Behind the Scenes – Serve on a Planning Committee

Event:

•   Organizes a festive 5K run for the final celebration with over 5,000 attendees.
•   Coordinates event set-up/tear-down.
•   Recruits, organizes and schedules event volunteers.
•   Solicits food/beverage and equipment donations and coordinates delivery.
•   Work closely with the City/Township police to coordinate traffic and parking.
•   Designs the course, water stations, communicates with the neighborhood.
•   Coordinates t-shirts, medallions and prizes for girls.
•   Communicates with coaches about the 5k celebration event.
•   Registers community members who pay to run with the girls.

Marketing/PR:

•   Create opportunities in which to enhance the community engagement
    of GKGOTR.
•   Develop marketing materials and GKGOTR "Speaker's Bureau".
•   Works closely with local media to support the efforts of Operations,
    Development and Event Committees.

Operations:

•   Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the GOTR program.
•   Reviews curriculum and prepares materials, copies and supplies for coach’s   kit assembly.
•   Distributes snacks, supplies, shoes and coach’s kits.
•   Recruits, selects and trains GOTR coaches.
•   Maintains regular communication with coaches.
•   Leads the data entry/registration process for each participant.
•   Coordinates practice site visits during program.

Development:

•   Design and implement comprehensive fundraising plan.
•   Coordinate with all committees to identify and secure all in-kind support
    needs
•   Work closely with Marketing committee and graphic design on production of
    all development materials.
•   Develop system of donor giving levels and recognition.
•   Recruit volunteer leaders to solicit sponsors.
•   Identify, apply and secures grants and monitors the grantor/grantee relationship.

Girls on Track:

•   Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the GOT program.
•   In conjunction with the program coordinator, the committee identifies GOT
     sites.
•   Reviews curriculum and prepares materials, copies and supplies for coach’s
     kit assembly.
•   Distributes snacks, supplies, shoes and coach’s kits.
•   Recruits, selects and trains GOT coaches.
•   Maintains regular communication with coaches.
•   Leads the data entry/registration process for each participant.
•   Coordinates practice site visits during program.
•   Evaluates program impact and recommends future course of action for
    GOT within GKGOTR.

Executive:

•   Made up of the chair of each committee listed above.
•   Communicates with GOTR International.
•   Hires staff and handles personnel issues.
•   Liaisons with various committees.
•   Develops program budget and manages program finances.