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AYP
is the professional society for YMCA staff members in the United States.
As
a membership organization, national in scope,
it has been in
existence since 1871.
Historical
Highlights features a brief timeline of significant events in AYP's
history.
Check
out other YMCA Organizations.
MISSION
"TO
ADVANCE
THE
YMCA
PROFESSION." |
Operating Principles
- Connects and Supports AYP members
- Encourages Life Long Learning
- Enhances Personal and Career Development
- Advocates on Issues of Concern to AYP Members
- Promotes High Ethical Standards and Christian Values
- Recognizes Individual Achievement and Excellence
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Organizational Structure
National Board
This
group serves as the governing body for the association. Consisting
of 30 to 35 elected and appointed members,
the National Board determines
policies, establishes goals,
appropriates and allocates funds, and conducts
its work in
accordance with AYP's Constitution and
Bylaws.
Its membership consists of:
- national officers (chair,
vice chair, secretary, treasurer, chief executive officer)
- members-at-large
- two elected officers from
each of the seven regions
- CEOs or their designees
from the YMCA of the USA,
the YMCA Retirement Fund, Springfield College
and the North American Fellowship of YMCA Retirees
Elected
and appointed members of the National Board serve for three-year
terms, referred to as trienniums. At the national level, all of AYP
programs and services
are managed through the Board's standing committees:
Chapter Services, Communications, Finance, Leadership Development,
Member Services
and Support Services.
Region |
Chapters |
Associated
States |
| Northeast |
1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
ME,
MA, NY, NH, CT, VT, RI |
| Mideast |
11,
12, 15, 16, 17 |
NJ,
MD, DE, PA, DC |
| Southeast |
21,
23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 |
VA,
KY, TN, FL, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, LA and parts of Southern IN |
| Great
Lakes |
32,
33, 34 |
MI,
OH, WV |
| North
Central |
41,
42, 43, 44, 45, 46 |
IL,
IA, NE, WI, MN, ND, SD, IN and Billings, MT |
| South
Central |
64,
66, 67, 71 |
MO,
Southwestern IL, KS, AR, OK, TX, CO |
| Pacific |
80,
81,82, 83 |
AZ,
NM, NV, CA, HI, UT, ID, OR, WA, MT, AK and parts of West TX |
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Regions
To better promote,
conduct and coordinate its activities and member services, AYP
has identified seven geographic service areas - referred to as
regions. Chapters
Chapters
are the primary operating units and real strength of AYP. They
are geographically grouped into the seven regions and organized
to provide the most meaningful grass-roots experience possible
for members. Through a series of activities and meetings, they
afford the best opportunity for networking and fellowship with
other members in a non-work setting. There are 36 chapters throughout
the country. To learn more about a particular chapter go to the Chapters page. |
Other YMCA Organizations
YMCA
of the USA - Click
to get to the YMCA
of the USA Web site.
YMCA
Retirement Fund - Click
to access information about the YMCA
Retirement Fund at its website.
North
American Fellowship of YMCA Retirees - Click to access the web site.
North American Fellowship of YMCA Retirees (NAFYR)
Any former employee, or a spouse or suvivor of a former employee is eligible to join NAFYR. The dues are $25.00 a year for an individual or for a couple. The mission of NAFYR is "to enable members to promote a nurturing, world-wide, Christian fellowship that provides educational, social and charitible opportunities."
The 22 chapters cover the entire country. Most chapters meet two-to-four times a year that provide fellowship and updates on the YMCA and the YMCA Retirement Fund. There are also programs featurnig educational, entertaining spiritual, financial planning, health and other information of interest to retirees.
For
information, contact:
Bob Rule , President
1205 Brookfield Court
High Point, NC 27262
336-887-4085
bobhpnc@northstat.net
Springfield
College School of Human Services - Click
to visit their Web site.
YMCA Hall of Fame - Click here
updated kec september 22 2008
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