June Snapshot 2010 San Diego ASYMCA

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NICU Reunion.......NMC Special Event

Western Day......

Special EventThe Christmas You Missed.Special Event

Out and About Tours...Active Duty Programs

Military Advisory Committee.New Program

Feeding the ChildrenSpecial Event

OMBAC....Thank you

Compiled & Edited by Katie DesBois

Welcome

In this issue __

San Diego Armed Services YMCA

Volume 5, Issue 6June 2010

Serving over 6,800 active-duty junior-enlisted mili-

tary service members andtheir families each month

with free programs!

NICU Reunion 2010

The 27th Annual NICU Reunion, sponsored bTriWest, took place on Saturday June 12with the theme Conquering the NICU Jun-gle. The NICU Reunion featured a BBQlunch, craft booths, raffle drawings, familyphotos, and more. Lemon Grove Trio, a magician act, and a San Diego Zoo presentatiowere also a part of the festivities.

Western Day for Military Families with TRVEA

The purpose of this event is to bring together the staff of the NICU andfamilies who have benefited from their exceptional care. It is a wonderfulopportunity for staff and families to reconnect and reminisce. This eventholds sentimental value to all involved with the NICU and has become a tra-dition for many families. Thank you TriWest, volunteers, and entertainers!

Military families enjoyed an exciting Western Day this past Junewith TRVEA, Blue Star Mothers, and the San Diego Armed Ser-vices YMCA . Thank you Tijuana River Valley Equestrian Associa-tion for supporting Military Families!


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Active Duty Programs Out & About ToursOver 120 sailors, marines, and militaryspouses participated in the Active DutyPrograms Out and About Tours of SanDiego this month. Stops on the full-day,narrated tours include places such as theHotel Del Coronado, Horton Plaza, Mis-sion Beach, and Mount Soledad.

On June 25th, hundreds of military families woke up bright

and early to celebrate Christmas morning in San Diego.Snow, Christmas carols, and even the smell of cinnamonsticks filled the air in Murphy Canyon as over 550 gatheredto enjoy the 4th annual Christmas You Missed! Militaryfamilies who were separated during the holidays in 2009due to a deployment enjoyed the opportunity to re-create this specialmorning and make some wonderful Christmas memories.

Thank you Neighborhood Photo for donating these great photos!


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July4th 4th of July Freedom Festival at NMAWC Base12th-16th YCO Open House21st Computer Giveaway22nd ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange

28th KUSI Shopping Spree29th YES! Teen Trip to Knotts Berry Farm29th Volunteer Orientation at NMC

August19th Computer Giveaway26th ASYMCA Neighborhood Exchange26th Volunteer Orientation at NMC27th KUSI Shopping Spree

Visit our WebsiteEvent Calendar for moreevents, updates, and free ticket giveaways!

Calendar of events

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New at the ASYMCA!- Military Advisory Committee

Thank you OMBAC

The Military Family Advisory Committee is a new addition to the ASYMCA but has already become an active and inflential group. The committee is made up of 10 volunteer members who act as a liaison between the military commnity and the organization. Their mission is to identify needs, create solutions, and strengthen existing resources whencompassing the true spirit of community with respect, support and unity. One way the group is living this missiois through their volunteer efforts at the monthly Neighborhood Exchange Program. They recently facilitated an

extensive survey to help identify how the ASYMCA can best use its strengths to address the communitys needs. Ware excited about this new group and look forward to integrating their ideas into new and existing programs!

Celebrating One Year at the Neighborhood Exchange!

Feed the Children

Thank you Feedthe Children foryour support ofmilitary familiesin San Diego!

Thank you OMBAC andquilter, Donna Holman,for creating and auction-ing this beautiful quilt toraise money for the SanDiego ASYMCA Christmas

You Missed Event. Aspecial thank you also toRichard Shick Jr., Kevinand Jan Coughlin, andKenneth and MelodyBloch for your donations.

The Navy Region Southwest Band, the Destroyers, performed atthe One Year Birthday of the Neighborhood Exchange Program!
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Thank you Corporate Partner Members...

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The San Diego ASYMCA would like to extend a special thank

you to those who have contributed for over 20 yearsPARTNER MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS

20 Years20 Years20 Years

RADM R. H. Wertheim, USN(Ret.)

