New York Road Runners Foundation

Young Professionals Committee

Application for Membership 2009-10

Empowering youth development and combating childhood obesity

through running-based programs in low-income schools and community centers

The mission of NYRRF's YPC is to fundraise on behalf of the Foundation's youth

programs which currently provide life-changing services to 75,000 at-risk youth each
week in New York City, 45+ states and Cape Town, South Africa. 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.

Expectations of Members:

• 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits of Membership:

• 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 Half
Marathon Presented by Nike) 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 nyrrfypc@nyrr.org as soon as possible.

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 New York Road Runners Foundation
Young Professionals Committee
Application for Membership 2009-2010

Name: ______________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________

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Email: ______________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Employer & Position: _________________________

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1. How did you learn about the YPC?

2. Please describe your interest in NYRRF's youth programs and YPC.

3. What do you think you will be able to contribute to NYRRF's YPC?

4. What area of NYRRF's YPC are you most interested in? Marketing? Publicity? Event
planning? Why?