...YMCA of Greater Toronto | February 252013 | | | Outline 1. History * Founded * How they became sucessful * Their Goal 2. Green Practices * Interal * Business * Community 3. Conclusion 4. References February 25, 2013 Catrina Mcbride Professor Algonquin College Subject: YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Green Practices Dear Ms. Mcbride: I am writing this report to you as a follow up to the proposal that I had wrote to you in the weeks before. In this report I have gathered information on the the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s green practices, and the steps that they are are taking to ensure that their company is becoming more environmentally friendly. In the proceeding, I will have brought to your knowledge a brief history, internal and external green practices of this company. History Founded in 1844 during the Industrial Revolution by George Williams in London, England, the Young Men’s Christiand Association (YMCA) was an alternative to unhealthy social conditions. The first YMCA in North America was opened in 1851 in Montreal, Quebec but the first YMCA in Toronto started in 1888 when the first indoor YMCA pool was built. Was the YMCA always this succesfull? No, the YMCA was never this succesfull because when it first opened it was only available of Protestant churches. This did not last long, as soon enough people from all churches were welcome. Now people of all ages, religion and background are welcomed as they please....
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...community. Individuals shop at companies, receive services from companies, and other things to interact with the organizations within the community. Because individuals depends on companies and organizations, it requires these companies organizations to have a certain responsibility to the community. These organizations have great involvement in the community. Some of this involvement is both seen and unseen. The things these organizations does influence the social responsibility and involvement in the community. These factors are shown in different ways depending upon the organization. Four different organizations that has a major involvement and responsibility in the communities in which they are present is the Marriott, Macy’s, the YMCA, and Wal-Mart. Marriott The Marriott is an organization that is known world-wide. Marriott involvement in the New Orleans community has been overwhelming. Marriott provide equal job opportunity to hundreds of employees within the community. Marriott have been supporting different causes such feeding the hungry, and provide shelter for everyone that is in need. Marriott believes in taking care of their employees especially in the time of disaster. They are also known to be big charitable givers locally and internationally. Marriott gives through different avenues such as volunteering, donations, and partnerships with other companies such as Red Cross, Habitat and Feeding America to name a few. According to the Marriott International, Inc...
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...YMCA Mission Statement To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all (hpymca.org). The YMCA is guided by four core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, therefore the YMCA is focused on nurturing every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back to communities through volunteering. History The Young Men's Christian Association ("YMCA“) is a worldwide association made up of more than 45 million members. The YMCA was founded by George Williams on June 6, 1844 in London, England. The goal of the organization was putting Christian principles into practice, achieved by developing "a healthy spirit, mind, and body" (Wikipedia.org). In 1853, the first YMCA for blacks was founded by Anthony Bowen, a freed slave, in Washington, D.C. This opened the doors for newcomers and immigrants which has always been a part of the YMCA work. In 1860, YMCA supplied affordable safe housing similar to hotel rooms for young men moving to cities from rural areas. In 1867, the first YMCA dormitory ‘The Chicago’s Farwell Hall’ was built. Between 1922 and 1940, YMCA dormitory rooms grew from approximately 55,000 rooms to more than 100,000. amongst those who stayed at YMCA residences were journalists Andy Rooney and Dan Rather, African American leaders Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., novelist Jack Kerouac, and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young (ymca.net)...
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...Many people today take advantage of the sports and fitness services of their local YMCA, or “Y” as they’re commonly known. However, even those familiar with the organization’s recreational programs may know little about the Y’s history or mission. Originally founded in London in 1844, the Young Men’s Christian Association has enjoyed many successful years of operation. Today, active in over 10,000 neighborhoods, the YMCA continues its commitment to ensuring that every person, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The YMCA’s focus centers around three areas of concern. Through their youth development programs, local YMCAs aim to help children and teens realize their full potential. Through childcare and early learning programs, they provide a safe place for children to learn the skills and values they will need for a bright future. They also offer swimming lessons, group sports, and other programs to help develop children’s physical health and self-confidence. A variety of camps are also available where children can explore nature, discover new interests, and build lasting friendships. The Y’s second focus is healthy living. Their annual Healthy Kids Day is an event meant to encourage parents and kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer months while school is out. The fitness facilities, which is the aspect of the Y that most people are familiar with, and a wide variety of educational programs and...
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...the company. Managers keep the company working like a well-oiled machine, while leaders empower their staffs with visions to what may come in the future because of their hard work. When done properly a company with great management and leadership chemistry is unstoppable. The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has been just that – unstoppable. The YMCA is a cause-driven organization focusing on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and tackling the nations’ epidemic on obesity and inactivity. The YMCA was started in 1844 by a young farmer boy, George Williams, who became a department store worker in London, England. He organized the first YMCA along with 11 friends which began as a Bible study and prayer meeting for young men and evolved into a community outreach program. The YMCA reached out and met the social needs in their community and “crossed the rigid lines separating English social classes” ("The YMCA", 2012). A retired sea captain working as a marine missionary realized the need for a safe refuge for sailors and merchants who were away from home and formed the first YMCA in the United States in Boston in 1851. From then on YMCA was a snowball rolling downhill....
