H.A.T. COMPLETES A BUSY 2009

          The past year was a very busy year for Dysart’s Hospitality and Tour Team.  The group welcomed approximately 1590 folks who came to shop, visit, enjoy tours, and the great food in Dysart’s restaurants and tea room.  The H.A.T. team is sponsored by the Dysart Development Corporation

          During the summer, fourteen tours of Dysart’s City landscaped areas and residents’ gardens were enjoyed by visiting groups.  The groups ranged in size from eight to forty participants.  There were also ten Holiday Home Tours conducted during December.

          In addition to greeting visitors and conducting tours, the H.A.T. Team participated in a number of other activities.  The activities in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area included the Go Red  Day and Walking Tall for women’s health, a program for the Christian Women’s Club, staffing a booth at the Bridal Show,  and assistance at the Dysart booth at the Waterloo Home Show.  The group was  honored by the Tama County Economic Development group and participated in a Tama County radio program, welcomed the Iowa Great Places judges to Tama County, and assisted with the Iowa Tourism group which toured  the county and the City of Dysart.  The Team also presented programs on their work to several local groups and assisted the local businesses at the Fall Wine Fest and a Grand Opening.

          The 2010 year also promises to be a great year for Dysart and the H.A.T. Team.  As of January 18^th, there are seven large bus tours coming during the spring and summer, and a number of smaller tour groups are also scheduled.

          Any community resident who has a group of friends or relatives coming to Dysart and would appreciate a special Dysart welcome from the H.A.T. Team should call a Team member.  The Team’s objectives are to extend a friendly welcome to our visitors from near and far and to promote our local businesses.