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We want to thank you for the opportunity to speak with you about the Desert Foothills YMCA. 3

Answer – A – The Civil War. The YMCA worked together in aid of our soldiers – and made a conscious decision to serve soldiers of both the North & the South, not allowing politics to intervene. They raised $6 Million, supervised over 5,000 volunteers. During World War I, the General Secretary of the National YMCA, John Mott, was an advisor to President Woodrow Wilson. On April 6 th , 1917, the day the US declared war, The General Secretary sent a telegram to President Wilson offering the full service of the YMCA. The YMCA service included everything from serving hot cocoa to soldiers to raising money for much needed supplies. 4

Answer – B 750% High Schools were created with the hopes to curb delinquent behavior. Teens and Adolescents, at the time, lacked places and spaces to play. 5

Answer – A – Frank Sinatra 6

Answer – D – Over $200,000,000! 7

Answer – A – Military education. This was the fore-runner to the GI BILL 8

Answer – A – Better known as the USO! 9

Answer – D – Nobel Peace Prize. The YMCA’s Humanitarian efforts in WWII would serve 6 million service men, in more than 36 countries. 10

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Example: Hayden providing swim lessons. 14

We want to thank you for the opportunity to speak with you about the Desert Foothills YMCA. 15