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

2. Y’s Men/ Y Service Who Are We?

3. 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

4. YMI Membership by Area

5. Y’s Men International Constitution Article II Section 1

6. “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.”

7. 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

8. Vision 2022

9. “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 .”

10. 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

11. Action Plan Towards 2022

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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

19. Membership Data Area 1 Aug 2016 Clubs Members 1 Feb 2017 Africa 40 16638
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

20. 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

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

22. YMI Satellite Office in Chaingmai Thailand

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

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

25. 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

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

27. YMCA partnership: Asylum Seeker program in Sweden

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

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

30. YMCA partnership: International Peace Boat program

31. 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)

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

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

34. TOF-GPF Project in India Building homes for the homeless

35. TOF-GPF Project in India Women’s empowerment program

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

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

38. Meeting local dignitaries and India YMCA General Secretary

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

40. International Week of Service Last week of March

41. 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

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

43. International publications
Conventions

44. International publications

45. Building YMI friendships: International Conventions

46. Building YMI friendships: Regional Conventions

47. Building YMI friendships: Sharing a meal and conversation

48. 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

49. So…..
What is the next step?

50. 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

51. 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!

52. Remember to: Acknowledge the Duty that Accompanies Every Right

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

54. Thank You! Any Questions?