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...Many people today take advantage of the sports and fitness services of their local YMCA, or “Y” as they’re commonly known. However, even those familiar with the organization’s recreational programs may know little about the Y’s history or mission. Originally founded in London in 1844, the Young Men’s Christian Association has enjoyed many successful years of operation. Today, active in over 10,000 neighborhoods, the YMCA continues its commitment to ensuring that every person, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The YMCA’s focus centers around three areas of concern. Through their youth development programs, local YMCAs aim to help children and teens realize their full potential. Through childcare and early learning programs, they provide a safe place for children to learn the skills and values they will need for a bright future. They also offer swimming lessons, group sports, and other programs to help develop children’s physical health and self-confidence. A variety of camps are also available where children can explore nature, discover new interests, and build lasting friendships. The Y’s second focus is healthy living. Their annual Healthy Kids Day is an event meant to encourage parents and kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer months while school is out. The fitness facilities, which is the aspect of the Y that most people are familiar with, and a wide variety of educational programs and recreational...
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...6 Vandalism and Theft 7 Disease and Contraction of Illness 8 Financial Coverage 8 Conclusion 8 Appendix 9 Exhibit 1: Cooper Koo Family YMCA Under Construction 9 Exhibit 2: YMCA’s Purpose 10 Exhibit 3: 10 Exhibit 4: 11 Bibliography 13 Introduction The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) YMCA has approved plans to convert the Pan Am Athletes’ Village located on Front and Cherry Street into the largest YMCA centre following the games in 2015.The 82,000 square feet “Cooper Koo Family YMCA” is expected to attract a diverse neighbourhood with an expected population increase of 13.5% by 2020.The green facility currently under construction will be equipped with a full gymnasium including exercise and fitness studios, as well as a swimming pool (Exhibit 1).Cooper Koo is to continue to promote the YMCA’s vision to build healthier communities and commit to the association’s guiding principles to remain ethical, accountable and proactive (Exhibit 2). As Risk Management Consultants in reviewing this project, we are taking the proactive approach to identify and assess the facility’s operational legal risks and to mitigate the major risk areas prior to a breach (Exhibit 3).This report examines the identified legal risks in detail and devises a risk management plan to avoid, reduce, transfer or retain such risks. As the largest YMCA in the GTA, Cooper Koo will aim to attract and retain new members from a diverse community and it is therefore crucial for the facility to protect...
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...Initial Interview (Mental Status Exam) Lonna Shelton-Soward Liberty University Project 1: Initial Interview Identifying Information Sienna Jackson-Showers a 20 year old, single female Liberty University student lives resides at 3456 Crystal Ave., Park, MD 20947. Her number is 202-789-5678 or work 301-496-2345. She is a Lifeguard and Child Care Provider at the YMCA. For an emergency contact Ty Mason number 240-789-4857 address 856 Pen Circle, Fredrick, MD 209876. Purpose of Counseling/Presenting Problem Would this examinee make a good Resident Assistant (RA) at Liberty University? Physical Appearance Presenting Appearance Ms. Sienna Jackson-Showers is a 20 years old, African American female. She is a brave and courageous field hockey forward, standing 4 feet 8 inches. She weighs 105 pounds and has an athletic petite muscular built. Sienna was dressed for success in black slacks, a red button down, black blazer, two inch peep-toe heels, and red glasses. She did not have any physical deformities present. Basic Grooming and Hygiene Sienna presents a neat, clean, and natural appearance. Her medium length black hair was pulled back into a well-manicured ponytail off her face. She wore appropriate natural toned make-up, clear nail polish and presented herself as a confident well groomed individual. Approach and Coordination As Sienna entered the room she walked gracefully and had a contagious smile on her face. She reached out her hand, gave me a firm hand...
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...VOLLEYBALL A. History * The origins * William G. Morgan (1870-1942), who was born in the State of New York, has gone down in history as the inventor of the game of volleyball, to which he originally gave the name "Mintonette". * The young Morgan carried out his undergraduate studies at the Springfield College of the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) where he met James Naismith who, in 1891, had invented basketball. After graduating, Morgan spent his first year at the Auburn (Maine) YMCA after which, during the summer of 1895, he moved to the YMCA at Holyoke (Massachusetts) where he became director of physical education. In this role he had the opportunity to establish, develop and direct a vast programme of exercises and sport classes for male adults. * His leadership was enthusiastically accepted, and his classes grew in numbers. He came to realise that he needed a certain type of competitive recreational game in order to vary his programme. Basketball, a sport that was beginning to develop, seemed to suit young people, but it was necessary to find a less violent and less intense alternative for the older members. * At that time Morgan knew of no similar game to volleyball which could guide him; he developed it from his own sports training methods and his practical experience in the YMCA gymnasium. Describing his first experiments he said, "In search of an appropriate game, tennis occurred to me, but this required rackets, balls...
