PHOTOS — YMCA of Southeast Texas celebrates community impact
Published 12:18 am Thursday, March 21, 2024
Glenda Trainer, Jason Whitley and Kevin Pearson are seen at the YMCA of Southeast Texas Annual Meeting. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Jody Moore, Pam Reagan and Kevin Pearson are pictured. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Glenda Trainer, Melanie Andrade and Kevin Pearson are pictured. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Daicy Ortega, Yadira Benavidez and Kevin Pearson celebrate YMCA accomplishments. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Angela Thomas, Art Thomas and Rhielovah Wynn get the drinks ready for the YMCA of Southeast Texas Annual Meeting. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
The crowd is seen at the YMCA of Southeast Texas Annual Meeting. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
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YMCA of Southeast Texas contributors celebrated a year of success and turned their eyes to more impact in Port Arthur and beyond.
The organization’s 121st Annual Meeting was held Tuesday at The Department Club at 1924 Lakeshore Drive. The event was catered by Darlean’s Market & Café.
Highlights included the announcements and confirmations of the 2024 board of directors.
They include President Stephen Townsend, Vice President Arlene LeBlanc, Secretary Susie Chirafis and Treasurer Steve Evans.
Director Kevin Pearson spoke about all that’s happened since COVID, sharing he arrived at the Y four years ago, only to have the plan shut down by the pandemic.
He spoke of the expansion in after-school care and increased children’s involvement, including the West Side Center, managing the Nederland pool, increased swimming lessons and more.
Pearson also said YMCA reached its annual campaign goal in the first quarter.
Awards presented included:
James & Margaret Gamble Member Award – Pam Reagan
Youth Member Award – Melanie Andrade
Terrell Hines Volunteer Award – Jason Whitley
Rodney Mitchell Staff Award – Daicy Ortega and Yadira Benavidez
Rita Davis & Perry McPherson Advocate Award – Stephen Townsend
— Reported by Natalie Picazo
