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The Man With the Plan: Gary A. Cobbs at the YMCA of Greater Louisville
Founded in 1853, the YMCA of Greater Louisville has been a long-established community anchor for the city and surrounding area....
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How the Retractable Roofs of OpenAire Redefine Recreation and Wellness Spaces
Built to make wellness accessible for all, the all-aluminum, retractable roof systems of OpenAire allow recreation spaces to thrive —...
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Bath Area Family YMCA Appoints Amy Vendt as Permanent CEO
The Bath Area Family YMCA is pleased to announce Amy Vendt has been appointed CEO of the association, moving from...
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How Management Software Is Redefining Community Recreation
Community recreation centers are managing increasingly complex environments. Schedules are fuller and expectations are higher than ever. As expectations rise...
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Combating Hate: How Sid Jacobson JCC Builds Belonging and Safety
In this Expert Q&A, Michael Schlank, the executive director of Sid Jacobson JCC, details how his center serves as a...
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Mark Williams on Effective Automation and AI with Arly
In episode 26, Mark Williams, the chief growth officer of Arly, shares how community rec organizations can meet rising expectations...
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Meet the 2026 Community Rec Leadership Summit Sponsors
Learn about the 2026 Community Rec Leadership Summit sponsors. The 2026 Community Rec Leadership will be held February 17-19 at...
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Erica Barnes on Intentional Programming to Boost Family Engagement and Maximize Facility Space
In this Leadership Viewpoint, Erica Barnes, the director of business development at NinjaZone, shares how community rec centers can address...
Read moreDetailsAnaheim Family YMCA CEO Brent Finlay Announces Retirement
The Anaheim Family YMCA announced the retirement of CEO Brent Finlay, following 40 years of dedicated service. Over four decades,...
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According to Indeed, the talent market for hiring is as tumultuous and competitive as it ever has been. Therefore, it’s...
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Devlin Reiley, the marketing and PR director at the Rappahannock Area YMCA, provides a tour of the Massad Family YMCA...
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YMCA of Honolulu Names Walter F. Thoemmes III as Next President and CEO
The YMCA of Honolulu announced that Walter F. Thoemmes III has been selected as the Y's next president and CEO,...
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Mobile Pool at Summerville Family YMCA Improves Water Safety in Rural Areas
To better combat drowning and a lack of swim instruction, Summerville Family YMCA developed Splash Into Safety — a program...
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JCC Association of North America Names Deann Forman as Executive Director of the Center for Innovation and Impact
JCC Association of North America today announced the appointment of Deann Forman as the inaugural executive director of the Center...
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Building Consistency at Scale: How the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Modernized Family Programming Operations
For large, multi-branch YMCAs, delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across programs and locations is an ongoing operational challenge. Child Watch,...
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Community Rec Youth Programming Trends and Insights for 2026
One of the hallmarks of any impactful community rec center is successful youth programming. While this large area of focus...
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YMCA of Silicon Valley Appoints John T. Ehrbar as its next President and CEO
YMCA of Silicon Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of John T. Ehrbar as its next president and CEO, effective January 26,...
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