our voice YWCA of Cortland Spring Newsletter 2015

Here’s what we’ve been up to…

We had a busy first quarter here at the YWCA! We welcomed Executive Director Kelly Skinner and Director of Development Kelsey Ryan, were

featured in April’s issue of What’s Hot magazine, and held many great events. The YWCA continues to be a prominent fixture in the Cortland community,

providing important, relevant, and fun programs and services to women, men, children, and families.

If you have not been to the YWCA lately, come check us out!

The YWCA of Cortland is a not-for-profit organization that supports the growth and leadership of

women, and girls and helps families with quality programs in childcare, mentoring, wellness, crisis

intervention, and social advocacy. We value all individuals equally, regardless of race or gender.

14 Clayton Ave. Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: 607-753-9651 info@cortlandywca.org www.cortlandywca.org facebook.com/cortlandywca @YWCACortland Our Mission The YWCA of Cortland is a membership organization that supports the growth and leadership of women and girls in our community through quality programs in childcare, mentoring, wellness, social activism, and crisis intervention

Upcoming Events Annual Meeting We will hear from inspirational speaker Nasha Barnes and honor our staff, donors, and volunteers. Open to the public! Monday, May 11th at 5:30pm in the Multipurpose room at the YWCA 100 Women Giving Circle Recognition Event An evening for our 100 Women Giving Circle members with food, drinks, and entertainment in honor of Amy Simrell. The event will be held Friday, June 12th 6-9pm at the Cortland Country Club. To find out how to become a member of the 100 Women Giving Circle, contact kelsey@cortlandywca.org 13th Annual Pig-n-Par Golf Tournament Tournament followed by a pork BBQ. Friday, August 7th at 9am at Willowbrook Golf Course. Email kelsey@cortlandywca.org to register.

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After a very successful year in 2014, the YWCA would like to give a huge thank you to all of our donors. Because of your support year after year, together we make Cortland a better place to live, work, and grow. Without your

support we wouldn’t be able to serve over 3,000 families in the Cortland Community. Your gift has touched many lives beyond measure and we are so thankful for your support!

AAUW Cortland Diane Abrams Barb Ackley Rita Alcorn Mimi Ansbro Fanny Anthony Miriam Astacio Martha Atkins Sandy Attleson Audrey Edelman Nancy Aumann Tina Aversano Michele Ball Catherine & James Baranello Tierney Barden Joanne Barry Diane Batzing Robert Baxter Kathy Beardsley Amy Becker Mary & Al Beilby Mary Alice Bellardini Paul Benjamin Chauncey Bennett Grace Bentley Rosanne Bergeron Mary Bickford Laurie Biondi Jami Bistocchi Mary Ellen Bloodgood Frances Bonarti Vivian Bosch Rosalie Bowman Joan Branca Barbara Brooks Flossy Brush Marcia Bulger Chris Bullock Karen Burns Elizabeth Burns Mary Buttino Jean Cadwallader Cindy Caldwell Helen Calzolaio Jeanne Cameron Julie Campbell Linda Carpenter Catholic Charities CCF Foundation

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Laurie Klotz Rona Knobel Gloria Kreh Nancy Kroot Mary Leary Ginny Levine Cynthia Lewis Marilyn Liddington Cecile Lippitt Angela Loh Ruby Loomis Paul Lorenzo Joseph Ludwig Lynn MacDonald Debbie Marcham Donna Margine Margaret Margison Mary Lee Martens Patricia Marti Marvin Windows of CNY Mary Lou Mason Theresa Mastrucci DeLang Terri Maxson McGraw Baptist Church Merle McKown Kathy McMahon Edith & Micahel McMahon Susan McNeil Nicole Meeker Mecke Nagel Lynn New Patricia Norris Janet Oechsle Suzette Pace Karen Pappalardo Nan Pasquarello Chopper Payne Margaret Perfetti Irene Perfetti Dorinda Peters Pickney Insurance Paul Pitkin Patricia Place Carleton Potter Price Chopper Ellie Ralston Andrea Rankin Barb Reagan Michelle Riker

Christine Cecconi CFCU Beth Chapin Alison Chowdhury Christ Presbyterian Church Christian Women of Faith Richalle & Jason Cicioni Pat Clark Marisa & Adam Clifford Mary Coffey Galva Coffin Kathy & Joe Compagni Mary Louise Congdon Contentos Auto Sales Isabel Coon Jeanette Cooper Cortland Community Service Club Cortland Breakfast Rotary Cortland Eye Center Eileen Covey Crown Construction Linda Dafoe Sheila Dai Marilyn DeLorenzo Delta Kappa Gamma Peggy Dennis Martha Deutscher Verda Deutscher Brenda Diescher Mary Doss Ernie & Stuart Douglas Nancy Dunbar Linda Duncan Steven Ealick Sara & Forrest Earl Jack Earl Linda Eberly Edward Jones Kathleen Elliott Barbara Fauth Doris Fernandez Barbara Ferris First Niagara Bank Bonnie Fish Margaret Fiske Kent Foundation James Fuller Nancy Fuller

