Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is on the board of directors?
As of Spring 2008, the board is comprised of 17 members
who are meant to be a cross-section of the community. Of the
17, nine are at-large members, five were appointed by the
hospital and three from the Town of Tazewell. See the
complete list on The Board page of this site.
- Will memberships be sold?
In order to maintain the facility and to provide for its
ongoing operations memberships will be sold. At the same
time we hope to make the facility available to non-members
as well. Non-members will have access to specific programs
and services at established rates. Members will enjoy all
the facilities and most of the programs as a part of their
monthly fees.
- What will memberships cost?
The costs of the actual memberships have yet to be
approved. The Membership Committee has undertaken an
extensive study of comparable facilities in this region such
as the Princeton Health and Fitness Center in Princeton, WV
and the Lifetime Wellness Center in Marion, Va. These
include based on an annual membership:
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$40 / month |
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$31 / month |
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$60 / month |
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$60 / month + an
additional rate per child |
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$30 / month
(if not part of a family membership) |
| *Initiation fee to be determined
(waived if purchased prior to opening)* |
- Will the dues-paying members have any say in the
management of the facility?
The Board of Directors will have fiduciary and
operational responsibility for the new center. Of course it
is the board’s responsibility to represent the community and
the membership.
- Is the new wellness center part of the
hospital?
No. The Four Seasons Wellness Center is a separate
not-for-profit (501-c-3) organization with a separate Board
of Directors. Now that the name has changed, The Four
Seasons YMCA has applied for 501c3 status. Until that status
is granted by the IRS, payments should be made to the Four
Seasons Wellness Center.
- What is our goal for the capital campaign?
We have established a goal of $7.6 mm to fund the creation
of the entire structure including the pool.
- Once in operation, how will the expenses of
day-to-day operations be funded?
There have been several sources of income identified to
help with funding:
- Cigarette tax. The town of Tazewell’s cigarette tax
will add approximately $40,000 per year.
- Membership fees including day memberships
- Facility fees for use of use of area-specific space (i.e.,meeting
rooms)
- Special programs and classes fees. Fees to be charged
for classes or programs that have additional costs for
instructors, etc.
- Space rental. Entities can rent gym or pool time for
special groups.
- Grants. Operational grants will be sought on a
continual basis.
- Endowment. Interest income.
- Where will my donation go-to bricks and mortar or
operational costs?
Unless specified each donation will go towards the total
financial goal that includes both categories. If someone
would like to specify where they want their money spent, we
will do everything we can to accommodate their wishes.
Naming opportunities are another way to ensure money is
directed to a specific area.
YMCA Facts
- YMCAs help children and youth to
deepen positive values, their commitment to service and
their motivation to learn. Together, YMCAs are the
nation’s largest provider of child care to more than
500,000 children.
- YMCAs give financial assistance to 20 percent of
kids in their child care programs
- All are welcome at their neighborhood YMCA
regardless of age, race, sex, faith, background,
ability, or income.
- YMCAs are working to combat rising levels of obesity
and promote healthy living for millions of Americans.
- The nation’s YMCAS collectively represent the
largest collaborative organization in the country. They
collaborate with organizations like schools, churches,
youth agencies, community organizations, community
health and well being coalitions and juvenile courts.
- America has 2,663 YMCAs and 1,496 of those serve
communities where the median family income is below the
national average.
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