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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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Page 1: Walk National Conference Mission Elements of Walk Day Creating the Event Experience Presentation from the 2009 National Conference

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.