ALBERT LEA FAMILY YMCA MISSION STATEMENT
The Albert Lea Family YMCA is part of a worldwide fellowship united for the purpose of building a Christian society and developing in people those qualities of Christian personality exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
- To promote total human health, spirit, mind, and body.
- To focus on physical well being, youth development and interpersonal relations.
- To significantly influence the quality of life for all persons—all religions, races, ages, needs.
- To serve as a common meeting ground of the Albert Lea Community.
- To maintain an organization of employees and volunteers who are at all times respected, accessible, involved and committed.
UNITED WAY AGENCY & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Family YMCA is one of sixteen social service agencies supported by the United Way. In 2009 the Family YMCA gave over 530 scholarships so persons in need could send children to camp and participate in over a dozen youth programs.
The Family YMCA will not turn anyone away for inability to pay for a program. Sliding fees available.
Staff Members
Dennis Dieser
Executive Director
Albert Lea Family YMCAApril Jeppson
Executive Assistant/Membership
Albert Lea Family YMCAMichelle Baseman
Office Manager/Membership
Albert Lea Family YMCAWhitney Sauer
Youth and Community Director
Albert Lea Family YMCACassie Nelson
Aquatic Director
Albert Lea Family YMCAChris Cords
Building & Grounds
Albert Lea Family YMCAMatt Levorson
Marketing
Albert Lea Family YMCABoard of Directors
YOUR FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| MEMBER | POSITION | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Kolker | President | ||
| Charlie Newell | 1st Vice President/Treasurer | ||
| Erin Sauer | 2nd Vice President/Secretary | ||
| Jeff Strom | Past President | ||
| John Double, Steve Field, Bob Furland, Jenny Hanson, Jackie Hillman, Paul Jensen, Justin Oman, Kendall Langseth Don Nolander/Heritage Foundation Liaison |
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An international service club associated with Albert Lea since the 1930’s. This altruistic group of volunteers help support youth programs and scholarships for college. Projects include Y-Not Golf tournament and refreshment stand at the County Fair. The YYMCA Club always welcomes guests to their breakfast meetings at 7:00 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Contact Dennis Dieser at the YMCA for further information. Men and women are welcome. EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS Your Family YMCA staff is available to service clubs, church groups, corporate employee wellness and other groups. The following are some of the topics offered:
- Designing your personal fitness program
- Fitness Testing
- Total Wellness … Spirit, mind and body
- 100 years old … A history of the YMCA in Albert Lea