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Dear Members, Participants, Guests and YMCA Volunteers -

It is with much relief that I look forward to 2012 and the hope and optimism that it offers.  The year that is now drawing to a close has been a difficult one, that I'm sure none of us wish to repeat.  However, it has also been full of opportunities for learning, for working with others in new ways, for discovering our huge capacity for survival and resilience.  It takes a crisis, sometimes, to feel alive! 

The YMCA has come through all the dramas well.  All our facilities are operating, staff are feeling more positive, and our relationships with other organisations in the city have been strengthened.  I am so proud of all the staff and volunteers for their sheer tenacity and dedication to our values, our Mission and our Purpose. We have certainly been building strong people, strong families and strong communities this year!

And personally, for me, it has been a year of adventure.  As well as learning what to do when the world gets shaken (or covered in snow), I have welcomed a new baby to our family.  Number three has turned out to be the easiest baby in the world.  He will always be my reminder of 2011 - and the WONDERFUL things that happened this past year. 

Thanks to you all for your support and patronage.  On behalf of all of us at the YMCA, Merry Christmas &  Happy New Year.

With love and aroha to you all,

Josie

YMCA Christchurch

CEO


As part of our community leadership in promoting health and well-being, the YMCA of Christchurch is 100% Smokefree at all its sites including Wainui Park.  For more information on this policy please click here.