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participation and feedback we will grow and create an environment to fuel your passion for your job and the Y movement. I look forward to meeting all all all all of you at our first event – Friday, November 6 Friday, November 6 Friday, November 6 Friday, November 6 at the Canandaigua YMCA. Best Regards, Suzanne Metzger

Dear Colleagues, It is an exciting time to be a member of AYP Chapter 7! Natalie Norton, President/CEO, has brought tremendous energy and leadership to revive the national movement. As the AYP Chapter 7 President I am pleased to lead a new board dedicated to serving YMCA professionals in upstate New York. Our board consists of members from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Our goal is to represent all of your wants, needs and interests so that we may provide innovative programs and networking events to support you, the Y Professional. The key to a healthy AYP Chapter is its members. With your

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

CHAPTER 7 GOALS

Provide ongoing

support, engagement

and relevant information

related through social

media, newsletters,

workshops and events

Develop future leaders

to support AYP Chapter

7 board and committees

Deliver quality

workshops/events to

support member

professional and

personal growth

Create an environment

for Y professionals that

will ignite passion for

their job and the Y

movement

ASSOCIATION OF YMCA PROFESSIONALS

CHAPTER 7 NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2015

Chapter 7

CHAPTER 7 FALL EVENT:

TOY BOX LEADERSHIP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Details on page 2.

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Sharon Padgett is the COO at the Gaston County Family YMCA in North Carolina. She has been in YMCA work for over 28 years and after 10,220 days she still loves every minute of it! She is very excited to spend time with our chapter, sharing about our childhood toys of the past. Sharon says that we were learning about leadership at a very early age and didn't even know it!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER WE’RE BACK BASH EVENT

Do you have an idea for a guest speaker, topic, event

location, or social event? We’d love to hear it!

Please contact Su at

suzannem@rochesterymca.org with your recommendation!

We’re kicking off our first fall event with our new leadership team by hosting a “We’re Back Bash.”

Our fall event will feature guest speaker, Sharon PadgettSharon PadgettSharon PadgettSharon Padgett, who will present a workshop called Toy Box Toy Box Toy Box Toy Box LeadershipLeadershipLeadershipLeadership. The presentation is fun, engaging, and takes the toys of our childhood and brings in connections that are relevant to us in today's working world.

EVERYONE IS WELCOMEEVERYONE IS WELCOMEEVERYONE IS WELCOMEEVERYONE IS WELCOME

Not a member of AYP? No problem! Come check out our event and see what we're all about! We'll have a member information table for you to find out more about our chapter - ask questions or join that day!

Registration is due on Wednesday, Registration is due on Wednesday, Registration is due on Wednesday, Registration is due on Wednesday, October 28. October 28. October 28. October 28. Download the registration form on page 4 and submit it to Jason Patti with payment.

Friday, November 6

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Canandaigua Family YMCA

32 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 32 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 32 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 32 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $25.00 for AYP Members$25.00 for AYP Members$25.00 for AYP Members$25.00 for AYP Members

NOT A MEMBER? COME CHECK OUT AN EVENT!NOT A MEMBER? COME CHECK OUT AN EVENT!NOT A MEMBER? COME CHECK OUT AN EVENT!NOT A MEMBER? COME CHECK OUT AN EVENT!

$35.00 for non$35.00 for non$35.00 for non$35.00 for non----AYP MembersAYP MembersAYP MembersAYP Members

Schedule:Schedule:Schedule:Schedule: 9:00 - 9:30 am Check In and Breakfast 9:30 - 9:45 am AYP Welcome Su Metzger, AYP President Laurie O’Shaughnessy, Canandaigua YMCA CEO 9:45 - 10:00 am EAF Testimonial 10:00 - 11:00 am Toy Box Leadership, Sharon Padgett 11:00 - 11:30 am Getting To Know You Icebreaker 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Solution Circles 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch and EAF Auction 1:00 - 3:00 pm Enjoy Canandaigua!

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DID YOU KNOW? You can earn YUSA recertification credits by participating in AYP? YUSA requires all Team Leaders, Multi-Team/Branch Leaders, and Organizational Leaders to recertify every 5 years. Credits awarded for: Holding a board position Participating on a committee Attending a workshop event Presenting at a workshop

Don’t forget your checkbook to support

the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF).

We’re going to be blessed with an

inspiring story about the power of the EAF!

