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Starting a NYRA chapter in Southwest WA/Oregon
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Starting a NYRA chapter in Southwest WA/Oregon

So.. I'm interested in starting a local National Youth Rights Association chapter. However, I don't have a clue where to begin. Basically, I'm just wondering if anyone here happens to live in either Southwest Washington [Vancouver, etc] or the Portland, Oregon area and is interested in joining/helping/brainstorming.. or happens to have a friend or an acquaintance who could possibly be interested. I've tried posting on craigslist but got no response.. and 5 people are needed to start a chapter. I have no idea what to focus the group on.. I figure once there are a few members I could see what the majority of people are most passionate about and go from there.. but anyways, does anyone happen to live in the area and happen to be interested?

Also, has anyone ever started a chapter or done anything similar? I have no experience in starting or leading things and feel way over my head when reading about what starting a chapter entails - but also invigorated, which must be a good sign, right?

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Hah... it's in the wrong section, but I don't know where to move it to.
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Re: Starting a NYRA chapter in Southwest WA/Oregon

I think this is probably the most appropriate section on SS to ask about something like this, but I think you'll get more of a response if you ask on the NYRA forums Smile
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