Time has really gotten away from me! In case you haven't heard, we've been processing offline teams and have lots of other things going on in regards to this Race.
Offline Teams Processing is complete. Local teams have been asked to pick their packets up by tomorrow evening (you should have received an email or phone call). Teams outside of the local area were FedEx'd on Monday and should be arriving soon if not already.
With all of this, I failed to post an update following our committee meeting on September 16. Then we had another meeting today. I decided to combine the two into one post as some of the info is out of date from the 16th.
I'll start with Ellen's challenge today:
We are 17 days from Race Day. Tomorrow will be 16 days until our Sweet 16. In honor of this, Ellen has challenged us to call, email, FaceBook, Twitter or talk to everyone we know that has not registered for the Race and ask them to do so tomorrow, October 1. She wants to see 1600 registrations in that one day.
Pink Martini Party was a huge success and raised $34,000. Despite the "lovely" weather, everyone had a great time.
The Boutique is set up and ready for opening on Friday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. Donna shared some of the great items available this year. The word is EARLY. Shop early because "when they're gone, they're gone". We got our beautiful plum Committee t-shirts and jackets today. There are a few jackets that will be available in the Boutique. Come do your Christmas shopping for those special people in your life (or yourself). The Race Space is in the same location as last year.
Early Mail Out started mailing on September 11. As of last night, they have mailed out 22,230 packets. There has been a great response of volunteers, but they are in need of help on Monday night, October 5. Contact me if you are interested, and I will put you in touch with Peggy.
Kids for the Cure t-shirts started mailing on Thursday, September 24. T-shirts are still available if you haven't registered your child.
The Fitness Program is going very well averagine 75-150 participants each time. Many of the participants are amazed that they have been able to accomplish as much as they have in this time. They are so excited about this event that they have designed their own t-shirt.
Pasta Party is going to be great! Amy, Ashley and their committee have arranged for 20 auction items and are looking for more. Fun times at Dickey Stephens Park!
Local sponsors are going to be set up in pods this year instead of lined up. Booths will not open until 6:00 a.m.
The Bouffants will be performing as the Race begins this year. They will perform at 7:00, when the Race begins and for an hour once the 2K begins.
The Friday Survivor Spotlights have become Monday through Friday spotlights on the blog. Channel 7 continues to showcase restaurants from Put a Fork in It on Mondays. Lots of other media showings going on around town.
All entrances to the Survivor Breakfast will be on 6th Street. Admission to the breakfast is a Survivor t-shirt, pink bib or with a survivor. Survivor Photo will be taken on 6th Street between Spring and Center.
Survivor Luncheon. Wow! What can I say? Raffle items include a pendant specially designed and created by Cecil's and a 5-day cruise. A jazz ensemble will be performing with Craig O'Neill as Master of Ceremony.
The Survivor Parade will begin where it usually ends and end where it usually begins. Starting place is 4th and Broadway. Survivors will have a special hat for the parade and will walk through a banner at the end of the parade. An all female 160-member band has been secured as well as the NLR Fire Department's pink fire truck. There will be a float which will include the survivors who have completed the fitness program along with those featured in the Survivor Spotlights.
Three Miles of Men Tailgate Party is Friday, October 9, at Diamond Bear from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The big door prize is 4 tickets to the Arkansas vs. South Carolina game with limo service to and from the game. There were some great comments on what a great ambassador Anthony Lucas is for our cause.
Tickled Pink has sold 40 porta potties to be decorated. More are available if anyone is interested.
Put a Fork in It has about 45 locations. Help us raise more money by eating at one of these locations after the Race. There is a list of participating restaurants online.
Volunteers have filled all of the 468 slots for working at the Race Space with the exception of 98. They still need volunteers for the 1:15 - 5:30 p.m. shifts Monday through Friday on the following dates, October 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 15 as well as the 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. shift on October 6. If you are interested in volunteering, contact me and I will put you in contact with Laurie.
Paint the Town Pink will begin tomorrow with the fountain at the Doubletree. The water will be pink for the month of October. We are also working with the trolley system, the Big Dam Bridge and the Clinton Library.
Skate for the Cure raised $1300.
We received $20,000 from ask.com and can get $10,000 more if we have the most people participate in I Am the Cure online.
Donna Easley, 2010 Race Chair, reported that the public can vote on next year's Race t-shirt. Voting will take place October 1 through November 8 this year. Cost to vote is $5 per vote and the shirt with the most money wins. 75% of the proceeds raised in the voting will stay with the local affiliate. More details to come! Donna also announced Race Day 2010--October 16.
