Welcome to Romford YMCA

1. Welcome to Romford YMCA

2. Our Day Together • Welcome and Introduction • A Quiz - fun but informative! Covering history, structure, and culture. • Question & Answer session • Tour of the building • Lunch – With the Chief Executive and the Directors • Your YMCA session led by Anita

3. What do you think of when you hear the name “YMCA”

4. Introducing the YMCA • The YMCA works to give all young people a sense of: • Value and purpose • Belonging and trust • Growth and Development

5. The YMCA’s Mission • The YMCA’s Mission is a Christian one, desiring: • Fullness of life for all • Fulfil potential • Encourage development as a whole person

6. A Henry Dunant B William Booth C George Williams D Colin Williams The founder of the YMCA was:

7. A Henry Dunant B William Booth C George Williams D Colin Williams The founder of the YMCA was:

8. 1821 - 1905

9. A Engineering B Drapery C Architecture D Banking George Williams was an apprentice in:

10. A Engineering B Drapery C Architecture D Banking George Williams was an apprentice in:

11. St Paul’s Churchyard Hitchcock and Rogers

12. A 1855 B 1844 C 1900 D 1905 The YMCA was founded in:

13. A 1855 B 1844 C 1900 D 1905 The YMCA was founded in:

14. 6th June 1844 “a society that should……arouse converted men….to a sense of their obligation and responsibility as Christians in diffusing knowledge to those around them either through the medium of prayer meetings or any other meetings they think proper”

15. A 1905 B 1855 C 1892 D 1955 The first international conference was held in Paris in:

16. A 1905 B 1855 C 1892 D 1955 The first international conference was held in Paris in:

17. Paris Basis, 1855 The Young Men’s Christian Association seeks to unite those young men who, regarding Jesus Christ as their God and saviour, according to the Holy Scriptures, desire to be His disciples in their faith and in their life, and to associate their efforts for the extension of His Kingdom amongst young men”

18. A Volleyball and Basketball B Football and Basketball C Tennis and Badminton D Badminton and Volleyball What sports were invented by the YMCA:

19. A Volleyball and Basketball B Football and Basketball C Tennis and Badminton D Badminton and Volleyball What sports were invented by the YMCA:

20. A 50 - 60 B 70 - 80 C 100 – 110 D 130 - 140 The YMCA operates in how many countries?

21. A 50 - 60 B 70 - 80 C 100 – 110 D 130 - 140 The YMCA operates in how many countries?

22. A London B Geneva C Paris D Bangkok The Headquarters of the World Alliance is in:

23. A London B Geneva C Paris D Bankok The Headquarters of the World Alliance is in:

24. A One B Two C Three D Four YMCA England has how many National Centres:

25. A One B Two C Three D Four YMCA England has how many National Centres: :

27. A Chicago B Brussels C London D New York The oldest YMCA in the world is in:

28. A Chicago B Brussels C London D New York The oldest YMCA in the world is in:

29. Replaced Exeter Hall in 1909

30. A British Boys for British Farms B Youth Training C Community Programme D Youth Achievement Awards The forerunner to YMCA Training was:

31. A British Boys for British Farms B Youth Training C Community Programme D Youth Achievement Awards The forerunner to YMCA Training was:

32. A David Bedford B Dr John Santamu Archbishop of York C Kevin Williams D Graeme Angus The National Secretary of the English YMCA Movement is:

33. A David Bedford B Dr John Sentamu Archbishop of York C Kevin Williams D Graeme Angus The National Secretary of the English YMCA Movement is:

34. Kevin Williams, National Secretary June 2003

35. A Argentina B Mexico C Spain D Thailand The 15th World Council meeting was held in:

36. A Argentina B Mexico C Spain D Thailand The 15th World Council meeting was held in:

37. A Social Workers B Fitness Instructors C Childrens Workers D Youth Workers The YMCA is the largest training provider of what in the country:

38. A Social Workers B Fitness Instructors C Childrens Workers D Youth Workers The YMCA is the largest training provider of what in the country:

39. A Scout Movement B Girl Guides C Girls Brigade D Boys Brigade This Movement first began in Birkenhead YMCA in 1908. Was it:

40. A Scout Movement B Girl Guides C Girls Brigade D Boys Brigade This Movement first began in Birkenhead YMCA in 1908. Was it:

41. A CVJM B Y Aid C Y Care International D Red Cross The overseas development arm of the YMCA is known as:

42. A CVJM B Y Aid C Y Care International D Red Cross The overseas development arm of the YMCA is known as:

43. Who are the Champions!

44. The Size & Structure of the YMCA movement

45. So How big is the Y? • Over 130 Countries have National YMCA movements • There are 12,000 local associations • There are approximately 150 YMCA’s in England • Approximately 30 million people are served by YMCA’s

46. LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS REGIONAL EXECUTIVE (10 Regions In England) NATIONAL COUNCILThere is a National Council for every participating country In the world NATIONAL BOARD EUROPEAN ALLIANCE There are five other Area Alliances around the world WORLD ALLIANCE

47. Who does what? • Local Associations • Regional Groups • National Councils • Area Alliances • World Alliance

49. Area Alliances North America Latin America & Caribbean Middle East Africa Asia & Pacific World Alliance of YMCAs

50. Our Christian Heritage • The Paris Basis – the Basis of Union with the World Alliance of YMCA’s • The Kampala Principles – modern interpretation of the Paris Basis