leadership committees

Our Council is supported by five committees that bring all aspects of our program to life throughout the year. Please contact karen@girlsontherunkazoo.org if you have an interest in serving on a planning committee.

gotr 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, interviews, and trains GOTR coaches.
• Maintains regular communication with coaches.
• Leads the data entry/registration process for each participant.
• Coordinates practice site visits during program.
• Meets once per month October through March - usually in the evening.

got operations:

• Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the GOT program.
• In conjunction with the program coordinator, the committee identifies GOTsites.
• 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. 
• Meets once per month usually 1st Tuesday of the month in the evening.
   

new balance girls on the run 5k:   

•     Organizes a festive 5K run/walk for GOTR 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.
•     Works 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.
•     Meets January through May, 1-2 times per week usually during the evening

marketing/pr:   

•     Creates opportunities in which to enhance the community engagement of GKGOTR.
•     Develops marketing materials and GKGOTR "Speaker's Bureau".
•     Works closely with local media to support the efforts of Operations, Development and Event Committees.
•     Meets once per month September through June, 4th Tuesday of the month at noon

development:

• Designs and implements comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Coordinates with all committees to identify and secure all in-kind support needs
• Works closely with Marketing committee and graphic design on production of all development materials.
• Develops system of donor giving levels and recognition.
• Recruits volunteer leaders to solicit sponsors.
• Identifies, applies and secures grants and monitors the grantor/grantee relationship 
• Meets once per month

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.