NEW ZUMBA CLASSES AT YOUR DIXON FAMILY YMCA! Add some flavor to your workout this Fall! New Classes are being offered on Monday and Wenesday eveings from 7:15-8 PM; Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:45-7:30 PM; Saturdays at 10:00-10:45 AM and again on Saturdays from 11:00-11:45 AM. Classes begin Septerber 7th - Register Today! A Brand New Day at Dixon Family YMCA Dear Friends of the Dixon Family YMCA: I recently attended the YMCA General Assembly in Salt Lake City. At this event, Y-USA launched a national branding campaign to better reflect the mission and effectiveness of the national movement. For the first time in 43 years, the YMCA of the USA unveiled a new brand strategy and visual identity. The goal is to make it easier for us to explain the positive impact our Y Movement has on the youth and adults we serve. It is important to know that our Mission Statement and the national Mission Statement have not changed, with a consistent commitment to our Christian principles; in fact, living our Mission is more important than ever. The Dixon Family YMCA Mission statement is:  to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our corporate name remains the same: the Dixon Family YMCA. And we remain required to list our organization as the “Young Men’s Christian Association” on official corporate documents. But, for the first time, we will call ourselves by the name that most people already use: the Y. For all of us that use the old nickname, “the Y,” we are now officially okay! There is an updated, forward-looking new logo for the national Y, created to reflect the vibrancy, diversity and heritage of our organization. The updated logo retains the triangle (symbolizing Spirit, Mind and Body-fundamental elements of the Y). For the first time in many years, the new logo requires “YMCA” to be present in all treatments. This was not the case in our previous logo. This logo comes in several color combinations, fun colors that also reflect the variety of what we do and who we serve. Here are examples of the new logo:      Often times, the public doesn’t see the cause behind our work; the “why” behind the Y. The new brand sets a framework around the areas where the Y has always been involved: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, all of which positions us to strengthen the foundations of community in America. Our Y programs are more than fun; they incorporate our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Families come together from across the community for family time, family swim, enjoying healthy activities at our facilities while growing closer together.  We also partner with many groups and organizations sharing in building a healthier community. All are strengthened by their experience at the Dixon Family YMCA. In the coming months, you will see the new brand architecture phased in at our Y, but rest assured that we remain true to our values at the Dixon Family YMCA. Andrew J. Andrew McFarlane Chief Executive Officer, Dixon Family YMCA Fall 2010 Newsletter Our latest newsletter is now available and will also be inserted into your August 14, 2010 Telegraph newspaper.  Click Here for the online version and PDF. Fall Soccer 2010 Soccer games have begun! Please visit our sports schedule page to view our schedules, sign up for text alerts for game cancellations or visit the Illlowa Soccer website for the Dixon Flash.  Click Here to be redirected to the sports schedules. Fall Soccer 2010 Basketball is just around the corner! Don't forget to sign up for this year's youth basketball programs. Please check out the forms and links below for details! Interested in coaching? Contact Christine at 288.9622 ext. 106 for information on how to become involved. Registration form for Girls Basketball. Registration form for Boys 3-6 Basketball Program Our Cause Defines Us We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.  Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.  Our Strength is in Community The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change.  The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we’eve been listening and responding to our communities. The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y has local presence and global reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change. Our Impact is Felt Every Day With a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. Follow your Dixon Family YMCA on Facebook! Dixon Ymca Create Your Badge Partnership announced for the Dixon Family YMCA! YMCA Military Membership Program As part of the new Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Outreach Initiative, the Dixon Family YMCA will provide military families with access to youth development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programs. Membership fees will be underwritten by the DoD and administered through Military OneSource, an information and referral service for military families. For details regarding eligibility and enrollment, please contact Military One Source at 800-342-9647 or online at MilitaryOneSource.com. New - Online Giving! Interested in supporting your Dixon Family YMCA? Please click on the button below to make a donation. Contact us Subscribe to the Dixon Family YMCA newsletter Dixon Family YMCA 110 N. Galena Ave Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815-288-9622 Fax: 815-288-4376 YMCA Hours of Operation - Summer: Monday through Thursday 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM