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For generations, lives havebeen rewritten and renewed at

the YMCA. Though the

circumstances vary healthissues, fnancial hardships,

children let home alone,

growing up without a role model

they have one thing in

common: the YMCA is the

catalyst that transorms diresituations into ootnotes on

someones path to becoming a

better person, riend and citizen.

Roy Wright, dedicatedmorning exerciser,donor, & volunteer

YMCA connects Roy Wrightto his community

As a 30-year Buckhead YMCA member, donor and

volunteer, Roy Wright says he was looking or a place

to exercise but ound a whole lot more. The Y does so

much beyond health and wellness. I was not aware o

its broad scope beore I became a volunteer, he says.

What really stands out is the camaraderie and

inclusive eel. Working out in the mornings, I see a widerange o people. Everyone is dressed to exercise, so

you dont know what anyone does or how much money

they have. There is no agenda. Everyone is there or the

same purpose. Everyone is equal.

Roy joined the Northside YMCA on Roswell Road in the

1970s, and youll still fnd him at the Y most days by

6 a.m. Hes served as a board member or 20 years

and chaired the Buckhead Y board. He was an integral

member o the capital campaign committee to build

the Windsor soccer complex and the current Carl E.

Sanders Family YMCA.

The Buckhead YMCA is celebrating 10 years o

connecting with the community, and Roy says the

impact is remarkable. This YMCA opened with 1,200

members, and today we have more than 15,000 acility

and program members, meaningul outreach programs

and active partnerships. I am so proud to be involved

with this rewarding community work.

Mary Jo Corsetti honored as2009 Volunteer of the Year

Mary Jo Corsetti established the Carl E. Sanders

Family Y lacrosse program to be the eeder program

or all high school and middle school programs in the

Buckhead area.

I love the satisaction o knowing and helping young

people learn, grow, engage, give back, and take

responsibility, says Mary Jo. My experience with the Y

has been heartwarming. It certainly is something I wish

I had when I was a child. I want parents to know we've

created a special environment or their kids. The YMCA

holds true to its values, so parents know their kids are

in a great place.

Mary JoCorsetti

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More than just a gameAs a coach, Eric Hartzcreates an impact

A dedicated father, Eric Hartz is

a six-year, volunteer coach for

girls soccer at the Carl E. Sanders

Family YMCA at Buckhead. Hespends his evenings and weekends

encouraging and teaching young

girls on the field. More importantly,

he recognizes the impact of YMCA

sports programs when the players

are away from the game and at

home, school or with their friends.

The Y soccer program provides

a place to build life skills like

healthy competition, teamwork,

conflict resolution, and participating

in enjoyable physical activity. Soccer

is something these kids can take

with them for life, Eric says. Ive

developed friendships and met new

people in Atlanta and during my travels

simply by throwing on cleats and

joining a game. The joys of soccer are

cross-cultural and understood in any

language.

Many members dont know the soccer

program exists, because the Sanders

Buckhead YMCA fields are off site.

For the past 33 years, the Windsor

Parkway complex has been home to

Buckhead YMCA youth and adult

soccer leagues. In 2009, more than

3,000 soccer players and 1,000

lacrosse players gathered on these

fields.

Located at Peachtree Dunwoody

Road and Windsor Parkway, the

complex underwent its first phase

of improvements in summer 2009.

The renovations included improving

the parking areas, adding a

new entrance and curbing and

landscaping to enhance the

overall appearance.

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How I learned to have funand make a differenceBy Joshua Wojtowicz

My name is Joshua. I am nine years old, and theYMCA has been part o my lie since I was little.

One summer we came to the pool. It was

awesome. I didnt know how to swim like

everyone else, and it made me want to learn how.

I started taking lessons rom Coach Diana and

have been swimming ever since.

I am on the Buckhead Barracudas swim team at

the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA. I also swim in a

summer league at Chastain Park. I really like my

coach, Danny, because he likes to have un. But,

he makes us work really hard. I get to learn while

having a good time in the water.

