ALLIANCE UPDATE:
SEPTEMBER 2018
In this Edition:
- New Service Delivery & the Florida Alliance
- Safety Around Water & Insurance Companies
- Year Round Advocacy - Delegation Meetings
- YPN Conference Registration OPEN
- Departure of Samantha Lane, Florida YMCA Youth In Government Executive Director
- John Trombetta appointed to Department of Health Committee
- Funding Opportunities
- Florida Ys in the News
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COMMITMENT TO AMERICA
Y-USA REGIONAL MEETINGS
Y-USA plans to host a series of regional meetings between Sept. 25 and Oct. 26 to present and discuss its strategic plan in support of the Commitment to America. Information about Y-USA's evolving service-delivery model also will be presented at these meetings. Read more about the letter about the assessment & plan here.
Y association CEOs and CVOs are invited to attend and will receive registration information in August. Please save-the-date for the meeting date and location you would like to attend:
- Tuesday, September 25 - Dallas, TX
- Wednesday, September 26th - Los Angeles, CA
- Thursday, September 27th - Seattle, WA
- Wednesday, October 3rd - Chicago, IL
- Thursday, October 4th - Birmingham, AL
- Monday, October 8th - Charlotte, NC
- Thursday, October 25th - Newark, NJ
- Friday, October 26th - Pittsburg, PA
In addition, the Florida YMCA CEOs are invited and encouraged to attend the Alliance/CEO Meeting October 9th 2018 from 10am - 1pm. Contact John Trombetta for more information.
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INSPIRING CHANGE
FL YMCAs APPROACHED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR SAW PARTICIPATION
The Florida Alliance of YMCAs has been approached by Humana, Aetna, and WellCare insurance companies to provide safety around water/swim lessons to their participants statewide at local YMCAs. The insurance companies would reimburse for the swim lesson session provided to their participants.
These partnership could provide an unique opportunity to provide children with the life-long skills of swimming while increasing swim lesson participants at local YMCAs.
The Florida Alliance has sent communication to each CEO on participation of this program, and to collect initial thoughts about the partnership.
Further discussion about this will take place at the CEO Meeting, October 9th 2018. For more information or questions about this potential partnership, please contact Scott Fahrney.
Thank you to Amanda Walker & Matt Mitchell with the Tampa YMCA and other Tampa Bay Area YMCAs for starting this work with WellCare!
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
LOCAL DELEGATION MEETINGS
The start of the 2018-2019 Florida Legislative Session is upon us! To kick off the legislative session, legislators normally hold Local County Delegation Meetings in their home county(ies). These meetings will normally include introduction of proposed local bills, presentations focusing on economic development and upcoming legislative priorities of the members, as well as time to hear from local organizations and agencies.
The Florida Alliance of YMCAs Advocacy Team will be connecting with Ys to work with your association to attend delegation meetings of interest to Statewide efforts.
When considering attending a local delegation meeting here are some helpful tips:
- Know your public officials - Find out more about them. What committees do they sit on? What things are they passionate about? Do any of those passions align with the Y commitment to strengthen communities?
- Have an elevator speech - Have a clear, brief message about your Y and some of the initiatives you are working on.
- Thank them - Thank them for their time, and commitment to the community they serve. You can do this face to face, with a card, or over social media.
On-Going Advocacy
For tips on engaging your elected officials visit the Find Your Legislator page on our website!
For a complete guide check out Y-USA's Updated Engaging with Public Officials Toolkit and the Exchange Page for Tools and Resources.
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CONNECTING OUR NETWORK
YPN CHAPTER 27 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN
The YPN Chapter 27 conference is two months away, taking place November 15th and 16th and we couldn't be more excited to have you join us!
We're excited to announce that the conference registration link is NOW open! Registration Link
Fees: YPN Members $149 | YPN Prime Members* $119
*ATTN YPN Prime Members:
Be on the look out for a follow up email with discount link to the conference registration, bringing fee down to $99!
Conference Hotel rate is $149 night at the beautiful
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs® Area,
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, US
Reservation Link to Hotel
Please share with your staff and encourage them to attend this inaugural conference!
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WELL WISHES
DEPARTURE OF SAMANTHA LANE, FLORIDA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
A heartfelt thank you to Samantha Lane our Executive Director for the Florida YMCA Youth In Government Program. Your leadership has taught and inspired thousands of youth in civic engagement and leadership principles.
Please join us in commemorating her legacy and incredible contributions to this program over the last 16 years, and know that we are extremely grateful for all you have done for the Y movement.
For a copy of the letter from President/CEO John Trombetta, click here.
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CONNECTING OUR
CAUSE TO OUR STATE
JOHN TROMBETTA APPOINTED TO FL DOH & FL DOE, SCHOOL HELATH COMMITTEE
Florida’s School Health Services Program is a collaborative effort between the Florida Department of Health (Department) and the Florida Department of Education to maintain and improve the health of students. Many studies have shown that healthy students have better school performance and fewer missed days.
The purpose of the Committee will be to investigate alternate school health models and make recommendations on best practices and initiatives that focus on increasing the quality and coordination of physical, mental and behavioral health care, and improved health outcomes in the public-school setting.
For more information about this committees work, contact John Trombetta
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TRANSFORM YOUR GAME
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
YMCA of the USA - 2019 Swim Lessons Scholarship Grant
Through funding from Y-USA’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, local Ys can provide swim lesson scholarships to vulnerable and low-income youth who otherwise would not be able to afford program fees. The intent is to reduce the financial burden on Ys and help them reach children and families who would not be able to take swim lessons without these scholarships. Grants are available in amounts of $3,000 (to offer 50 individual swim lesson scholarships), $4,500 (to offer 75 scholarships), and $6,000 (to offer 100 scholarships). In addition, the applicant Y must demonstrate ability to adopt Safety Around Water as a drowning prevention program to add additional weight to their score.
This grant opportunity will be available to approximately 432 Y branches and opened September 17, 2018, via EasyGrants http://grants.ymca.net/and close October 5.
Swim Scholarship Intro Webinar for 2019 Grants: https://media.ymca.net/…/swim-scholarship-intro-webinar-8-2…
The Green Education Foundation
The Green Education Foundation, in partnership with Gardener's Supply Company, is accepting applications from schools and youth groups for its Green Thumb Challenge.
Through the program, a prize of $500 will be awarded to a school or youth group to advance the sustainability of a successful youth garden program that has impacted the lives of kids and their community. Applicants must submit a chronicle of their project, including photographs and descriptions.
To be eligible, applicants must be a school or youth group with existing garden program involving youth in grades K-12. The program will not consider proposals for gardens that do not yet exist.
Applications due September 30th
Full RFP here
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Invites Applications From Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association.
BTF awards grants to nonprofit organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and softball programs and facilities. The funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or secure facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Grants are intended to provide funding for incremental programming and to facilitate youth baseball and softball programs, and not for normal operating expenses or as a substitute for existing funding or fundraising activities. BTF does not specify a maximum grant award amount.
To be eligible, applicants must be a nonprofit tax-exempt organization involved in the operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities.
Organizations operating in the U.S. and international locations are eligible to apply. Due October 1st.
Link to RFP here
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EXTRA, EXTRA
FLORIDA Ys IN THE NEWS
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