From: "Kemp, Theresa D." <TKEMP@uwec.edu> Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 20:51:10 -0500 Subject: EC's YMCA now a little more "family-friendly" Message-ID: <7A17A445D0203848B157E8D70D1AC77E459C10CF43@CHERRYPEPSI.uwec.edu>
Those of you who have been reluctanct to join Eau Claire's YMCA because of
its discriminatory practice against gay and lesbian families might be happy
to learn that a more equitable policy was approved by the board of directo
rs at the last meeting.
Their previous definition of "family" required the adults be "eligible to f
ile jointly on tax returns"--however, that apparently was just a ruse for d
iscrimination since it seems they never asked straight couples whether they
were eligible (even those with different last names or who are here workin
g on green cards and therefore ineligible to file joint returns). Otherwis
e, the second parent needed a separate individual membership.
Now a family is defined as "two adults and dependent children living in the
same household."
They're also running a membership drive right now, with discounts: 17 month
s at $41/month ($697) w/o childcare; and 17 months at $61/month w/childcare
option ($1,037) and a 10% discount if it's paid in full rather than monthl
y. They might have other deals going (I took the first option).
Anyway, I've got a "rate reservation certificate" that's good til 9/15 if a
nyone wants it. Just let me know and I'll pass it along to you.
Theresa