The Keynote speaker for both events was the World President of the YMCA, Mr Peter Posner OBE.
At the ABM, YMCA Scotland launched its first ever digital Annual Report. The report offers an insight into the fantastic work that takes place in YMCAs across Scotland. www.ymcascotland.org/report
Mike Will MBE stepped down as Chairman of YMCA Scotland after eight years to concentrate on his new role as President of YMCA Europe. Jamie Lockhart was appointed Chairman. At 24 he is YMCA Scotland’s youngest Chairman. Jamie Lockhart is a 4th year theology student at the University of Edinburgh and has served on the Executive Committee of YMCA Scotland for 3 years.
"I am thrilled and honoured to have been elected as Chair of YMCA Scotland. Throughout the past 5 years, I have been involved with YMCA at all levels from local to international, finding YMCA to be a champion of youth empowerment. My election highlights the organisations commitment to youth empowerment."
YMCA Scotland hosted its Inaugural Awards Dinner which saw young people, volunteers, board members and staff from the YMCA movement across Scotland recognised for their outstanding commitment and support. The evening was hosted by Jamie Lockhart and Matthew Dellaquaglia and the World YMCA President, Peter Posner OBE, presented winners with their awards. The Awards were sponsored by YMCA George Williams College, Tilney Best Invest, SSVQ, Anderson Strathern, YMCA Scotland Full Board and YMCA Plusone Mentoring
