Treasure Valley Family YMCA
September 7, 2012

In Memory of Ray Smelek, a Great Community Leader

It is with great sadness that we learned of Ray Smelek’s passing a couple days ago. Ray’s impact on this valley is unmatched, and the Y benefitted in a huge way from Ray’s leadership. Read more »

August 23, 2012

Culture Matters

Thomas Friedman, an American author and NY Times columnist, recently wrote about the growing segregation of people in this country caused by income and market, claiming the major decrease in places in this country where people from all walks of life come together. I am proud to say that the Y is NOT a place of segregation and offers one of the most inclusive atmospheres in our community. Read more »

August 1, 2012

Way to go Kristin! The Y is so proud!

Wow! What a performance by our own Kristin Armstrong in London! We are elated for her and so proud. Boise and the state of Idaho could not have a better ambassador. Kristin is as much of a world class person as she is the best in the world on her bike. She is a role model of the best kind and will use this as an opportunity to be a force for good in our community for years to come. Read more »

July 5, 2012

Giving back: Our privilege and responsibility

Awesome is a word I overuse, but it truly applies to the birth of a child. Linda and I just became grandparents for the second time, with a grandson on the night of July 2nd. The joy is overwhelming and we are so blessed and feel so much gratitude. Read more »

July 3, 2012

The Power of Beliefs

There is a great video called “Celebrating What is Right with the World” that is all about looking for the bright spots in life, which I wrote about in my last blog. Read more »