Recreation and Leisure Service Agency

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This paper takes a look at the recreation and leisure service agency, focusing primarily on local Park and Recreation Services throughout the United States, namely the YMCA. According to the paper, the YMCA is comprised of 2,617 non-profit community service organizations in the United States.

Outline:
Introduction
Organizational Structure
National Board
Regions/Chapters/States
YMCA - Collaboration with Other Organizations in Community
Other Services Provided by YMCA
YMCA Economic Model

From the Paper:

"AYP is stated to be the professional society for YMCA staff members in the Unites States. The Operating Principles of the AYP are stated to be those as follows (1) Connects and Supports AYP members; (2) Encourages Life Long Learning; (3) Enhances Personal and Career Development; (4) Advocates on Issues of Concern to AYP Members; (5) Promotes High Ethical Standards and Christian Values; and (6) Recognizes Individual Achievement and Excellence." (AYP, 2007)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• AYP: To Advance the YMCA Profession (2007) Online available at: http://www.aypymca.org/organization.htm
• Wallace, Nicole (2006) In Exploring New Revenue Opportunities, Charity Leaders Say to Learn From the Past. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Managing Issue dated March 23, 2006. http://philanthropy.com/free/articles/v18/i11/11003302.htm
• About the YMCA (2007) YMCA Website Online available at: http://www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/.
• Report on the YMCA for the OSTWG (2007) OSTWG Researches Online available at: http://www.s2n2.org/ostwg/ymca.html.
• Brayley, R. E., & McLean, D.D. (1999). Managing financial resources in leisure service organizations. Champaign, IL: Sagamore Press.

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