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TDYCC NEWS Volume 3, Issue 1 TOWN OF GREENBURGH
Department of Community
Resources
Theodore D. Young
Community Center
32 Manhattan Avenue
White Plains, NY 10607-1329
Phone: (914) 989-3600
Fax: (914) 682-2798
Email:
Mr. William L. Carter, Commissioner
Mr. James E. Robinson, Deputy
Commissioner
TDYCC Advisory Board:
Yzette Swavy-Lipton —Chairperson
Mayo Bartlett
Donnovan Beckford
Cora Carey
Sherron Fantauzzi
Daryl Graves
Felice Harris
John Jones
Dyanna LaPeter
Vikki Simmons
Frank Williams
Town Board Liaison:
Hon. S. Kenneth Jones
Greenburgh Police Liaison:
Lt. Desmond Martin
TDYCC NEWS:
Writer & Editor: Norma Jean Barnes
Layout & Design: Norma Jean Barnes
Photography: Anthony Graves, Norma
Jean Barnes
SUMMER 2012
Greetings TDYCC Family,
O nce again we are approaching
the summer season of program-
ming at TDYCC. We are looking for-
ward to some new and exciting things
as well as some tried and true pro-
gramming that makes TDYCC a spe-
cial place. We are currently putting to-
gether a Marching Drum Corps to
show off the talents of many young
people. Hopefully by summer they
will be participating in parades and events throughout Westchester. In
addition, we have a thriving SAT Prep Program going on, as well as
Xposure Afterschool Program. The Summer Jazz Series is almost set,
and we will present some talented artists along with our own Jazz Elite
Orchestra that will open the series on July 5th.
One of the major questions asked is when will the TDYCC floor be
done. Trust me, I am just as frustrated as you are with the snail like
pace of the process, but it is a process that requires transparency and
meeting all lawful requirements. The demolition of the old floor
should start soon and hopefully by the end of summer or early fall a
new floor will be in place. We thank you for your continued patronage
and support, and we will continue to find innovative ways to give all
of the people who use TDYCC a gratifying experience.
God Bless & Warmest Regards,
T heodore D. Young carved out a tremendous
legacy of service to the Greenburgh commu-
nity. ―He was the force that transformed a tiny
youth center into a premiere community facility
that now serves as a model for the nation. It
stands as an unequivocal testament to his
dreams, talent, and hard work. He pursued this
goal when most doubted the possibility of a multi-
million-dollar community center in the heart of
Fairview.‖1
The idea of this article is to keep before the Green-
burgh community Mr. Young’s legacy and spirit. In
renaming the Fairview Greenburgh Community
Center to the ―Theodore D. Young‖ Community
Center in 1999, Mr. Young’s name has been kept
before the public. However, as time passes and
memories fade it is important to reiterate Mr.
Young’s legacy.
Mr. Young, a native son of Greenburgh, was born
in 1938, and he passed in 1999. He was married
to Mary Young for over 30 years and they had a
son. A deeply religious, man Mr. Young was raised
in the church. ―Ted was the product of both a
nurturing community and parents who instilled
moral values, which prepared him for the chal-
lenges he would face over the next 23 years.2
In 1969, Mr. Young was appointed director of the
Greenburgh Youth Center by Town Supervisor
Nicholas Russo for a salary of $3,000. GYC was
described as ―...a dilapidated building with peeling
paint, broken floor tiles and grass growing between
the cracks.‖3 However, though the building was
humble and the budget small, Mr. Young saw vi-
sion and possibilities. ―While the Center was also
devoid of programs and funds, what he also found
were some wonderful young people with a strong
sense of community. It was upon this small foun-
dation of caring, concerned people that he was
able to begin the process of breaking ground for
the future.4
During these early years, Mr. Young, his staff, and
community volunteers worked hard to establish
strong and excellent education, recreation, social
and cultural programs for youth. One of the first
programs offered was Summer Camp. Enrollment
for the first camp was so large that it was held at
Richard J. Bailey School. The camp provided
Greenburgh children with a day camp experience
of arts and crafts, music, sports, field trips and
more. Over the camp’s 40 year history, tens of
thousands of children have enjoyed safe and
fun-filled summers. Additionally, the camp has
provided high school and college students,
many of them former campers, with a chance to
give back to the community, and to train the
next generation.
Early on the Center established a basketball
league that achieved ―legendary‖ status for its
caliber of play. The program attracted the best
players around who, ―...brought outbursts of ―oos‖
and ―ahs‖ as the players demonstrated fancy
passes, fast breaks, and ―dunks.‖5 The early bas-
ketball program laid a foundation for the excellent
sports and recreation programs for which TDYCC
has become well known. Character building pro-
grams such as Boy Scouts were organized by the
late Robert (Bob) Morgan, and cooking classes
were offered that emphasized food preparation
and social skills.
