For a lot of people, it's to get in shape. And in Callaway County, the place that helps you get in shape has a New Year's resolution of its own. It is called the YMCA of Callaway County for a reason.

"We have about 3600 members, and they do come from all over Callaway County,"  said Patty Kelley, Executive Director of Callaway County YMCA.

Even though its located in Fulton, it is not used exclusively by Fulton residents.

"We draw from Williamsburg, Auxvasse, Mokane, New Bloomfield, Holts Summit, Millersburg," said Kelley.

The children's programs are the most popular trailed closely by the new x-biking classes. YMCA directors say it's getting crowded.

"We are really at a max when you look at our current facility. The walls are trying to stretch everyday," explained Kelley.

So, they've gotten the wheels spinning on a feasibility study to see if the community would support an expansion.

"From that point, we have a wish list, and we'll just go down that wish list to see what we can and cannot do. Hopefully, we can do everything but it's all based on the community," said David Crane, Callaway County YMCA Board Chair.

When it comes to the expansion wish list, number one on everyone's minds is a pool. Directors say they're idea is to knock out this wall right here, add a wellness center, add a pool next to it. That way they start using up some of the 9.5 acres they bought from the Fulton Public School District.

Five years ago, Callaway residents supported the YMCA to the tune of $2.1 million. Now, directors think that support will be even greater, and it will have to be.

"We're probably looking... Just an initial guess... A $2.5 to $3 million campaign," said Matt Gowin, YMCA Finance Chair and Treasurer.

The amount is centered around the pool, it's not just a one-time cost.

"Once you put it in, you have to have the support to be able to maintain it," said Gowin.

Directors drew up blueprints with three phases. Phase one has been in place since 2001. Phases two and three are the focus of this new campaign. These will plan for the next 15 to 20 years.

"That's what we're really into - The long haul stability of this community and of the YMCA," said Crane.

They are in for the long haul, and the planning for that haul starts now. More than 50 percent of children enrolled in YMCA youth programs are from outside of Fulton. Directors expect to have results from the feasibility study by the middle of this year. Then they will start raising money. All of the money will come from membership fees and donations.