Endowment Fund (EF)

Its Purpose

To provide financial aid and stability for Y'sdom's present and future purposes, objectives, programmes and expansion. In other words, "To develop Y'sdom".

Its Goals

  • To extend and develop clubs affiliated with Y's Men International around the world.
  • To provide funds to solve special problems or carry on special projects which strengthen, extend and develop Y'sdom in Areas or Regions.

Its Limitations

Only the income will be used. (The principal remains untouched in order to provide stability.)  Funds can be disbursed for purposes as stated above and approved by the International Council and the Endowment Trustees.

Its Structure

Five Trustees, serving five-year rotating terms and representing at least three Areas of Y's Men International, invest and manage the funds to maximize income and promote the Endowment Fund. One Trustee is appointed each year by the International President.

Making a Gift

Anyone and everyone can contribute! Individuals, Clubs, Regional Boards, Conventions, etc. may all participate. Here's how:

  1. Make GIFTS of $ 100 or more as a LIVING TRIBUTE honouring Y's Men, YMCA Executives, Y's Menettes, Clubs, Events or Friends with a tribute inscribed in the GOLDEN BOOK.
  2. Make GIFTS of $ 100 or more in MEMORY of deceased Y's Men, YMCA Executives, Y's Menettes, Relatives or Friends with a tribute inscribed in the GOLDEN BOOK.
  3. Become a PAUL WILLIAM ALEXANDER FELLOW with your individual contribution of $ 100.
  4. Become an ENDOWMENT FRIEND with a contribution of $ 50. One may do this annually.
  5. Join the ENDOWMENT HONOUR ROLL with a contribution of $ 1,000 or more through your will, trust fund, insurance policy, stocks, bonds, etc., notified in writing to the Endowment ISD.

Golden Book

When you or your club contribute to the Endowment Fund, you have the opportunity to record for posterity the "Golden Deeds" of Y's Men, YMCA Executives, Y's Menettes, relatives or friends of Y'sdom in the Golden Book.

For more details on how you can become part of this impressive collection, e-mail us at Y's Men's International Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Programmes

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Last modified:  15 May 2003