Burlington YMCA-YWCA News

Uniroyal Donation

Thank you to Billups Tire and Muffler Center and Uniroyal Tires for their generous donation of over $3,300 in funding and equipment towards the Burlington YMCA-YWCA Soccer Program. Click here to view more information regarding this donation.

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John Slocum Honorary Scholarship

John Slocum

1915-2007

Your Legacy Will Always Be With Us!!!

Former YMCA Board of Directors President, Jim Nelson, established the Burlington YMCA Board of Directors Scholarship in 2001. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, citizenship and community, school and YMCA-YWCA involvement. Beginning with the 2001 graduating class, two $500.00 scholarships have been awarded annually.

The 2006 YMCA-YWCA Board of Directors voted unanimously to rename this scholarship to honor our member John Slocum. John was a Y member for 70 years, and his attitude towards life exemplified the Y Missions and Core Values. He inspired others to be better people with his own positive outlook as a model to follow.

To be eligible for the John Slocum Honorary Y Scholarship, graduating seniors must be a member of the Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA at the time of application. The Board of Directors will award the annual scholarships as long as funds are sufficient. Funds for the scholarship awards are derived from personal contributions by Board members, staff and others. If you would like to contribute to the John Slocum Honorary Y Scholarship please see or call Deb Mulch ext. 119 Gina Crabtree ext. 115 at 753-6734.

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2012 Comedy Night

Don't miss this annual event! The 15th Annual Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA fundraiser will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 at Catfish Bend Event Center. This year's event will feature comedian Eric Anderson, back by popular demand. His routine will leave you amazed! Whether it's eating fire or performing while triple blind folded, you will leave wondering how he did that!

In addition to the comedy show, the evening will include a social hour, delicious food and wonderful raffle baskets. Proceeds from this event benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free twelve week program for cancer survivors in our community designed to help them regain their physical and emotional strength. Contact Deb or Gina at (319) 753-6734 for more information or to purchase tickets.

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2011 Strong Cars for Strong Kids Car Show