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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Announces New Senior Director of Facilities Management
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce Thomas Crouch will be joining our staff in the role of Senior Director of Facilities Management.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Earns Praesidium Accreditation for Commitment to Child Safety
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Bloomington, IL – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is proud to announce that it has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation™, a prestigious recognition that underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of child safety and abuse prevention.
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American Red Cross, Partners to Honor Three YMCA Employees for Lifesaving Actions
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April 17, 2025
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Finding Hope & Community at the Y: The Story of Christopher "Topher" Gautam Hota
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Christopher Gautam Hota’s journey has taken him across the Midwest, from Ohio to Indiana, from Arkansas to Illinois. It is a story marked by both struggle and hope — a proof to the impact a single act of kindness can have on a person’s life.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Adds New Directors to Leadership Team
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to share that we've added five new directors to our leadership team, which includes three new positions.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Announces Jon Holmes as Director of Sports
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce that Jon Holmes will be fulfilling the role of Director of Sports.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Announces Tim Ready as new Senior Director of Aquatics
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Ready as the new Senior Director of Aquatics. Tim brings with him over a decade of experience in aquatic management, safety protocols, and aquatics development, making him an ideal fit to lead the YMCA’s aquatics programs into an exciting new era.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Announces New Partnership with Girls on the Run of Central Illinois
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce a new partnership with Girls on the Run of Central Illinois, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to empowering young girls through physical activity and life skills development.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA And Jack & Jill of America Announce Third Collaborative Water Safety Event
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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL YMCA AND JACK & JILL OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE THIRD COLLABORATIVE WATER SAFETY EVENT
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the Bloomington-Normal Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Partners with Sheridan Elementary to Offer Swim Safety
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Partners with Sheridan Elementary to Offer Swim Safety
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and Sheridan Elementary School are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that will benefit the youth in our community.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Names Suzanne Richardson as New Swim Team Coach
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is incredibly excited to welcome Suzanne Richardson to the YMCA's staff as our new Swim Team Coach.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Names Logan Wilson as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is very excited to announce Logan Wilson as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Welcomes Director of Wellness Breena Campbell
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is thrilled to welcome Breena Campbell to our operational leadership team in the role of Director of Wellness.
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Congressman Darin LaHood Visits The Bloomington-Normal YMCA
Congressman Darin LaHood visiting our Y and learning about our legislative priorities around Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Names Paige Thompson as Director of Youth Development
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The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is delighted to announce the selection of Paige Thompson as our new Director of Youth Development.
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Stephens Family YMCA and Bloomington-Normal YMCA Welcome Chief Financial Officer Tiffany McNeely
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The YMCA is excited to announce a new addition to the senior leadership team, Tiffany McNeely.
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Announces Ribbon Tying Ceremony of YMCA and Easterseals
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After more than 9 years of planning and community partnership, the Bloomington-Normal YMCA’S new facility in partnership with Easterseals Central Illin
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Announces Grand Opening of New YMCA and Easterseals Facility
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After more than 9 years of planning and community partnership, the Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce the grand opening of their new facili
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA Names Patrick Mainieri Chief Operating Officer
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(BLOOMINGTON, Ill.) – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA has selected Patrick Mainieri to be the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer.
The Chief Operating Officer’s essential job functions are multi-functional- operational, supervisory, and collaborative, and are focused on best-in-class quality and experiences for all participants.
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