From the Associate Branch Director

    September has arrived, school has started, and fall is just weeks away.  Usually after the summer months, we have a little “quiet” time here at the Y, but this fall we feel a sense of excitement lingering in the air.  This year has already been full of change and exciting things are still happening.  Our fall soccer season is under way, and we have secured coaches for all of the teams.  Our new program director, Doug Johnson, is working very hard to make sure that the season runs smoothly.  We are making the final preparations that will switch our PreK program into a VPK program starting on Sept. 6.  Before and after school child care is under way.  Excitement about the remainder of this year is prevalent throughout our Y.

      As the new Associate Branch Director, my days have been long, busy, but very rewarding.   I am enjoying having both a new program director and a new membership director, Mrs. Julie Parker.  With new staff come fresh ideas to help us with our mission in the Navarre community.  This Y has renewed its commitment to strengthen this community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  We are always open to new possibilities, new programs and fresh ideas that will help us in this mission.  We are blessed to be a part of this fine community and we never want to forget that blessing.

      As we approach fall, winter, and the holidays, we hope you will all feel our new commitment and our new energy throughout this Y.  Bring us your ideas, tell us your thoughts, and share with our staff your hopes for your Y.  Together, we make our mission work.  Together, we will make this Y grow.  It will take all of us and I know that I am ready.  Watch out….our Y is on the move!