Towards 2022 Areas USA/CAC Convention August 2017 IPIP Joan Wilson

Y’s Men/ Y Service Who Are We?

YMI Membership YMI is the most “international” of the service clubs in USA – we are 90% from outside North America while the next closest is about 45% outside NA One third of our members are in India One third of our members are in Asia and Korea One third of our members are in Europe, Africa, North and South America This large international component offers great benefits and some challenges

YMI Membership by Area

Y’s Men International Constitution Article II Section 1

“The International Association of Y’s Men’s Clubs is a worldwide fellowship of persons of all faiths working together in mutual respect and affection, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and with a common loyalty to the Young Men’s Christian Association, striving through active service to develop, encourage and provide leadership to build a better world for all mankind.”

Today, Y’s Men is indeed: A worldwide organization Made up of people of all faiths Based on the Christian belief that we should care for others (a basic teaching found in all major faiths) Works with and in support of the YMCA Focused on doing service to make a better world

Vision 2022

“To be a recognised, globally oriented, voluntary service organisation with a strong and committed membership that strives to enhance human values, with special focus on youth development, while upholding our motto “To acknowledge the Duty that Accompanies every Right” and working in active service and close partnership with the YMCA, the United Nations and other worthy organisations to build a better world in which to live .”

A worldwide organization Made up of committed members Focus on youth development Works with and in support of the YMCA, the United Nations and other worthy organisations Focused on active service to make a better world

Action Plan Towards 2022

To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries

To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries To strengthen Y’s Men at the global level as it relates to the organization and its mission

To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries To strengthen Y’s Men at the global level as it relates to the organization and its mission To offer relevant service to the YMCA and the community

To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries To strengthen Y’s Men at the global level as it relates to the organization and its mission To offer relevant service to the YMCA and the community To improve and expand Y’s Men’s image and identity in the community

To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries To strengthen Y’s Men at the global level as it relates to the organization and its mission To offer relevant service to the YMCA and the community To improve and expand Y’s Men’s image and identity in the community To improve our members’ perception of YMI and our international programmes in general

So….. How Are We Doing? Where Can We Improve?

1. To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries

Membership Data Area 1 Aug 2016 Clubs Members 1 Feb 2017 Africa 40 166 38 164 Asia Pacific 235 3810 232 3893 CAC 26 496 434 Europe 274 5867 275 5783 India 530 7928 479 7977 Korea 234 5427 230 5494 LAM 37 437 36 431 USA 77 1059 79 1014 YMI Total 1453 25,190 1395 25,173

1. To extend Y’s Men to at least 50,000 based in 100 countries As of February 2017: membership is 25,173 63 countries Membership trend is stagnant or downwards Likely some new countries joining in the next few years Unlikely to meet this goal

2. To strengthen Y’s Men at the global level as it relates to the organization and its mission

YMI Satellite Office in Chaingmai Thailand

MYM and IC small groups discuss YMI issues and set next steps towards solutions

IEOs meet at least monthly – either in person or on line to plan and address issues

2. To strengthen Y’s Men at the global level as it relates to the organization and its mission Creation of Satellite Office in Asia Smaller and more efficient International Council Use of small groups to discuss big issues and plan next steps Increased communication at IEO leadership level

3. To offer relevant service to the YMCA and the community

YMCA partnership: Asylum Seeker program in Sweden

YMCA partnership: Funding a social worker in leper colony in India

YMCA partnership: TOF-GPF project to rebuild YMCA school in Kibera

YMCA partnership: International Peace Boat program

3. To offer relevant service to the YMCA and the community Depends on individual clubs but generally strong community service Service to YMCA varies depending on part of the world (with Africa and LAM being stronger and USA and CAC weaker)

4. To improve and expand Y’s Men’s image and identity in the community

Time of Fast – Global Projects Fund (TOF-GPF)

TOF-GPF Project in India Building homes for the homeless

TOF-GPF Project in India Women’s empowerment program

Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership with Red Cross (IFRC)

Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership with Red Cross (IFRC) Malaria Prevention

Meeting local dignitaries and India YMCA General Secretary

Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCAs President and Y’s Men member

International Week of Service Last week of March

4. To improve and expand Y’s Men’s image and identity in the community Partnering with other voluntary service organizations on some projects (International Week of Service) New and improved website Time of Fast-Global Projects Fund website Community Service website in development phase

5. To improve our members’ perception of YMI and our international programmes in general

International publications Conventions

International publications

Building YMI friendships: International Conventions

Building YMI friendships: Regional Conventions

Building YMI friendships: Sharing a meal and conversation

5. To improve our members’ perception of YMI and our international programmes in general Strong international publications (YMI World, Youth World, IP eNEWS) Portalbuzz will allow access for all members to international news Portalbuzz-based website offers links for Area, Regional and club websites and calendars

So….. What is the next step?

Towards 2022 and Beyond Revision of current TF Focus on achieving goals for 2022 and establishing goals for 5 – 10 years after 2022 Made up of PIPs and PICMs 6 key ISDs (E, MC, CS, LTOD, YIA, YL) – ex officio IEOs and ISG – ex officio

What is next for Area USA and Area CAC? How can USA and CAC Areas be an active part of our international movement? Your ideas please!

Remember to: Acknowledge the Duty that Accompanies Every Right

Our Future Begins Today ! Together We Can Do So Much More !

Thank You! Any Questions?