WHA Website Information
HOME PAGE
1. Add ASSOCIATION (Waterloo Homecoming Association)
2. Remove pictures of Scholarship recipients
3. Remove pictures of man and woman talking in the park. We need to obtain
permission to highlight this picture—not sure how to reach them
ABOUT US
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Arrange/line up pictures of Committee members
Remove silhouette picture of Alvin Wright
Update name Yolanda Hudson-Stephens to Yolanda Stephens-Moore
Remove Susan Dunn
Add the following regarding the committee. The Executive summary is
attached in case you want/need more info on what has occurred.
OUR STORY, THE BEGINNING …………
The mission of the Waterloo Homecoming Association (WHA) is to provide
educational resources and guidance for the youth of Cedar Valley by awarding
scholarships, supporting various educational initiatives, partnering with
organizations with youth inspired visions and encouraging mentoring relationships
to strengthen the youth of today.
In addition, we sponsor our main fundraising via a bi-annual event for all current
and former Waterloo residents, their families, and friends that will not only allow us
to obtain our mission but will bring revenue to the city, provide opportunities for
professional networking and renewal or development of friendships, thus giving
back to the city of Waterloo, IA.
Keelan Roberts, Owner/Operator of Roberts Plumbing (Phoenix, AZ) and President
of WHA, in conjunction with Bruce Gardner (Dallas, TX) organized the Homecoming
Committee in 2008. Keelan had a vision/dream of current and former Waterloo
residents returning to the city to reconnect, connect, and network with family and
friends. This venture would also give back to the city (revenue) that nurtured us to
become successful professionals.
Keelan selected a committee and the 1st homecoming was held in August 2009.
WHA quickly realized in addition to giving to back to the city, there is a need to give
to the youth of today for the challenges of tomorrow.
With hard work, collaboration and dedication, the WHA committee has turned this
dream into a reality……effective October 2010, WHA became a (501c3) non-profit
organization.
CONTACT US
1. Put the 4 committee members with email addresses on this page
PLAN YOUR VISIT
2. I’m not sure what will be on this page but we can discuss.
REGISTRATION
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Update year to 2015 on form
Make sure PayPal works
Registration should come to email addresses of Claudia and Juliet
Add waiver statement to registration form or on the site with the following
verbiage: (if you have other suggestions, that will be ok)
I understand hired photographers and personal citizens will be taking pictures of
attendees during events at the homecoming celebration. I authorize/give
permission to WHA to use any pictures taken of me and my family (if applicable) on
the website and/or as marketing materials.
T-SHIRTS
We are working on getting a design for t-shirts. Can there be a tab similar to the
one on your brother’s site with a picture of the t-shirts, sizes and cost? Also will it
be tied to the same PayPal account for payment. T-shirts will not be mailed unless
extra postage paid.
2015 Speakers
We haven’t secured the main speakers yet.
Move Elmer C. Sampson and Thumper & Generation One to this page as they will
be with us this year.
EVENTS
Update or remove logo on this page
August 6th
events same as August 1st
Add various vendors will be onsite
August 7th
9am – 2pm Workshops--Payne Memorial AME Church (Fellowship Hall)
7pm – 12am WHA Honors Celebration—Waterloo Recreation Center
Plan to come and walk our version of the red carpet
Coming soon—Vote for your favorite businesses to be honored at the WHA Honors
Celebration
August 8th
Recognition Breakfast 9am – 11am Payne Memorial AME Church
(Fellowship Hall)
Workshops/Health Screenings 11am – 4pm Payne Fellowship Hall
Banquet 7pm – 12am Elks Club
Dinner/Guest Speakers/Waterloo’s Got Talent/Dance
August 9th Gospel Explosion 9am
Stone Soul Picnic 12noon
Catered picnic/other vendors (includes food) will be present
Battle of the DJ’s 3pm
Scholarships
Update form to 2014-2015 academic year
Add spaces for four 2013 recipients
Add space for one 2014 recipient
Leave space for 2015 recipients