DAVENPORT, IOWA -The Davenport Jaycees, a young professionals service organization, and WQPT-Quad Cities PBS, a public media service of Western Illinois University are teaming up for the Quad City Classic - Brew Ha Ha in September.
As part of a collaborative agreement, operations of Brew Ha Ha will transfer to the Davenport Jaycees immediately. Brew Ha Ha has been hosted by WQPT since 2000 to raise funds for children's programming.
"We have been looking to expand our educational outreach activities and turning Brew Ha Ha over to the Jaycees allows us to focus on our mission of educational outreach for children and families," WQPT Chief Development Officer Jamie Lange said. "The Davenport Jaycees is a well-respected, established non-profit organization who shares our mission of education and supporting children and families. The partnership is ideal."
Brew Ha Ha proceeds will continue to benefit WQPT's children's program and will expand to include other charitable initiatives of the Jaycees.
"Brew Ha Ha is a wonderful community event," Davenport Jaycees President April Boyer said. Expanding its reach under our direction will give us an opportunity to continue supporting WQPT but also other great community organizations that fit within the Jaycees mission."
"As a young professional group that is focused on service and growing our leadership skills, this event and its mission fits us well," Davenport Jaycees President April Boyer said. "We are honored that WQPT asked to partner with us and it demonstrates the value of young leadership who want to support their communities."
The partnership between the two organizations will continue through other projects as well.
"As a result of this partnership, the Davenport Jaycees will help WQPT invest in a new children's project to be held in the spring 2015 so it's really exciting," said Boyer.
About Brew Ha Ha: Brew Ha Ha, an annual tradition in the Quad Cities will be held Saturday, September 20 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in LeClaire Park. The tasting event features more than 200 beers and includes a Cabot cheese tasting. The event also includes live music, comedy and games.
Tickets will be available in July at davenportjaycees.com. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 at the gate. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as limited tickets are available as this event has sold out in the past.
About the Jaycees: The Davenport Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by work together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. Currently celebrating their 80th year, the Davenport chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo that raises funds for charitable initiatives.
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