About
Welcome to the Channel Islands YMCA. We have been building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities since 1887. The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization of seven YMCA branches serving Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
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The Channel Islands YMCA is one of over 960 YMCA of the USA member associations. YMCA of the USA represents over 2,350 YMCA branches nation wide.
Our Mission Statement
The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to men women and children of all ages, races, religious beliefs and economic status to develop and enrich the spirit, mind, and body.
Who We Serve
The Channel Islands YMCA is a non-profit association of men, women and children of all ages, races, ethnic groups, economic conditions and religious affiliations serving more than 60,000 individuals each year in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
Character Counts
At the Channel Islands YMCA, good character and values are an important part of everything we do, from child care
to fitness classes to teen programs. By teaching, enforcing,
advocating, and modeling the six pillars of character, we build
strong kids, strong families, and a strong communities.
Six Pillars of Character Counts:
- Caring
- Citizenship
- Fairness
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- Respect
- Responsibility
- Trustworthiness
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Financial Assistance
Our financial assistance policies ensure that no one is turned away for reasons of inability to pay.
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Giving
Charitable donations to the YMCA make a positive and profound impact to many individuals and families in our community. It is through these donations that we are able to continue to offer our services to many who face a variety of financial hardships.
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By Laws
Channel Islands YMCA By-Laws 2006
Channel Islands YMCA Association Board Of Directors
Brian Gough, Chair
Mark Fingerlin, Chair Elect
Merrill L. Hoffman, Secretary
William W. Phillips, Treasurer
Darren D. Caesar,
Past Board Chair
George Armstrong
James L. Armstrong
Robert J. Coles
Jim Dixon
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Dale Haslem
Tony Harbour
Tom Heter
George S. Leis
Jon Martin
Woody Rollins
Jeff Speich
Joseph Sullivan
John Van Donge
Daniel C. Watkins
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Board of Directors Minutes
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