2012-10-01T08:06:06-05:00 2011-12-31 FULLER & LAFIURA CPA'S PC 13 CENTER STREET GLENS FALLS NY 12801 990 2011-01-01 141427442 SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA SARA 5185839622 PO BOX 4610 SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 JOHN PECORA 5185839622 2012-09-20 true JOSEPH P LAFIURA 5187457076 2012-09-18 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z JAMES M LETTS PO BOX 4610 SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 10798959 false X WWW.SARATOGAREGIONALYMCA.ORG X 1899 NY TO PUT JUDEO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA WELCOMES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, INCOMES, ABILITIES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. 33 33 628 120 0 537670 957681 8393253 9639958 26959 35280 100673 43661 9058555 10676580 0 0 4600878 5036164 0 205850 3800534 4233331 8401412 9269495 657143 1407085 15058112 17278927 1413314 2253629 13644798 15025298 X TO PUT JUDEO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA WELCOMES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, INCOMES, ABILITIES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. false false 4116098 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE YMCA IS A LEADER IN NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. EVERY DAY, THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEEPEN POSITIVE VALUES, THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, AND THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, CHILD WATCH, FULL DAY CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL, LEADERS CLUB, COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS, COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, YOUTH FITNESS, MICRO SOCCER, YOUTH TENNIS, YOUTH SWIM LESSONS, YOUTH GYMNASTICS CLASSES, AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT ENABLE ALL YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. (SEE SCH O FOR MORE) THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA HAS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT SERVE CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL. DAY CARE: THE YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER IN MALTA PROVIDES TOP QUALITY CHILDCARE TO CHILDREN 2 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ENABLING THEM TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LARGE MOTOR SKILLS, VERBAL SKILLS AND THEIR COGNITIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO DIFFERENT CULTURAL AND THEME RELATED EXPERIENCES, FITNESS PROGRAMS, COMPUTERS AND SWIM LESSONS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE ARE OFFERED SUCH AS DONATING TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY AND HOLIDAY DONATIONS TO LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. NEARLY 100 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. PRESCHOOL: THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS OVER 250 CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 4 A QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE ENHANCED BY THE ADDITION OF FRENCH LESSONS AND A HEALTHY KIDS CURRICULUM COMPONENT. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM LEARNING, REGULAR FIELD TRIPS AND SWIM AND TUMBLING LESSONS ARE PROVIDED TO THE CHILDREN. PRESCHOOL IS HELD AT THE SARATOGA SPRINGS AND WILTON BRANCHES AND A COLLABORATIVE INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM IS HELD OFFSITE AT WESLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER WHERE THE CHILDREN INTERACT REGULARLY WITH RESIDENTS. B.A.S.E. (BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT): THIS IS A NYS LICENSED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, RELIABLE AND NURTURING BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN OF WORKING PARENTS. OVER 280 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM IN 2010. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM ENJOY A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PLAYS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, PHYSICAL GAMES, SWIMMING AND ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK. CYBER KIDZ: LIKE THE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM, THIS PROGRAM IS FOR SARATOGA SPRINGS STUDENTS - PROVIDING AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS SWIMMING, GYM TIME, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL TIME WITH PARTICIPANT'S PEERS. IN A WELL SUPERVISED ATMOSPHERE, PARENTS ARE GIVEN PEACE OF MIND THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE BEING CARED FOR WHILE THEY ARE WORKING. THIS PROGRAMS SERVICES OVER 30 CHILDREN. 