2011 Y CARE AFFAIR
DESTINATION: STRONG KIDS
Wine & Beer Tasting with Silent & Live Auctions
October 21, 2011
Tickets $75/person
Split the Pot tickets 1 for $10, 3 for $25

If you can't attend, but would like to bid on an item below, please sumbit a proxy bid form.  For a complete listing of available items, please contact albrinck@gmvymca.org.
#1 Ipad 2 64gb. Value $699
#2 Ozone Zipline for 4. Value $320
#3 Baby Cake. Value $75
#4 Teeth Whitening Package at Clements Denistry. Value $530
#5 Coffee Lovers- Everything for your favorite cup of coffee- mugs, beans, creamer, sweetner, gift cards to your favorite coffee shops & so much more! Value $200

and Live Items...(please contact albrinck@gmvymca.org for restrictions on live items)

#6 Bengals Box for 4 at the Dec. 24 or Jan 1. game (both available). Includes food & drinks. Value $600
#7 Fripp Island Cottage for one-week, September-May. $150 cleaning fee.  Value $2500
#8 Precor Elliptical. Value $7995. Minimum Bid $1000
#9 Keiser Indoor Bike- Value $1300. Minimum Bid $300
#10 Cincinnati Reds US Bank Skybox for 10. Date determined by US Bank. Value $1200

DO SOMETHING GOOD...
DONATE.VOLUNTEER.
                                         

IT FEELS GOOD TO DO GOOD
The Y is the unparalled cause for strengthening community because we are community.  We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by the shared commitment to nuturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.    

STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN...SUPPORT THE Y, STRENGTHEN YOUR COMMUNITY
Financial assistance keeps the Y available for kids and families who need us most.  We count on the generosity of our members and community to help people of all ages and from all walks of life be more healthy, confident, connected and secure.  When you give to the Y, your gift will have a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood.

"It is so touching that the Y has a program to reach out to families.  We feel very blessed and very thankful that you have provided our boys the chance to participate in many different activities.  Thank you so much to all who suppor the Strong Kids Campaign!" 
                                                                               - The Michaels Family                                                                                 

You are giving:

• health to people in need of strength and support to achieve their wellness goals-$50
• big smiles and a 'lil character to a child participating who is able to participate in summer day camp- $125
• a new beginning and outlook on life for older active adults-$250
• time for families to unite, play and discover more together- $500
• a fun-filled summer with new friends, new skills and everlasting memories for a child to attend Camp Campbell Gard- $500
• peace of mind to working parents knowing their children are safe and happy in child care- $1,000

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
Visit the Welcome Center at your branch.

Call the Development Office at 887-0001.

Print the online pledge form and mail the form to:

Great Miami Valley YMCA

Attn. Development Office

105 North Second St.

Hamilton, OH  45011
 

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS....THE BRICKS UPON WHICH CHARACTER IS BUILT:

This is our opportunity.  
This is what we have been called to do.
In the end, it is not about adding another YMCA branch.
It is really about building character.

To discover new GMV YMCA branches and updates to current branches you may request a Capital Case Statement brochure by contacting the Development Office at (513) 887-0001.

PLANNED GIVING:
To include the YMCA in your will or other long-term gift arrangements, please refer to our official name, the Great Miami Valley YMCA, as well as our federal identification number: 31-0536719.  If you have already included the YMCA in your long-term gift plans, please share your intent with us by contacting the GMV YMCA Development Office at (513) 887-0001.

To pledge your financial support to the GMV YMCA, or to find out more about the YMCAs Strong Kids Campaign, capital opportunities or planned giving options, please contact the YMCA Development office at (513) 887-0001.