North Carolina Y Begins Wellness Pilot ProgramSHELBY, NC -- The Cleveland County Family YMCA in North Carolina has started a wellness pilot program to designated North Carolina state employees, according to The Shelby (NC) Star. The program is in partnership with the State Health Plan of North Carolina, which provides health care coverage to more than 644,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, current and former lawmakers, state university and community college personnel, state hospital staff, and their dependents. ... Nonprofits, Private Studios More Appealing Than Club Chains, Survey SaysBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor YONKERS, NY -- Readers of Consumer Reports gave higher marks to private studios, nonprofit organizations, local community centers and office fitness facilities over most national health-club chains other than Life Time Fitness in Consumer Reports National Research Center’s first health club survey.... New Jersey Y Employee Tests Positive for MRSABy: Jennipher Shaver Middletown, Nj A part-time administrative employee at the Community YMCA's Red Bank Family Health and Fitness Center in Red Bank, NJ, tested positive... Diabetes KnockoutBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor Fitness facilities and the treatment of diabetes go together like peas and carrots. That was the message of the marketing campaign of the YMCA of Greater... Now DownloadingBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, contributing writer Soon, paper could become almost pass at health clubs. Digitization of information is increasing in many industries, including the fitness industry, as... Michigan Y Throws Out Sex OffendersBy: Jennipher Shaver Muskegon, Mi Since terminating 20 memberships whose names showed up on the Michigan State Police Sex Offender Registry, the Muskegon Family YMCA in Muskegon,... More Ys Going to Smaller Express FormatBy: Jennipher Shaver Kansas City, Mo More YMCAs nationwide are building express facilities to reach new communities, save building costs and hone in on the fast-paced adult... Athletic Business Show Speakers Talk a Little Football in OrlandoBy: Stuart Goldman Orlando Football wasn't far from the minds of the attendees and keynote speakers at the Athletic Business Conference and Expo held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at the... The State of '08By: By Pamela Kufahl, editor As the new year begins, many people in the fitness industry are already wondering what the industry will look like when the year ends. With a slowing... YMCA Introduces New Strategic PlanCHICAGO -- Because of the current health challenges facing families and individuals, Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of the YMCA of the USA, issued a New Year's resolution for the organization: continue to get Americans healthy. To do that, the YMCA is implementing a new strategic plan focused on the holistic development of children and youth, family strengthening, and health and well-being for all. ... Wisconsin YWCA Fitness Center ClosesRACINE, WI-- In order to focus more on the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, the YWCA in Racine, WI, was closed earlier this month. The move takes the organization out of the health and fitness arena, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. ... A Look BackThe past always seems to be gaining on us, which is why the best way to sum up the lessons learned in 2007 comes from the Zen master itself, the rear-view mirror... New Jersey Y Employee Tests Positive for MRSABy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- A part-time administrative employee at the Community YMCA's Red Bank Family Health and Fitness Center in Red Bank, NJ, tested positive for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on Friday. ... Michigan Y Throws Out Sex OffendersMUSKEGON, MI -- The Muskegon Family YMCA in Muskegon, MI, recently terminated 20 memberships after finding members’ names on the Michigan State Police Sex Offender Registry during a recent check, according to the Muskegon Chronicle. ... Ohio Y Tightens Security After Break-inBy: Jennipher Shaver Sidney, Oh The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA in Sidney, OH, is on alert after thieves broke into the facility last month, stealing computers that contained... Y Fires Staff Over NooseBy: Jennipher Shaver Cleveland, Tn Last month, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga's Cleveland (TN) branch fired three employees who were involved in leaving two nooses at... JCC Receptionist Pleads GuiltyEAST HILLS, NY -- The former receptionist at the Sid Jacobsen Jewish Community Center in East Hills, NY, recently pleaded guilty to stealing the credit card information of 18 JCC members. After stealing the information, Elizabeth Young and others used the stolen credit card numbers to purchase more than $15,000 in high-end merchandise, according to a statement from the office of Nassau County (NY) District Attorney Kathleen Rice. ... Ohio Y Tightening Security After Major Break-inSIDNEY, OH -- The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA in Sidney, OH, is on alert after thieves broke into the facility earlier this month, stealing computers that contained the personal information of about 1,000 members, according to the Dayton (OH) Daily News. ... Tennessee Y Fires Employees Over NooseCLEVELAND, TN -- Earlier this week, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga’s Cleveland (TN) branch fired three employees who were involved with leaving two nooses at its facility. ... Y Campaign Nets 8 Billion StepsBy: By Jennipher Shaver Washington, Dc More than 1,500 YMCAs participated in the YMCA of the USA's America on the Move Week with the YMCA in September. Ys across the country... YMCA Activates Americans to Take 8 Billion StepsWASHINGTON, DC -- More than 1,500 YMCAs participated in the YMCA of the USA’s America On the Move Week with the YMCA, Sept. 22-29. Ys across the country motivated 1.3 million people to take 8 billion steps during the week. The campaign, in partnership with the America On the Move Foundation, aims to educate and motivate people to make two small daily changes: add 2,000 steps and eat 100 fewer calories. ... Keynotes Draw Crowds at Club Industry 2007CHICAGO -- More than 500 attendees filled the room on Oct. 11 for the presentation of Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro's Lifetime Achievement Award to Alan G. Schwartz, chairman of the board of TCA Holdings, and the keynote address given by Laila Ali, world boxing champion and daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.... Locker Thief at YWCA Uses Borrowed HammerWHITE PLAINS, NY -- A 34-year-old man allegedly borrowed a hammer from a lifeguard at the YWCA of White Plains, NY, and used it to break into three of the YW’s lockers, taking cash and personal items on Sept. 11, according to The Journal News (NY). ... New North Georgia YMCA Denied Tax-Exempt StatusFORT OGLETHORPE, GA -- The North Georgia YMCA in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, will have to pay property taxes on the 4.5 acres slated for its new facility, according to The Catoosa County (GA) News. ... Arizona Y Fires Employees Over Unattended ToddlerGOODYEAR, AZ -- Several Southwest Valley Regional YMCA child care employees were fired after a 1-year-old boy was left unattended in the Y’s child care center. The boy’s mother found her son soaked in what she believes was toilet water, according to a report by Phoenix TV station KPHO. ... |
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