Karate was introduced under Sensei Clyde Coy
who has trained hundreds of youth and adults in
the disciplined martial arts. Today the Karate pro-
gram continues and Sensei Coy has the distinction
of being TDYCC’s instructor with greatest longevity.
Theater arts programs were started to provide
youth with an avenue of creativity. This paved the
way for future arts programs such as photography,
fashion design, sewing, theater and dance classes.
An outstanding event for many years was the Mar-
tin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast which be-
came the largest commemorative event of Dr. King
in the region. As programs gained momentum,
parents, volunteers and others pitched in to sup-
port the activities for young people.
Recognizing that ―it takes a village to raise a child‖
Mr. Young provided youth with a safe haven and
welcoming environment. The idea of a ―home-
away-from-home‖ for youth became integral to the
community center’s identity. Mr. Young embodied
this concept in his actions and demeanor. Many
have described Mr. Young as a mentor, and that
he personally made them feel like part of the fam-
ily. The Center ―...exuded a warm and friendly at-
mosphere.‖6
Throughout his career, Mr. Young worked tirelessly
to create facilities that were commensurate to
program activities. The largest undertaking was
the planning, fundraising, and construction of the
full service community center that Greenburgh
enjoys today. Mr. Young partnered with Ed Rosen-
thal a highly successful, retired businessman who
took on the challenge of creating better facilities.
Mr. Rosenthal chaired the Community Facilities
Committee, a cross-segment of community leaders
who planned and raised funds to build the Com-
munity Center, Day Care, Greenburgh Community
Action Program and Social Services.
―Perseverance, fortitude, and determination forced
their way through red tape. Funding for the con-
struction of the facility was realized thru Federal,
State, and local funding making it a unique ven-
ture.‖7
With the opening of the new building in the early
1970s programs expanded and matured, becom-
ing a center in a true sense—realizing itself as the
heart of the community. However, this was not the
end of Mr. Young’s vision for creating an adequate
facility for programs. More additions were to come
including the arduous planning, lobbying, strategiz-
ing, and eventual construction of an Olympic-sized
pool in 1982, and an expanded second floor in
1997. ―...Ted had a secret vision that would not
tolerate a minimal existence.‖8
―...some of Ted’s proudest moments came as he
observed former summer campers mentoring the
next generation. This was the very essence of his
spirit; that we might learn to embrace one another
perpetuating the spirit of reaching back to help
another go forward. While much of his efforts were
with the young people, Ted also had a burning
desire to raise the consciousness of his entire
community academically and politically. He under-
stood the long-term value of an informed, edu-
cated and involved community. Now the torch has
been passed to the younger generation.‖9
Special thanks to Carolyn Cooke, Mary Young,
James E. Robinson, Patricia Richards & Valerie
Whitehead for their assistance in writing this
article. Quotes from Spirit of A Man...A Vision For
His People, Carolyn Cooke, Managing Editor,
1999: 1 Page-3; 2 Page-5; 3 Page-6; 4 Page-6; 5
Page-15; 6 Page-10; 7 Page-25; 8 Page-10; 9 Page-
62.
Page 2 TDYCC NEWS
The Legacy of Theodore D. Young
Volume 3, Issue 1 Page 3
B lue Nile of Greenburgh rites of passage compo-
nents for young men and women, ages 12-15, has
been in session since October. The program for young
men is in its fifth year, and young women is in its second
year.
Blue Nile of Greenburgh is a chapter of Blue Nile Pas-
sage, Inc. (www.bluenilepassage.org) founded in 1994
under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III at
the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. Blue Nile’s
Executive Director is Clifford B. Simmons who is a co-
founder of the program.
Over the past 7 months the youth have studied the Blue
Nile curriculum which addresses life skills needed for
healthy and productive adulthood. Among these topics
are: Personal
Growth & De-
velopment,
Health & Well-
ness, Spiritual
Grounding,
Historic African
Experience,
Economic
Awareness,
Community
Consciousness,
and Politics.
In addition, the
youth participate in
rituals such as
greeting the elders,
reciting the Blue
Nile Creed, and Lift
Every Voice and
Sing.
The Youth have
also developed
leadership skills
leading Kick-It,
their time to dis-
cuss events and
happenings they choose. There are many outings and
special events such as their recent trip to the Blacks in
Wax Museum in Baltimore on April 14th; and in May for
those that meet the criteria an overnight trip to Camp
Greenkill.
