New York Road Runners Youth Programs Young Professionals Committee Application for Core Council & General Membership 2009-10 Empowering youth development and combating childhood obesity through running-based programs in low-income schools and community centers The mission of NYRR’s YPC is to fundraise on behalf of NYRR’s youth programs which currently provide life-changing services nearly 100,000 at-risk youth each week in New York City, 45+ states and Cape Town, South Africa. To learn more, please visit www.nyrrfoundation.org. We are actively recruiting new members and are looking for energetic, committed individuals who are excited to support the Foundation's work through creative fundraising efforts. Requirements of Core Council Members & Expectations of General Members: • • •
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Attend 4-6 planning meetings/year. These meetings are held on weekday-evenings in a Midtown office and typically run from 7-8pm. Make a “personally significant” financial contribution in support of our youth running programs. Make a significant contribution to the planning of one YPC event per year via venue selection, assistance with food/beverage offerings, soliciting silent auction items, producing invitations and other print materials, publicity, etc. Volunteer at one Team for Kids practice (www.tfkworldwide.org) or NYRR youth running event per 12 month period. Attend 75% of the YPC's fundraisers (typically held in November, February, May, and August). Bring multiple friends/colleagues to each of the YPC's fundraisers, with a goal of bringing at least five individuals to each event. Benefits of Membership:
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Discounted training packages with elite athlete and professional coach/trainer John Henwood (www.johnhenwood.com) One free NYRR race entry (excluding ING New York City Marathon and NYC Half Marathon) for the individual who brings the most paying guests to each YPC event Opportunity to gain valuable experience in event planning/logistics, the non-profit sector, and New York City's wide philanthropic community. Opportunity to raise funds on behalf of sorely-needed, powerful youth programs and to network with your peers who share your commitment to this cause.
Please complete the following application and email it to
[email protected] as soon as possible.
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New York Road Runners Young Professionals Committee Application for Membership 2009-2010 Name: ______________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Personal email: ______________________________________ Personal phone number: _____________________________________ Employer & Position: _________________________ _________________________ 1. How did you learn about the YPC?
2. Please describe your interest in NYRR's youth programs and YPC.
3. What do you think you will be able to contribute to NYRR's YPC?
4. What area of NYRR's YPC are you most interested in? Marketing? Publicity? Event planning? Why?
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