Rob Wilkinson's blog

Three new recumbent/ ellipitcal  machines arrived yesterday and they are awesome. We have two new treadmills on the way soon and we are in the process of installing an Activtrax fitness/nutrition kiosk to track your health and wellness growth. If you haven't been out to the Y in a while,  I'd like to extend an invitation to you to come and see all the new equipment and programs we have to offer.

Rob Wilkinson

CEO

Plainview YMCA

The YMCA Board of Directors voted unanimously at the September 2010 board meeting to approve the membership rates listed below effective January 1, 2011. An increase was necessary due to the rising costs of doing business, the desire to retain highly trained staff, to continue program development, & to continue facility improvements. Included is a copy of membership rates of other Texas YMCAs. As you will notice, the Plainview YMCA offers some of the most affordable rates in the state. Thank you for your support of YMCA programs!!  

YMCA Membership Rates Effective January 1, 2011

Administration (registration) fee per membership:  $35. The membership administration fee applies to new memberships or those which have lapsed and require reinstatement. 

Type                                                                       Annual  Mo. Bank Draft                  

2-PARENT FAMILY                                        484                         $44                       

 (Married couple and their children 18 and under)

1-PARENT FAMILY                                        $407                         $37                      

 (Parent and his/her children 18 and under)

ADULT                                                                 $363                         $33                          

(Individual 23-64 years old)

SENIOR CITIZEN                                            $264                         $24                          

(Individual 65 years or older)

SENIOR CIT. COUPLE                                  $407                         $37                      

(At least one spouse is 65 years or older)

YOUNG ADULT                                                 $253                        $23                           

(Individual 19-22 years)   

YOUTH                                                                 $132                        $12                                         

(Individual 18 years or under)

1-Month Membership                                                                         $46

Day Passes:          Adult $6.00          Youth $4.00

**The YMCA is open to all, regardless of their ability to pay set fees.  Anyone not able to pay the above listed fees is encouraged to apply for a YMCA scholarship.

Corporate Rates Effective January 1, 2011:

The YMCA offers Corporate Rates.  Companies that have 10 or more employees participating in payroll deduction or provide at least 50 participating employee members are eligible for the following rates:

                                                                         Mo. Bank draft

Type                                       Annual       Payroll Deduct   Payroll Deduct       Payroll Deduct             

                                                                       (12 pay periods)           (26 pay periods)    (24 pay periods)

2-PARENT FAMILY        $440                       $40                         $18.47                                   $20.00

1-PARENT FAMILY        $374                       $34                         $15.70                                   $17.00

ADULT                                $341                       $31                         $14.31                                   $15.50

                                                Texas YMCAs Membership Rates

Y Holiday Schedule

11/25 Closed (Thanksgiving)

11/26 Open 9:00am - 5:00pm

12/24 Open 5:30am - 1:00pm (Christmas Eve)

12/25 Closed (Christmas Day)

12/26 Closed

12/31 Open 5:30am - 5:00pm

1/1 Closed (New Year's Day)

On behalf of the Plainview YMCA, I am proud to share with you the highlights of another outstanding year.

Over the past year, we have touched over 15,000 lives in our various programs. Youth sports participants increased by 16%, child watch increased by 24% & facility membership increased by 7%.  Several new programs were added including: a youth volleyball league, CPR training, Zumba, Power Yoga, Silver Sneakers, parent/tot swim lessons, Fit trek, & Zumba Kids. In addition, several new special events were added including: an annual awards banquet, a triathlon, a 4^th of July Softball tournament & a 5k fun run.

The YMCA made several facility upgrades this year. The YMCA Board of Directors approved a substantial investment with the installation of 4 new ac/heat units. New shower units were installed in the men’s locker room. The softball fields received a make over that resulted in increased community use. The pool deck was resurfaced to ensure the safety of our members and guests.  Trees and shrubs were added to spruce up our landscaping. The facility floors were stripped and waxed. The weight room received a much needed updated look. The entire weight room was painted to brighten up the room. In addition, the YMCA logo & core values were added to the walls.

I strongly believe that the Plainview YMCA is in prime position to continue growth both membership wise & programmatically. As we move forward into next year, we plan to offer a youth mentoring program at Ash & Lakeside, develop a recreational swim team, renovate existing facility space into a teen zone area, resurface the cardio room floor, resurface the racquetball courts, & develop our next five year strategic plan. We will also continue to develop program opportunities for both youth and adults.  I encourage you to visit our website at for current program information.  I look forward to continue working with the YMCA staff, Board of Directors, & the community to meet the needs of the Hale County area residents.www.plainviewymca.org

Happy New Year,

Rob Wilkinson