Many ask, “What does the Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council do and why it is so important in supporting our airmen and airwomen at YARS?” Here’s just a bit of information:
- Quarterly membership dinners with YARS mission brief and base updates
- Outreach to community organizations to communicate and educate
- YARS Mission Brief and BCC updates to Rotary, Lions and other service organizations.
- Financial support for YARS Airmen and Airwomen in need
- Financial support for YARS family events and holiday programs
- Pilot-for-a-Day activities to support children with life-altering illnesses
- Annual “5K on the Runway” to raise funds for BCC and the Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission (EOMAC)
- Annual Clay & Target event to raise funds for BCC
- Member trips to air museums and military locations
- Support and attend Regional Chamber events that spotlight YARS and military affairs:
- Columbus Drive-in
- Washington D.C. Fly-in
- Salute-To-Elected Officials reception
- Lattes & Legislator reception
- Support for YARS “Civic Leader” trips/flights
Want to know more? Just email us at President@yarbcc.org
Rick Hale
YARBCC President
