Stevens Point Area YMCA Celebrates Community, Growth, and Leadership at Annual Board Meeting

STEVENS POINT, WI — On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Stevens Point 
Area YMCA hosted its Annual Board Meeting at the YMCA facility, bringing 
together staff, board members, donors, and community stakeholders to 
celebrate a year of progress and look ahead to a bright future.
Attendees heard powerful YMCA impact stories, learned about the 
organization’s achievements over the past year, and were given a preview of 
strategic initiatives for the year ahead—including the exciting addition of the 
Waushara Community YMCA and renovation plans for the Stevens Point Area 
YMCA facility.
The evening also honored outstanding individuals for their commitment to 
the YMCA mission:

• The Gerald M. O’Brien Leadership Award was presented to Erik Carlson, recognizing his exceptional leadership and service.
• The Copps Family Philanthropic Award was awarded to Marg Coker-Nelson for her enduring philanthropic impact.
• The George May Mission Award was awarded to the late George May, accepted by his wife, Phyllis May, honoring his embodiment of the YMCA mission throughout his life.

“This event reminds us that the Y is more than a building — it’s a community 
of people committed to making a difference,” said Ryan Zietlow, CEO of the 
Stevens Point Area YMCA. “As we grow and evolve, our mission remains the 
same: to strengthen the foundations of our community through programs 
that encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.”
For more information about the Stevens Point Area YMCA and its programs, 
visit spymca.org.