BUILDING A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
A global perspective, responsibility and response are tied directly to our collective effort to increase the impact of the YMCA mission across the country and around the world. The ability to integrate global dimensions into daily programming and initiatives is a critical component to effectively engage an increasingly diverse population in the United States and maintain our connection to the global YMCA movement.
YMCA International Assembly Dinner Held April 16, 2012
On Monday, April 16th, the IL State Alliance of YMCAs held its annual international assembly dinner. This year’s keynote was delivered by Mike Bussey who spoke about the incredible history and current work of the Jerusalem International YMCA. Many IL YMCAs were recognized for their support of YMCA World Service and the Ken and Alta Thiel International Award was presented to the L. Wilbur Messer Chapter.
Click the video below to watch a video clip of photos the event!
Special thanks and gratitutde goes out to the 2011 International Committee of the Illinois Alliance of YMCAs:
Ken Buss, Rockford
Joe Martin, Ottawa
Rich Escutia, Ottawa
Jon Milonas, Chicago
Monica Flores, B R Ryall YMCA
William & Mary Glenn, Glen Ellyn
Jerry Prado-Shaw, Naperville
Dr. Art Holland, Hinsdale
Rick Reigner, Prairie Valley YMCA
Mary Tikalsky, YMCA of USA
Richard Clegg, YMCA of the USA
Mary Velasquez, YMCA of the USA
Pat Nelson, Elgin
Alta Thiel, Northbrook (honorary member)
Evy Schum, Naperville (honorary member)
YMCA Global Center of Excellence
The Global Centers of Excellence (GCE) national strategy advances operational models which lead to expanded opportunities for inclusion of diverse constituencies and the building of global community. These GCE YMCAs consistently innovate and demonstrate best practices in inclusion and community-building through global engagement and the integration of strategic priorities across all levels of the organization.
- Prairie Valley YMCA (Elgin)
- West Cook YMCA (Oak Park)