December 2004
Director's Message
A message from Executive Director Karen Johnson

As a result of the onslaught of Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, the entire community of Grand Bahama has suffered significant loss; each person and entity, to varying degrees.

If you have traveled along Settler's Way since the storms, you undoubtedly would have noticed that the YMCA has not been excluded from the devastation.

The new Executive is embarking on a massive campaign, "A NEW YMCA - A STRONGER COMMUNITY" As you can imagine we have an extraordinary task before us. Our initial fundraiser will be a Thanksgiving Family Fun Day to be held on the YMCA field on November 27, 2004. Part of the proceeds will go towards the demolition for the remainder of the structure that is still standing. A NEW YMCA is on the way!

We are down, but not out and our soccer and swimming programs are going strong.

We are pleased to now have our own website up and running and hope you will sign up for our newsletter so you can stay abreast of our progress. We have a lot of ideas for the future and are open to suggestions too. If you are able to assist the YMCA with a donation please know that your money will go a long way toward building a new full service community centre that the entire island of Grand Bahama can utilize and enjoy.

Karon Johnson
Executive Director

1 December 2004