Tim Blenco Quotations

Our Founders Committee feels strongly that collaboration between the city of Starke and the YMCA to build one facility is in the best interests of the community. Not only will the limited resources of both parties not be wasted on the duplication of construction of two similar facilities, but combining our resources will expedite the process considerably.

We have a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to those who need it and never turn people away due to their inability to pay set fees. In 2005, the North Central Florida YMCA provided close to $750,000 in financial assistance to children and families, over $82,000 of which was utilized in Bradford County.

We have enjoyed serving Bradford County and will continue to do so. We have been warmly welcomed by so many community members and groups like the school board that we believe there is nothing but good things to come for the Bradford County YMCA.

It is interesting that Mr. Sauer called the proposal 'lopsided' since we never got into the negotiating process. I assure you that we are open to discuss all items and eager to have an opportunity to address the recreation board, a step that we never reached before being told that they were not interested.