Frequently Asked Questions - Rules and Regulations

This Captain is responsible for organizing and updating all Captain information as well as recording minutes at all Rules and Regulations Captain meetings. In addition to relaying important information to Rules and Regulations through weekly updates, the Administrative Assistant helps manage the ANGEL website and shared calendar where all documents and event dates are available. This Captain also aids the Overall Chairperson in small projects leading up to and during THON Weekend. The Administrative Assistant will work with the Training and Development Captain to create a Rules and Regulations Newsletter. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

These Captains are responsible for approving and coordinating alternative fundraisers planned by all fundraising organizations. The Alternative Fundraising Captains ensure the correct rules are followed and actions are taken when aiding organizations in their alternative fundraiser planning. Each Captain works extensively with the Communications, Donor and Alumni Relations, and Finance Committees. In addition, three of the Captains will have more hands on interaction with the Organizations while one will follow up with these Organizations to make sure that any and all Alternative Fundraisers are completed in compliance with the rules set forth in the 2012 Rulebook and Alternative Fundraising guidelines. They are also responsible for attending CCSG Council Weekends as well as other fundraising organization events and meetings. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: proficiency in Excel, ability to communicate with organizations as well as other Captain committees.

These Captains plan and execute a number of spirited projects and activities for the welfare of the Rules and Regulations Committee. Committee Relations arranges all social events, fundraising efforts, and apparel needs specific to the Captain Committee. These Captains also reach out to other Committees for bonding activities and fulfill a number of special projects including Captain retreats and the Family Carnival booth. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: creativity, an ability to plan and problem solve, ability to communicate with other Captain committees.

These Captains are responsible for preparing and conducting the registration sessions for all dancers. They are also responsible for drafting all documentation used for dancer registration, planning the logistics of the registration sessions, training Rules and Regulations Captains on the use of the online registration system, and responding to dancer candidates‘ questions and concerns. Dancer Registration Captains work closely with the Technology Committee. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in Excel, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

This Captain is responsible for all Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and athletic trainer needs for pre-THON events and THON Weekend. The EMS Captain collects dancer information, assembles dancer bracelets, and sets up the triage room for THON Weekend. This Captain will be paired with a Morale EMS Captain to fulfill all dancer and general public safety needs. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in Excel, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

This Captain coordinates pre-THON and THON Weekend events with other liaisons on the Entertainment, Public Relations, and Family Relations Committees. As a Rules and Regulations representative in weekly timeline meetings, the Entertainment, Public Relations, and Family Relations Liaison plays a vital role in communicating safety and security matters for all events. This Captain will work with the PASS team to better coordinate Passes for these other committees and work to educate the Rules and Regulations Committee of others’ concerns as well. This Captain also shares weekly inspirational Four Diamonds Family stories provided by the Family Relations Committee and helps coordinate Penn State Hershey Children‘s Hospital tours and special visitor trips for Rules and Regulations Captains. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in Excel, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

This Captain is responsible for coordinating all parking and delivery aspects for THON events and working with the Penn State Parking Office, Police Services, and Office of Physical Plant. The Event Parking Captain also works on drafting parking maps and routes and collaborates with the Entertainment, Hospitality, and OPPerations Committees to create a comprehensive THON delivery timeline. Major events requiring parking and delivery coordination are the THON 5K, Family Carnival, and THON Weekend. This Captain will work to create parking an experience for the children and their families. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, creativity, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

These Captains are responsible for educating student organizations on safe fundraising practices. Fundraising Safety assists organizations in obtaining permits for canister solicitation locations, collects data from post-fundraising reports and helps enforce penalties for protocol violations. Fulfilling these responsibilities also involves researching solicitation codes of conduct in municipalities outside of Centre County and monitoring and recording incidents during fundraising weekends. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in Excel, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

This Captain coordinates pre-THON and THON Weekend functions with other liaisons on the Morale, OPPerations, and Supply Logistics Committees. Specifically, this Liaison leads inter-committee roundtable discussions, communicates THON Weekend safety and security matters with OPPerations and Morale, and reports and acquires all Rules and Regulations supply requests. This liaison will help to educate RYB (Rules and Regulations, Morale, OPPerations) and, in doing so, will help to better the Captain and Committee Member experience. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, creativity, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

These Captains work very closely with the Technology Committee. Paired with a Technology Captain to effectively train and empower a Pass Team Committee, each Captain is responsible for managing the Pass System for THON Weekend and Family Carnival venue access. In preparation for these events, Captains will conduct Pass Simulations, monitor pass lists, and design passes. It will be a priority for Pass Team Captains to streamline the pass distribution and collection process for THON Weekend. To best lead the Pass Team through preparation and training, one of these Captains will not have a Committee or Technology Co-Captain. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in Excel, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees. Some experience with technology may be useful, but not necessary.

These Captains are responsible for motivating Committee members to reach their fullest potential. Exceedingly creative and exceptionally enthusiastic, Redshirt REVAMP coordinates a number of spirited events including Red Shirt Orientation, Redshirt Remix (a dance competition), and Regulator Wars (more physical competitions) and will work to inspire Committee Members by boosting morale and incentivizing team-building events. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: music editing, proficiency in PowerPoint, high energy and creativity.

These Captains are responsible for orchestrating the entire security infrastructure during THON Weekend. Security Captains‘ biggest task is training Captains and Committee members on the rules and regulations enforced in the BJC. These Captains meet frequently to draft the Security Brief for THON Weekend, create BJC zones, coordinate shift assignments, and meet with Committee Security Leaders to make certain that all of Rules and Regulations is ready for THON weekend to uphold Rules and Regulations’ mission. To best lead the Security Team through preparation and training, one of these Captains will not have a Committee. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

These Captains are responsible for equipping all fundraising organizations with solicitation materials for fundraising weekends. Solicitation Captains plan can-cleaning events at the OPP Recycling Plant and lead materials distribution sessions. These Captains also consistently track inventory and ensure that organizations are aware of all solicitation rules. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position would include: organization, ability to communicate with Organizations and other Captain Committees.

This Captain plays a major role in establishing standardized methods of preparing Committees for the guest relations aspect of THON Weekend and organizing Rules and Regulations Committee Member Workshop(s). The Training and Development Captain also develops communications that instruct THON organizations and other THON Committees in all safety and security aspects, including proper canister solicitation and THON weekend behavior. While conveying a vision of helping Rules and Regulations positively progress forward, this multi-faceted responsibility will require frequent collaboration with other Captains. Possible skills that would benefit a member in this position include: creativity, ability to communicate with other Captains, Committee Members, and Organizations, proficiency in PowerPoint.