YMCA Camp Kern Volunteer of the Year Award Presented To Local Supporter

For Immediate Release

[Oregonia, OH 3/29/13] - The YMCA of Greater Dayton is pleased to recognize Andrea DeBow Kaercher as the YMCA Camp Kern volunteer of the year.

Andrea Kaercher started at YMCA Camp Kern in 2002 as our Conference and Retreat Director. In 2007 she decided to leave camp to pursue her teaching career at Kings School District, but continued to volunteer for us. She worked on the silent auction committee, soliciting donations in 2012. She was instrumental in The Arctic Dash and also created the Christmas tree ornaments we sold during our holiday fundraiser.

We are so blessed to have her with us as a volunteer and a dear friend. Thank you so much Andrea for all that you do for us and the guests at YMCA Camp Kern!

The award was presented during the YMCA's 142nd Annual Meeting at the David H. Ponitz Center at Sinclair in Dayton on March 14th. The event raised over $17,500 for the YMCA's Annual Strong Kids Campaign and 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. 

Thank you again to Andrea. Her dedication to the Y makes our community a better place.

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About the Y

The Y is one of the nation’s 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 nation’s 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 eleven locations throughout the Miami Valley.