Posted: June 14, 2007

Health and Fitness: West Suburban YMCA recognized for Excellence in Facilities By the YMCA of the USA

NEWTON, MA - The Excellence in Facilities Award for 2007 was recently awarded to the West Suburban YMCA by the Facility Consulting Department of the YMCA of the USA. This Award acknowledges YMCAs that have shown a strong dedication to their members. The West Suburban YMCA was chosen based on its building/property practices that have increased membership growth and efficiencies, while reducing operational costs and downtime. Strong facilities are integral to the YMCA's goal of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. There are 2,617 YMCAs in the Untied States. The West Suburban YMCA was one of just 35 Y's singled out for recognition in the category of property management and operations. Over the last five years, the West Suburban YMCA has more than doubled its membership from 3,200 in 2002 to 7,681 in 2007. In reducing costs, the 2006 window renovation to the historic brick building in Newton Corner led to a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption. The West Suburban YMCA also worked hard to meet the needs of its members and guests with additions to the 96-year old building such as a 10,000 sq. ft. gymnasium with an indoor track, a 25-yard, six-lane pool, outdoor playground, and recent renovations to the women's locker room and YMCA parking lot. Yefim Vintsevsky, Maintenance Director represented the West Suburban YMCA in receiving the 2007 Excellence in Facilities Award at the YMCA of USA property management conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. About the West Suburban YMCA The West Suburban YMCA, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit community service organization devoted to the education, physical health, mental well being and moral development of children, families and communities. The Y strives to imbue all its programs with the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Founded in 1877, the West Suburban YMCA has over 13,000 members and program participants, and serves the communities of Newton, Watertown, Belmont, Wellesley, and Weston with day and resident camps in Wayland and East Brookfield, MA. For more information, please visit www.westsuburbanymca.org. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest