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YPN Bus Trip to Kansas City
The Association chartered a bus and purchased tickets to a Chiefs vs. Bears NFL football game.
Network:
REALTORS® Association of Lincoln YPN
Established:
2010
Number of members:
818
Event name:
YPN Bus Trip to Kansas City
Event type:
Social/Networking
Event cost:
$1,000+
Event sponsorships:
$0-250
Number of attendees:
50-100
Association assistance:
The event was mostly staff driven.
Event frequency:
Annually
Event length:
Full Day
About the event:
The Association chartered a bus and purchased tickets to a Chiefs vs. Bears NFL football game. Members were invited to buy their tickets online and then meet at the Association Office at 8:00 am the day of the game. The bus drove all of the participants to and from the game. Volunteers assembled gift bags for all bus riders.
Describe the marketing you did for the event:
We promoted the event in our newsletter, weekly emails and on our website. The members of the committee also reached out to members directly to increase excitement about the event and encouraged participation.
Tell us what you learned from this experience and what others considering hosting this event should be aware of:
It was a fun event the members were excited to participate in. The cost was an affordable way for people to get to a great football event. People were enthusiastic about contributing to the gift bags which made the experience more engaging.
Any other pertinent information you would like to share:
Verify any liability with your association lawyer.