What is your name?
Shannon Marshall
What is your position with the Y?
H2O Member Services Supervisor and FA Coordinator
What Y centre/program do you work with (regularly, outside of COVID-19)?
H2O
What do you always find yourself saying?
At work “Yep you got it”
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Glennon Doyle- LOVE HER!
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
A Grammy, I am a super good singer NOT!
Please explain one fond memory you have of the Y.
When I signed up for FA long ago, the respect and kindness I was given.
Are you staying connected with your Y family during this time, and if so, how?
Golfing with some of my H2O crew
Where is your favourite place to “dine”/order takeout in the Okanagan right now?
Mad Mango Café- Laksa!
What is your favourite activity while social distancing in the Okanagan?
Bikeriding and golfing
Who inspires you?
My 3 children
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Travel to India, skydive, run a 5K
What are you passionate about?
Food + Family + Fun
What do you miss the most about your Y?
The people, especially the kiddos.
What 3 qualities do you feel your Y exemplifies?
Inclusion, community and kindness
How does your team/facility/program make a difference every day (now or pre-COVID)?
With our financial assistance program, we make all of our services attainable.
What words of encouragement would you say to our Y member/participants/families right now?
We are almost there! Our collective hard work has paid off and we will see each other soon!
What would you like to say to your fellow staff/volunteer team?
I miss you guys
What does community mean to you?
Looking out for one another, lifting each other up always.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Having fun while working
What Y team member would you like to give a shout-out to and why?
Joyce Powder, she has worked so hard over the closure to keep the YMCA going.