437976 HEALTHY LIVING YMCAS FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIVING BY ADVOCATING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FROM THE INSIDE OUT - THE SPIRIT,MIND AND BODY. THE YMCA PROVIDED OVER 30,000 PEOPLE WITH THE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS THEY NEED FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER AND OFFER SPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN BONDS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2011 WE PROVIDED OF 986,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY NIGHTS, GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES, LIFEGUARD TRAININGS, OBESITY PROGRAMS, PRE NATAL PROGRAMS, PERSONAL FITNESS TRAININGS, ADULT LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS, AND ADULT BASKETBALL AND TENNIS LEAGUES. THE EMPHASIS OF HEALTH OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS EMBODIED IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS OF THE Y. Y PROGRAMS STRESS PROPER EXERCISE, NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND AVOIDANCE OF ABUSIVE SUBSTANCES AND BEHAVIORS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH SENIORS. Y WELLNESS AREAS ARE STAFFED WITH KNOWLEDGABLE AND TRAINED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS AND OFFER SUPPORT TO MEMBERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. MANY DIFFERENT Y PHYSICAL PROGRAMS WERE USED BY OUR OVER 32,000 MEMBERS. OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, OBESITY RATES IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE INCREASED BY 60% AND ACCORDING TO THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE THE CURRENT GENERATION OF AMERICAN CAN BE THE FIRST TO LEAD SHORTER LIVES THAN THEIR PARENTS. MORE THAN 50% OF US ADULTS DO NOT GET ENOUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR HEALTH AND HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED TO OBESITY COST OUR COUNTRY AN ESTIMATED 117 BILLION PER YEAR IN DIRECT HEALTH CARE COSTS AS WELL AS THE INDIRECT ECONOMIC COSTS OF LOST PRODUCTIVITY. THE YMCA IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP COMBAT THE OBESITY CRISIS IN AMERICA, AND WE DESIGN OUR PHYSICAL PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES BY INCORPORATING BETTER EATING HABITS THROUGH OUR NUTRITION CLASSES, ASSISTING IN DEVELOPING ATTAINABLE GOALS BY INTERACTIONS WITH OUR FLOOR STAFF, UTILIZING FITNESS ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS, AND INCORPORATING GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE PROGRAMS. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA IS PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVATE AMERICA - A NATIONAL YMCA PROGRAM THAT TARGETS THIS GROWING CRISIS AND IS DESIGNED TO SHIFT HOW WE FOCUS OUR WORK INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE YMCA TO ENGAGE HEALTH SEEKERS - CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS, ADULTS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES WHOSE SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING REQUIRES CONTINUOUSLY SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS. INSIDE THE Y WE CAN INFLUENCE AND MOTIVATE HEALTH SEEKERS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THE PURSUIT OF WELL-BEING AND OUTSIDE THE Y WE CAN HELP CREATE AND SUSTAIN HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. 3815954 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL/LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND WE PARTNER WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. OUR YMCA PARTNERS WITH THE US NAVY MAKING ACCESS TO Y FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS AFFORDABLE TO ENLISTED PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO SUPPORT THE YMCA MOVEMENT INTERNATIONALLY PARTICIPATING IN THE YMCA OF THE USA WORLD SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND ARE INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING YMCA'S IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. WE PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM AND GIVING THROUGH OUR WE BUILD PEOPLE ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH ARE USED TO SCHOLARSHIP Y PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. WE SUPPORT MANY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS BY DONATING FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIPS FOR THEM TO USE TO RAISE MONEY IN THEIR SILENT AUCTIONS. THESE ARE ALL COMMUNITY BUILDING EFFORTS THAT BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES IS ONE OF THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. AT THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA, MANY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE. HEALTHY KIDS DAY IS HELD ANNUALLY IN EARLY APRIL WHEN THERE ARE MANY ACTIVITIES PROVIDED THAT OFFER HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OVER 300 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ATTEND. OTHER COMMUNITY DAYS, BLOOD DRIVES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS AND MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS ARE HELD THROUGH THE YEAR TO HELP BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONGST MEMBERS. EACH SEPTEMBER THE Y PARTICIPATES IN AMERICAN ON THE MOVE WEEK -- ATTEMPTING TO INSPIRE AMERICANS TO MOVE MORE IN THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA PARTICIPATES IN MANY COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS INCLUDING: A STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM WITH SKIDMORE COLLEGE, A TEEN FIT PROGRAM AT THE CORINTH BRANCH IN ASSOCIATION WITH SARATOGA COUNTY, A SUMMER OUTSIDE REC TENNIS LEAGUE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, THE MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES NAVY, AND A SPACE SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. 