Youth who successfully complete the program go from
being known as “Young Brothers” to “Young Sons of the
Blue Nile”; and from “Young Sisters” to “Young Daugh-
ters of the Blue Nile”. The public is invited to celebrate
with the youth during their ceremonies.
For information about enrolling youth in Blue Nile of
Greenburgh in 2012-13 or to become an Elder volunteer
contact Elder Donel Dinkins, Activities Coordinator at
914-989-3648 or [email protected].
Blue Nile of Greenburgh 2011-12
Nears Completion
The community is invited to attend
Yosemite Park Pavilion
Young Sons of the Blue Nile Ceremony—Sat, May 19, 2012
Young Daughters of the Blue Nile Ceremony—Sat, June 2, 2012
Page 4 TDYCC NEWS Volume 3, Issue 1
T DYCC is proud to offer its annual Summer Camp Experience 2012 for youth in
Open Playground— Kindergarten to 4th Grade; and Youth Incentive Pro-
gram— 5th to 8th Grade. Camp dates are July 2—August 10, 2012. TDYCC’s Sum-
mer Camp program has been in operation for over 40 years and has provided over
16,000 youth with a safe, wholesome summertime experience. The key to the Sum-
mer Camp’s success has been staff supervision, training, feedback, and parent inter-
action.
This year’s Summer Camp will feature Swimming, Academic Enrichment, Arts &
Crafts, Dance, Music, Technology, Tennis, Outdoor Play, and Field Trips. Other ac-
tivities include Theme Days and the Parent Day Showcase. Youth will enjoy fun-
filled days of supervised activities and play. A valid Town Unicard is required. Fi-
nancial assistance is available for Greenburgh Residents only—call 914-989-3607
for information.
REGISTER EARLY TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON SUMMER CAMP FEES. FOR INFORMATION
CALL 914-989-3600.
EARLY REGISTRATION Greenburgh Residents from March 5—May 18
1st Child $545.00 Additional Children $475.00
GENERAL REGISTRATION Greenburgh Residents from May 19
1st Child $608.00 Additional Children $550.00
NON-RESIDENT CAMP FEE
Per Child $1,216.00
TDYCC
YOSEMITE PARK
PAVILION
JULY & AUGUST
Thursday ▪ 7:00pm
GREAT MUSIC
UNDER THE STARS
FOOD VENDORS
PLAYGROUND
ART & CRAFTS
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
For Information
914-989-3600
Volume 3, Issue 1 Page 5 TDYCC NEWS
T DYCC Arts Program held its 10th annual presentation entitled Heartbeat of the Drum
on Saturday, March 3 at Woodlands H.S. Auditorium. The program featured perform-
ances and exhibits by Greenburgh’s talented adults and youth enrolled in the TDYCC Arts
Program. The presentation was a showcase of rhythm in dance, drum and visual art that
was attended by an audience of about 200 family and friends. Commissioner William Carter
was the program’s M.C.
Youth and adult performers demonstrated their talent in Ballet, Tap Dance, Hip Hop, Mod-
ern, Belly Dance, and Creative Drumming. Special guests performances by the White Plains
Youth Bureau—Youth On Stage program; and the R. J. Bailey Modern Dance class rounded
out the program. Visual art was represented by a DVD presentation by Drawing for Kids
showcasing their talent; and large art exhibit created by youth in the Winter Recess Art Pro-
ject. Congratulations to all the participants and families who made the program a success!
TDYCC Arts Program is presently holding its Spring Session of classes in African Dance,
Creative Drum, Drawing For Kids, Tap Dance, Ballet, Belly Dance. Get involved in the arts
today and develop your talent and creativity! Call Norma Jean Barnes, Activities & Arts
Coordinator at 914.989.3617.
TDYCC ARTS PROGRAM SHOWCASES
GREENBURGH’S TALENTED YOUTH & ADULTS
Volume 3, Issue 1 Page 6
T DYCC Aquatics Program invites your child to participate in the FAST Swim Team summer training program. The program will
run from April 30—July 25, 2012 ▪ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ▪ 4:30-6:00 p.m. Recommended equipment is a pair of
fins.
The goal of the program is for youth interested in recreational swimming
to be introduced to competitive swimming, and for those who have swam
competitively to develop to the next level. Coaches will emphasize an en-
joyable experience while developing technique, and practice habits. Dur-
ing the summer swimmers will be evaluated on stroke technique, given
individual attention and instruction for personal improvement. There is
less pressure on the swimmers during the summer program, and the focus
will be on improving technique rather than time and distance. By sum-
mer’s end the plan is to prepare each swimmer to develop the drive, confi-
dence and knowledge to race like a champion. The program is open to all
who want to become better swimmers and the level of commitment is to
come and have fun!
