The Hopkinsville Y is hoping to raise more money with its annual campaign than last year. 110 percent is the goal Chair Carter Hendricks is aiming for.
The campaign kicked off Thursday night at The Y’s annual meeting.
click to download audioLast year, the campaign raised $215,000. Several upcoming fundraisers are planned, such as the “I Love the 80s to Death” murder mystery dinner theater in March and the Spin for a Cause in May.
Incoming Chief Volunteer Officer, Bennett Greene says The Y uses those funds to impact the community.
click to download audioOutgoing CVO, Sandy Grogan says the board has had many decisions to make this year.
click to download audioThe board also has plans to repave the parking lot this summer. Grogan adds this year they created a strategic plan.
click to download audioGreene says there are two things the board will focus on in the coming year.
click to download audioThere is an open house for The Y this Saturday, February 1, from 9 to 11 am.
As part of the Annual Meeting, Executive Director Sheryl Ellis named Mike Pearson the Coach of the Year.
click to download audioEllis says the Volunteer of the Year goes to 22-year volunteer Sandy Cavanah.
click to download audioThe Y Role Model of the Year was given to newly promoted Norma LaFoy.
click to download audioLaFoy joined the staff in 2023 and was recently named Membership Director.
