Frequently Asked Questions - Communications
Committee Color: Kelly Green
Our Mission
The mission of the Communications Committee is to serve as the main liaison to all THON volunteers within the Penn State community. By building strong relationships, we work to educate and empower the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of our University as to how they can make a greater impact in the fight to cure pediatric cancer. The hundreds of student organizations that support THON rely on Communications to give them the right information and tools they need to accomplish their goals for the year.
What We Do
The Communications Captains spread THON’s message to all Penn State students, organizations, faculty, staff, and alumni by supplying them with the tools and information they need to provide financial and emotional support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds Fund. Communications Captains also staff the THON Office every weekday so that no question goes unanswered!
Please Contact Charlotte Kohl at Communications@thon.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
This person will assist the Overall and the rest of the Captains by keeping everyone informed and organized. They will be in charge of taking minutes at meetings, sending weekly reminders to the committee, and ordering all the COMM gear for the year. This position will also be in charge of the maintaining the THON Office by keeping it clean, organized, and friendly for all visitors!
** This Captain is eligible to dance THON Weekend if given the opportunity.
These positions work with the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG) and the Penn State Alumni Association to build a strong base of support for years to come. They will help with Alumni fundraising and regional events, as well as plan Alumni events THON weekend. The Alumni Relations Captain positions will be in charge of a committee that works to spread awareness of THON to Alumni.
** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain will be responsible for communicating the mission of THON to Penn State faculty and staff. This will be done through face-to-face meetings with professors, advisors, and other staff and coordinating several events throughout the year to teach faculty and staff how they can become involved. They will also lead a committee in charge of helping with existing faculty and staff initiatives, as well as creating new ones.
** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain will play an integral role in communicating THON’s message to the student body of Penn State. They will be in charge of a committee that will work together to come up with new ideas and events to spread the mission and spirit of THON to the Penn State community. This goal will be accomplished through letters, staffing information stations, coordinating events to increase THON involvement, such as the THON Involvement Fair, and having face-to-face meetings with individuals who want to learn more about THON.
** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
These Captains are the main liaison between THON and the Commonwealth Campuses. They will build and maintain strong ties with all campuses of Penn State throughout the year to ensure every student has the chance to get involved. They also provide the tools and information necessary for each campus to accomplish its goals for the year. With the help of their committee, they plan events and initiatives to keep all Penn State students connected to THON.
** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON weekend
These Captains will work to teach and empower both the General and Special Interest Organizations that fundraise for THON so that they can accomplish their goals for the upcoming year. By working with the Organization Liaison team, they will come up with the most effective means of communication to all THON organizations possible. Fundraising and THON Chair experience are a huge plus for this position. Having the ability to work well with people and effectively communicate are essential to this position.
** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
These Captains will work closely with the Organization Liaison team to assist all the student organizations of THON in meeting their goals for the upcoming year. Their main focus will be the Greek organizations, but they will also work on fundraising seminars for all THON Chairs. These Captains must be members of the Greek community. Fundraising and THON Chair experience is a huge plus for this position. Having the ability to work well with people and effectively communicate are essential to this position.
** These Captains are eligible to dance THON weekend if given the opportunity.
These Captains will work closely with the Organization Liaison team to assist all the student organizations of THON in meeting their goals for the upcoming year. The main focus for these Captains will be the Independent Dancers of THON, but they will also work on fundraising seminars for all THON chairs. Fundraising and THON Chair experience are a huge plus for this position. Having the ability to work well with people and effectively communicate are essential to this position.
** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain will be in charge of planning various events throughout the year to maintain the high energy and strong bonds within the Communications Committee. Activities this Captain will help coordinate include KGSO (Kelly Green Shirt Orientation), COMM-A-Palooza, Comm Nom Nom and Xtreme COMMpetition. They will be responsible for promoting camaraderie within the Communications Committee, as well as all other THON Committees, in order to build relationships and increase respect across all committees. They will be the source of internal communication between all six Communications Committees to ensure everyone has the best experience possible and feels appreciated. This position also entails providing inspirational materials to the Communications Committee to make sure everyone is motivated and working with a common theme, For The Kids!
** This Captain is eligible to dance THON weekend if given the opportunity.
The Mini-THON/DM Liaison will work with the Mini-THON program at Hershey Medical Center. They will assist different Mini-THON’s by providing them with any information they may require while planning their event. Additionally, they work to plan events for Mini-THON students during THON Weekend. They will also serve as the main liaison to other Universities and Dance Marathon’s around the country that want to learn what makes THON so successful.
** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain will help teach organizations that are new to THON the informationand fundraising strategies they need to be successful. They will also work with the Organization Liaison team to help all THON organizations fulfill their goals for the year through different fundraising seminars and events. Fundraising and THON Chair experience are a huge plus for this position. Having the ability to work well with people and effectively communicate are essential to this position.
** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain will be the point person for all the Organization Liaisons as well as serve as the main liaison for Family Relations and Donor and Alumni Relations. They will coordinate the contacting of the organizations, help answer questions, and help plan the THON Chair Workshops. They will also help with the mentorship program by pairing new organizations with established organizations so they can learn from each other. Having previous liaison experience is a huge plus for this position. The ability to accomplish many goals at once is a must for this position.
** This Captain is eligible to dance THON weekend if given the opportunity.
With the help of his/her committee, this Captain will be in charge of planning and coordinating several events throughout the year. One such event is the Independent Dancer Diamond Pursuit, a competition for Independent Dancer couples in January. This Captain will also coordinate making the Captain, Committee Member, and family identification buttons, as well as promoting THON Blood Drives!
** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain works with the student athletes to help them fundraise and become involved in different THON activities. They act as a THON Chair to athletes by helping them find alternative ways to fundraise and participate in THON.
** This Captain is eligible to dance THON weekend if given the opportunity.
** This Captain is chosen in the spring.
This position is almost entirely focused on preparing for THON Weekend, though they will help coordinate certain events throughout the year. They will plan all the Communication committee's activities, such as Info Booths in the Bryce Jordan Center, the THON Weekend Lost and Found, sleep shifts for all THON Captains, and other Communications Committee events THON Weekend. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to accomplish many goals at once are a must for this position.
** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON weekend.
This Captain will work closely with THON Chairs new to fundraising, whether they are part of a new organization or an Independent Dancer Couple, to introduce them to effective fundraising strategies through meetings and events. They will also work with the Organization Liaison team to help all THON organizations fulfill their goals for the year. Previous fundraising and THON Chair experience are a huge plus for this position. Having the ability to work well with people, effectively communicate and accomplish many goals at once is a must for this position.
** This Captain is eligible to dance THON weekend if given the opportunity.
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