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Walk National Conference
Mission Elements of Walk Day Creating the Event Experience
Presentation from the 2009 National Conference
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Walk National Conference
Participant Engagement
• Engage walkers the entire time
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Walk National Conference
Participant Engagement
• Engage walkers the entire time• Be set up and ready early
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Walk National Conference
Participant Engagement
• Engage walkers the entire time• Be set up and ready early• Signage is important but volunteers are more
effective
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Walk National Conference
Participant Engagement
• Engage walkers the entire time• Be set up and ready early• Signage is important but volunteers are more
effective• Plan both pre- and post-walk programming from
the stage
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Walk National Conference
Participant Engagement
• Engage walkers the entire time• Be set up and ready early• Signage is important but volunteers are more
effective• Plan both pre- and post-walk programming from
the stage• Plan B – always have a couple of tricks up your
sleeve
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)• Select a strong emcee
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)• Select a strong emcee• Rehearse
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)• Select a strong emcee• Rehearse• Use a sound system
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)• Select a strong emcee• Rehearse • Use a sound system• Keep it short
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)• Select a strong emcee• Rehearse• Use a sound system• Keep it short• Embrace the power of music
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Walk National Conference
Program
• Plan for a short opening and closing ceremony• Script and choreograph (sample script)• Select a strong emcee• Rehearse• Use a sound system• Keep it short• Embrace the power of music• Get your act together
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Walk National Conference
Mission elements
• Include those affected by the disease
• Tribute flags and Forget-Me-Nots
• Build up the Memorials and Tributes area
• Educate your audience
• Encourage people to tell their stories
• Advocacy
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Walk National Conference
Mission elements
What else?
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Walk National Conference
Advocacy
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Walk National Conference
Advocacy
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Walk National Conference
Advocacy
• Direct Walkers to Action
• Make It Personal
• Send Runners
• Get Creative w/ Signage
• Keep It Moving
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Walk National Conference
Resources
• Day of event timeline
• Sample scripts
• Advocacy materials
• You
Timeline, tips and sample scripts coming soon to Walk Central.