Leonardtown, MD — Another move towards a new YMCA in St. Mary’s County.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County appointed an exploratory committee to begin looking into community needs and exploring YMCA programs and services.
The committee will also work at identifying potential locations for a YMCA facility and decide what types of amenities the facility should have.
The committee will also be responsible for determining how much in funds are likely to be raised for such a project.
After they’ve explored all these topics, they’ll deliver an in-depth report to the Commissioners.
Members of the YMCA Exploratory Committee are:
- Catherine Askey, Local Business Leader
- Captain John Brabazon, Patuxent River Naval Air Station
- Mike Brown, Citizen
- Ashleigh Dufresne, St. Mary’s County Public Schools
- Jenna Guzman, St. Mary’s County Health Department
- Tyrone Harris, St. Mary’s County Government
- Beverly Johnston, Community Youth Center Campaign
- Dr. Monika Lee, Business Leader
- Omonigho Olumese, Commission on Aging
- John Parlett, Business Leader
- Donovan Weekley, Youth Advisory Committee
- Bennett Wilson, Citizen
Announcements regarding future meetings will be forthcoming. For more information call Diane Gleissner, Coordinator II at 301-475-4200 ext. 71700 or diane.gleissner@stmarysmd.com