In a large cocktail party, held on February 28, the YMCA of the RS Academy opened its first own-brand. With approximately 600 square meters, ACM Total Fitness is located in the center of shopping, leisure and culture of the state capital, Shopping Total.

 

The opening party of the new venture acemista with the presence of several people, including, employees, professionals, volunteers, secretaries and the president of ACM RS, in which all participated... Continued...

The thirty-eighth regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States will be held from 1 to 3 June 2008 in the city of Medellín, Colombia. The sessions will take place in the Plaza Mayor complex, consisting of the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Palace.

 

To make the reader aware of what will happen, first talk about the OAS - Organization of American States - which conducts discussions with a large number of re... Continued...

A code of good practice for NGOs working in the fight against HIV and AIDS was developed. The World Alliance of YMCAs is one of the first organizations to sign it.

 

Sharing the vision of Practice.

 

The code identifies the key practical skills required for success in the fight against AIDS. Its goal is to help NGOs improve the quality of their work and publicize this to reach new partners and communities. The... Continued...

In the event that began on March 31 and extended by mid-April, the city of Panama was the site of three major events that involved the participation of volunteers from many parts of the globe, and the presence of General Secretaries and Presidents of YMCAs Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

First, we held the International Seminar of General Secretaries and Presidents of YMCAs. With the theme "Building a culture of philanthropy and seeking funds", the... Continued...

During the last meeting of the Executive Committee of the YMCA Latin America and the Caribbean, Panama, made ​​public the official presentation of Maurice Korber, as a new representative of the Sub-Region Mesoamerica, formed by El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama.

 

Maurice is 21 years old, is a volunteer youth Mexican leader at the YMCA of the City of Mexico, especially in strengthening activities in youth work.... Continued...

The technical Nursing, Volnei Tarcisio da Silva, formed by ACM Region of Hydrangeas, helped homeless, between April 13 and May 5, who suffered the terrible floods that inundated some cities of Ecuador.

 

The acemista joined the International Brigade, who answered thousands of people affected by the rains and floods in the South American country. Volunteer settled in Porto Viejo, capital of the province of Manabi, which provided humanitarian assistance... Continued...

May 11, we celebrate another Mother's Day. For those unaware, this date was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 in the United States, specifically in the state of West Virginia. Moreover, we can say that this date is parallel connected with the history of the YMCA of Rio Grande do Sul

 

The celebration of Mother's Day, which always occurs on the second Sunday in May, was brought to the country in 1918 by the then Secretary-General of the ACM RS, Fr... Continued...

It was released in April the new portal YMCA Latin America and the Caribbean whose graphic design is aligned to the website of YMCA World http://www.lacaymca.org.

 

This alignment is part of strategies to strengthen the brand YMCA and improved organizational communication processes in continental and global plans. This new site, normally in Spanish, is also part of a service center for communication support to YMCAs in the region, especially those who... Continued...

Here comes the winter season at Camp ACM São Paulo. Fun and joy await you in the month of school holidays. The camp takes place at Toca do Tuim in Itapecerica da Serra - SP.

 

12 to 19 July - Week Children (5-10 years)

 

19th to 26th July - Week Teen (11-14 years)

 

 

Program information and prices on the link http://www.acmsaopaulo.org/acm2008/acampamentoTemporada.asp

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How about learning to surf in a different and fun? The ACM São Paulo have in your programming activity YSurf offering surf lessons for beginners, accompanied by monitors, practicing sport and lifeguards. Classes are held in the pool and sea. The next adventure is scheduled for the 16th, 17th and 18th of May in the center unit and Ubatuba (Praia Grande) North Coast.

 

Check the schedule:
16/5 - Friday - lecture an... Continued...

The 6th of June is quite remarkable in the history of ACM worldwide. On this day, exactly 164 years ago, has emerged the first seat of the institution, created by the young George Williams in England.

 

Additionally, June 6 has another great importance: the Day of Acemista. It's my day, it's your day and the day of all associates, volunteers and employees who make this the ACM family atmosphere and great friendship.

 

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It is with great joy that we inform you that the Brazilian Federation of YMCAs was elected as Member of the National Council of Social Assistance - CNAS, the Assembly of Civil Society Election for the Biennium 2008/2010 held on 04/06/2008 in Brasilia -DF.

 

Share this with all first moment is pleasurable, but as is known to all, the crisis that is facing the CNAS, we now have a great responsibility to work on behalf of our affiliates and other organiz... Continued...