Getting Started

YMCA Canada's staff members have started digging for a story to contribute to the table.  Here are a few of the themes and questions that we're using to excavate a memorable one:

The Challenge: What was the opportunity or problem presented by the times?  Where and when did it take place?

The Characters: Who were the characters?  What were their motivations and what characteristics made them memorable?

The Action:  What did the main characters do?  What was unusual, surprising or remarkable about their actions?

The Impact:  What changed because of their efforts?  What is their legacy?

The Images: What imagery lingers in your mind?  Is there a word or phrase that sums up the story?

Check out YMCA Canada's historical timeline for a few well-known stories to stir your imagination.

(Photograph courtesy of Jill Clardy via the Creative Commons)