1. INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE NHC School Board
Dick Jones, President & CEO Wilmington Family YMCA

2. COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE Y STORIES: Brion Brunson
Y STORIES: Swim for Life
Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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3. ABOUT THE Y
The Y is a cause-driven organization committed to strengthening the community through three areas of focus:
Youth Development: Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen
Healthy Living: Improving the Nation’s Health & Well-Being
Social Responsibility: Giving Back and Providing Support to Our Community
Founded in1887
Livestrong® at the YMCA
Diabetes Prevention Program
Youth Programming
Moving For A Better Balance
Soccer
Membership
Afterschool
Wellness, Child Care, Aquatics & Sports
Basketball
Summer Camps
6,000+ Members
Swim Lessons
10,000+ Program Participants
Population Health
Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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4. PARTNERSHIPS WITH NHCS
Girls on the Run & STRIDE – Grades 3-8
3,726 NHC Students / 27 NHC Schools in last 5 years
Healthy School Award – William H. Craig Race For Life 5K & OrthoWilmington 5K races
Afterschool Care Program
Program sites: Blair, Bradley Creek, Castle Hayne, College Park, Gregory, Parsley, Pine Valley
2015 YMCA Summer Camp at Forest Hills Elementary
NHC High School Swim Teams
NHCS Programs / Events Hosted At the YMCA
Adapted Swim Program
Special Olympics
Moseley Performance Learning School
NHHS Students to YMCA for Afterschool Safe Place
Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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5. NEED FOR AQUATIC SPACE
Tremendous need for more pool space in our community
Indoor Pools – available year round
Venue to Host Swim Meets
Aquatic Programming
Youth Swim Teams
Adult Competitive Swim
Swim Lessons
Swim for Life
Water Safety Training
CPR, First Aid & Lifeguard Certification Trainings
Leadership Through Aquatics
Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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6. 2710 MARKET ST. RENOVATION Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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7. NATATORIUM PROJECT SCOPE
50-Meter Aquatics Complex
Includes Stadium Seating & Locker Rooms
$6 million+
Community Partners Support
New Hanover County Schools
City of Wilmington
New Hanover County
Others
Provides Additional Pool Space to the Greater Wilmington Area
Operated and Managed by the Y
Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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8. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Additional Pool Space to the Greater Wilmington Area
Venue to Host Swim Meets
High School Swim Meets
Year-Round Swim Team Meets
Regional Swim Meets
Free Water Safety & Swim Lessons for NHC students (K-2)
More Swim For Life Opportunities- Free To Community
Additional Aquatic Opportunities for:
New Hanover County Schools
Waves of Wilmington
Cape Fear Aquatics Club
Scuba Diving Groups
Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC
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9. QUESTIONS

10. Wilmington Family YMCA
2710 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28403
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