As a member of Sioux City Growth Organization, we hope you will take advantage of our many opportunities within the group. We have several committees within our group that meet throughout the month; you are encouraged to get involved in any or all of them: Civic Committee, Connect Committee, Special Events Committee, and Marketing Commitee. New committee members are always welcome and it is a great way to meet fellow members!
In addition to committee opportunities, SCGO also provides its members with opportunities to get involved in our community through volunteer groups, educational events, networking activities, and community and government board positions open to SCGO members. To better connect our members to the community, SCGO sponsors after work events known as YTRAPs (Young Talented Representatives And Professionals) at various businesses around Siouxland with community leaders as guest speakers.
Civic Committee
This group is responsible for placing SCGO members on board positions throughout the community. The Civic Committee is also instrumental in keeping SCGO members involved in government, economic and community issues.
Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 12 P.M. at Charlie’s (@ Holiday Inn Downtown, 701 Gordon Drive)
Chair: Matt Ohman Mohman@nwaea.org
Connect Committee
This committee is responsible for planning both fun and learning events for SCGO as a way of connecting young professionals to influential leaders of our community. Every month we host the YTRAP (Young and Talented Representatives and Professionals) get-together at various locations around Sioux City, where we have an educational speaker and networking available. We also plan “connect” activities quarterly to bring young professionals together to develop long-lasting friendships.
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 12 P.M. at Buffalo Alice’s.
2011 Chair: Jason Anderson jasonanderson40@gmail.com
Marketing/PR Committee
This committee handles the promotion of SCGO such as the website and producing the annual report. They are also responsible for fundraising activities like the design and sell of Sioux City slogan t-shirts. This committee also organizes the annual Corporate Tour where members have a chance to meet with Siouxland business leaders and share what our organization is accomplishing. Members may also brainstorm and implement other public relation tools needed by SCGO.
Meetings: As Needed
2011 Chair: Sara Gotch sara@bassadvertising.com
This committee is responsible for planning and executing an annual special event for SCGO including 2009′s GOFEST or previous years’ outdoor winter games known as Freeze Fest.
Meetings: As Needed
Chair: Mindy Mullen mmullen01@gmail.com
YPIowa
SCGO also offers members insight into becoming involved with YPIowa.
Learn more at YP Iowa or contact Jonalee Jackes jjackes@@unitedwaysiouxland.com