After attending the 2007 YP Iowa Conference my friend and I decided it was time that we start our own YP Group in Webster City. I just want to share where we are six months later. WC HYPE (Helping Young People Engage) was organized in November, 2007 when I put a board of directors together and starting the ground work for setting up our group. In only 6 months we have signed up 84 members making us the biggest organization in Webster City. We also have 35 sponsors, three of which supported us with over $1,000 sponsorships. We have set up four committees (Philanthropic, Family Activities, Events and Fundraising) and have been busy setting our schedule for the rest of the year. We hosted The First Annual WC Chillympics (Chill-im-pics) in February and it was a huge success. We were able to raise $750 for the Fuller Hall Scholarship Fund to help with program funding for parents who can’t afford activities such as t-ball registration, swimming passes or other athletic events. Last month we hosted a Comedy Night and sold more than 120 tickets. It was the first time in 12 years that Webster City had a comedian in town. Other events that we have planned for 2008 include a Family Fun Day and Campout, 2-Day City Wide Golf Championship, Raspberry Festival Beer Garden, Boone Bash River Dash Involvement, Boone River Cleanup Day, Iowa-Iowa State Tailgate, Haunted House, Monthly Meetings and a series of “Friday After 5:00’s” at City Park Plaza. I am not going to say that it has been easy but it has really been fun. We have created a lot of excitement in Webster City and people can’t wait to see what this group does next. If you would like to ask me a question feel free to email me at wchype@gmail.com or check out our website www.wchype.com. Do you have any suggestions or ideas that might help out another YP group? Add a comment below. |