We currently have 29,265 registered for the Race.
Our next meeting is October 12.
Thanks,
Jill
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
October 2 Deadline and Other Info
What a busy time of the year!
Most of you have already received this. However, if you registered offline or have not yet registered, I didn't want you left out in the dark. The following is an email from Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure sent to those who registered online.
Thank you for registering for the race!! We want you to come have fun with us on race morning. Our presenting sponsor, Baptist Health, and our founding sponsor, Hickingbotham Investments, will have representatives on stage to start the race.
Just a reminder to friends and family, the last date to register and have their shirt mailed is next Friday, October 2nd at midnight. (Everyone should continue to fundraise on their Because I Care page.)
We want to tell you about two race events and two affiliate events.
HOPELINE FOR VERIZON WIRELESS
Please donate old phones and old phone accessories to Verizon Wireless HopeLine program! HopeLine accepts wireless phones and accessories in any condition from any manufacturer for reuse and recycling. All phones donated to HopeLine that can be refurbished are reused and those that are not salvageable are recycled in an environmentally sound way under a zero landfill policy.
Phones donated to the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program help victims of domestic violence feel safer and less isolated by giving them a way to call emergency or support services, employers, family and friends.
Donation boxes can be found at all Verizon stores and will be available at Race Space at Pleasant Ridge Mall starting on Friday, October 2nd and downtown Little Rock on Race Morning, Saturday, October 17th. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring our 5K.
PajamAware
To help us reach our growth goals, please continue to tell your friends, family and co-workers if they can't make the Race for the Cure on October 17th, they can sign up for "PajamAware", sponsored by Hank's Fine Furniture. They can be with us in spirit and still receive the 2009 Race for the Cure t-shirt! You don't have to be there to be aware!
If you register as a "PajamAware" participant, you will receive a link to Hank's Fine Furniture to sign up to win a special "Awareness" king or queen size mattress and box spring set. In addition, the Central Arkansas Hank's Furniture stores will be selling these special mattresses. With every purchase between September 15th and October 31st, the Arkansas Affiliate will receive a $100 donation from Hank's. For more information about the "Awareness" Free Mattress Give-Away, visit http://www.hanksfurniture.com/awareness
So, if you decide to sleep in on October 17th, you can still support the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure through "PajamAware", and be sleeping on a great mattress, too!
Register for "PajamAware"
Coffee for the Cure
Coming soon! Coffee for the Cure. Available for sales starting on October 2nd at the Race Boutique and Race morning. Look for tasting booths in the exhibit area on Race morning! This product is offered by Premium Refreshment Services. $1.50 of each bag will benefit the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
NASCAR Foundation Track Walk
The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Memphis Motorsports Park. This is an opportunity to walk on the race track!! 50% of the funds raised will benefit The NASCAR Foundation. 50% of the funds raised will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:00 a.m. For more details go to https://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1162&srcid=311.
Remember: It's MY RACE to win on Saturday, October 17th in downtown Little Rock.
Thanks,
Jill
Most of you have already received this. However, if you registered offline or have not yet registered, I didn't want you left out in the dark. The following is an email from Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure sent to those who registered online.
Thank you for registering for the race!! We want you to come have fun with us on race morning. Our presenting sponsor, Baptist Health, and our founding sponsor, Hickingbotham Investments, will have representatives on stage to start the race.
Just a reminder to friends and family, the last date to register and have their shirt mailed is next Friday, October 2nd at midnight. (Everyone should continue to fundraise on their Because I Care page.)
We want to tell you about two race events and two affiliate events.
HOPELINE FOR VERIZON WIRELESS
Please donate old phones and old phone accessories to Verizon Wireless HopeLine program! HopeLine accepts wireless phones and accessories in any condition from any manufacturer for reuse and recycling. All phones donated to HopeLine that can be refurbished are reused and those that are not salvageable are recycled in an environmentally sound way under a zero landfill policy.
Phones donated to the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program help victims of domestic violence feel safer and less isolated by giving them a way to call emergency or support services, employers, family and friends.
Donation boxes can be found at all Verizon stores and will be available at Race Space at Pleasant Ridge Mall starting on Friday, October 2nd and downtown Little Rock on Race Morning, Saturday, October 17th. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring our 5K.
PajamAware
To help us reach our growth goals, please continue to tell your friends, family and co-workers if they can't make the Race for the Cure on October 17th, they can sign up for "PajamAware", sponsored by Hank's Fine Furniture. They can be with us in spirit and still receive the 2009 Race for the Cure t-shirt! You don't have to be there to be aware!
