Stephen Butz, WUN CEO
(read appointment announcement here)
The World Urban Network is comprised of YMCA leaders from cities around the world who are committed to advancing the Y’s mission, leadership development, and international collegiality
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2026 WUN Toronto
2-Day Mini-Conference before World Council
Arrive Thursday 16 July 2026
WUN Conference Friday-Saturday 17-18 July 2026
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World Council Sunday-Friday 19-24 July 2026
Depart Saturday 25 July 2026
MEMBERSHIP
Membership - Is the WUN right for you?
Membership and participation in the YMCA World Urban Network (WUN) opens up a worldwide fellowship of CEOs interested in continuously improving their leadership by sharing and learning with international colleagues in a climate of trust and support. Many long-time WUN members describe it as the best collegial network they belong to. Others say it has provided the richest cultural experience they have ever attended. The blend of outstanding fellowship and international leadership content is the genius of the YMCA Movement revealed. Click below to read more.
PUBLICATIONS
This section includes leadership articles written by WUN members, as well as presentations from past WUN CEO and Leadership Training conferences. This archive reflects valuable CEO experiences over the past 10 years. New materials will be added annually. Membership required to access this section.
ABOUT US
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CONTACTS:
Mr. Stephen Butz
CEO, YMCA World Urban Network
Cell +1 778.384.9622
Email sbutz@ymcawun.net
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Ms. Bronwyn J. Allen, Assistant to the CEO
Cell +1 206.571.6117
Email ballen@ymcawun.net
Host YMCA Office
YMCA British Columbia
Unit 10 - 620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC V3M 1J2 CANADA
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Mr. Shaun Elliott
Chair, YMCA World Urban Network
President/CEO, Greater Philadelphia YMCA, USA
Email shaun.elliott@philaymca.org
Phone +1 267.402.0344
Greater Philadelphia YMCA
400 Fayette St, Suite 250
Conshohocken, PA 19428 USA
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