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Jan 9 reflection

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Kathryn Smith
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I am interning at the YMCA and I am interested in learning more about what the YMCA in tuscaloosa does for the community. In the past they were a shelter for men, but the one in Tuscaloosa is no longer modeled that way. I am not really sure what the YMCA does anymore other than operate as a gym. I was told that I should intern at the Y by the woman I babysit for so that I can build more relationships in town. I will be doing event planning for sponsorship and fundraising events. I have experience planning events and believe that this is one of the things I am better at. I am worried about failing the Y because I choose something dumb or over done by other organizations in town (the girl before me had this issue). I am looking forward to becoming more confident in my planning and fundraising execution for spring (non 5k, adult) events. 
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  1. Re: Jan 9 reflection
    How will you learn about the program and mission of the Y? Can you review annual reports, talk to program participants, talk to board members? Can you connect the event you plan back to the programs and mission so it is a uniquely "Y" event?