All participating swimmers must have a current USA Swimming registration. Please call Ted Dowie III, Lifeguard Captain at 914-
989-3645 or 914-924-7435 for information about the training program and registration fees.
FAST SWIM TEAM SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM 2012
REVEREND TROLLINGER BECOMES PASTOR OF
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
O n October 10, 2011, Reverend E. Lee Trollinger, Activities Co-
ordinator –Special Events at the Theodore D. Young Commu-
nity Center, was elected to the position of Pastor Elect of the Calvary
Baptist Church of White Plains. Calvary Baptist Church has an active
membership of 700. Reverend Trollinger became the sixth pastor of
this leading church in the city of White Plains during an Installation
Ceremony on November 6th.
The retired pastor, Reverend Dr. Lester Cousin was the pastor at
Calvary for 38 years. Rev. Dr. Cousin established a vision for Calvary
Baptist that made it into a jewel church in the Westchester and New
York area.
At TDYCC Rev. Trollinger worked as Activities Coordinator for four
years coordinating many special events such as Black History month
programs, Father’s Day Breakfast, Young Brothers Malik- Mentoring
Program, Annual Family Day, HBCU Bus Tour, TANF Youth Work Pro-
gram, Greenburgh Town Brochure, Public Relations, College Intern
Supervisor, and more. During his time at TDYCC Rev. Trollinger’s
programs and events were known for their excellence, quality, and
creativity.
Prior career experience includes 17 years as a Manager at Abbott
House Family & Children Services, where he was a Residence Man-
ager for Non-Secure Group Home young men, ages 15-20 years.
What brought Rev. Trollinger to TDYCC were the deaths of young
people and gang activity in the Fairview Greenburgh community
where he grew up. Rev. Trollinger’s motto is ―Success is not ob-
tained until you have someone who is your successor.‖ He believes
that every youth has the ability to reach their God given purpose, and
that the next generation is an assignment to be poured into no mat-
ter what the cost.
Rev. Trollinger will be greatly missed by his co-workers who wish him
tremendous success and happiness in his work as the pastor of Cal-
vary Baptist Church.
Page 7 TDYCC NEWS
O n September 3rd, 2011, Theodore D. Young
Community Center’s first floor was flooded
by Tropical Storm Irene. The most serious dam-
age occurred to the gym floor which was badly
warped by flood water. Other damage from the
flood included a flooded elevator shaft, strong
odor, ruined carpets, files and equipment.
With the loss of the Gym space, many TDYCC
programs and events have been moved off site to
R.J. Bailey School and Woodlands High School,
or to different rooms within TDYCC. We thank
the public for its patience and flexibility.
On Thursday, March 8th a General Information Meeting was held at TDYCC to report the good news that repairs will
begin soon. What was announced at the meeting was that the first phase of the repairs will start in May (date to be
announced). Initial work will include removal of floor material containing asbestos. The vendor who will remove the
material, assured those at the meeting that the asbestos was not airborne, and that the abatement will be done safely
and quickly. During this process, TDYCC will remain open and its operations and programs will be unaffected. In ad-
dition, a temporary floor will be installed just in time for Summer Camp.
The next phase of repairs will begin in late Summer or Fall 2012, and will include installation of a permanent wooden
gym floor, and replacement of the HVAC system. The bid process for a contractor for the final phase of work is cur-
rently underway. TDYCC’s thanks its patrons for their patience, and we will keep you informed on the Gym’s repair
and restoration. Once work is completed on the Gym, TDYCC will look forward to a grand reopening and rededication
program. Thanks for your support throughout this process.
UPDATE ON TDYCC’S GYM FLOOR
FILM ANIMATION FOR KIDS 9—12 !
Write, Storyboard & Produce a Stop-Motion, Animated Film
Norma Jean Barnes, Activities & Arts Coordinator
914.989.3617 ▪ [email protected]
August 20—30, 2012
Monday—Thursday ▪ 9 AM—12 Noon
FEE Free—Registration Required
Sponsored By
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Page 8
VOCAL TALENT AND CHARISMA APLENTY AT “GOLDEN IDOL”
Article Reprinted with consent of www.thedaileygreenburgh.com
Volume 3, Issue 1 Page 8
GREENBURGH, N.Y.—Cradling the
microphone, Anne Barschall belted
out the National Anthem in her oper-
atic, soprano voice. At the song’s end,
the packed room, deco-
rated with gold balloons,
erupted with applause
and cheer.
The sixth annual “Golden
Idol” karaoke competition
kicked off Friday with the
whole room singing
“America, The Beautiful.”
