BOB WARNOCK

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Well, our chapter has a local service project! Many thanks to Lyon Chapter members and several other Y Retirees from around the country who have joined Monica and me by contributing to the LA YMCA's disaster relief efforts.

I volunteered the use of my truck to pick up pallets of donated stuff from Home Depot and other businesses and brought them to the South Pasadena San Marino (now Crowell Family) YMCA, which is a major hub for gathering and distributing everything from blankets to water to food to toothpaste to those affected by the fire that destroyed much of Altadena.

Crowell YMCA Executive Director Jason Ramos, pictured with me and my supplies-laden truck, asked me to thank the Lyon chapter for our partnership in the YMCA's fire relief efforts. Today, I am extra proud to be your president.

Bob

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

LYON CHAPTER EVENTS

Middle East Update via Zoom

in April (exact date TBA)

Summer BBQ at the Warnocks

Aug 16, 2pm

Christmas Party

Dec 6, Mijares Mexican Restaurant, Pasadena

BOB WARNOCK

IS NEW ALUMNI LIAISON

The Lyon Chapter is proud to announce that our President, Bob Warnock, has accepted the position of liaison to the YMCA Emergency Fund (EAF) for YMCA Alumni.

EAF provides  immediate financial aid to Y staff and YMCA alumni members in need after natural disasters and other crises. As of October 9, EAF had awarded grants totaling $268,000 to 290 individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene across four states. With the aftermath of Milton, and the LA fires they  anticipate even more requests for help. 

Our chapter continues to support EAF, and encourages our members who are able, to donate as well. Gifts can be made safely online by clicking the blue button below.  Y-USA and Y Retirement are matching donations up to $50,000. 

NATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT

CELEBRATION SET FOR SEPTEMBER

The YMCA Alumni National Service Project in partnership with the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires, is closing in on completion of Morning Star Village of four tiny homes. Three work waves still have openings -- May 6-13, May 13-20 and Sept. 9-16. Click the button below for information and to register. Watch for news about our Celebration Weekend Sept. 19-21 in Dupree as the first families move in. Next up: Building the first Twig (small YMCA branch) in La Plant, SD, in 2026.

Photo: Morning Star Community at the end of work sessions in Sept. 2024

June 17-July 3, 2025:

Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun and Summer Solstice ocean cruise on Emerald Princess. Hosts: Schreiner Chapter's Jan and Patrick Murphy.

OCT. 14-22, 2025

South America Getaway motor coach and air with Globus Tours. Host: Go Travel's Bob Cook.

Oct. 20-Nov. 3, 2025:

Ancient Adriatic Treasurers cruise on Viking Ocean's newest ship. Hosts: YMCA Alumni Communications Team Peggi Simmons and Craig Altschul.

June 5-12, 2026:

Alaska: The Last Frontier ocean cruise on Celebrity Edge. Hosts: Weatherford Chapter's Jean and Bert Bock.

(407) 774-2220

YMCA Alumni members, family and referred friends are all welcome to join us on our tours and cruises. Look to Go Travel as well for your independent travel planning.

CHAPTER LEADERS

President: Bob Warnock

Treasurer/Membership: Phyllis Murphy

Secretary: 

International Liaison: Mary Lindeman

Lyon Links Editor: Paul Andresen

Member-at-Large: John Green

Member-at-Large: Tim Hardy

Member-at-Large: Randy Bolsinger

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