Military Outreach Initiative:  We're here for our nation’s service men and women and their families.

Beginning November 15th, 2021 the Decatur Shelby County YMCA is proud to offer two options of Military Memberships for service men and women and their families:

• Both Decatur Shelby County YMCA locations will offer a $25 Joiner’s Fee for veterans, military service members and their families who do not otherwise qualify for a Y membership through DOD Military Outreach Initiative / Title 10 (outlined below).  To receive this $25 Joiner’s Fee proof of service is required, and therefore military memberships cannot be completed online. Please stop by or contact your local YMCA (Decatur County Family or Shelby County) for more information so that we may assist you with this membership category.

• And, for Title 10 Personnel:

In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period. It’s our way of giving back to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.

Eligibility Categories and Criteria

• Service member must be on Title 10 orders with at least six months remaining as of the signature date on the application form and meet all the criteria in one of the following categories:
• Category 1: Active Duty Independent Duty personnel and their families: Includes Family members of deployed National Guard and Reservists
• Category 2: Unaccompanied Spouse/ Family of Active Duty:
• Category 3: Unaccompanied Spouse/ Family of Deployed Guard and Reserves
• Category 4: Community Based Warrior Transition Unit/ Warrior Care unit: Personnel on IDP assignment as support staff to a warrior transition/care unit must use Category 1 (IDP). Relocated spouse/dependent children of deployed Active Duty personnel

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

1. Download and print the DOD packet or save the PDF document on your personal computer for use later
2. Complete the packet , beginning with the page titled “Service Member / Family Form 1: Eligibility Form”
3. Obtain the REQUIRED SIGNATURES of the Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge AND the Service Branch POC
4. Bring the completed packet (including signature pages) to one of the Decatur Shelby County YMCA locations of your choice, along with your Military ID and/or deployment papers

Additional information from the Armed Service YMCA may also be found here: https://www.asymca.org/ymca-dod-military-outreach-initiative