April 1st Meeting Minutes

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in the Smithtown High School East Little Theatre. Planning committee will meet at 6 pm. The general meeting begins at 7 pm.

Here are the highlights from our April 1st meeting:

• ATTN: CAPTS.: This is the time to get your team's online! Relay is almost here! Remember, you must be registered on the Web site prior to Relay in order to participate.
• New sponsors: Olsen's Nursey*, Carrabba's Italian Restaurant*, Famous Dave's BBQ
  *Returning sponsor
• Please extend our invitation to cancer survivors to join us for our survivor reception following the opening ceremony on June 6
• We're continuing to look for bands. If you're interested in playing please contact James Brierton (jbrierton@verizon.net). Please submit a demo tape.
• Please continue to submit team themes. This year's event theme is "That's Entertainment!" Teams are encouraged to choose a broadway show, movie or television show to decorate their camp site after. At the end of the date, we'll be handing out awards for the best and more creative decorations. As well, teams are encouraged to pick a team song (which does not have to be affiliated with your decorations). During the event, the DJ will play your team song as you and your friends walk around the track.
• We are working on getting a final date for our Famous Dave's fundraiser. Please check back for updates. We will be posting the flyer with all the information shortly. On the night of, Famous Dave's will be return a percentage of your bill back to the Relay for Life of Smithtown.
• Need help planning a fundraiser? Look through some of the fundraiser ideas on SmithtownRelay.org or contact Gail Tuohey (gail.tuohey@cancer.org).