I practice fve days a week, and my swimming has

really developed over the last two years. My astest

25-yard reestyle time is 17.38 seconds. Last

year, I swam 104 laps in the Aqua-thon to raise

money or the YMCA Partner With Youth campaign.I like knowing I can do what I like and help others

at the same time.

Beore I could swim, I didnt do much at all. Now

that I know how to swim and made the Y swim

team, I am amazed to see how much I can do. I

have a lot more confdence in mysel. I want to go

to the Olympics some day, so I have to start

training now.

Members support each otherand inspire others

Best riends Susie Avzardel and Traci Crowder are

amiliar aces at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at

Buckhead. Both women ound a place to belong at

the Y because o its outreach program.

They enjoy a variety o Y activities. Susie likes the

cardio machines and strength training equipment,

especially the leg press. Traci preers walking on the

indoor track and playing basketball. Turbo Kick, a

high-intensity cardio exercise class, is one o their

avorite group classes.

Susie also participates in THE COACH APPROACH,

an exercise support process designed by the Metro

Atlanta YMCA to give members the skills to stick

with physical activity. In just two months, Susie lost

seven pounds, lowered her blood pressure and cuther diabetes medication in hal.

Susie and Traci say they are impacted by their

YMCA, where they meet new riends, try new

activities and maintain healthy liestyles. They, in

turn, inspire their ellow members, wellness coaches

and group exercise instructors with their positive

attitudes, genuine laughter and daily perseverance.

Joshua Wojtowicz

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Y Program Offers Safety,Enriching Activities & Hope

These friends enjoy their afternoons

at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA

at Buckhead, part of an after-school

enrichment program. Along with 60

other children ages six to12 from

Scott Elementary School and Bolton

Academy, they come to the YMCA

daily and participate in recreational,

academic and creative activities.

Kayla Thomas

I like having a place to play outside without fear

of the crime that surrounds my home. My mom likes

the YMCA because it keeps me out of trouble. It also

helps me perform better in school because I can get

help with my homework. The counselors are

encouraging, and I look up to them. Kayla enjoys just

being able to go outside and play on the playground.

Rachel Cruz

I love to be creative and have an opportunity to

express myself. At home, I have no one to play with

after school. I go home alone and cant go outside by

myself. I love coming to the Y to do arts & crafts. I feel

joyful when I am here with my friends. Rachel

loves having a creative outlet.

Jailyn Hart

The YMCA is fun, but its more than that, too. I have

played new sports, learned to swim and joined a dance

group. The counselors are important role models to me.

They teach me it is important to show character

even when no one is looking. Jailyn is excited about

new Y activities she has tried like yoga and hip hop.

Jaylon Banks

I am pretty shy. But at the YMCA, each new activity

is an opportunity to learn and challenge myself. The

YMCA helps me and my friends. It makes us see

a future. Jaylon excels in gymnastics, but he also

enjoys swim lessons.

Jailyn

Isaiah

Rachel

Jaylon

Kayla


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Carl E. Sanders

Family YMCA at Buckhead

1160 Moores Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 3032

404-350-9292 sby.ymcaatlanta.org

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communiti

YMCA MissionYour YMCA, refecting its Judeo-Christian heritag

is an association o volunteers, members and sta

open to and serving all, providing programs and

services which develop spirit, mind, and body.

Financial assistance is available based on need.

The YMCA actively seeks to identiy and

involve those in need.

Bard CharmaMaarten Kuik

Euram, Inc.

Lisa Bael Aman

James L. Benjamin

Robert Chrane Jr.

Lou Corsetti

Xrm Global, Inc.

E. Stockton Crot

Arcapita, Inc.

Elisa Ezor

Andrea Farley

Troutman Sanders LLP Attorneys at Law

Andrew P. Feinour

Carter & Associates

Chip Franzoni

Adam FullerHomrich & Berg, Inc.

