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Woods Community Center Inc

Gather, Play, Grow, Thrive

aka Severna Park Community Center   |   Severna Park, MD   |  www.spcommunitycenter.org

Mission

Our Mission is “to serve as the community gathering place that enhances individual and family well being, guided by Christian values, and open to all." Since 1995 we have served the people of this county. By virtue of our program offerings, central location and easy access, we have patrons from all over Anne Arundel County. Over 50% of the people who use our Center live outside our home zip code of 21146. Our pass fare structure of pay per use is also designed to be affordable rather than fixed monthly billing. We are a non-membership facility, accessible to all. Our Therapy pool is the only publicly accessible pool of its kind in Anne Arundel County and is well used by seniors with arthritis & pain issues, along with individuals needing rehabilitation.

Ruling year info

1996

Executive Director

Ms. Sarah Elder

Main address

623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd

Severna Park, MD 21146 USA

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EIN

52-1959771

NTEE code info

Swimming, Water Recreation (N67)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Single Organization Support (W11)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

1. As a 501(c)(3) non profit we are always looking for ways to better fund our organization because we want to provide excellent services and programs to our patrons. These two objectives go hand in hand. We do not receive tax dollars from the state so we rely on fees for service, rental revenue, and fundraising through an annual giving campaign and 1 large event each year. 2. We are actively working to become better known in our community as there has long been confusion as to who we serve since our campus sits next to a church who originally owned the property. We serve all, all are welcome to use our facility- the pool, gym, dance center, and event space. Over the years we haven't had a consistent marketing campaign due to a small staff however now we have made marketing a much higher priority for SPCC. As we better establish ourselves in the community, and more patrons use our facility and services, we will grow our fundraising abilities.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Aquatics

Our 25-yard Main Pool offers open swim, Swimnastics, swim lessons, Handicapped lift, and Swim Teams: SPY, SPCC Masters and much more. A new unified swim program for disabled adults and children provides an opportunity for lessons as well as team sports - the SEALS program is making waves for many in our community.

Our SEALS program is free for qualified participants. Contact the center for more information. Most SEALS swim lessons take place in the Dyas Family Therapy Pool and Wellness Center, the only publicly available therapy pool in the county.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

The Edward St. John Fitness, Weight & Cardio Gym Center features excellent equipment, group fitness classes, and personal trainers available to help you customize your workout. No membership required - you can simply drop in, or purchase a monthly pass. No contracts, no membership. Just fitness and fun.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

We offer both studio classical training and recreational session dance. Our classical training includes a yearly recital. With director permission students may also take Cechetti . Our recreational dance program changes regularly with choices from ball room dance to hip hop. Adult programs as well as youth, sessions are available for year-round, or for shorter 4-week programs.

Our Star Elite Dance Troupe travels all over the county performing for audiences of all ages! Star Elite members also participate in juried competitions and have won several awards.

Dance offer summer camps from June to mid-August each year. Registration fills up early!

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

The Andy Borland Gymnasium is a full-size gym that features Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, and indoor Soccer. Classes and drop-in practice programs are available all year round. Additionally, the space is used for health fairs, trade shows, fundraisers, community events, summer camps, and more.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

We have two main community meeting rooms and our historic stand alone building for small events, Boone Station Hall. Boone Station Hall was built in the 1920's, and maintains a charming venue for weddings, parties, showers, celebrations of life, and family reunions.

Additionally, our dance studios (three) and gymnasium can be rented for programs and events. One-day rentals and multi-use contracts are available.

Spaces are rented by the hour to outside groups and individuals. Non-profit groups are offered discounted rates and some groups no charge if they are working on community assistance and outreach.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

We offer free space for Project Linus, Backpack Buddies, SPAN, Heroes of Tomorrow and others year-round to support local nonprofit partners.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

In the Dyas Family Therapy Pool and Wellness Center, our program consists of a warm-water pool used by seniors for arthritis & exercise, by patients with rehabilitation needs, and by families for toddler swim lessons, along with our SEALS swim lessons. Both the water and the air temperatures are managed carefully to ensure a warm and inviting atmosphere for those who need it.

Population(s) Served
Seniors
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our goals are based on the words: Gather, Play , Grow, Thrive

1. To serve as a community gathering space. (Gather)
2. To enhance family life and individual development. (Play)
3. To create long term financial sustainability. (Grow)
4. To drive a solid future for SPCC as an integral part of the Anne Arundel County community. (Thrive)

1. Create opportunities for the community to gather that also generate funding support and awareness for SPCC.
2. Continue to expand our programming to encourage new patrons to come to our facility.
3. Expand donor giving programs to enhance donor pool and increase results.
4. Establish monthly giving program to provide a predictable cash flow.
5. Develop a grant funding program and /or build relationships with foundations and corporations.
6. Working with stakeholders from within and outside the organization, establish a new strategic plan for the next 3-5 years.
7. Establish new protocols for record keeping within the organization.
8. Utilize the reserve study to plan for future capital costs.

Due to the insight from the Board of Directors that we need to staff the center with the necessary positions, rather than try to get things done with a skeleton staff, we now have the bandwidth to move forward with the goals set forth above.

Last year we increased our fundraising numbers, we saw in increase in our dance programming and held more community events at SPCC. We reviewed and updated our contracts with our programmers and rentals and included a long overdue increase in our fees.

This year is our 25th anniversary so we are using the opportunity to remind people that we've been here all this time and will continue to be here in the future to support our community. We will hold several special events to commemorate the year.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve

Financials

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Operations

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Woods Community Center Inc

Board of directors
as of 08/11/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms Ellen Kleinknecht

Protocall

Term: 2018 - 2024

Andy Borland

Severna Park High School, Retired

Carl Gutschick

Gutschick, Little & Weber, P. A.

Ellen Kleinknecht

Protocall Inc.

Artie Hendricks

Landmark Roofing

Joan Tiernan

Retired Schoolteacher

John Strange

Council Baradel

Jean Andrews

Long & Foster Realtors

Karen Authement

KMA Law

Betty Batty

Hello Home of Compass

Alyson Figlioli

Luminus Health

Chelsea Goodman

Department of Defense

Patt Haun

Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church

Doug Irminger

State of Maryland, Retired

Jim Luck

Westinghouse Defense Center, Retired

Nancy Luttrell

Anne Arundel Medical Center, Retired

Bruce Nelson

WestRock

Jessica Verde

David Orso Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | PenFed Realty

John Vernon

Erlandson, Vernon & Daney, LLC

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes