2017-04-24T19:31:22+00:00 2016-09-30 383828234 CARTER P C 16 BILTMORE AVE STE 200 ASHEVILLE NC 288013617 990 2015-10-01 560530013 YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA YOUN 8282109009 53 ASHELAND AVE STE 105 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 PAUL VEST CEO & PRESIDENT 8282109009 2017-04-19 true RUFUS W DOLLAR P01293995 8282599900 2017-04-24 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z PAUL VEST 53 ASHELAND AVE STE 105 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 17927660 false X WWW.YMCAWNC.ORG X 1891 NC OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING. WE SUPPORT AND NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND GIVE BACK TO AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. THE YMCA SERVES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. 25 25 1147 884 0 3956742 4094592 12471064 13395714 74116 76764 350509 267644 16852431 17834714 0 0 9142875 9678344 0 345691 6505749 6967734 15648624 16646078 1203807 1188636 28815575 30007185 11243022 11105224 17572553 18901961 X OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING. WE SUPPORT AND NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND GIVE BACK TO AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. THE YMCA SERVES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. false false 13503881 13395714 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016, IN AN EFFORT TO SERVE EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIZED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE MOST IMPORTANT MEASURE OF THE YMCA IS THE IMPACT IS HAS ON THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. TOGETHER, THESE DIVERSE GROUPS FIND A PLACE OF WELCOMING AND BELONGING AT THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION THROUGH OUR SIX CENTERS, 24 CHILDCARE SITES, AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, THE YMCA HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A LIST ON ITS WEBSITE THAT DESCRIBES ITS CHARITABLE WORK, WHICH SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BELOW ARE PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THOSE THREE FOCUS AREAS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - HORIZONS HORIZONS IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES FOR OVER 250 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. IT EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BY INCLUDING ONE HOUR OF DAILY MATH/LITERACY TUTORING AND HOMEWORK-HELP LED BY CERTIFIED BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS TEACHERS. - AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES BASED ON WEEKLY THEMES AND LESSON PLANS. THESE PROGRAMS INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HEPA) STANDARDS, INCREASING THE PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND PROMOTING HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIORS. - EARLY LEARNING READINESS (ELR) THE YMCA'S EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM IS A FREE RESEARCH-BASED COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT GIVES CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5 YEARS HIGH-QUALITY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE EXPERIENCES. CAREGIVERS ARE GIVEN THE CONFIDENCE, TOOLS, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHER, ENSURING THAT KIDS START KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN. - PROJECT RISE PROJECT RISE (REACHING INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT) OFFERS FREE AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH (GRADES 4-6) IN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL (BCS) DISTRICT WHO STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL DUE TO LIMITED LANGUAGE ABILITIES, SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES, LACK OF CARETAKER ATTENTION, OR OTHER BARRIERS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC SUPPORT BY PROVIDING MATH AND LITERACY TUTORING LED BY CERTIFIED BCS TEACHERS. - SUMMER DAY CAMP AT SUMMER DAY CAMP, CHILDREN AGES 5-15 HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF CAMPS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. - SUMMER DISCOVERY SUMMER DISCOVERY IS A FREE SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING-LOSS PREVENTION PROGRAM TARGETING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. STUDENTS RECEIVE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOCUSED ON STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH), LITERACY, ARTS, AND CULTURE, AND ENRICHING RECREATION, ALL OF WHICH ALIGN WITH THE NC COMMON CORE AND ESSENTIAL STANDARDS. - WOODFIN RECESS MANY SCHOOLS HAVE REDUCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TIME IN THE SCHOOL DAY. Y RECESS IS A FREE CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FUN, STRUCTURED ACTIVE TIME DURING RECESS AND EDUCATES YOUTH ABOUT NUTRITION AND EXERCISE. THE GOAL IS TO TEACH CHILDREN TEAMWORK, BUILD POSITIVE SPORTSMANSHIP, AND ENCOURAGE LIFELONG HEALTH AND FITNESS WHILE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE EACH WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. - YMCA CAMP WATIA YMCA CAMP WATIA IS AN AFFORDABLE OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR ALL CHILDREN IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. IT IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES THROUGH COMPARATIVELY LOW COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. - LEADERS CLUB THE LEADERS CLUB PROMOTES YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. TEENS IN GRADES 9-12 RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. - MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MSMUN) MIDDLE SCHOOL UNITED NATIONS TRAINS PARTICIPANTS IN THE ART OF DIPLOMACY. FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL STUDENTS EXPLORE THE GLOBE, DISCOVERING THE BEAUTY OF EACH PLACE THEY FIND. THEY THEN BECOME AMBASSADORS TO THE U.N. FROM A FARAWAY LAND. THE AMBASSADORS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THE CULTURE AND POLITICS OF THEIR ASSIGNED COUNTRY, AND LEARN TO ADVOCATE FOR WHAT IS BEST FOR THE RESPECTIVE NATIONS. EVERY APRIL, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA DIPLOMATS ATTEND A STATEWIDE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. - YOUTH & GOVERNMENT YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IS A NATIONAL DEBATE PROGRAM WITH 55,000 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND 1,300 IN NORTH CAROLINA. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STUDENTS PREPARE TO BE A LEGISLATOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATE, AN ATTORNEY OR JUSTICE IN FRONT OF THE SUPREME COURT, OR ANY NUMBER OF OTHER POSITIONS. EACH FEBRUARY, STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA COME TOGETHER IN RALEIGH TO FORM A NEW STATE GOVERNMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN CREATE THE CHANGES THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. HEALTHY LIVING - AQUATICS PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS, WE OFFER SWIM LESSONS FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND FUN SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS. WE ALSO OFFER SAFETY AROUND WATER, A 3- TO 4-DAY SCHOLARSHIP-BASED PROGRAM FOR SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS TO LEARN WATER SAFETY WHEN IN AND AROUND WATER, AS WELL AS SOME BASIC SWIM SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE THE PIRANHAS, OUR YEAR-ROUND COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM FOR SWIMMERS AGES 4-18. - YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HONOR THE CORE Y VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, AND FAMILIES, AND WE PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH ATHLETE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILL REFINEMENT, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. POPULATION HEALTH - ENHANCEFITNESS ENHANCEFITNESS IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SENIOR FITNESS AND ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT CLASS. THE 16-WEEK PROGRAM MEETS THREE TIMES A WEEK FOR A ONE-HOUR CLASS. EACH CLASS IS TAUGHT BY A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND FOCUSES ON CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND BALANCE. EXERCISING WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE ADDS A FUN, SOCIAL ELEMENT AND KEEPS MOTIVATION HIGH. NUTRITION PROGRAMS: HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY GARDEN, HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE KITCHENS, HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE MARKET, HEALTHY LIVING PANTRY OUR NUTRITION PROGRAMS HELP ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHFUL FOODS AND UNDERSTANDS HOW TO INCORPORATE THEM INTO THEIR DIETS. THANKS TO DONATIONS FROM PARTNERS LIKE TRADER JOE'S AND MANNA FOODBANK, THE ASHEVILLE-BASED HEALTH LIVING PANTRY PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR UP TO 49 FAMILIES PER WEEK, FILLING CRITICAL GAPS FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. THE HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE MARKET AND MOBILE KITCHENS ALLOW THE Y TO EXPAND ITS REACH TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND, ON-BOARD THE MOBILE KITCHEN, OFFERING COOKING INSTRUCTION. THE HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY GARDEN IS A HANDS-ON TOOL TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT THE FOOD THEY EAT: WHERE IT COMES FROM, HOW IT IS GROWN, AND WHERE IT GOES AFTER IT IS HARVESTED. THE FOOD GROWN AT THE GARDEN IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE HEALTHY LIVING PANTRY, MARKET, AND KITCHEN, WHICH TEACHES THE CHILDREN HOW THEIR EFFORTS CAN HELP PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. "LIVESTRONG" AT THE YMCA LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA IS A FREE 12-WEEK, EVIDENCE-BASED, SMALL-GROUP PROGRAM FOR ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS WHO HAVE BECOME DECONDITIONED OR CHRONICALLY FATIGUED FROM THEIR DISEASE OR TREATMENT. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE BUILDING MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH, INCREASING FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE, AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY. MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE (MFBB) IS A 12-WEEK, 24-SESSION, EVIDENCE-BASED FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM. IT USES THE PRINCIPLES AND MOVEMENTS OF TAI CHI TO HELP OLDER ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR BALANCE AND INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE IN DOING EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. "TAKING CONTROL OF TYPE 2" TAKING CONTROL OF TYPE 2 IS A ONE-YEAR PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND LESSEN THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING COMPLICATIONS. IT FOCUSES ON LIFESTYLE CHANGES AND USES EDUCATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TYPE 2 DIABETES, INCREASE PARTICIPANT EXERCISE LEVELS TO 150 MINUTES PER WEEK, AND DECREASE PARTICIPANT'S A1C LEVELS (AVERAGE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS USED TO DIAGNOSE TYPE 2 DIABETES). YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP) IS A YEAR-LONG, COMMUNITY- BASED PROGRAM FOR OVERWEIGHT ADULTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. 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THIS AMOUNT IS ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITES PERFORMED BY THAT ORGANIZATION ON BEHALF OF YMCA ORGANIZATIONS STATE-WIDE. 3988484 4563268 148781 5109979 3590554 3755615 4074349 3841480 3988484 3212346 4212829 3669560 3755615 1370147 3698324 1856125 3212346 208838 3085152 1923843 1370147 0.29240 0.70760 true false 4033338 4033338 22170071 7825566 14344505 5968115 4777859 1190256 124118 124118 19692217 ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE 80334 80334 X 18519364 140772 468676 75202 684650 17834714 17834714 17189956 468676 75202 543878 16646078 16646078 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE. IN NOVEMBER 2011, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 1,000,000 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JANIRVE FOUNDATION REUTER FAMILY YMCA FACILITIES ENDOWMENT. THE FUND IS INCLUDED IN INVESTMENTS AND IS CONSIDERED A DONOR- RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND. IN 2005, THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED A POLICY TO TRANSFER TO INVESTMENTS CERTAIN DONATED SUPPORT GIVEN IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL ONCE THE TOTAL SUPPORT REACHES 10,000. THESE FUNDS ARE BOARD-DESIGNATED FUNDS INTENDED TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENT FUNDS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNER SECTION 501(C)(3) EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D SALEABLE MERCHANDISE COGS 75,202 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D SALEABLE MERCHANDISE COGS 75,202 X X X false false false false false false false false false PAUL VEST CEO & PRESIDENT 192804 23311 5291 221406 A PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY 273866124 NOTASSIGN 2014-10-31 9090000 SEE PART VI false false false A 9129475 138496 5489717 3501262 2016 true false true true A false false false false false false false A false true false false true false false false true A true SCHEDULE K - PURPOSE OF ISSUE DESCRIPTION PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) NONHOSPITAL BOND, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS ISSUED 11/15/01. SCHEDULE K - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY PART II, LINE 11 - OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS: AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINE 11 REPRESENT CURRENT REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING. WE SUPPORT AND NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND GIVE BACK TO AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. THE YMCA SERVES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH MANAGERIAL AND PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THROUGH OUR SIX CENTERS, 24 CHILDCARE SITES, AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, THE YMCA HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A LIST ON ITS WEBSITE THAT DESCRIBES ITS CHARITABLE WORK, WHICH SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BELOW ARE PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THOSE THREE FOCUS AREAS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - HORIZONS HORIZONS IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES FOR OVER 250 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. IT EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BY INCLUDING ONE HOUR OF DAILY MATH/LITERACY TUTORING AND HOMEWORK-HELP LED BY CERTIFIED BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS TEACHERS. - AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES BASED ON WEEKLY THEMES AND LESSON PLANS. THESE PROGRAMS INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HEPA) STANDARDS, INCREASING THE PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND PROMOTING HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIORS. - EARLY LEARNING READINESS (ELR) THE YMCA'S EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM IS A FREE RESEARCH-BASED COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT GIVES CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5 YEARS HIGH-QUALITY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE EXPERIENCES. CAREGIVERS ARE GIVEN THE CONFIDENCE, TOOLS, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHER, ENSURING THAT KIDS START KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN. - PROJECT RISE PROJECT RISE (REACHING INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT) OFFERS FREE AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH (GRADES 4-6) IN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL (BCS) DISTRICT WHO STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL DUE TO LIMITED LANGUAGE ABILITIES, SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES, LACK OF CARETAKER ATTENTION, OR OTHER BARRIERS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC SUPPORT BY PROVIDING MATH AND LITERACY TUTORING LED BY CERTIFIED BCS TEACHERS. - SUMMER DAY CAMP AT SUMMER DAY CAMP, CHILDREN AGES 5-15 HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF CAMPS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. - SUMMER DISCOVERY SUMMER DISCOVERY IS A FREE SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING-LOSS PREVENTION PROGRAM TARGETING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. STUDENTS RECEIVE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOCUSED ON STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH), LITERACY, ARTS, AND CULTURE, AND ENRICHING RECREATION, ALL OF WHICH ALIGN WITH THE NC COMMON CORE AND ESSENTIAL STANDARDS. - WOODFIN RECESS MANY SCHOOLS HAVE REDUCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TIME IN THE SCHOOL DAY. Y RECESS IS A FREE CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FUN, STRUCTURED ACTIVE TIME DURING RECESS AND EDUCATES YOUTH ABOUT NUTRITION AND EXERCISE. THE GOAL IS TO TEACH CHILDREN TEAMWORK, BUILD POSITIVE SPORTSMANSHIP, AND ENCOURAGE LIFELONG HEALTH AND FITNESS WHILE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE EACH WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. - YMCA CAMP WATIA YMCA CAMP WATIA IS AN AFFORDABLE OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR ALL CHILDREN IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. IT IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES THROUGH COMPARATIVELY LOW COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. - LEADERS CLUB THE LEADERS CLUB PROMOTES YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. TEENS IN GRADES 9-12 RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. - MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MSMUN) MIDDLE SCHOOL UNITED NATIONS TRAINS PARTICIPANTS IN THE ART OF DIPLOMACY. FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL STUDENTS EXPLORE THE GLOBE, DISCOVERING THE BEAUTY OF EACH PLACE THEY FIND. THEY THEN BECOME AMBASSADORS TO THE U.N. FROM A FARAWAY LAND. THE AMBASSADORS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THE CULTURE AND POLITICS OF THEIR ASSIGNED COUNTRY, AND LEARN TO ADVOCATE FOR WHAT IS BEST FOR THE RESPECTIVE NATIONS. EVERY APRIL, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA DIPLOMATS ATTEND A STATEWIDE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. - YOUTH & GOVERNMENT YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IS A NATIONAL DEBATE PROGRAM WITH 55,000 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND 1,300 IN NORTH CAROLINA. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STUDENTS PREPARE TO BE A LEGISLATOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATE, AN ATTORNEY OR JUSTICE IN FRONT OF THE SUPREME COURT, OR ANY NUMBER OF OTHER POSITIONS. EACH FEBRUARY, STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA COME TOGETHER IN RALEIGH TO FORM A NEW STATE GOVERNMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN CREATE THE CHANGES THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. HEALTHY LIVING - AQUATICS PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS, WE OFFER SWIM LESSONS FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND FUN SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS. WE ALSO OFFER SAFETY AROUND WATER, A 3- TO 4-DAY SCHOLARSHIP-BASED PROGRAM FOR SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS TO LEARN WATER SAFETY WHEN IN AND AROUND WATER, AS WELL AS SOME BASIC SWIM SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE THE PIRANHAS, OUR YEAR-ROUND COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM FOR SWIMMERS AGES 4-18. - YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HONOR THE CORE Y VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, AND FAMILIES, AND WE PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH ATHLETE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILL REFINEMENT, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. POPULATION HEALTH - ENHANCEFITNESS ENHANCEFITNESS IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SENIOR FITNESS AND ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT CLASS. THE 16-WEEK PROGRAM MEETS THREE TIMES A WEEK FOR A ONE-HOUR CLASS. EACH CLASS IS TAUGHT BY A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND FOCUSES ON CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND BALANCE. EXERCISING WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE ADDS A FUN, SOCIAL ELEMENT AND KEEPS MOTIVATION HIGH. NUTRITION PROGRAMS: HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY GARDEN, HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE KITCHENS, HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE MARKET, HEALTHY LIVING PANTRY OUR NUTRITION PROGRAMS HELP ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHFUL FOODS AND UNDERSTANDS HOW TO INCORPORATE THEM INTO THEIR DIETS. THANKS TO DONATIONS FROM PARTNERS LIKE TRADER JOE'S AND MANNA FOODBANK, THE