8370028 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true 26 0 true 628 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 33 33 true false false false false true false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false NY X X JOHN PECORA 5185839622 290 WEST AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 JAMES LETTS 40.00 X X 184159 0 31204 CRAIG HORNECK 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES HILL 4.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE EDGERLY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ALAN OPPENHEIM 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JASON MACGREGOR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JARED DINSMORE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT FARLEY 2.00 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN FRANCO 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE GROSECLOSE 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHAD KIESOW 2.00 X 0 0 0 LUCILE LUCAS 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MANGONA 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRADLEY MARTIN 2.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW DALTON 2.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY MUNTER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DENISE POLIT 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL LOOMIS 2.00 X 0 0 0 THERESA SKAINE 4.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY RAVENA 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL J TOOHEY 4.00 X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY PROVOST 4.00 X 0 0 0 SONNY BONACIO 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM P DAKE 2.00 X 0 0 0 HARVEY FOX 2.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA GLASER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW J JONES 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM A MOORE 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEANE PFEIL 2.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD RIGGI 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLARD GRANDE 2.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY LESTER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JTHOMAS ROOHAN 2.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY ARMER 40.00 X 119441 0 23437 JOHN PECORA 40.00 X 93426 0 11211 397026 65852 2 false true false 216329 741352 957681 MEMBERSHIP FEES 6482870 6482870 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 3157088 3157088 9639958 22470 22470 89730 76920 12810 12810 12810 79386 45459 33927 33927 3012 3012 3012 OTHER INCOME 6722 6722 6722 10676580 9652768 66131 397026 129118 224169 43739 3793802 3594021 123573 76208 246097 216812 21410 7875 212507 187096 18324 7087 386732 342813 32553 11366 186382 182275 3594 513 92196 72281 19915 12494 9774 226 2494 14461 14100 313 48 942244 924090 15538 2616 71735 63702 6630 1403 33708 27715 4095 1898 142939 137391 5528 20 817584 795345 19377 2862 74448 62830 11618 AWARDS & GRANTS 986128 829227 156721 180 PROGRAM & OTHER SUPPLIES 418537 374375 18250 25912 EQUIPMENT 259533 254171 3648 1714 ORGANIZATIONAL DUES 115588 97249 18339 65354 55643 9711 9269495 8370028 693617 205850 1550 1750 1608277 2049780 153452 292946 122396 125307 1421 1917 19124 22124 17225600 2981068 12700837 14244532 450650 540571 405 15058112 17278927 399307 823434 401820 1403750 591510 20677 26445 1413314 2253629 X 13627394 15007752 3803 3857 13601 13689 13644798 15025298 15058112 17278927 1407085 -26585 X false false X 5069294 5702112 473625 537670 957681 12740382 2756500 2794176 8013466 8393253 9639958 31597353 7825794 8496288 8487091 8930923 10597639 44337735 131394 36234 39691 207319 131394 36234 39691 207319 44130416 147262 16161 16953 3426 35280 219082 147262 16161 16953 3426 35280 219082 112409 65131 177540 7973056 8512449 8504044 9046758 10698050 44734357 0.98650 0.96010 0.00000 0.01000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false 428774 100000 22628 4721 566681 319597 96800 15826 3449 428774 199765 178352 26719 83476 1763 319597 0.97600 0.02400 false false false 1582706 1582706 12843890 1956179 10887711 2036297 849718 1186579 762707 175171 587536 14244532 DUE TO CLUBS AND PROGRAMS 26445 26445 10676580 9269495 1407085 -26585 -26585 1380500 10735595 -26585 85600 59015 10676580 10676580 9355095 85600 85600 9269495 9269495 SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIV THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT THE LONG-TERM HEALTH OF THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA. THE FUNDS ARE SOLICITED AND SAVED IN A MODERATE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO TO BE USED ONLY IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OR WHEN NEEDED TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND HELP ENSURE ITS LONG-TERM STABILITY. GOLF OUTING 77226 77226 45459 77226 77226 45459 45459 31767 X true true X X X X false false false false false false false false false JAMES LETTS 172189 6000 5970 22099 9105 215363 OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART III PART I - LINE 1A: ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS TO THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY. JAMES LETTS TAXABLE WAGES INCLUDE