The Oswego Family YMCA ended 2011 with three spectacular events: Halloween with the Y; Breakfast with Santa; and the Jingle Bell Jog.
Our Halloween party for kids provided tons of games and prizes, bounce houses, fun crafts and food for Y members and community participants alike. Approximately X of people attended making it a huge success! We are already planning for Halloween with the Y 2012!
After Halloween, we showed our community spirit and put on two events during the Village of Oswego’s Christmas Walk. Breakfast with Santa was held in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Oswego and the Oswego Senior Center. After families and friends enjoyed a pancake and sausage breakfast, the kids were off to play games, win prizes and make holiday crafts. Finally, with many kids dressed in their finest Christmas attire, photos were taken with Santa. 650 people from the community made this event a hit!
The very next day 225 festively-dressed participants and 50 volunteers were back at the Y for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K/1-mile walk. This fun, family event continues to grow and become a tradition at Christmas Walk time.
We would again like to thank our volunteers, sponsors and very dedicated staff that helps make these events possible!
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Brenda Van Wyhe & Chris Jackson join the Y board
In November, Oswego resident Chris Jackson was appointed to the Board of Directors. Chris is the Director of Licensing and Assistant Controller for Soverain Software in Chicago. Chris has coached several programs at the YMCA and serves on a committee for Amate House, a program of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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In December, Oswego resident Brenda Van Wyhe was appointed to the Board. Brenda is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Brenda is involved in several local organizations including Rotary Club of Oswego, the Chamber of Commerce and also serves as Chairperson for the Village of Oswego’s Women’s Topics Committee.
We are very proud to welcome our two newest board members. We look forward to the opinions and expertise that all our board members offer as we enter 2012 and begin planning our many special events.
Event Sponsorships available
Please see Nikki Ryan (or email nryan@ymcachicago.org) regarding sponsorships of any of the following events:
- Oswego YMCA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
- Spring 10K, 5k, 1-mile
- Teen Character Awards
- 3rd Annual Charity golf classic
In Memory of Matt Burgoine
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, our organization lost a revered and very well-liked employee, Matt Burgoine.
Matt, who began working at the Y as a lifeguard, held many roles over the years including Teen Mentor, Club Friday Supervisor, Member Services provider and Camp Hudson Counselor. Matt was adored by the kids he worked with in basketball and swimming and respected by his co-workers.
His leadership, work ethic and spirit will continue to be recognized with the “Matt Burgoine Inspiration of the Year” Award, which will be given in addition to our annual Staff of the Year awards in January.
Upcoming events
- Spring run 10k, 5k, 1 mile Sunday, March 18
- Oswego ymca mayor’s prayer breakfast Friday, March 30
- Healthy kids day Saturday, April 28
- 2nd Annual Teen Character Awards Thursday, May 10
- Summer Camp Car Wash Fundraiser Thursday, May 12
