Through Their Eyes Outside of an initial job as a paperboy, my first real job with a regular check was in high school as a day camp counselor. The church...

H-Hour D-Day My wife and I look forward to the rare times when we can just relax on the sofa and enjoy a movie. Unfortunately, our movie tastes don’t always...

“Thirty” Before I dive into my thoughts for today, I need to acknowledge the tremendous response to last month’s “HELP Wanted” message. Almost instantly, people inquired about various levels of...

“HELP Wanted” Despite the cyclical nature to YMCA work, I’ve never regarded it as monotonous. At this time of year, we’re working hard to help the “resolutioners” from January and...

Cookies, Popcorn, Chocolates…oh, My! If you have kiddos actively in your home or life right now, chances are that you’re immersed in the season of decadent fundraising campaigns. For years,...

Three Stories, 1 Book Three Stories, 1 Book Chapter 1 Like many of you, I’ve been working off that holiday chocolate indulgence. Headed into the Y earlier this week for...

The Plan The last few weeks for me and my family have gone by in a blur. We enjoyed a cruise with my in-laws and seemingly spent at least half...

Day ONE I spoke with a friend of mine recently on the eve of him starting in a new leadership role. It’s a pretty big job and the best counsel...

“Turkey Knuckles“ I can’t lead off with “Turkey Knuckles” and leave you hanging too long without an explanation, but please afford me a minute to acknowledge that I’ve had to share...

“BitterSweet Sixteen“ Many of you reached out to me after last month’s message regarding the Blanchard Park YMCA. You shared stories about the importance of the Y as a gathering...