Reminder: Team Captain Meeting - Wednesday, April 29th, 7pm, Little Theater, High School East
Dear Friend,
Please join us at our Team Captain Meeting on Wednesday, April 29th. It will be held at Smithtown High School East in the Little Theatre at 7:00pm. This is an important meeting to hear updated Relay info, pick up luminary bags and extra Relay materials. Please bring in all donations that your team has collected so far as well as any sponsors and their logos. I will be ordering the event T-Shirts on May 4th and need all T-Shirt sponsors confirmed by Friday. Be sure to register your team. If you are not registering your team online, please bring your team's registration forms and fees with you so we can sign you up as an official Relay For Life team.
Please encourage all of your teammates to fundraise to meet your team goal. If you are having a team fundraiser please email me the info so I can post it on our website to help spread the word about it.
Visit our website at www.smithtownrelay.org Thank you for all you are doing for Relay For Life. We appreciate your help in the fight against cancer!
See you Wednesday,
Gail Tuohey
Director Special Events
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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:
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).
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
April Meeting Reminder
Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 1 (that's no joke).
The meeting will be held in the Little Theatre (across from the library). All are welcome.
The planning committee meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the team captain meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Please encourage all your friends, family members and co-workers to come join us and sign up!
The planning committee has numerous updates for captains and team members regarding registration and fundraising.
The meeting will be held in the Little Theatre (across from the library). All are welcome.
The planning committee meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the team captain meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Please encourage all your friends, family members and co-workers to come join us and sign up!
The planning committee has numerous updates for captains and team members regarding registration and fundraising.
Pizza Sale
Nicole Zanfardino and Jessica Vargas will be holding a pizza sale in the Commons at Smithtown High School East Thursday, March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. (4th period through 8th period). Proceeds from the sale will go towards their team's fundraising.
All East students are encouraged to stop by for lunch!
All East students are encouraged to stop by for lunch!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
March Team Capt Meeting Wrap Up
Here are the highlights of March's team captain meeting:
- If you have not done so already, please register your team online
- Bands interested in playing at Relay should contact James Brierton at jbrierton@verizon.net
- This Saturday is Relay for Life Day with the New York Islanders. Details below on the blog...
- Any team conducting a fundraiser should e-mail James Brierton so the fundraiser can be advertised on the blog
- We're still looking for more sponsors. A $250 donation (either of money or goods) will get the business a track sign. A $500 donation will get the business's logo on the back of our t-shirts. All sponsors will be listed on the Web site.
- Relay for Life representatives are available to speak with organizations you think would be interested in getting involved. Please contact James or Gail to schedule a presentation.
- Please encourage all your friends and family members to create teams and join us
- And please reach out to any cancer survivors and invite them to join us
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
AMS Signs is Back
The Relay for Life of Smithtown planning committee is happy to welcome back AMS Signs as a sponsor this year.
AMS Signs will be printing the track signs showcasing our sponsors. The signs will be posted around the track on June 6.
You too can become a sponsor! A monetary or goods donation worth $250 will get you a track sign that will be displayed the night of the event. A $500 donation will get your logo printed on the back of our t-shirts. All sponsors will also be displayed on our Web site.
Contact the planning committee if you're interested in becoming a sponsor or need more info...
AMS Signs will be printing the track signs showcasing our sponsors. The signs will be posted around the track on June 6.
You too can become a sponsor! A monetary or goods donation worth $250 will get you a track sign that will be displayed the night of the event. A $500 donation will get your logo printed on the back of our t-shirts. All sponsors will also be displayed on our Web site.
Contact the planning committee if you're interested in becoming a sponsor or need more info...
March Team Capt. Meeting Reminder
Please join us at our first Team Captain Meeting on Wednesday, March 4th. It will be held at Smithtown High School East in the commons cafeteria at 7:00 P.M. This is a great opportunity to hear updated Relay info, share your ideas and suggestions, and ask questions.
Bring a friend and join us!
REGISTER YOUR TEAM: If you are not registering your team online, please bring your Team's Registration forms and fees with you so we can register you as an official Smithtown Relay for Life Team. We'll have extra Relay materials at the meeting and Relay For Life sweatshirts will be available for $20.00.
We are looking forward to having another great event!
Visit our website at http://SmithtownRelay.org!
Thank you for your help in the fight against cancer!
See you Wednesday.
Gail Tuohey
Director, Special Events
Bring a friend and join us!
REGISTER YOUR TEAM: If you are not registering your team online, please bring your Team's Registration forms and fees with you so we can register you as an official Smithtown Relay for Life Team. We'll have extra Relay materials at the meeting and Relay For Life sweatshirts will be available for $20.00.
We are looking forward to having another great event!
Visit our website at http://SmithtownRelay.org!
Thank you for your help in the fight against cancer!
See you Wednesday.
Gail Tuohey
Director, Special Events
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