Members, are a valuable asset to YMCA family. Each month, we recognize a dedicated member and thank them for dedication to a healthy lifestyle, their commitment to the YMCA and its mission and the great character they show when using our facilities.

June 2008 Member of the Month

Gary Taton

CONGRATULATIONS!
Garden City Family YMCA proudly presents you with the following:

 Free 30-Day Membership for a Friend
Free Coupon to Sonic
Free Coupon to Wendy’s
Free YMCA T-Shirt

Your Family:   Wife for 49 years, Karen. Children; Cynthia, Steven, Roger & Clarissa.
Occupation:   Retired farmer; Ex-Registered Medical Technologist; Ex-science teacher.     
Favorites:
Color:   Blue
Movie:   "Facing The Giants"
Verse or Quote: "Helping others is rent we pay for living on this Earth." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Sport: Table Tennis
Sports Team: KU Jayhawks   
Hobbies: Church choir, gardening and mission trips.
What was your first YMCA experience?  Indian Y-Guides in Wichita with my son Steven in the late '60s.

YMCA Ambassador's are those members that have made a continuous commitment to the YMCA for five years or longer. They have supported the YMCA and its mission by volunteering in many areas, are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle by working out on a regular basis, follow the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and show a true love for the YMCA and its involvement in the Garden City community.

June 2008 Ambassador:

Kay Davis

CONGRATULATIONS!
The Garden City Family YMCA proudly presents you with the following:

Free Pizza Hut coupon
Wendy’s coupon
Free 30 Day Membership for a Friend

How long have you been a member?  24+ years
Your family members: Husband - Kent Three daughters - Elizabeth, Cassandra, Alyssa Two son-in-laws and one granddaughter

Favorite Activity at the Garden City Family YMCA? Racquetball

Biggest Accomplishment in your Life:  Raising three daughters; Finally beating my husband in two out of two racquetball games.
Why you are committed to the YMCA: I've made some wonderful friends at the Y. Clean environment with variety of programs for all ages.
Where would you like to see the Garden City Family YMCA go: I'm excited about the proposed expansion of building. Hope it is kept user friendly i.e. racquetball commons area.