Kenton County YMCA Branching Off
After being under the wing of the Community Services Branch, the Kenton County Y, has begun the process to become it's own branch. Chris Francis will head up the organization as Branch Director. Current Chairman Darrel Herald will be leaving the Community Services Branch Board and become the first ever Chairman of the Kenton County Y Branch Board. Look for exciting changes as this new branch grows! For more info contact Chris Francis CFrancis@CincinnatiYMCA.org .

Ohio AfterSchool Network
CincyAfterSchool participates in the quarterly meetings of Ohio AfterSchool Network (OAN), a network that serves as a vehicle to positively impact the afterschool environment in Ohio. They bring together systems and stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, parents, and service providers to increase access to high quality afterschool experiences.for more information on OAN, go to: http://www.ohioafterschoolnetwork.org/ .

IAC studies Mexican Folk Art
Five CincyAfterSchool sites are participating with Paul Bohart in the International Art Club. Students study art from Africa (textile design) and Mexico (Day of The Dead Skeleton scenes, tin ornaments). They are also working with their site staff to participate in an art exchange with the international YMCA branches in Zambia and Mexico City and, with the help of Hughes Center participants, will be creating a documentary about their experiences. The culminating art exhibition and documentary premiere will take place at The Freedom Center in April of 2008. For more information on Art Curriculum and art providers contact: KGinn@CincinnatiYMCA.org