If you register as a "PajamAware" participant, you will receive a link to Hank's Fine Furniture to sign up to win a special "Awareness" king or queen size mattress and box spring set. In addition, the Central Arkansas Hank's Furniture stores will be selling these special mattresses. With every purchase between September 15th and October 31st, the Arkansas Affiliate will receive a $100 donation from Hank's. For more information about the "Awareness" Free Mattress Give-Away, visit http://www.hanksfurniture.com/awareness
So, if you decide to sleep in on October 17th, you can still support the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure through "PajamAware", and be sleeping on a great mattress, too!
Register for "PajamAware"
Coffee for the Cure
Coming soon! Coffee for the Cure. Available for sales starting on October 2nd at the Race Boutique and Race morning. Look for tasting booths in the exhibit area on Race morning! This product is offered by Premium Refreshment Services. $1.50 of each bag will benefit the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
NASCAR Foundation Track Walk
The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Memphis Motorsports Park. This is an opportunity to walk on the race track!! 50% of the funds raised will benefit The NASCAR Foundation. 50% of the funds raised will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:00 a.m. For more details go to https://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1162&srcid=311.
Remember: It's MY RACE to win on Saturday, October 17th in downtown Little Rock.
Thanks,
Jill
Monday, September 14, 2009
Volunteers Needed and OFFline Deadline
Sorry to be behind in updating you. It has been crazy!
First, I wanted to remind those of you with OFFline team members that the deadline to have your packets postmarked is Wednesday, September 16. Please include SIGNED entry forms for each of your team members, your reconciliation form, the money, your spreadsheet and anything else that pertains to your team. The spreadsheet is available online or you can email me to send it to you. Your completed spreadsheet should be emailed to ar.rftc.teams@gmail.com.
The Offline Team Processing consists of three parts which we loving refer to as Data Processing, War Room and Pick Pack and Ship. Data Processing makes sure that your spreadsheet reconciles to the amount of money received, etc. We then upload that information into an Access file and run labels and reports on your team which are sent to the War Room. The War Room puts the labels on Race Bibs, pulls Pasta Party tickets, counts out coupons, etc. to prepare your team. They bag everything up along with the Team Captain Gift and the reports. Pick Pack and Ship then gets the bag to pull t-shirts, survivor hats, etc. to pack them and prepare to ship if applicable. All of this to say that many people are involved in this process and we are looking for additional volunteers.
We will begin processing your packets in Data Processing at the end of this week. This area is taken care of and no volunteers are needed. However, the War Room will begin their processing next Monday, and Pick Pack and Ship should then begin on Wednesday. Our warehouse is in the Riverdale area near the soccer fields and USA Drug's corporate offices. We work Monday through Friday evenings and as needed and available all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It usually takes about 2 weeks to complete all processing.
If you or your group are interested in helping us out, please contact me at ar.rftc.teams3@gmail.com. We would love the help and it's always interesting for our Team Captains to see behind the scenes as to how we process your teams. And we have lots of fun!
Jill
First, I wanted to remind those of you with OFFline team members that the deadline to have your packets postmarked is Wednesday, September 16. Please include SIGNED entry forms for each of your team members, your reconciliation form, the money, your spreadsheet and anything else that pertains to your team. The spreadsheet is available online or you can email me to send it to you. Your completed spreadsheet should be emailed to ar.rftc.teams@gmail.com.
The Offline Team Processing consists of three parts which we loving refer to as Data Processing, War Room and Pick Pack and Ship. Data Processing makes sure that your spreadsheet reconciles to the amount of money received, etc. We then upload that information into an Access file and run labels and reports on your team which are sent to the War Room. The War Room puts the labels on Race Bibs, pulls Pasta Party tickets, counts out coupons, etc. to prepare your team. They bag everything up along with the Team Captain Gift and the reports. Pick Pack and Ship then gets the bag to pull t-shirts, survivor hats, etc. to pack them and prepare to ship if applicable. All of this to say that many people are involved in this process and we are looking for additional volunteers.
We will begin processing your packets in Data Processing at the end of this week. This area is taken care of and no volunteers are needed. However, the War Room will begin their processing next Monday, and Pick Pack and Ship should then begin on Wednesday. Our warehouse is in the Riverdale area near the soccer fields and USA Drug's corporate offices. We work Monday through Friday evenings and as needed and available all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It usually takes about 2 weeks to complete all processing.
If you or your group are interested in helping us out, please contact me at ar.rftc.teams3@gmail.com. We would love the help and it's always interesting for our Team Captains to see behind the scenes as to how we process your teams. And we have lots of fun!
Jill
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