COUNTRY CLUB DUES PAID ON HIS BEHALF BY THE ORGANIZATION. CINDY MUNTER DIRECTOR 1362975 BUILDING false ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE L PART V CINDY MUNTERS HUSBAND IS THE OWNER OF MUNTER ENTERPRISES A CONSTRUCTION FIRM THAT WAS ENGAGED TO BUILD AN ADDITION ONTO THE WILTON BRANCH THE JOB WAS DONE AS A DESIGNBID PROJECT AND PROPOSALS WERE RECEIVED FROM BONACIO MUNTER BASTHATFIELD MUNTER ENTERPRISES WAS THE LOW BID ON THE PROJECT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PUT JUDEO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA WELCOMES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, INCOMES, ABILITIES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA HAS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT SERVE CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL. DAY CARE: THE YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER IN MALTA PROVIDES TOP QUALITY CHILDCARE TO CHILDREN 2 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ENABLING THEM TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LARGE MOTOR SKILLS, VERBAL SKILLS AND THEIR COGNITIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO DIFFERENT CULTURAL AND THEME RELATED EXPERIENCES, FITNESS PROGRAMS, COMPUTERS AND SWIM LESSONS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE ARE OFFERED SUCH AS DONATING TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY AND HOLIDAY DONATIONS TO LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. NEARLY 100 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. PRESCHOOL: THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS OVER 250 CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 4 A QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE ENHANCED BY THE ADDITION OF FRENCH LESSONS AND A HEALTHY KIDS CURRICULUM COMPONENT. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM LEARNING, REGULAR FIELD TRIPS AND SWIM AND TUMBLING LESSONS ARE PROVIDED TO THE CHILDREN. PRESCHOOL IS HELD AT THE SARATOGA SPRINGS AND WILTON BRANCHES AND A COLLABORATIVE INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM IS HELD OFFSITE AT WESLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER WHERE THE CHILDREN INTERACT REGULARLY WITH RESIDENTS. B.A.S.E. (BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT): THIS IS A NYS LICENSED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, RELIABLE AND NURTURING BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN OF WORKING PARENTS. OVER 280 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM IN 2010. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM ENJOY A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PLAYS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, PHYSICAL GAMES, SWIMMING AND ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK. CYBER KIDZ: LIKE THE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM, THIS PROGRAM IS FOR SARATOGA SPRINGS STUDENTS - PROVIDING AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS SWIMMING, GYM TIME, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL TIME WITH PARTICIPANT'S PEERS. IN A WELL SUPERVISED ATMOSPHERE, PARENTS ARE GIVEN PEACE OF MIND THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE BEING CARED FOR WHILE THEY ARE WORKING. THIS PROGRAMS SERVICES OVER 30 CHILDREN. SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B OVERCOME BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY NIGHTS, GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES, LIFEGUARD TRAININGS, OBESITY PROGRAMS, PRE NATAL PROGRAMS, PERSONAL FITNESS TRAININGS, ADULT LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS, AND ADULT BASKETBALL AND TENNIS LEAGUES. THE EMPHASIS OF HEALTH OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS EMBODIED IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS OF THE Y. Y PROGRAMS STRESS PROPER EXERCISE, NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND AVOIDANCE OF ABUSIVE SUBSTANCES AND BEHAVIORS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH SENIORS. Y WELLNESS AREAS ARE STAFFED WITH KNOWLEDGABLE AND TRAINED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS AND OFFER SUPPORT TO MEMBERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. MANY DIFFERENT Y PHYSICAL PROGRAMS WERE USED BY OUR OVER 32,000 MEMBERS. OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, OBESITY RATES IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE INCREASED BY 60% AND ACCORDING TO THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE THE CURRENT GENERATION OF AMERICAN CAN BE THE FIRST TO LEAD SHORTER LIVES THAN THEIR PARENTS. MORE THAN 50% OF US ADULTS DO NOT GET ENOUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR HEALTH AND HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED TO OBESITY COST OUR COUNTRY AN ESTIMATED 117 BILLION PER YEAR IN DIRECT HEALTH CARE COSTS AS WELL AS THE INDIRECT ECONOMIC COSTS OF LOST PRODUCTIVITY. THE YMCA IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP COMBAT THE OBESITY CRISIS IN AMERICA, AND WE DESIGN OUR PHYSICAL PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES BY INCORPORATING BETTER EATING HABITS THROUGH OUR NUTRITION CLASSES, ASSISTING IN DEVELOPING ATTAINABLE GOALS BY INTERACTIONS WITH OUR FLOOR STAFF, UTILIZING FITNESS ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS, AND INCORPORATING GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE PROGRAMS. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA IS PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVATE AMERICA - A NATIONAL YMCA PROGRAM THAT TARGETS THIS GROWING CRISIS AND IS DESIGNED TO SHIFT HOW WE FOCUS OUR WORK INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE YMCA TO ENGAGE HEALTH SEEKERS - CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS, ADULTS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES WHOSE SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING REQUIRES CONTINUOUSLY SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS. INSIDE THE Y WE CAN INFLUENCE AND MOTIVATE HEALTH SEEKERS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THE PURSUIT OF WELL-BEING AND OUTSIDE THE Y WE CAN HELP CREATE AND SUSTAIN HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C ORGANIZATIONS BY DONATING FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIPS FOR THEM TO USE TO RAISE MONEY IN THEIR SILENT AUCTIONS. THESE ARE ALL COMMUNITY BUILDING EFFORTS THAT BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES IS ONE OF THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. AT THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA, MANY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE. HEALTHY KIDS DAY IS HELD ANNUALLY IN EARLY APRIL WHEN THERE ARE MANY ACTIVITIES PROVIDED THAT OFFER HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OVER 300 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ATTEND. OTHER COMMUNITY DAYS, BLOOD DRIVES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS AND MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS ARE HELD THROUGH THE YEAR TO HELP BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONGST MEMBERS. EACH SEPTEMBER THE Y PARTICIPATES IN AMERICAN ON THE MOVE WEEK -- ATTEMPTING TO INSPIRE AMERICANS TO MOVE MORE IN THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. THE SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA PARTICIPATES IN MANY COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS INCLUDING: A STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM WITH SKIDMORE COLLEGE, A TEEN FIT PROGRAM AT THE CORINTH BRANCH IN ASSOCIATION WITH SARATOGA COUNTY, A SUMMER OUTSIDE REC TENNIS LEAGUE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, THE MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES NAVY, AND A SPACE SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 ALAN OPPENHEIM ROBERT FARLEY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP CHAD KIESOW WILLIAM DAKE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A VOTING - BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE YMCA MEMBERS BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS. BOARD MEMBERS ELECT OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM IS PROVIDED ELECTRONCIALLY TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORM ARE THEN REVIEWED IN A BOARD MEETING SUBSEQUENT TO ITS FILING. ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR, NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND ARE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE YMCA. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ANY REPORTED CONFLICTS ARE SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED IN A LISTING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A SEE 15B EXPLANATION. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B ALL STAFF COMPLETE ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO. TOWARD THE END OF THE YEAR, ALL STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO UPDATE THE DOCUMENT WITH THEIR RESULTS. STAFF ARE THEN MEASURED USING A SMART APPRAISAL FORM WHICH QUANTIFIES THE PERFORMANCE ON THEIR GOALS AND OTHER POINTS OF THEIR JOB. SALARIES ARE THEN BASED OFF OF PERFORMANCE - A LISTING OF SALARIES IS PREPARED AND PROVIDED TOTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO REVIEWS IT WITH THE CEO AND ENSURES THAT SALARIES ARE PROPERLY JUSTIFIED AND APPROPRIATE FOR EACH POSITION, AS WELL AS ENSURING THE AMOUNT FITS INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING BUDGET. FOR "C" LEVEL STAFF, A SALARY STUDY IS PERFORMED FROM OTHER AREA AND REGIONAL Y'S AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS USING INFORMATION FROM THE 990 FORMS. THIS STUDY IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE CEO, COO, AND CFO ALONG WITH THE REVIEWS FOR THEIR APPRAISALS. FOR THE CEO, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PERFORMS THE ENTIRE PROCESS - COMPARING THE SALARY TO THE STUDY AND EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE TO ARRIVE AT A SALARY. FOR THE COO AND CFO, THE CEO PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN DETERMINING A SALARY. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 FORM 990 IS KEPT IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND IS AVAILABLE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION OR PUBLIC TO REVIEW, ALONG WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THE 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.