Leslee Garrison Laura Gathagan Gonda Gebhardt Debbie Geibel Betsy & Stu Gillim Girl Scouts Shirley Glazier Michelle & Richard Goebel JoAnne Gorman Mary Ann Gotie Jane Grant Laurie & Greg Green Holly Greer Esther Gros Sheva Gunzenhauser Elsie Gutchess Dale Halstead Sylvia Hammond Donna Hanley Nadyne Harris Nancy Hatch Laura Hathaway Judy Hayes Jill Hearn Karen Hempson Joy Hendrick Elima Higgins Ann Hinchcliff Sarah Hinchcliff Margaret Hinzman Bonni Hodges Johanne Holcomb Sandi Holland Homer Retail Assoc. Cathleen Homrighaus Dorothy Hopkins Janet Hosmer Bonnie Hulslander Carol Janik Otto Janke Pamela Jenkins Marian Jerose Frederick Jones Sally Keen Katherine Kerr Kings Daughters Kiwanis Club of Cortland Sharon & Kent Klanderman Karl Klee

Let’s Go Green! 183 people have opted to “go green!” Do you want to receive our newsletter and program guide electronically? Would you like to receive updates via email about what’s going on here in our YW community? If so, then please email Kelsey: kelsey@cortlandywca.org with the subject line GO GREEN!

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Sandra Ripic River Bank Auto Sales Dianne Robinson Kathy Rosetti Amy Ruburg Evelyn Sammons Maria San Jule Dorothy Sarvay Diana Savory Betsy Schuhle Richard Schwartz Patricia Seibert Seven Valley Street Rods Mike Shafer Liz Sharp Alexandra Shedd Cheri Sheridan Kay Sherman Sue Sherman-Broyles Ann Siegle Amy Simrell Kelly Skinner Doris Slaugh Olga Smith Marcy Smith Lisa & Scott Snyder Marion Spence Peter Spence Marie Spollen Janice Stafford Mike Stapleton

Jacquie Stegeland Connie Steger Nancy Sternfield Angela Stevens Amber Stevens Marilyn Stoker Nita Stormann SUNY Cortland InterGreek Council Rosemary Taylor Angela Thurlow Toni Tiburzi Brian Tobin Cathleen Toglia Philomena Trivisonno Dorothy Troike Carol Tytler Fran Uhlir United Presbyterian Church United Way of Tompkins Co. Melinda Van Etten Jule Van Sant Marilyn Van Slyke Candice Vancko Pat Vonderheide

Janet Vorstadt Phyllis Wainman Wal-Mart Lydia Warfield Martha Jane Warren Terry Waszkowski Claire Watrous Louise & John Whittleton JoAnn Wickman Maryanne Wilbur Hart Leslie Wilkins Wilkins Foundation Deb Wines Sandy Wohlleber Susan Wood Leslie Wright Ginny Wright Ellen Wright Denise Wrinn Khaki Wunderlick Chris Xaver Yaman Real Estate c/o Dottie Kelly Geraldine Zattosky Zonta Club of Cortland

Our Wish List Bridges for Kids Gift cards for groceries School supplies Craft kits Board/card games Snack items Model Moms Gift cards for groceries Paper products: cups, plates, bowls, napkins Plastic utensils Drop-In Childcare Center Diapers and wipes Sippy cups Coloring books Washable markers Nursery School Gift certificates for craft or office supply stores Glue sticks and glue Scissors (rounded tip) Craft supplies Health and Fitness Bean Bags Pom-Poms Pre-school Programs Gift certificates: grocery, office supply, crafts, WalMart Finger-paints Storage bins Snacks AVV Vacuum Linens Towels/washcloths Laundry detergent Feminine hygiene products Small appliances Pots/pans, kitchen utensils

*Only warm water pool in Cortland *Only drop-in childcare open to the public *Only mentoring program for children 5-12 *Only support program for young moms *Only rape and domestic violence program

Honorary Tea for Elsie Gutchess

The Clothesline Project is on display for the month of April at the YWCA of Cortland in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month. This powerful visual display brings awareness and bears witness to violence against women.

While cuts in State funding are still a harsh reality for AVV, there is still much work to be done. Through generous donations from individuals and community organizations, AVV continues to provide vital services to our community.

AVV recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SUNY Cortland, solidifying our partnership in supporting those affected by sexual assault and domestic violence on campus and in our community.

