Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays, YPB & Friends!
What. A. Year! After welcoming our new members, we had our first golf tournament, socials galore, and all the fun around return to play! The first half of our 2021-22 term is one for the record books.

With over $18,000 raised before #GivingTuesday even began, the YPB blew our $20,000 Polar Plunge fundraising goal out of the freezing cold water. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on this global day of generosity!

Even though #GivingTuesday is over, you can still support our Polar Plunge team using the button below. The momentum of the RVA YPB chapter is so strong and we're carrying it straight into 2022!

Support the RVA Polar Plunge

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Finalist

Volunteer of the Quarter

Special Olympics VA YPB was recognized as a finalist for the HYPE Icons Strength in Numbers award. This award honors a YP volunteer organization or board that excels in providing a place for connection, bettering our community or helping YPs advance in their careers (or all of the above). While we didn't win, members gathered to celebrate our nomination and other great YPs and YPBs in the Richmond region.

Lizzie Lee, a 2nd grade teacher for HCPS, is in her first term with SOVA YPB, but she's starting strong and was recognized as the Volunteer of the Quarter at our November meeting. Lizzie joined the YPB because of her passion for inclusion and community service. Lizzie's positive attitude and willingness to serve has been such a wonderful addition to our board!

Committee Updates

Social Committee Update

Thank you everyone who came out Bingo Beer Co. for our November social! On that note, don't forget to complete the Trivia Google form after each "official" event with up to 3 fun facts per event. We can't wait to see everyone this month for our Winter Tacky Sweater Party!

Fundraising Committee Update

We're ALL IN for Polar Plunge! With the efforts of the whole board, we've already surpassed our $20,000 goal and the number keeps climbing! Huge kudos to our top fundraisers so far:

Expanding the Friends of YPB Circle

Do you know someone who might want to join the YPB? Or just learn more about what we do? Encourage them to sign up for our RVA Friends of YPB Listserv. We will be continuing to share information regarding recruitment for the 2021-22 term as dates are set!

Join the RVA Friends of YPB Listserv

Each month, there will be a new trivia question or riddle at the end of the newsletter. Noodle on the answer and go fill out this form. Those with the correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a gift card!

Last Month's Winner: Kirsten Joerg! Two countries with traditions of Polar Plunging are Canada and the Netherlands!

December's Question: Where was the first Torch Run and who is credited with its creation?

Upcoming Events

Celebrating YPBirthdays

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