May 8, 2008

YWCA Awards Beverly Burton Administrative Professional of the Year Over 240 individuals came to the Administrative Professionals Appreciation Luncheon on April 23rd at High Point Country Club.  The YWCA Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate the 2008 Administrative Professional of the year, Beverly Burton.  For 19 years Beverly has been the office manager of Covenant United Methodist Church in High Point where she is seen as an irreplaceable part of the church staff and community.  Beverly oversees a broad scope of the church's functions both internally and within the community.  She coordinates the operation of the facilities and is considered a vital part of the welfare of the Staff of 48 plus individuals.  Beverly is the mastermind behind all communication, including their website, newsletters, mailings, phone tree and a variety of other resources.  Beverly’s motherly spirit makes her the special person she is.  No one goes unnoticed each person who walks into her office feels as though their need is the only one that Beverly has to deal with at that precise moment.  Beverly is an amazing woman, considered THE servant of the church with everything she has done and continues to do.  Congratulations Beverly.

YWCA  Pottery Studio Open House and Ribbon Cutting - May 28th The YWCA will be host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting for the Pottery Studio on Wednesday, May 28th from 5 to 7 pm.  The YWCA is offering Six week classes for  $125. Sign up today as space is limited!  882-4126

Register For Summer Camp Today The YWCA's Young Explorers Summer camp exposes youth to the world beyond their communities. Every child in the summer camp program enjoys enrichment activities and gains appreciation of social, racial, and cultural diversity through daily interactions and field trips. The program is open to school- aged youth pre- k - 8  who will enjoy swimming , field trips, educational opportunities , sports and fitness activities , outdoor games and more.  Attend our summer camp open house and we will waive half the registration fee. Contact:  Gloria Miranda at 336-882-4126 or  via email at gmiranda@ywcahp.com for more information or to reserve your child today.   Summer Camp Open House Friday , May 16th from 5-6 PM Friday , May 30th from 5-6 PM

Sign Up today for Lifeguarding Classes The High Point-Thomasville Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with the YWCA, is  offering  Lifeguarding, and Lifeguarding Instructor classes.  Contact the American Red Cross Health & Safety Services office for more information on a training opportunity near you. (Email H&SS)

YWCA Legal Ease Workshop - Guilford County Child Support Thursday, May 1st 11:30 – 12:30 Brown Bag Lunch  Do you have questions concerning child support and what your rights? You won’t want to miss this informative class.  An expert in child support will discuss issues that address child support and the rights of the parents or legal guardians.  RSVP 882-4126

A Call For Diapers The Baby Basics Closet is in desperate need of diapers in sizes newborn, 1, 3 and 4.   If you would like to help a family in need this is a great way.  All donations can be dropped off at the YWCA and are tax deductible.  You can make a baby happy today.

Spring has Arrived at the Career Closet Tell your friends!...Tell your coworkers!...Tell your family!  Spring Clothing has arrived!! The Women's Career Closet store is open Monday thru Friday 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.  So come while the getting is good.  The Career Closet is located in the YWCA at 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point.

2nd Annual YWCA Indoor Yard Sale Friday, June 13th 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 14th 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.   This Yard Sale is going to be HUGE!!! There’s something for everyone from baby needs to tools, crafts to appliances, linens to furniture.  Things continue to come in and if you have unused items in your home that you want to get rid of you can still bring them to us. Donations can be brought to the YWCA Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30a.m. & 6:00p.m.  (Please NO clothes for the yard sale.  We still accept business wear for the Career Closet and baby clothes for the Baby Basics Closet but will not have clothes items in the yard sale). All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds go to the YWCA Women’s Resource Center.  Call us at 882-4126 to volunteer or for more information.

Action and Advocacy Board The YWCA has created an Action and Advocacy Board, which is a board of women under 30 that will meet on a regular basis.  The purpose of the Action and Advocacy Board is to provide leadership development for women under the age of 30. To coordinate Advocacy projects for the YWCA and to develop volunteers for YWCA programs and services.  For more information please contact Heidi Majors at hmajors@ywcahp.com

Swim Lessons... All Levels and Ages Sign Up For the June Session Morning and Evening Swim Lessons begin the first week of of every month.  For more information contact Cathy at cvernon@ywcahp.com or visit:  http://www.ywcahp.com/CalAquatics.htm