- We are very pleased to report that the Oregon State Parks Department has approved the conversion of the YMCA parcel at Timber-Linn Park. The conversion request has since been forwarded to the National Parks System with a ruling expected in January 2010. Once this request is approved, the Albany City Council will conduct a public hearing and make a final decision to confer the new site parcel to the YMCA.
- Once the YMCA becomes the owner of the site, we will review our timing for groundbreaking on the new faclity in hopes of having the capacity to break ground in the summer or fall of 2010.
- We are in search of a buyer for the existing YMCA site at 34th and Pacific. It is our hope that recent announcements of the WalMart, Lowe’s and police services site projects will encourage interest in the YMCA’s site as well. Confirmation of a buyer is essential to our project moving forward.
- Total campaign assets have reached $11,224,797 including the $3M appraised value of our current site and the City’s $1.5M contribution to the project.
- The YMCA recently launched a new Volleyball Academy with 32 girls, 5 boys and 6 women. Under the leadership of Dave Kellar, the Academy is designed for those wanting a comprehensive developmental/competitive volleyball experience.
- The YMCA’s need for scholarships continues to reach all time highs. To respond to the tremendous need, a local benefactor has issued a $20,000 matching gift challenge for year end gifts to the scholarship fund. One in five YMCA members now request financial assistance, compared to one in ten at the beginning of 2009. If you can help with a tax deductible year end contribution to the YMCA scholarship fund, please contact Executive Director, Jim Asleson at (541) 926-4488, ext 303.
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