ASHEVILLE-BASED HEALTH LIVING PANTRY PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR UP TO 49 FAMILIES PER WEEK, FILLING CRITICAL GAPS FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. THE HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE MARKET AND MOBILE KITCHENS ALLOW THE Y TO EXPAND ITS REACH TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND, ON-BOARD THE MOBILE KITCHEN, OFFERING COOKING INSTRUCTION. THE HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY GARDEN IS A HANDS-ON TOOL TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT THE FOOD THEY EAT: WHERE IT COMES FROM, HOW IT IS GROWN, AND WHERE IT GOES AFTER IT IS HARVESTED. THE FOOD GROWN AT THE GARDEN IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE HEALTHY LIVING PANTRY, MARKET, AND KITCHEN, WHICH TEACHES THE CHILDREN HOW THEIR EFFORTS CAN HELP PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. "LIVESTRONG" AT THE YMCA LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA IS A FREE 12-WEEK, EVIDENCE-BASED, SMALL-GROUP PROGRAM FOR ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS WHO HAVE BECOME DECONDITIONED OR CHRONICALLY FATIGUED FROM THEIR DISEASE OR TREATMENT. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE BUILDING MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH, INCREASING FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE, AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY. MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE (MFBB) IS A 12-WEEK, 24-SESSION, EVIDENCE-BASED FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM. IT USES THE PRINCIPLES AND MOVEMENTS OF TAI CHI TO HELP OLDER ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR BALANCE AND INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE IN DOING EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. "TAKING CONTROL OF TYPE 2" TAKING CONTROL OF TYPE 2 IS A ONE-YEAR PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND LESSEN THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING COMPLICATIONS. IT FOCUSES ON LIFESTYLE CHANGES AND USES EDUCATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TYPE 2 DIABETES, INCREASE PARTICIPANT EXERCISE LEVELS TO 150 MINUTES PER WEEK, AND DECREASE PARTICIPANT'S A1C LEVELS (AVERAGE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS USED TO DIAGNOSE TYPE 2 DIABETES). YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP) IS A YEAR-LONG, COMMUNITY- BASED PROGRAM FOR OVERWEIGHT ADULTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN A SMALL GROUP TO LEARN ABOUT EATING BETTER AND INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, BOTH OF WHICH HELP REDUCE THE RISK FOR DEVELOPING DIABETES. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - Y-ACCESS THE Y-ACCESS PROGRAM OFFERS YMCA PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THEM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TWO VICE CHAIRS, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND EACH BRANCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR (DURING THEIR TENURE IN SUCH POSITION) SHALL SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, SUCH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN SHALL SERVE AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO SUPERVISE AND ACT UPON ALL BUSINESS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL ALSO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE CEO OF THE CORPORATION SHALL SERVE AS STAFF OFFICER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL ESTABLISH ITS OWN MEETING SCHEDULE AND ITS ACTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE YMCA IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. ANY PERSON WHO SUPPORTS THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY BECOME A MEMBER AND SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION, MAY DECIDE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AS IT SEES FIT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS PREPAERD BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS AND ALSO PROVIDED IN PAPER FORM AT A MEETING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, SIGN THE FORM INDICATING THEIR AGREEMENT TO ADHERE TO THE POLICY, AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT PRESENTLY EXIST. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PROMPTLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE DURING THE YEAR. ADHERANCE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SPECIFICALLY PRESCRIBED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS IN MATERIAL CONFLICT WITH THEIR DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A COMMITTEE OF BOARD MEMBERS USING COMPARABLES AND ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM Y.U.S.A. A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHAIR, REVIEWS THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OF UPPER MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN LINE WITH OTHER YMCAS OF SIMILAR SIZE, REGION, AND PLAN. THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE HAY PLAN, A SYSTEM THAT AWARDS POINTS BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS DECISION-MAKING, BUDGET, PROGRAM, BOARD/COMMITTEE, AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY. SALARY WAS LAST REVIEWED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.