Make Someone's Day!

I love this poem which Connie, from the Luter Family Y, shared with me. She received it from the Y of Cincinnati. It helped me to remember that we are seen as leaders where we teach and every person we come into contact with is important! Let's help them feel appreciated!

Pay it Forward

Take 5 pennies and place them in your right pocket.

That's where you'll want to begin.

Take one out each time that day,

You go above and beyond. It's easy to play!

To your left pocket that penny now goes.

Members are great, make sure everyone knows!

One at a time, right pocket to left.

Has someone walked in that you've not helped yet?

Use their names, make sure to smile.

It's easy to go that extra mile.

Warm up their coffee, ask about their dog.

Make sure they enjoy their afternoon jog.

Comfort their children, commend them with pride.

Stand when you great them, it's so rude to hide.

Give them direction, help them to see,

How awesome belonging to the Y can be!

Before you know it, 5 pennies are switched.

That seemed very easy, so what is the hitch?

It's easy to forget and get in routine.

There's more to our building than just being clean.

We care about members, we won't turn you away.

We help brighten your spirits when you've had a bad day.

We won't be judgemental if money is tight.

We work very hard to do what is right.

Without members to walk through the front doors each day,

The YMCA would soon turn very gray.

So what will it hurt to go out of your way.

Exceed at your job and "Make Someone's Day"!

Work on retention. Save cancels with ease.

You'll find it quite simple when you're eager to please!

Make your YMCA the best facility yet.

Use your 5 pennies so you will not forget!

Challenge your co-workers, get them to see

How cool changing lives can turn out to be.

Give them their own set of pennies to try.

Don't be afraid, spread the mission of the Y!

Get everyone to do it, what do you have to lose?

2010 is our year, now get up and move!

We know we're the best but we've got to prove why.

You can join anywhere, but you BELONG at a Y!

Isn't that a great reminder! I remember being new to *Virginia and going to a class at the Y. It was great to have someone notice me and know that I was new to class. Every one wants somewhere to belong!

*I'm not from Virginia, but I got here as soon as I could!

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