Board & Donor Appreciation
The YMCA of Southern Indiana's recent board and donor appreciation luncheon provided attendees with good food as well as heartwarming stories and heartfelt appreciation for those who make up the Y family and support its mission. Joe LaRocca, left, CEO of the Y and executive director of its Floyd County Branch, featured the Steiner family in a video expressing the value of the Y in their lives. Standing are Ann and Bob Steiner, and in front is their son, Robbie. Their other son, Tommy, was unable to be present.
Among the honorees at the recent appreciation luncheon hosted by the YMCA of Southern Indiana were employees recognized for their years of service. Those who have been part of the Y staff for 10 years are, standing from left to right (above left), Shannon Castleberry and Cheryl Brown, and, in front, Greg Smith and Dana Thomas. The annual event also honored 30 five-year employees, donors, and incoming and outgoing board members. The Y serves thousands of families and people of all ages at the Clark County Branch, 4812 Hamburg Pike in Jeffersonville, and the Floyd County Branch, 33 State St. in New Albany.
Y board members honored recently are, from left to right, Bill Barber, Bob Steiner, Mike Ricke, Norma Robbins, Cory Hoehn, and Tony Schy. Ricke and Hoehn, along with Pat Northam, were recognized as outgoing board members, and the others, plus Travis Haire, were welcomed as new board members. CEO Joe LaRocca praised them for their three-year terms and commitment.
Sharing fellowship and good food at the recent YMCA of Southern Indiana board and donor appreciation luncheon are, left to right in front, board members Teresa Perkins, Derrick Collins, and Mike Naville. Standing are Y members Steve Palmquist, Winnie and Win Walker, and board chair Bob Kleehamer. The event recognized those who support the Y and highlighted stories of the difference the Y makes in lives of area individuals and families.
Supporting the YMCA of Southern Indiana brought together community members from Clark and Floyd counties recently for the annual appreciation luncheon. From left to right in front are Nick Stein, David Barksdale, and Alice Bower. Standing are Evelyn Ott and Bill Ryall.
Taking a break from their daily service to the Y and enjoying the annual appreciation luncheon are, (bottom) from left to right, Chuck and Kay Ledbetter; Judy Smith, director of the Y's Kids Square childcare center in Charlestown; Gwen Bloom, director of aquatics and active older adults at the Clark County Branch; and Lisa Hutchings, water fitness instructor there. Kay Ledbetter serves at Kids Square. They shared the event with dozens of other Y staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
