut will have a sparkling new YMCA in June of 2010. Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Soundview Branch Executive Director Doug Shaw reports that the official ground-breaking for the new 35,000 square foot facility will be conducted on Wednesday, June 17th at 11:00 AM at the YMCA site on Route 1, just off Exit 56 on I-95.
The five Shoreline communities of Guilford, Branford, North Branford, Madison and East Haven have sought such a community facility for over forty years, reports Doug Shaw. It is apparent that the community is behind the YMCA development project, as Shaw indicates that $8.2 million has been raised, against a total project cost of $12 million.
Today the YMCA property was BUSY with bulldozers, steam shovels, and dump trucks – it made Richard Scarry’s “Busytown” children’s books come alive! The Soundview Branch facility will feature two pools (warm water and competitive), a wellness center, and a teen and older adult center.
Doug Shaw reports that 34 donors make up 94% of the $8.2 million raised to date. Those 34 gifts range from $25,000 to $2.5 million.
Notably, the Soundview Branch’s annual support campaign, during the capital campaign period has RISEN from $20,000 to $80,000 this year!
The five Shoreline communities of Guilford, Branford, North Branford, Madison and East Haven have sought such a community facility for over forty years, reports Doug Shaw. It is apparent that the community is behind the YMCA development project, as Shaw indicates that $8.2 million has been raised, against a total project cost of $12 million.
Today the YMCA property was BUSY with bulldozers, steam shovels, and dump trucks – it made Richard Scarry’s “Busytown” children’s books come alive! The Soundview Branch facility will feature two pools (warm water and competitive), a wellness center, and a teen and older adult center.
Doug Shaw reports that 34 donors make up 94% of the $8.2 million raised to date. Those 34 gifts range from $25,000 to $2.5 million.
Notably, the Soundview Branch’s annual support campaign, during the capital campaign period has RISEN from $20,000 to $80,000 this year!
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