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Strength in Unity: How the Greater Wichita YMCA Merger Elevates Services and Savings

July 16, 2025

In this Expert Q&A, Ronn McMahon, the president and CEO of the Greater Wichita YMCA, highlights the strategic merger between...

News

Bath Area Family YMCA Names Amy Vendt as New CEO

by John Reecer

July 14, 2025

The Bath Area Family YMCA is excited to announce current COO Amy Vendt has been appointed as interim CEO and...

Programming

Getting the Most Out of Recovery in Community Rec

by John Reecer

July 14, 2025

In recent years, recovery has quickly became one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry. Since the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Leadership

YMCA of Western North Carolina President and CEO Paul Vest to Retire

by John Reecer

July 10, 2025

Longtime YMCA of Western North Carolina president and Chief Executive Officer Paul Vest is set to retire at the end...

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AI Policy as a Path to Innovation: A Human-First Approach

June 25, 2025

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Making Data Human: Teaching Your Team to Use Metrics That Motivate

June 18, 2025

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Unconventional Ways to Develop Partnerships

May 27, 2025

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YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region: On the Cutting-Edge of Innovation

by John Reecer

July 9, 2025

Inside The Issue: July/August 2025

Brand Voice

Creating Accessible and Safe Recreation Environments with Players Health

July 9, 2025

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Q&A on the City of Lima’s New Outdoor Fitness Court

July 9, 2025

Facility Development

Facility Design for Belonging

July 9, 2025

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Game on for Pickleball

July 9, 2025

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Brand Voice

Creating Accessible and Safe Recreation Environments with Players Health

by John Reecer

July 9, 2025

Players Health delivers purpose-built insurance coverage tailored to meet the needs of the community recreation industry. Tyrre Burks’ connection to...

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by John Reecer

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5 Successful Strategies for Esports Programs at Recreation Centers

by John Reecer

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Tour the JCC of Greater Baltimore

by John Reecer

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In this facility tour, you'll be able to tour JCC of Greater Baltimore, the oldest JCC in the nation. The...

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On-Demand: Turning First-time Visitors Into Lifelong Members: A Roundtable Discussion On Engagement and Retention

by John Reecer

July 24, 2025

Join Community Rec Magazine and Upace founder and CEO, Rachel Koretsky, as three recreation leaders share their battle-tested member retention...

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YMCA of the USA Names Greg Waibel as New COO

by John Reecer

July 23, 2025

YMCA of Honolulu announced Tuesday that Greg Waibel, who has served as president and CEO since 2021, has been appointed...

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Why Change Management Is Key to Successful AI Adoption

by Amanda Loveland

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Let’s talk about the awkward middle ground so many of us are in right now: you’ve dipped your toe into...

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Daxko and VolunteerMatters Unite Data to Deepen Engagement Across Nonprofit Communities

by Daxko

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Daxko, the leading software and integrated payments provider in the health and wellness industry, and VolunteerMatters, a trusted volunteer management platform,...