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Legion Stadium and Robert Strange Pools Open Memorial Weekend
Published: 05.23.19 - The YMCA of Southeastern NC is partnering again with the City of Wilmington in operating Legion Stadium and Robert Strange Pools this summer. Along with the traditional opportunity for public swim, the Y will be providing swim lessons, water aerobics, and a number of other aquatics programs to the community. The opening of the City of Wilmington’s
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YMCA Encourages Families to Prioritize Water Safety
Published: 05.06.19 - During National Water Safety Month, the YMCA of Southeastern NC encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In Y swim programs, participants can enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives.
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YMCA and Wilmington Hammerheads Partner to Create Largest Recreational Youth Soccer Program in Southeast NC
Published: 05.02.19 - The YMCA of Southeastern NC and the Wilmington Hammerheads have partnered to serve even more kids and families through recreational soccer. This new partnership brings together two of the largest youth soccer providers in the region. Both organizations currently serve more than 2,000 youth athletes annually ranging from ages 3 to 18 years. Beginning fall
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Employee Spotlight
Published: 05.02.19 - To help you get to know us a little better, we have decided to start an employee spotlight to highlight some of our team members: dillon silver What are your jobs at the Y? Swim Instructor How long have you worked at the Y? Employed with the aquatics department since June 2018 What's your Y story? My Y story….Growing up I participated on
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Employee Spotlight
Published: 04.02.19 - To help you get to know us a little better, we have decided to start an employee spotlight to highlight some of our team members: Trey Overby What are your jobs at the Y? Afterschool Site Director, Summer Camp Counselor, Membership Desk Representative. How long have you worked at the Y? 6 years What's your Y story? My grandfather helped my hometown
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Nir Family YMCA Locker Room Upgrades
Published: 04.01.19 - Locker Room Tile Floors Shortly after our Grand opening, we received feedback about the tile in the locker rooms being slippery. As a temporary measure, we added mats to the walkway while we researched a solution. First, we watched how each area was utilized as well as the flow of people. We met with the construction team, tile installer and design team
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Employee Spotlight
Published: 03.04.19 - To help you get to know us a little better, we have decided to start an employee spotlight to highlight some of our team members: Nancy Hawk Branch Midtown YMCA What is your job at the Y? Membership Services Representative How long have you worked at the Y? I worked at the Y in Cary before moving to the coast a little over two years ago. I have
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YMCA Announces New Board Leadership for 2019-2021 Term
Published: 02.07.19 - The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is pleased to announce the election of Jim Hundley as the chair of the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Hundley succeeds Walker Rudd, and will serve a two-year term, ending in 2021. Russell Herring was elected Vice-Chair and Corby Johnson will continue to serve as Secretary/Treasurer for the board. Jim Hundley,
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