Board Spotlight

Roy Gerber joined the West County Family YMCA Board of Managers in 2006.  He is a Past President  of the Huntington Beach Rotary Club , and is a local business owner.  Roy has brought a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to the Board.  In 2007, Roy served as the Chairman of the “Bikes for Kids” Program.  Through Roy’s leadership, over 100 bicycles were collected  for the children of the Oak View Community.  This project is part of the Activate America Initiative, which is designed to help kids get active and get outside, and reduce the incidence of childhood obesity.

He worked with the Knights of Pythias to have helmets donated to every child who received a bike.  He also ensured that all patrol cars in the City of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley Police Departments received helmets.  The officers are now able to offer children a helmet to promote bike safety, instead of giving them a ticket.

Roy is also very active with the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton and with his church.  He has been chosen to receive the Distinguished Service Award at the YMCA of Orange County Annual Meeting in April.  This is the highest award a YMCA branch can give to one of its volunteers.  Congratulations, Roy, and thank you for all that you do for our YMCA!