More than a dozen sing-
ers over the age of 50 impressed the
judges and audience with their musi-
cal talent.
“I’m a little nervous,” said Barschall, a
Tarrytown resident, who missed the
competition in 2010. “I tried singing
karaoke once before, but because I’m
classically trained as a soprano, the
microphone doesn’t always do that
well.”
George Coniglio, the coordinator of
the senior citizen department at the
Theodore D. Young Community Cen-
ter, brought karaoke to the center to
showcase the seniors’ talent in an
“American Idol” format.
Amidst nearly 100 attendees, Art Bur-
nap of Yonkers won second place by
singing a deep-voiced “Impossible
Dream.” Burnap and his wife, a mem-
ber of the Community Center for 25
years, are very active in the Green-
burgh community.
“Music is a funny kind of a thing,” said
Burnap, who sang in Japan during his
five-and-a-half years residing there.
“Music reaches out to people in the
same way that language does. It
reaches out around
the globe.”
One of the first to
flex her vocal chops
was Mary Cynthia
Brown, an Elmsford
resident and six-
time “Golden Idol”
participant, who
once won third
place.
“It feels good to sing and show off my
talent,” said Brown. “I enjoy it. It
gives me something to do.”
When it came time for the award cere-
mony, last year’s champion, Joel
Turner of White Plains, hoisted the
largest trophy again after he dazzled
the audience with charisma and talent
while singing “My Girl” and “This
Magic Moment.” The judges awarded
Burnap with the second place trophy.
Greenburgh’s Bob Plenty won third for
singing “How Great Thou Art.”
In light of the fun and talent seen dur-
ing this year’s “Golden Idol,” the Theo-
dore D. Young Community Center is
beginning a sing-a-long group every
Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Contact
George Coniglio at 914-989-3622 for
more details.
THEODORE D. YOUNG
COMMUNITY CENTER
SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES
FUN WITH MOVEMENT CLASS
Tuesdays ▪ 10:30 AM
BRIDGE
Wednesday 9 am ▪ Join group for
Duplicate Bridge play
FAIRVIEW CAFE
Fridays ▪ 11:30 AM
PAINTING & DRAWING CLASS
Fridays ▪ 8:30 am—11:30 am
AARP DRIVER’S SAFETY
WORKSHOP
Sat, May 26 ▪ 9:45 AM—4 PM
Call George Coniglio to register.
SENIOR CITIZEN
SUMMER BARBEQUES
June, July & August
Call George Coniglio for schedule
FOR INFORMATION CALL
GEORGE CONIGLIO
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
914-989-3622 OR
TOWN OF GREENBURGH
Department of Community Resources
Theodore D. Young Community Center
32 Manhattan Avenue
White Plains, NY 10607-1329
Phone: (914) 989-3600
Fax: (914) 682-2798
Email: [email protected]
COMMISSIONER:
William L. Carter
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER:
James E. Robinson
TOWN SUPERVISOR:
Paul J. Feiner
TOWN COUNCIL:
S. Kenneth Jones
Diana D. Juettner
Kevin Morgan
Francis Sheehan
Page 9 TDYCC NEWS
TDYCC Travels to Washington, DC
TDYCC Seniors Program has scheduled a trip to Washington, DC to visit
the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Institute,
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial—and many other historic sites. The
trip dates are October 5-8, and the cost is $375 Double Occupancy, and
$495 Single Occupancy. First deposit for the trip is due on June 15th.
Trip includes motor coach transportation, three nights lodging, six meals
and guided tours. Refunds available only through travel insurance after
June 15th.
For more information call George Coniglio, Coordinator, Senior Citizen
Services at 989-3622.
T he Evergreen Club provides an active meeting
place for Greater Greenburgh’s Chinese-
speaking retirees, aged 65 and older. Members all
originally from China, come from diverse nationali-
ties such as mainland China, Taiwan, Philippines,
and Viet Nam. The Evergreen Club has been meet-
ing at TDYCC for over 12 years, and the club’s presi-
dent is Mary Liu Mien Fang.
This group of seniors is very active and enjoys many
programs and events. Among these are Tai Chi
classes, line dance classes, choral singing, field trips,
Chinese character and art classes, English speaking
classes, knitting and crochet, Birthday and annual
celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Thanksgiv-
ing and Christmas programs. The Evergreen Club’s
all time favorite board game is Mah Jong.
For more information on the Evergreen Club con-
tact George Coniglio, Director of Senior Citizen Ser-
vices at 914-989-3622.
Evergreen Club members demon-
strate a Tai Chi exercise .