Stephen Gallant

Carl M. Hair Jr.Hardin Construction Company, LLC

Michael HobbsTroutman Sanders LLP Attorneys at Law

Elizabeth K. Jump

Jonathan KatzTurner Entertainment Grou

John MajorsHarold A. Dawson Compan

Rob Morris

Sean MoynihanNewmark Knight Frank

Sadler PoeAlston & Bird, LLP, Retired

Holly Rhodes

Jace E. Rogers

Hartsfield-Jackson AtlantaInternational Airport

Russell N. Sewell Jr.

Georgia Capitol Partners

Carmen Toledo

King and Spalding

Terri Jackson WadeSJ Pharmaceuticals, LLC

William A. Whipple Jr.

Roy WrightLove Properties, Inc.

Comer Yates

Atlanta Speech School

Adam Zimmerman

Career Sport & Entertainm

Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhe

Board of Managers

$5,000+

Bank o America

Cybex

FitLinxx

Leodelle Lassiter JolleyFoundation

Sadler and Teed Poe

Governor Carl Sanders

$1,000-$4,999

Peter and Lisa Aman

Robert Anastasi

James L. Benjamin

Matthew and Kimberly Berry

Nancy Blank

Arthur M. Blank FamilyFoundation

John Burch

Camp Family Foundation

Stephen Carter

Elizabeth Chrane

Robert Chrane Jr.

Churchs Chicken

Lou and Mary Jo Corsetti

The Crot Family

E. Stockton Crot

B. Scott Doll

Sandra Ecker

Equiax

Enterprise Rent-A-CarFoundation

Excel Electrical Technologies

Elisa Ezor

Andrea Farley

Chip Franzoni

Adam Fuller

Stephen Gallant

Carl M. Hair Jr.

Hardin Construction Co.

JAMCO

Elizabeth Jump

J.T. King

King and Spalding

Maarten Kuik

Lie Fitness

John Majors

Scott and Kristin McEwen

Sean Moynihan

Publix Super Markets Charities

Holly Rhodes

Russell Sewell Jr.

Sheldon Snipe

Star Trac

Superior Essex, Inc.

Tensar Corp.

Je Tucker

Terri Jackson Wade

Yakima Products, Inc.

Comer Yates

Adam Zimmerman

$500-$999

Tom and Marye KateAldridge Foundation

Honey Barnes

Tommie Beneield

Bijoux Terner

Challenger Sports

Sheldon Cohen

Heidi Deringer

Joan OBrien Diemer

C. Suzanne Doolan

Brett and Julie Duy

David Eichenblatt

Georgia Snack Vending

Amy Grames

Ignition, Inc.

Kleber Family Foundation

Meridian SurgicalPartners, LLC

PODS

Micki Robinson

Andy Scherius

MJ and Courtney Severson

Southern Pan Services

Diana Tollerson

Chris and Linda Trower

Varel International

W. James Wade

Jodie Williams

Barry Wright

Roy Wright

$250-$499

Joseph Ambler

Joe Becknell

Jim Buckler

John Cook

Dane Belt Ross & Associates

Olen Earl

Richard Flexner

Charles Heinz

Robert Heller

Jackson Healthcare

Gay Miller Kahn

Bradley Ladden

Donna Leonard

Matthew Levin

Michael MacGilvray

David Marmins

Peter McGaigan

Ruth McGehee

Toby Merlin

Nonami Foundation, Inc.

Forrest OldCarol Raeber

George Reid

Greg and Laura Rhodes

Steve Robison

Roedl Langord de Kock

Mitesh Shah

L. Barry Teague

United Way o Central andNorthwestern Connecticut

Mary Alice Young

Don Zimmerman

Steve Zoukis

Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy o this list. We apologize or any

misprints or omissions. Please notiy us o any corrections.

2009 Partner With Youth Annual Campaign DonorsDonors and partners contribute to the Partner With Youth annual campaign

which provides inancial assistance or YMCA programs or membership. The

YMCA is open to all regardless o income, and strives to make its programs

aordable and accessible.

Pht by LAPiD Phtgraphy

It is great to be able to partner with an organization

that inspires and builds. The YMCA never divides but

only multiplies their gifts of giving.

Nicole Hodges, program director

Learning Link Center/Hampton Oaks

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