NJ YMCA Professional Network Chapter 17

The 2025 Principles & Practice: Exploring My Way training dates are here! with 11 in-person and 11 virtual options, now is the perfect time to find a time that works for you. In this training, you will experience a sense of accomplishment for your contribution to the Y, develop insight into your values/beliefs and skills/competencies, build your leadership skills and shape your personal leadership journey. You don't want to miss out! Find your 2025 training opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/gvNBRj3f #YMCA #ProfessionalDevelopment

Y-USA is accepting applications for a chronic disease prevention/management program (CDP) launch or relaunch opportunity. Varying levels of funding will be provided to Ys to support preparation for program launch based on the CDP of interest; allocations will be based on program selection and will range from unfunded to $11,000. Applications will be accepted until November 22. Learn more about applying here: https://lnkd.in/e9EZGeEW #YMCA

As the 10th anniversary of EMLE is coming to a close, there is one final regional tour stop, New Jersey! Join us as we celebrate and support the Y's next generation of multicultural leaders through networking and mentoring opportunities, educational presentations and resources that inspire staff to deepen their commitment to a career in the Y movement. The event will feature a keynote by Lance Fresh and the Power Player Panel, featuring local industry leaders. Sign up today at tinyurl.com/njremle24 #YMCA #ProfessionalDevelopment

Final week! Please vote by 10/19 for the NJ YMCA State Alliance. Team Miller! Help raise money for NJ YMCA State Alliance! Please vote every day! Vote daily for @dawnellemock & Team Miller in the @meadowlandsracetrack Breeders Crown Charity Challenge. Visit bit.ly/3Xc0rtM to vote for our team. hashtag #BCCC24

?? We have exciting news! Y-USA is launching a re-imagined and re-vamped Annual Campaign Training! This program will launch in 2025, but our New Jersey Y team members are getting a first look at the pilot course. The training is 2 days and will be held at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County. The course is $155, and limited financial assistance is available by contacting [email protected]. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/ecews-ac #YMCA #ProfessionalDevelopment

Registration is open for some incredible training opportunities! Check out just some of the classes here. These trainings are free to Y employees, so find your favorites and sign up ?? View the full schedule and sign up in LCDC: https://loom.ly/BOSd8RQ #YMCA #ProfessionalDevelopment

Exciting news! The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is proud to announce that the Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (REMLE) is making its final stop in NJ this year! As a partner in the alliance, we are thrilled to host this transformative event. I am looking forward to the 2-day REMLE event, tailored to support emerging multicultural leaders within the Y movement. Attendees holding leadership roles or aspiring to do so, will represent YMCAs in NJ, NY, PA, and CT. Calling all speakers and vendors! This is your chance to be part of an impactful experience. Check out the attached description and secure your spot by submitting the form today. Let's empower and uplift the next generation of leaders together! #REMLE #LeadershipDevelopment #YMCA #MulticulturalLeadership #NetworkingOpportunity

?? Exciting Opportunity Alert! ?? YPN Chapter 17 in New Jersey is searching for a dedicated and passionate Peer Community Strategist to join our Board! In this critical role, you’ll be supporting a statewide initiative that strengthens the knowledge, skills, and engagement of YMCA staff in their various functional areas. You’ll collaborate closely with leaders from multiple disciplines—membership, wellness, youth development, aquatics, and more—to develop strategies that promote operational excellence and foster strong connections across the state. While you don’t need to be an expert in every area, your experience as an operations leader will be essential in guiding peer community leaders to success. If you’re excited about building collaborative environments and empowering others, we’d love to hear from you! Visit the YPN website https://loom.ly/YwTqci8 or contact Bill SanFilippo, YPN Board President, at [email protected] to learn more. Let’s work together to shape the future of YMCA professionals in New Jersey! ?? #YMCA #LeadershipOpportunity #PeerCommunityStrategist #YPNChapter17 #CommunityLeadership #YMCAProfessionals #OperationalExcellence

Today, YPN Chapter 17’s Membership Peer Community, led by Donna Wells, Senior Director of Membership at the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, hosted its annual in-person training event! ?? Membership leaders from across New Jersey gathered to dive into key topics such as staff training, recruitment and retention strategies, learning styles, CRM software reviews, and so much more. Thank you to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA for hosting! A special shoutout to our immediate past chair, Eddie Norgard, who shared his wealth of membership expertise with us one last time before embarking on his new adventure in Atlanta! We are immensely grateful for all Eddie has done to elevate and support membership directors across the state. Wishing him nothing but success in his next chapter! ?? #YPNChapter17 #MembershipExcellence #YMCALeadership #YMCANJ

Here at the NJ YMCA Professional Network Chapter 17, we know that there are so many younger leaders in the Y movement that deserve to be highlighted! Here’s your chance! Nominate a Y professional for the annual 30 under 30 award. Details below in the shared post.