DEAR YMCA COLLEAGUES,

As leaders of the YMCA of the USA, the YMCA Retirement Fund, Springfield College and the Association of YMCA Professionals, we represent the sponsoring organizations of the YMCA Hall of Fame at Springfield College. We are committed to honoring our YMCA heritage, but humbled by the task. About 30 years ago, then New York City YMCA CEO Bill Howes and others took the initiative to establish the YMCA Hall of Fame to recognize the contribution made by significant individuals to the history of this great institution.

As you can see by the distinction and impact of the inductees of the Class of 2013, we are focused on elevating the YMCA Hall of Fame to a level commensurate with our insitutuional legacy, fully incorporating our history by inducting YMCA heroes, and educating today’s workforce about that history. By utilizing the best possible technology, we maintain effective web presence and traveling exhibition to further support this initiative. There is direct interchangeability in the physical location at the Stitzer YMCA Center at Springfield College, web presence, and traveling exhibit.

Please join us in welcoming the distinguished induction Class of 2013 as we recognize this important part of our institutional heritage.

Neil J. Nicoll
President & CEO,
YMCA of the USA

John M. Preis
President & CEO,
YMCA Retirement Fund

Dr. Richard B. Flynn
President,
Springfield College

Donna French Dunn
Executive Director and CEO,
Association of YMCA Professionals

YMCA HALL OF FAME 2013 Inductees