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This August 2010 communication from the YMCA of the Rockies Outreach & Inclusion Team was created by Gail Albers, Program Director at the Estes Park Center, to help staff and volunteers better understand the needs and demographics for those served by this exceptional camp and conference center.

This information appears on the YMCA of the Rockies’ Outreach and Inclusion section of its website: http://www.ymcarockies.org/home/about-us/OIymcarockies (posted with permission)

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Click here to download the Strategic Plan (ppt)

The Steering Committee met in Kansas City on April 17-18, 2010 with Judy Stein from Quatt Associates to identify the mission of the GLBT Affinity Group and its top priorities for the next three years.  A formal document and executive summary will be coming soon.

Mission Statement:

All GLBT individuals are safe, welcomed and valued so that they can fully advance the mission of the YMCA.

Priorities:

Advocate for GLBT equal treatment and inclusive YMCA policies and practices

Expand the network of GLBT staff and allies

Build the infrastructure to advance the work of the affinity group