YMCA of Greater Dayton Teen Services Announces Volunteer of the Year
YMCA of Greater Dayton Teen Services Announces Volunteer of the Year
Norbert Klopsch received award of appreciation
[Dayton, OH 3/23/11] The YMCA of Greater Dayton held its 140th Annual Meeting at the David H. Ponitz Center at Sinclair in Dayton recently. The event raised over $19,000 for the YMCAs annual Strong Kids Campaign. The event consisted of a silent auction, dinner and a program where volunteers and staff were recognized for their contributions to the success of the YMCA of Greater Dayton.
YMCA Teen Services was pleased to recognize Norbert Klopsch as their Volunteer of the Year. Norb has participated as a mentor in the YMCA Teens in Action Mentors Matter program for the past 3 summers. Norb is such an asset to our program - not only does he commit to the 3 volunteer days that are required of mentors, but he shows up as often as he can. He brings a positive energy for the teens that is quite rare and is always willing to give 110%. He is so amazing that this past summer the teens made him a part of their thank you rap song. He also spends time behind the scenes helping us raise funds for Junior Leadership Dayton. No matter how busy his schedule, Norb makes the time to help us out! It is because of the commitment of people like Norb, that we are able to continue to grow in our work with area youth. THANK YOU Norb for sharing your time, talent and heart with our teens and the Mentors Matter program!
Norb is a hero to the YMCA of Greater Dayton.
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The Y is one of the nations leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children regardless of age, income or background to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nations health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Dayton was established in 1870 and now offers twelve locations throughout the Miami Valley. www.ymcaonline.org