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... William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, created a new game called Mintonette as a pastime to be played preferably indoors and by any number of players. The game took some of its characteristics from tennis and handball. Another indoor sport, basketball, was catching on in the area, having been invented just ten miles (sixteen kilometers) away in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, only four years before. Mintonette was designed to be an indoor sport less rough than basketball for older members of the YMCA, while still requiring a bit of athletic effort. The first rules, written down by William G Morgan, called for a net 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) high, a 25×50 ft (7.6×15.2 m) court, and any number of players. A match was composed of nine innings with three serves for each team in each inning, and no limit to the number of ball contacts for each team before sending the ball to the opponents’ court. In case of a serving error, a second try was allowed. Hitting the ball into the net was considered a foul (with loss of the point or a side-out)—except in the case of the first-try serve. After an observer, Alfred Halstead, noticed the volleying nature of the game at its first exhibition match in 1896, played at the International YMCA Training School (now called Springfield College), the game quickly became known as volleyball (it was originally spelled as two words: "volley ball"). Volleyball rules were slightly modified by the International YMCA Training School and...
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...Cultural Event George Vanderbilt’s contribution to the Black Community The Cultural event took place in the Sherrill Center & Kimmel Arena when I first walked in I expected to see a vast majority of students. However that was not the case it was a mixture of students, professors and citizens that made up the Asheville community. The group that attended seemed to me that these people just weren’t ordinary people but people with developed interest in the history of Asheville and what took place in the African American community. By 2:10pm the room seemed full to the point where people were sitting and standing on the outer parts of the room. It took Dr. Waters roughly forty-five minutes to share his research but was fairly condensed it seemed, due to his nervous and fast pace of his presentation. After listening to Dr. Waters lecture on the up come of African Americans in Asheville, it really helped open my eyes on how important the YMI building represents the African Americans community as a whole. During this time (1892-1906) African Americans were viewed by the white society to be “unfit” in the community and incapable to succeed. In order to keep the African Americans in place (ignorant) they were often presented with violence such as lynching’s during this time. Dr. Waters covered material that caught my attention and that was new to me. In North Carolina there were forty-three documented lynchings and in our hometown (Asheville or nearby) there were four. The first...
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...sure that just about everyone in this room has something they are passionate about. Mine just so happens to be the sport volleyball. II. I have played volleyball since the fifth grade and even joined a travel volleyball team upon entering high school. III. Sadly, I was unable to continue my volleyball career into the collegiate level, but I have joined an intramural team to keep up with my passion. IV. Hi, my name is Brady Goings, and since volleyball has played such a large role in my life, I have decided to share with you today a little on the history and upcoming of volleyball. BODY I. According to the “History of..” website, volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in the year 1895 in Massachusetts and was originally...
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...Culture and Subculture Youth Soccer offers a healthy activity through its game associations. These associations give emphasis to the ENJOYABLE, and participate in not on winning no matter what the cost. Each child is assured of time on the field and the game is communicated in an enjoyable and pleasant atmosphere (What Is Youth Soccer, 2012). The reason for NASA is to improve, encourage and run a broad-minded soccer association. The objectives of their soccer association are to (Newton Area Soccer Association, 2013): A. Deliver an enjoyable, entertaining and learning opportunity by way of structured soccer. B. Deliver USYSA/ISA association to team participants who would otherwise be self-governing. C. Improve individual expertise in all aspects of the game of soccer. D. Encourage good sportsmanship, confident self-image and competitive group participation in by soccer training and game conditions. E. Cultivate accountability and decision-making expertise. F. Familiarize all members with the guidelines, procedures and approaches of soccer. G. Encourage soccer as a family outing. H. Encourage wellbeing of participants. While there is historical indication of the earliest forms of the game in Asia, Central America, and even the Roman Empire that are comparable to soccer, the game we know dates to the mid-1800s in England. At that time, the “schoolboys” of associations from the likes of Brighton, Eton and Harrow began ball-oriented games with two sides, goal-lines, and...
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...George Mikan was one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. He was the inventor of the pivot and one of the first true great centers in basketball history. He played college basketball at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. He then played professionally for the Chicago Gears of the NBL and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the BAA, and the NBA. This book is published by Bloomsbury USA. George Mikan’s parents worked in a tavern in Joliet, Illinois. His parents were of Croatian descent. Mikan was never really much of a basketball player as a young kid because he always believed he would eventually enroll in priesthood. Mikan did not play basketball in high school, even though he was a somewhat athletic kid. However, he played at the local YMCA. Mikan then grew, and became very lanky and tall. Mikan eventually grew even more, Eventually, Notre Dame assistant coach Ray Meyer saw him play at the YMCA and was interested in his lengthy frame....
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...The history behind the game “volleyball’ traces back to the ideas of William G. Morgan. Morgan was born in January 23, 1870 in Lockport New York. He was the son of Nancy Chatfield and George Henry Morgan. His parents sent him to public school, so he could get an education, however he mainly focused on the sports programs the school offered. He met James A. Naismith and became friends with him, little did he know that within four years Naismith would invent the sport of basketball. Naismith thought that Morgan has the potential to become a good athlete, so he encouraged him to try and get into the International Young Men’s Christian Association Training School. Morgan went to the school, and after his graduation he was offered a job position...
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