Upcoming Days to Remember: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Bridges for Kids had a great first quarter! For National Mentoring Month, First Niagara Bank sponsored a “Mentoring Matters” video contest. The YWCA of Cortland was chosen as one of eight finalists and voting began through social media. Thanks to our supporters, BFK took fourth place and received a $1,000 mentoring grant. Bridges for Kids also received a generous donation from Allstate Insurance through local Agent Shirley Eizember at Pickney Insurance Agency. The YWCA would like to thank each and every supporter of Bridges for Kids who help us provide wonderful programming and awesome field trips to children in our community. From the Build It program with Lowe’s, Science Center field trip sponsored by Kings Daughters, Pizza Palooza admission paid for by Tioga Hardwoods, or a day at Cornell thanks to their Community Partnership Fund, those in the BFK program are so thankful.

Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV)

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Bridges for Kids (BFK)

Childcare

We will be hosting our 2nd Annual Shoe Drive Fundraiser from April 8 - July 8. Bring your unwanted shoes to the YWCA or any participating business and the YW will receive funding for each pair of shoes donated. The shoes will be sent to impoverished countries around the world where shoes in good condition will be given to those in need. Shoes that need repair will be used by the people of that country to start, maintain, and grow a micro enterprise. Because of this opportunity, individuals are able to feed, clothe, and house their families. Get rid of your unwanted shoes, support the YWCA of Cortland, and help those in need overseas. It truly is a win-win-win!

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Health and Fitness

The YWCA is planning a Summer Camp from June 29 through August 28, 2015 for children 5-12 years old plus a Counselor-in-Training program for youth 13-15 years old. Let the YW be your guide this summer as children travel across the country in 9 weeks! Each week, the camp will visit and explore a new and exciting place including: The Big Apple, Disney Adventure, Everything’s Bigger in Texas, The Red Carpet, and more. Meals, field trips, and swim are included. The YWCA offers full time, part time, and per diem care with sibling discounts. Enrollment opens to the general public at the end of April, so pick up a registration packet today! Allow the YW to be part of your child’s summer, where they will meet new friends, try new things, and most of all, create a summer full of fond memories!

Model Moms received a Community Health Grant from Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield which will provide funding for childcare and nutritious lunches while moms attend meetings. It also provides funding to purchase the moms a kitchen appliance so they can use the skills they learned to create healthy meals in their own homes.

New at the YWCA is early bird Zumba with instructor Sonya Langan. Get your day started on the right foot with classes on Monday and Wednesday at 6:15am. Dance, groove, and shake off up to 1000 calories per class! Not only does Zumba increase cardiovascular health and strength, it also offers mood-boosting benefits to power you through the day. Try a free class on Wednesday, April 22nd by calling 607-753-9651 to register!

Model Moms

Upcoming Events

Save the Date! YWCA’s Pig-n-Par Golf Tournament is Friday, August 7th. 9am shotgun start at Willowbrook Golf Course. To register a team or sponsor the event, contact Kelsey Ryan at kelsey@cortlandywca.org or 607-753-9651.

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Our Volunteers of the Month

This newsletter is sponsored by:

Board of Directors

Dorothy Hopkins, President Nan Pasquarello, Vice President Mary Ellen Bloodgood, Corresponding Secretary Dorothy Troike, Recording Secretary Rose Bergeron Flossy Brush Richalle Cicioni Shirley Eizember Gonda Gebhardt Kennedy George Christine Hannon Olivia Harrington Katie Kerr Alison King Angela Loh Manal Mansour Jackie May Elizabeth McGrath Rachel Morse Vashti Peagler Bailey Potter Andrea Rankin Mary Robillard Kathy Rosetti Jacquie Stegeland Angela Stevens Ginny Wright Chris Xaver Lisa Court, Emerita Sheila Dai, Emerita Katie Farber, Emerita Lisa Hoeschele, Emerita Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo, Emerita Sue Sherman-Broyles, Emerita Board of Trustees

Sandra Attleson, President Michael Stapleton, Treasurer John Whittleton, Secretary Dorothy Hopkins Carol Janik Paul Lorenzo Merle McKown Denise Wrinn +

2015 Member Survey

January Fritz Downes Member of King’s Daughters and huge supporter of Bridges for Kids. Thank you Fritz!

February Melinda Fitts The YWCA’s web-mistress. We don’t know what we’d do without you, Melinda!

March Courtney Wormuth Driving force behind Girls Day Out - a collaboration between SUNY Cortland and the YWCA. We are so grateful for your dedication, Courtney!

April Lisa & Scott Snyder of Tioga Hardwoods Mentors and financial supporters for the BFK program. Thank you for all that you do, Lisa and Scott!

This is your YW and we want your feedback! Please take a couple moments to fill out our 2015 Survey. Your feedback helps us identify areas where we are doing well and areas where we could use improvement. We would also love to hear about any new ideas you may have. Paper copies of the survey are available at the YWCA or you can take the survey online at:http://tinyurl.com/2015ywcasurvey