The Benton Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) has announced its first “Operation Elf My Yard” fundraiser.
The fundraiser is in full effect and they are already taking orders. Members of the council will come to the participant’s homes around 6:30 p.m. during the night and “elf” their yards. Participants can choose time slots for Nov. 27 to Dec. 24. The time slots are for three-day periods when representatives from the council can decorate the yards. Slots are limited so those interested are urged to sign up as soon as possible. Homes within a 25-minute drive from City Hall are eligible for the fundraiser. Registration forms are available at the Community Development Department at Benton City Hall on 114 South East St. They are accepting cash or checks. Checks should be made out to the City of Benton Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.
People who sign up to have their yards decorated will receive the “elf” treatment and will have eight or nine yard signs. It is $50 to participate in the fundraiser. The proceeds from this fundraiser and the council’s annual bike race fundraiser next May will go to a local non-profit chosen by the council.
Haley McCormick is a senior at Benton High School and the Vice President of Benton MYAC.
She said the council came up with the idea after seeing other communities holding a similar fundraiser when researching online.
McCormick joined the council as a sophomore. She said she enjoys all of the opportunities the council gives her to volunteer and give back to the community.