Col. Donn W. Yoder, USA (Ret.)Naval Base Coronado ChapelMr. and Mrs. Albert FrostMr. Fred HarrisMr. George JessopGold Star Wives of AmericaCAPT C. G. Farnham, USN(Ret.)VADM Patrick J. Hannifin, USN(Ret.)Rev Charles FludMr. Cecil SteppeMr. Donald V. Tartre

Mrs. Nina Blake SharpMr. & Mrs. James B. WieslerCherri BarnswellLoree SowdenMr. and Mrs. William FoxRADM Karl J. Christoph, Jr., USN(Ret.)


Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Hyndman

RADM William A. Walsh, USN (Ret)MCAS Miramar ChapelMr. Dale PurselDr. and Mrs. W. W. SporeRADM T. W. McNamara, USN(Ret.)RADM Lee L. Levenson, USN(Ret.)Maria TaggartDavid GillCharles BentonAnn EvansAlison & George L. Gildred


Mr. Emil Chio

Mr. Leon ParmaCaptain and Mrs. Charles BishopMr. E. Miles HarveyMs. Athleen BassettLt.Col. Russell E. McCreery, USM(Ret)VADM Raymond E. Peet, USN (Mr. Tim O'ReillyMr. and Mrs. Bob Schmidt

Thank you for your continuous support and commit-

ment to the Armed Services YMCA and the many

military families of San Diego.

Sutherland Management Company

OMBAC

Armed Forces FamilySupport Fund at the RanchoSanta Fe Foundation

Wells FargoFeed the Children

NOSCTriWestTRVEA

The Christmas You Missed

Barona Resort & CasinoKSON

Waste Management

SouplantationToys for Tots

GEICO

Funded by the County Boardof Supervisors at therecommendation of

Supervisor Pam Slater-PriceOld Mission Beach

Athletic ClubBAE Systems

San Diego DJ & KaraokeCox Communications

MWR, Marta Passerelli, &the Murphy Canyon Youth

Center

San Diego PadresDowntown Rotary Club 33San Diego Spine and Rehab

Family Christmas Tree FarmSan Diego ChargersSeaWorld San Diego

Todd LittleSuzy Q the Clown

Westminster ChorusSinging Solo

Operation HomefrontFrank Kingkade

Temecula Valley YoungMarines

Miramar Marine Volunteers

La Jolla New GenerationRotary

Grandma Huggs the Clow

StoneCrest StarbucksDominos TierrasantaCoca-Cola

Target Kearny MesaVons

MVB DesignsJoe RathburnLindsay WhiteVeronica May

Neighborhood PhotoChopper the Biker Dog

Starbucks San Diego Dist

Our Latest donors


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Final thoughts...

For more information on how YOUcan make a difference

[email protected]

www.militaryymca.org

From the Desk of Executive Director Paul Steffens:

Talk about a variety of events and opportunities for military families to step out and enjoy this wonderful community. When you see pictures of these terrific events, pleaseremember that military families participate free of charge and we could not put onthese events without the generous financial contributions of San Diego businesses andindividuals. We could also not present as many programs without the solid support ofhundreds of volunteers, both military and from the community. What a great partner-ship!

*********************************************************************As you look at the pictures from the annual NICU reunion, just think about some of the

participants who were, at one time, patients in the NICU when this program started 27 years ago. What a wonderful opportunity for former patients to unite and bond withother former patients and medical staff of the NICU. My personal hats off and welldone to the ASYMCA Naval Medical Center Staff and all the volunteers who work so hardeach year to make this a very special event. Bravo Zulu!

*********************************************************************Our celebration of the first anniversary of our Neighborhood Exchange program wasvery special. Thanks to a great partnership with the San Diego Food Bank we are ableto offer both perishable and non-perishable food items to military families. We do thisto recognize the hardships they endure during deployments and to thank them for what

they do for this great country. I want to especially thank the Navy Region Southwestrock and roll band, the Destroyers for providing the entertainment by playing somesolid musicyou are the best!

*********************************************************************I must also express my personal and sincere appreciation to VADM Tom Kilcline and DebKilcline for their strong support for the ASYMCA and military families. We wish you fairwinds and following seas as you enter a new chapter of life. You are special people. Iwould like to also welcome VADM and Mrs. Allen Myers as VADM Myers assumes com-mand of Naval Air Forces. We stand ready to support Naval Air Forces and their fami-

lies.
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Save the Date for this great event to benefit the

San Diego Armed Services YMCA

For more information about our programs and upcoming events,please visit our website at www.militaryymca.org.

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