Team Captain Meeting Tuesday, November 9, 7:30

Getting to know each other…  Introductions Name & Role  Ice Breaker

What is Relay for Life? -- Kaitlin  Relay is the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) national fundraiser.  Founded in 1985 by Gordy Klatt as a personal fundraiser for ACS, walking 24 hours.  The event has grown and now annually 3.5 million people participate worldwide.  Only requirement is a $10 commitment fee, but $100 fundraising goal is recommended as a minimum.

Relay at Utk -- Logan  2001: founded on campus  In April, we doubled our 2008 earnings  Held in Circle Park from 6pm- 6am  Bands, food, and games frequent our main event.  Hold many other events throughout the year.  This year: Will be held April Dodgeball Tournament: Nov. 15: 1-4 Great American Smoke-out Swim for Life

Top Fundraisers: 2009  Top Fundraising Teams of 2009: 1. Relay Exec : $11, Pi Beta Phi sorority: $5, Ed. Psych and Counseling: $3, Kappa Sigma fraternity: $3, Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority: $3,  Top Individual Fundraisers of Monica Bird: $1, Jonathan Grayson: $1, Tyler Peterson: $1, Katy Krohn: $1, Katherine Mykytka: $1,005

Role of a Team Captain -- Cory  Liaison  Fundraiser Coordinator  Motivator

Statistics -- Joseph  1,479,350: estimated number of new cancer cases in the U.S. in 2009 alone  23.1% of U.S. deaths are cancer related, making cancer the 2nd leading cause of death.  As of 2005, 11.1 million Americans have had a history of cancer.  Survival rate from cancer has risen from 50% in the mid 1970’s to 66% in the 2000’s. Men 292,540 Women 269,800

Keys to leading a successful team -- Justin  Planning ahead  Send s  Hosting 2 team fundraisers a year  Start recruiting NOW.  Participating in Relay events throughout the year.  Offer incentives  Pair up with another organization (optional)  Stay in contact with your mentor

Fundraising Ideas -- Jordan  Goal  Canning 101  Tabling 101: Dean of Students Website  Fundraising Ideas -Silent auction, food fight, shaving cream fight, businesses to sell stars & moons, design/sell t- shirts, holiday-related sales, kidnapping, capture the flag, picture wall, penny wars, strawberry dipping, wrapping presents at the mall, selling concessions at basketball games, Wienies for the Wasted  Purple toilet  Calendar

Online Cory  Registering a team  Sending s Personalize!  How to personalize your page  How to enter offline gift I.E. Check or Cash  How to raise your online goal  How to edit your team page  Making an effective page

Incentives -- Joseph  Whoever has the most participants by December 1st will receive priority campsite pick.  And must be paired up if choosing to do so.

Dodgeball Tournament -- Jonathan  Sunday from 1-4  TRECS Bubble  Reg. Fee of $60 T-shirt w/ registration fee

Closing -- Cory  Sign-up  Recruit  Talk to your mentor Thanks for coming!! Have great holidays!!