Walk National Conference Mission Elements of Walk Day Creating the Event Experience Presentation from the 2009 National Conference

Walk National Conference Participant Engagement Engage walkers the entire time

Walk National Conference Participant Engagement Engage walkers the entire time Be set up and ready early

Walk National Conference Participant Engagement Engage walkers the entire time Be set up and ready early Signage is important but volunteers are more effective

Walk National Conference Participant Engagement Engage walkers the entire time Be set up and ready early Signage is important but volunteers are more effective Plan both pre- and post-walk programming from the stage

Walk National Conference Participant Engagement Engage walkers the entire time Be set up and ready early Signage is important but volunteers are more effective Plan both pre- and post-walk programming from the stage Plan B – always have a couple of tricks up your sleeve

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script)

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script) Select a strong emcee

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script) Select a strong emcee Rehearse

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script) Select a strong emcee Rehearse Use a sound system

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script) Select a strong emcee Rehearse Use a sound system Keep it short

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script) Select a strong emcee Rehearse Use a sound system Keep it short Embrace the power of music

Walk National Conference Program Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony Script and choreograph (sample script) Select a strong emcee Rehearse Use a sound system Keep it short Embrace the power of music Get your act together

Walk National Conference Mission elements Include those affected by the disease Tribute flags and Forget-Me-Nots Build up the Memorials and Tributes area Educate your audience Encourage people to tell their stories Advocacy

Walk National Conference Mission elements What else?

Walk National Conference Advocacy

Walk National Conference Advocacy

Walk National Conference Advocacy Direct Walkers to Action Make It Personal Send Runners Get Creative w/ Signage Keep It Moving

Walk National Conference Resources Day of event timeline Sample scripts Advocacy materials You Timeline, tips and sample scripts coming soon to Walk Central.