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Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer.Remember loved ones lost to the disease.Fight Back against a disease that takes too much.

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2011 funds raised$324,808 87 teams

2012 goals$328,90095 teams

Conduct meetings Make sure they know what the Relay For Life is

and what the funds raised are used for (American Cancer Society uses the funds for education, advocacy, research, and services.)

Set goals and provide updates Have a theme and plan campsite decorations,

team shirts, etc. around the theme Share responsibilities – keep members involved Send encouraging email Share newsletters Check the website for updates

Education (early detection and prevention)

Advocacy (life-saving laws) *Recruiting participants

Research ($120 million each year) Services (1-800-ACS-2345)

“Once Upon A Relay”

Important datesTeam Captain meeting 3/22

Dupaco on Pennsylvania – more information to come

Commitment fee due 4/16 Determines campsites

Bank night 5/29 Here at Heartland Financial

Relay For Life event 6/1 – 6/2 Send save the dates to team members, family, friends, co-workers, survivors

Captains folder – new format

Large envelope used to turn in team funds

Form to calculate total funds in envelope

Luminaria envelope and forms

Team roster for your use Sponsorship information How your donations

make a difference Iowa cancer facts Team Captain Handbook

in the middle

Score-A-Site form CPS-3 ABC’s of Fundraising Goal chart Individual team

member packets Conduct a meeting and

get the envelopes in the team member hands with a deadline to turn in their funds BEFORE bank night which is May 29

Review the team member packet with them

Online information sheetYou TubeFacebook

Team Member Guide Team member envelopes Nationwide fundraising club Luminaria forms

Form included Opportunities for all Points for survivorship Points for recruiting Points for attending tonight

Honor to be selected site Cancer Prevention Study-3 New research study

Better understand the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer

Ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health concern

Eligible30 – 65 years oldNever diagnosed with cancerWilling to make a long-term commitment

Information in packets Information on website Share your success stories

$10 your donation $10 spouse $20 2 co-workers $20 2 friends $20 2 relatives $10 neighbor $10 at your card club, church event, other

organization activity

Announcing Gary Dolphin

Order forms included and more available Separate envelope to turn in donations Please do not put these in the team

envelopes when turning in funds

Buy early

We are going green again this year Online registration is required (details in

your packets) The limitation of only 15 team members

has been lifted. You no longer need to setup multiple teams.

$150 due by April 16th Goes towards team’s total donations Defers upfront costs such as t-shirts,

packets, etc. If not paid by 4/16, no guarantee for

team member t-shirts, and last time slot for campsite

NO T-SHIRTS WILL BE AT THE RELAY T-shirts will be available at bank night

May 29, 2012 Order form will be provided Individual $100 donation to qualify (names on the

team packet lists who qualifies) Available before the Relay, but after the

bank night at the ACS office (2774 University Ave) if commitment fee paid by 4/16

If still available, t-shirts can also be picked up after the event at the ACS office

Collect as much as possible before bank night and plan to bring it prepared that night

Envelopes provided Convert cash to a bank draft or check if possible Add checks Organize and count cash Make sure team member envelopes are

completed in the front with totals Funds can be turned into the ACS office and any

funds raised after bank night can be brought to the event

May 29th at a Heartland Financial doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Very important information provided about the event, campsites selected, etc.

Team representation is needed Turn in funds and get t-shirts

Invite cancer survivors to our “celebration”

This is a family event so bring them along

Lots of food and entertainment Get people involved in the specialty

laps, challenges, games, and other activities

We walk rain or shine (just not tornados) Tents only – NO stakes – bring sand bags No smoking No alcohol No fires No pets Maps will be available to let your team know

where you are More logistic details at bank night Entertainment throughout the event

Food, music, games, fun laps, contests, etc. More details to come in newsletters and meetings

Team arrival will be tieredTop sponsors – reserved sitesCommittee membersTop dollars raised for family & businessTeams with paid commitment fees by 4/16

– drawing and assigned time slotsNot paid by 4/16 - come after 4:00 p.m.

Emphasis on paid commitment fee Campsites will be marked off for size Campsites will be assigned after bank

night and announced on website

Designated parking and drop off zones

Campsites will be marked (approximately 20X20 or 2 parking spaces)

No tent stakes – be prepared for wind with sandbags or other means

Tents only – no campers

Overnight sleepers can put a tent in the grass area behind the marked sites

Working on seating for ceremonies but plan on bringing lawn chairs

Track = 1/3 mile long

Food may be available later from vendors

Sound – more speakers

More recycle bins

Restroom duties Traffic and

parking patrol Possible move of

survivor tent

Working on more bleachers but please bring your chairs

Not moving the stage due to best sound and location of power

Did everyone get their name in?