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Leadership Elected
Co-Chairs:
Tighe Scott & Dick Smith
Vice-Chair:
Patti Guarry
Treasurer:
Richard Guarry
Secretary:
Judy Piper
Meeting Minutes of the
Founder's Committee
History of
the Project
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The project began about
10 years ago with a study of community
leaders to determine if there was a
need
for a YMCA.
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It was determined that
some of the major community issues in
the Slate Belt was a lack of activities
for
young people and a lack of
recreational facilities.
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For a YMCA to be
sustainable, a minimum population base
of 25,000 people is recommended.
For
the Slate Belt region, the
population base has been calculated at
over 34,000, 24% of which is under age
18.
The Purpose of the Slate
Belt YMCA
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nTo
serve the entire Slate Belt
community
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nTo
reduce the burden on local
government to provide
recreational and wellness
programs for all ages
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nNot
to turn anyone away because of
the inability to pay
The Proposed YMCA
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A 4.45 acre parcel of land along
Pennsylvania Avenue with the driveway
entrance near E Street.
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The entire facility will be
constructed in accordance with the
design requirements and amenities common
to a typical YMCA.
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The pool complex will include a
heated competition length pool, separate
whirlpool, sauna, and steam room.
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The gymnasium will be fully equipped
with 6 basketball backstops, dividing
curtains, and wall matting.
Click here to see the
location of the proposed facility (pdf)
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