Connecting you to the YMCA of the Capital Area

Y-
CONNECTION
YMCA OF THE CAPITAL AREA
November 2012
www.ymcabr.org
NATIONAL AMERICAN
DIABETES MONTH
For too many Americans, diabetes is thought of as a minor setback instead of a life-changing disease. Recent estimates
project that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050, and an additional 79 million Americans are
at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of
diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $174 billion. Further published studies suggest that when additional costs
for gestational diabetes, prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes are included, the total diabetes-related costs in the U.S.
could exceed $218 billion.
Diabetes is a serious disease. If it isnt managed, it can damage many parts of the body, leading to heart attacks, strokes,
amputation, blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage. But there is good news: diabetes complications can be prevented
or delayed by properly managing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating healthy, being physically
active and quitting smoking also can help lower the risk of diabetes complications.
Diabetes often goes unnoticed because its symptoms dont seem like life-changing threats. Recent studies have shown
that if you have these symptoms and get them checked out, you can reduce your chance of diabetes complications.
Type 1 Diabetes symptioms include: frequent urination, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss and extreme
fatigue and irritability. Type 2 symptomes include any of the Type 1
symptoms, frequent infections, blurred vision, cuts or bruises that are slow
to heal, tingilng or numbness in the hands/feet, and reoccurring skin, gum
or bladder infections. If you have one or more of these symptoms, see your
doctor right away. However, you can still have Type 2 Diabetes even if you
dont have any symptoms.
People at a high risk of getting diabetes could lower their chances by
dieting and excersising. Its not neccessary to run marathons or lose an
extreme amount of weight to lower your risk for diabetes. Walking just 30
minufes u duy, fve duys u week wou|d suffce. In some insfunces,
exercise will have a greater effect than dieting or weight loss to manage
blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is scary, but by living a healthy lifestyle you can reduce your
chances of having it and live a happier and longer life!
For more information, visit stopdiabetes.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Legends Ball
0n Nov. 3, fhe 8urunco-L|urk YMLA wi|| hosf ifs frsf
Legends Ball honoring former LSU basketball head coach,
Dale Brown, and former Baton Rouge chief of polic, Jeff
Leduff. The ball will begin at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on
Airline Highway.
Dow Auction
On Nov.15, the Dow-Westside YMCA will host its 4th
Annual Dinner and Auction from 6-9 p.m. at the Addis
Community Center. Food will be catered and proceeds will go
to the Annual Community Support Campaign.
Membership Appreciation Day
Nov. 28: The Y loves their members!
Free Friday
Nov. 30: Visit any Y for free!
Breakfast with Santa
Have breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8 from 9-10:30 a.m. at
the Dow-Westside YMCA Community Room.
Gingerbread Jog
This one-mile family fun run/dog walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
at City Park Ave on Dec. 15. There will be an ugly sweater
contest for participants and their dogs. After the race, there
will be food, music, kids activities, gingerbread cookie
decorating and more!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
TEDRICK & T.J. KNIGHTSHEAD
Tedrick and his 9-year-old son, T.J. Knight, have been
coming to the Y since T.J. was just 5-years-old. Tedrick
wakes T.J. up around 5:15 every morning and asks him if he
wants to workout. T.J. almost always wants to go, and they
eat breakfast together before leaving for the Y.

We have a routine. Its
important to instill values in
your child, and hopefully he will
continue on this path. said
Tedrick.
Both Tedrick and T.J. are a
motivation for others to become
involved in routines. T.J. picks out
his workout clothes and packs his
backpack the night before. They
workout at the A.C. Lewis YMCA
from around 5:45 to 7 a.m. then
Tedrick drops T.J. off at school.
Some days, youre just not in the
mood, but my son is my workout
partner, said Tedrick.
T.J. practices basketball a lot at
the Y. He also focuses on cardo
and weight-lifting. Outside of
school and exercising at the Y,
T.J. plays basketball, football,
baseball and runs track. He
also wants to be an athlete
when he grows up.
Tedrick and T.J. are an
inspiring father-son team that
has adopted a healthy lifestyle
and encourages others to do
the same.
STAY CONNECTED:
ymcabr.org/MyY
Facebook.com/YMCABR
@YMCABR
YMCA of the Capital Area
APP OF THE MONTH:
IMAP MY RUN
iMap My Run is a free mobile app that allows users to track
their runs, map their routes, participate in challenges and
calculate burned calories.
iMap My Run records your workout details, including
duration, distance, pace, speed, elevation, calories burned
and route traveled on an interactive map. You can even
effortlessly save and upload your workout data to any of
the MapMyFitness websites where
you can view your route workout
data and comprehensive workout
history.
The app can be used for other
exercises such as walks, hikes and
rides. You can log your daily food
intake and even stay in touch with
friends.

