YMCA of Central Maryland release

For Immediate Release:
July 9, 2009

Contact:
Jessie Benson/ Jamie Watt
Profiles, Inc.
410-243-3790

Y OF CENTRAL MARYLAND WELCOMES THREE NEW
MEMBERS TO Y ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(BALTIMORE, MD)–The Y of Central Maryland announced the election of three new members to its Association Board of Directors. As members of the Board, Ida Samet, Christopher Rolle and Dwight Taylor will provide their expertise and leadership to the organization as its works to growth and strengthen its impact across Central Maryland.  All three have shown a strong commitment throughout their community activities and professional careers to the Y’s mission of developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

“I am excited about the addition of these three leaders to our Board. Each is highly respected in their fields and in the community. They bring broad and diverse perspective to the Board. We are very fortunate for their commitment to our charitable mission.”  John K. Hoey, Y of Central Maryland, President & CEO.

Ida Samet is the Vice President of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc. At Sinai Hospital, she is responsible for managing the overall operations of Women’s and Children’s Services, Oncology Services for LifeBridge Health, Off Campus Satellite locations and Community Outreach Initiatives for LifeBridge Health.   She currently serves on the Finance Committee of the Maryland Affiliate Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, as well as the Therapy Service Council for Jewish Community Services.

Christopher D. Rolle currently holds the position of Area Executive and Senior Vice President at BB&T Bank in Westminster, Maryland. An active member in the community, he serves on several boards including Mission of Mercy Advisory Board, Carroll County Community College Foundation Board, and Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County Board.

Dwight S. Taylor recently retired as President of Corporate Development Services, LLC, the development subsidiary of Corporate Office Properties Trust.  As President, he was responsible for identifying and capturing new development opportunities and overseeing the design and construction of suburban office buildings in key submarkets in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Dwight is a founding member of Associated Black Charities and currently serves on the Trustee Boards of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Capitol College and Lincoln University.

Our Mission:
The Y of Central Maryland is a charitable organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our Commitment:
At the Y, we are committed to providing family-oriented, affordable, high quality programs that lead to:

• Every child and youth deepening positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn
• Every family building stronger bonds, achieving greater work/life balance and becoming more engaged with their communities
• An enhanced quality of life in the communities in which we operate
  

The Y is a place for everyone.  People of all races, ages, faiths, gender, abilities, backgrounds and incomes are welcome and financial assistance on a sliding scale is available to those who would otherwise be unable to participate.

Our Values:
Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

More information can be found at www.ymaryland.org <http://www.ymaryland.org/> .

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