Corona-Norco Family YMCA Times July - October 2012

The 17th Annual Ira D. “Cal” Calvert Distinguished

Service Awards Dinner

Oct 6, 2012

Board Member Spotlight

Dave LaVelle

YMCA Board of Directors

Beverly Bloch President

David LaVelle 1st Vice President

Jerry Foster Treasurer

Mary Ybarra Secretary

Police Chief Mike Abel Member

Kathy Azevedo Member

Louis Davis Member

Ty Fleming Member

Ron Freymuth

Member

Carolyn Knaak

Member

Fire Chief John Medina

Member

Connie Newhan

Member

Mike Reaume

Member

Ramiro Rivas

Member

Susie Rawson

Member

Oliver T. Unaka

Member

Sylvie Taylor

Member

John Zickefoose

Member

Dave LaVelle and his wife Anita came to Corona in

1973. Dave had accepted a teaching position in the

CNUSD. After serving as a teacher, he became a stu-

dent advisor, an assistant principal, a principal, then

the Director of Education, an administrator in Human

Resources and he retired 35 years as a Deputy Super-

intendent. Dave & Anita have three children, two are

in education and one is a doctor. Dave dedicates him-

self to community work and involvement. He is a

member of Circle City Rotary, Corona Police Communi-

ty Partnership, Corona/Norco/Eastvale Educational

Foundation and recently completed six years of ser-

vice on the Corona Library Board. Dave also volun-

teers for Peppermint Ridge, 100 Mile Club, Kids and

Cops Celebration. He also helps coordinate the Coro-

na Health Screening Camp annually for the last ten

years. Dave finds time to travel and run for exercise.

CEO Message

I am so thankful to work for your YMCA. I have been helping to run this Y for 15 years now and the time has gone by quickly. I am so grateful for all our donors and community partners. No one can do all we do without the help of our partners. I get to come to work every day and experience all the wonderful children and families of our community. We get to see the children grow up and master their worlds. Our Y members are so very special and we appreciate each and every one of them. Please tell all your friends and families about your Y experiences. Let everyone know that there is something for everyone at the Y. Become a Y member today and you will become part of one of the best organizations in your community and in the world. I wish you much love, laughter, and fun Y times. Yolanda

NEW PROGRAM SITE - YOUTH CENTER AT JURUPA

On July 1, 2012, we added a new program site, The Youth Center at Jurupa, 9254 Galena St, Riv-

erside, CA 92509. The Y is now able to support the Jurupa Valley area as we have supported the

communities of Corona and Norco. We are currently servicing toddlers, preschool and school

age children within this new area. The programs offered are State-Funded childcare, Summer

Day Camp, Before/After and Off-Track care; Transportation to and from selected schools. The

hours of operation are 6:00am - 6:30pm.

Building Future Leaders

The 2012-2013 delegates for Youth & Govern-

ment program were selected in September. We

have 24 high school students who will be expe-

riencing the law making process first hand,

through a unique youth-run, youth-led pro-

cess. The teen delegates write bills, select

government positions to role-play, attend

statewide training conferences and run for

various elected offices. They learn that ac-

tions give more power to ideas.

The students are fundraising to pay for the

program. Any size donation helps to create a

future leader in our community. If you or your

company is interested in sponsoring a student,

contact Lorena Gomez at (951) 736-1415 or

gomez@ymcacornor.org

New sandbox at the Youth Center at City Park

“I was really impressed with the coaches in

the swim program. My kids were non-

swimmers at the beginning. They can now

swim from one end of the pool to the other.”

Nicole Jones, mom of Jalen & Alyssa

Swimming students August 2012 - now enrolled

in Youth Basketball

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY We appreciate your support of the children we serve.

THE 17TH ANNUAL IRA D. “CAL” CALVERT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS DINNER

Our annual Calvert Dinner was held on Oct 6, 2012. Ten companies and individuals sponsored tables. Over

200 people enjoyed delicious food and wonderful margarita’s provided by Miguel’s Restaurant. This year’s do-

nors and volunteers helped to raise 35% more funds than last year for our 24 delegates in the Youth & Govern-

ment program. Our amazing honorees were: LeRoy & Sylvia Fleming, Blue Banner Company, Chief Michael Abel,

Ann Glickman, MaryAnn Sherman and Monica Hunter. We thank you for your support!

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Mary Aguilar, Bank of America,

cooking pizza at the Teen Center

1st Day of School at the Main Y

Eric & Daniel

Yesina (Jessie) Santamaria’s twin boys, Eric & Daniel, have

attended the YMCA for over three years. The staff noticed

the boys had their own language between them and did not

speak to anyone else when they first started attending the Y.

They stayed together and did not separate or play with the

other children. The Y was able to get help for Jessie, who is a

single mom. The boys have received services from the school

district and the Wylie Center. The boys are now doing great

in school and are very social. The homework help is terrific

because Jessie works full time. “I would highly recommend

the YMCA to my family and friends,” said Jessie.

“The Y has a

very loving and

caring staff.”

Smokey the Bear & the Riverside County Firemen visited the Youth Center at Home Gardens.

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Upcoming Sports - at the Main Y

Three for All - A fun introduction to soccer, flag football, and basketball.

Begins Nov 6, 2013

Flag Football - Learn the basics of flag football.

Begins Jan 8, 2013

Rookie Soccer - A fun way to learn soccer.

Begins Feb 19, 2013

Call (951) 736-9622 to register.

CORONA-NORCO FAMILY YMCA, 1331 River Road, Corona, CA 92880 (951) 736-9622 ymcacornor.org

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to you. We are collecting stories to bring to life the Y

experience. What impact has the Y had on your life?

Take a moment to visit our website at

www.ymcacornor.org/my-y-story to share your Y Story.