WELLNESS TIP: USE HERBS INSTEAD OF ALL THE SALT Instead of shaking salt on all your food, try using herbs for flavor. - For breakfast, use cinnamon, cardamom and ginger for a sweet and spicy flavor. - For lunch, use Italian seasonings, sage, black pepper, and/or cayenne and turmeric. - For dinner, try pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme. Mix these up however you like, but use them more often; they’re some of the best ingredients that provide anti-oxidants, mood-boosting benefits, and even anti-cancer benefits. They also reduce blood pressure levels, unlike excess salt that can lead to hypertension (chronically high blood pressure).

AYP OFFICER SPOTLIGHT

We’re excited to introduce our new leadership team! Each month, we will highlight a different officer. Meet D. Todd Gray, D. Todd Gray, D. Todd Gray, D. Todd Gray, co-chair of the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF). Todd is part of the YMCA of Greater Rochester team, where he holds the position of Senior Vice President of Philanthropy & Chief Development Officer. He is a development and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit organiza-tion management as staff, consultant and board member. He began his career as a registered lobbyist and political fundraiser in Washington, D.C. After relocating to Denver, CO, Todd moved into nonprofit management focusing on the integration of marketing and

philanthropy at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. He oversaw a variety of marketing, communications, annual fund, planned giving, and capital campaign endeavors at Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond Symphony, and Equality Virginia before joining the YMCA of Greater Richmond in October 2007. At the Y, he served as Vice Presi-dent of Marketing & Communica-tions assuming responsibility for development efforts in early 2013 as Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications. While in Rich-mond, he also served as an adjunct faculty member and advisory board member at the University of Rich-mond’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies’ Institute on

Philanthropy from 2008 to 2014. Since May 2014, Todd has been with the YMCA of Greater Rochester. A graduate of George Mason University, Todd holds degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration.

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CHAPTER 7 BOARD

PRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENT Suzanne MetzgerSuzanne MetzgerSuzanne MetzgerSuzanne Metzger suzannem@rochesterymca.org VICE PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENT Amanda CoyleAmanda CoyleAmanda CoyleAmanda Coyle acoyle@syracuseymca.org TREASURERTREASURERTREASURERTREASURER Jason PattiJason PattiJason PattiJason Patti jpatti@syracuseymca.org MEMBERSHIP CHAIR MEMBERSHIP CHAIR MEMBERSHIP CHAIR MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Allison LawsonAllison LawsonAllison LawsonAllison Lawson alawson@ymcabn.org MARKETING CHAIRMARKETING CHAIRMARKETING CHAIRMARKETING CHAIR Alicia HarkAlicia HarkAlicia HarkAlicia Hark ahark@ymcabn.org

RECOGNITION CHAIRRECOGNITION CHAIRRECOGNITION CHAIRRECOGNITION CHAIR We’re looking for someone to take on this leadership role? Are you interested? Contact Su for more information!

EAF COEAF COEAF COEAF CO----CHAIRSCHAIRSCHAIRSCHAIRS D. Todd GrayD. Todd GrayD. Todd GrayD. Todd Gray Todd.Gray@rochesterymca.org

Cami RaimoCami RaimoCami RaimoCami Raimo Cami.Raimo@rochesterymca.org PROGRAM COPROGRAM COPROGRAM COPROGRAM CO----CHAIRSCHAIRSCHAIRSCHAIRS Lindsay ClarkLindsay ClarkLindsay ClarkLindsay Clark lclark@ymcabn.org Tammie MessineoTammie MessineoTammie MessineoTammie Messineo tammie@rochesterymca.org

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NOVEMBER 6 EVENT REGISTRATION FORM

Name Title YMCA Amount

Complete the registration form below and submit it with payment to Jason Patti, East Area Family YMCA, 200 Towne Dr, Fayetteville, NY 13066, jpatti@syracuseymca.org by Wednesday, October 28.

Recognize Your Colleagues Does one of our AYP colleagues go above and beyond? Recognize them for their hard work! Send a story at Allison (alawson@ymcabn.org) and they could be featured in our monthly newsletter. It’s not too early to start thinking about who you’d like to nominate for one of our awards at our annual recognition event, planned for June 2016. Categories include: Outstanding New Professional, Distinguished Leadership Award, Program Professional of the Year Award, Triangle Award, and Risk Management and Safety Award.