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2012 Mother & Daughter Tea

Compiled & Edited by Cat Quirk

San Diego Armed Services YMCASan Diego Armed Services YMCASan Diego Armed Services YMCA

Volume 7, Issue 5May 2012

Military Families Get Active at the 7th Annual Healthy Kids Day

Serving 9,500 active-duty servicemembers and their families eachmonth with free programs that

make military life easier!

Check out what we did in April!

Healthy Kids Day 2012Youth and Community Outreach

Mother & Daughter TeaSpecial EventSDSU Baseball GameSpecial EventDonation for CounselingPhoto Highlight

ASY Celebrates the Military ChildYouth and Community OutreachService Providers ConferenceYouth and Community Outreach

In this Issue

Over 100 military families and 250 military children enjoyed anlively afternoon at the annual ASY Healthy Kids Day! Families andchildren took pleasure in fun psychical activities like mini soccer, tug awar, kids yoga, and volleyball. They sampled healthy snacks, the mostpopular being the breakfast Fruit Pizza and apple sauce on the go

package! One family said, Great event! Very friendly volunteers, greatprizes, face painting, and activities! While another said, Thank youfor keeping our children active. All families came away with prizes fortheir children, new community resources on leading a healthier lifestyletogether as a family, and memories of a fun filled day.

The 6th AnnualMother and DaughterTea was hosted at

Monte Vista Village inApril. Moms and theirdaughters dressed upin their best hats,gloves, and dressesfor this fun afternoontea time and bondingexperience. Thanky ou f o r y ou rhospitality, Monte

Vista Village.

ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Children were able to playfully learn proper dental hygiene with a giant teethmodel, Some boys snacking on their healthy treats, Parents joined in on the fun activities withtheir children of all ages. RIGHT, BELOW: Kids take on their parents in a game of Tug-of-War.


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SDSU and GEICO Host Military Appreciation Night

In-Home Counseling Program Receives $10,000

GEICO, Aztec Athletics, and the San Diego Armed Services YMCA provided military families with free tickets tosee SDSU baseball take on TCU at the Tony Gwynn Stadium. Lucky families were chosen to throw the firstpitch and serve as an honorary batboy, and even got to meet the baseball Hall of Fame member. GEICOprovided snacks and freebies special goodie bags and families were able to enjoy cracker jacks, sunflowerseeds, and other fun items. Eight families had the opportunity to enjoy this free family bonding activity, eventhough it was reschedule due to rain. Thank you to our sponsors for your generosity!

Thank you,Wells Fargo!

Wells Fargo donated$10,000 for the FamilyOutreach In homeCounseling Program. Thisprogram provides much-needed emotional and

mental support for junior-enlisted military personnel,their spouses, and evenchildren. Our socialworkers conducted 2141home visits in 2011 andaccepted 529 counselingreferrals. Donations likethis make service tomilitary families possible.

ABOVE, LEFT: Honorary Batboy Kumari Spence, age 5, hangs out in the dugout prior to gracing the field before the game. RIGHT: The Sloan Familywas chosen to throw the first pitch of the game against TCU.


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Celebrating the Month of the Military Child

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May31 Volunteer Orientation

June7 KUSI Shopping Spree9 NICU Reunion23 The Christmas You Missed Set Up Day

25 The Christmas You Missed25 Computer Giveaway28 1 Stars and Stripes Tournament

July2-6 YCO Summer Program Open House4 4th of July Freedom Festival

12 KUSI Shopping Spree23 Computer Giveaway26 Neighborhood Exchange

26 Volunteer Orientation

Visit our Website Event Calendar formore events, updates, and free ticket

giveaways!

Calendar of eventsCalendar of eventsCalendar of eventsCalendar of events

Service Providers Conference

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Check out ourMilitary Volunteer Programs

Monthly Calendar

www.militaryymca.orgUnder Active Duty

ABOVE: Parents and children celebrated the military child by painting during April.

In honor of the military child,the Youth and Communitydepartment had a little fungetting our hands dirty. Thepreschool students at the

ASY Spring Session of KidsClub helped decorate ournew dramatic play wardrobe.Their l ittle handprints

represented the selflesssacrifices each military familymakes everyday to serve ourcountry.

In partnership with the San DiegoMilitary Family Collaborative, the 2012Service Providers Conference had asuccessful audience of 75 professionalsfrom over 35 local agencies who

engaged in conversation around thetheme, Synergy for Family Serviceswithin the military sector. In order tocontinue the momentum around eachbreakout session, the monthly militaryfamily collaborative will provide a forumfor task forces to meet ongoing and todevelop a living asset map around theareas of focus (Childcare, Education,Financial Stressors, and Mental Health).

Another SuccessfulNeighborhood Exchange inApril providing books,

clothes, and food asalways.


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Final thoughts...From the Desk of Executive Director Paul Steffens:

As you take time to review this SNAPSHOT of some of our April program events, I

hope you notice a couple of things in addition to the actual event activities. The firstthing to notice is that all the events are focused on familiesevents that facilitate and

enhance family bonding. Why this emphasis on family bonding? Basically, we focus

on strengthening that bonding to ensure a solid home environment and to reinforce to

military families that the ASYMCA STANDS READYTO ASSIST FAMILIES WHEN THE

NEED ARISES. We feel strongly that family readiness enhances military readiness.

We want every military service member to be assured that, when he or she isdeployed, that the ASYMCAStands ready to provide assistance when needed so

the service member can focus on his or her mission. I was very encouraged recently

when a military spouse told me how much our programs for children helped her cope

with deployment separation. Another thing to note is that we partner with

numerous agencies to ensure assistance can be provided to meet military family

needs. Also, please note that we have the strong community support, such as WellsFargo Bank. Bottom line: check us outwe understand family needs!!

For more information on how YOUcan make a difference

[email protected]

www.militaryymca.org

Support the San Diego ASY through the 16th AnnualStars & Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival!

100% of the proceeds from our Auction Items and Sponsorships willbenefit ASYMCA programs. Please contact Katie DesBois at 858-751-

5755 or [email protected] to donate.


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American Book CompanyAmerican LegionAnderson Childrens FoundationMr. Andrew MaCartersDr Seuss FoundationLions Club of San DiegoSalesforceTotal Woman Gym and Day Spa

Our Latest donors and

contributors

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Thank you Corporate Partner Members

and Major Donors...

Sutherland Management Company

The Spiva FamilyFoundation

Thank you again, Aztec Athletics and Geico for thefree tickets to the baseball game! Also, thank you forproviding two families with the opportunity to tour

the field and dug out and meet Tony Gwynn!

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