Download iMap My Run on your
iPhone, Android or BlackBerry and
start lmapping your routes!
Y- Connection | Connecting you to the YMCA of the Capital Area
BEYOND THE GREEN
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The YMCA teed off to its annual Beyond the Green golf
tournament on Monday, October 15. Held at the
University Club golf course, the tournament helped raise
money to go toward Y youth programs.
During the
tournament, the Y
presented Charles
Valuzzo with the
Beyond the Green
Award. An award
given to individuals
in our community
who exemplify the
Ys mission and area
of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social
Responsibility. Along with being a standout member of the
business circle, Valluzzo has been an exemplary steward
for the community. He has won numerous awards for his
devotion to the community and his many charitable
contributions including the 1995 Golden Deeds Award,
Baton Rouges most prestigious honor for community
service.
Watch a video from the event at ymcabr.org
MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH
1he urmy hus un exfreme|y diffcu|f mission, und fhey need supporf und |ove from fumi|y members, friends und fheir
communifies. 1he YMLA wou|d |ike fo recognize fhose so|diers fghfing for our counfry und fhunk fhem for fhe sucrifces
they have made and continue to make for us.
First established by Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and recognized by First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1993, ASYMCAs
Military Family Month recognizes and pays tribute to military personnel and their families for their dedication and service.
On October 30, 2009, President Barack Obama continued this important initiative by proclaiming November 2009 as
Military Family Month, and calling all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for
the tremendous contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.
Military families face numerous challenges when a loved one is deployed, and the YMCA of
the Capital area offers a supportive environment to make the situation more manageable,
said marketing director, Kristen Hogan. During Military Families Month this November, we
encourage everyone in Baton Rouge to see how they can get involved and show support for
people who are defending our freedoms.
In uddifion fo ce|ebrufing confribufions und sucrifces |ocu| mi|ifury personne| und fheir
families make to Baton Rouge, the Armed Services YMCA and Department of Defense
Outreach Initiative offers YMCA memberships to eligible military families and personnel who
may not have access to a nearby military facility.
The Department of Defense will underwrite memberships at participating YMCAs for an initial
six-month period for each eligible family and service member. Membership renewals in
subsequent six-month intervals (up to 12 or 18 months depending on eligibility) will be
funded based on a military familys or service members ability to meet the participation
requirement of eight visits to a YMCA each month.
2ND ANNUAL
SOUTHSIDE GALA
On Friday, October 12, the Southside YMCA held its 2nd
annual Southside Gala at the Steele Burden Memorial
0rungerie ruising $13,000 fo beneff fhe Soufhside YMLA
facility enhancement projects and youth
programs. At
the event guest
were treated
to music from
Dr. Jazz and the
New Orleans
Sounds,
delectable
cuisine and a
silent auction.
Photo from left to
right: Vic Weston,
Southside YMCA
Board Member & Gala Chair, Stacey Kidder, Southside YMCA Board
Member, Joe Capece, Southside YMCA Executive Director, Bob Jacobs,
President/CEO YMCA of the Capital Area and Harvey Schwartzberg,
Southside YMCA Board Member
Watch a video from the event at ymcabr.org
Y- Connection | Connecting you to the YMCA of the Capital Area
WINTER SPORTS
CHEERLEADING & BASKETBALL
YMCA Winter Youth Sports Leagues are designed
for children of all ages. Youth Sports stresses the
development of skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and
positive competition in a FUN environment.
Sign up now for basketball, ages 3-17, or cheerleading,
ages 3-12 at one of the following branches:
A.C. Lewis YMCA
Baranco Clark YMCA
C.B. Pennington, Jr. YMCA
Paula G. Manship YMCA
Registration ends December 21st.
Register at the Y or online at ymcabr.org/sports
DARKNESS TO LIGHT PRESS EVENT
In commencement of the Ys new Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children program, the YMCA of the Capital Area held a
press event on Thursday, October 11, inviting the community to become advocates for children. The Darkness to Light
program provides individuals with the knowledge and capability to prevent, recognize and react to child sexual abuse. As
u nufionu||y ucc|uimed progrum, Sfewurds of Lhi|dren uses scienfifc dufu fo improve fhe uffifudes und behuviors fowurd
child protection.
Orchestrating the event, YMCA board members and staff, came together on Thursday to tell Baton Rouge their stance
on child sexual abuse and promote the importance of education and training. YMCA of the Capital Area, CEO, Bob Jacobs
recognized the shocking statistics on child sexual abuse. He asked that college football fans remember the one in four girls
and one in six boys that are sexually abused before the age of 18, as they may sit amongst them in crowded Louisiana
football stadiums.
The YMCA takes child protection very seriously, said Jacobs. Children of every age, race and ethnic background are at
risk. No one is excluded.
Mayor-President Melvin Kip Holden also addressed the public telling a story he heard from a school counselor about a
14-year-old girl who spent her nights being constantly assaulted by her mothers boyfriend. That extrovert smiling face
now turns to an introvert with a frown, he told the audience, asking them to perform a
self-examination recalling when they had allowed child abuse to happen and never inferred.
Always remember my friends, Holden addressed. Its better to light just one little candle
then to stumble in the dark.
Partnering with the YMCA, members of the Baton Rouge Children Advocacy Center
attended to show support for the cause and recruit training facilitators.
`1hese ure crificu| fimes in fhe fghf uguinsf chi|d ubuse," suid Shuron Po|, execufive
director of the Baton Rouge Children Advocacy Center, The way to prevent it is by pure
education and awareness. There is room for more partners in this important endeavor,
we need to train as many people as possible to increase knowledge, improve
attitudes and change child protective behaviors.
Watch a video from the event at ymcabr.org
LIKE THE Y
LIKE THE YMCA ON FACEBOOK AND RECEIVE
A FREE T-SHIRT!
What to Do:
1. Visit the front desk of your YMCA location
2. Show that you like
the Y on Facebook by
either presenting your
phone or giving your
name to the front desk
attendant to look up.
3. Receive a free I like
my Y T-shirt.
Supplies are limited.