Frequently Asked Questions - Special Events

This person will be the ultimate contact for every committee, except Supply Logistics, Family Relations, and Entertainment and is responsible for ordering all gear for the Special Events Captain Committee. They will also work with me to make the THON Weekend timeline. This captain should be very organized and a good communicator.

** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend.

These captains will be in charge of overseeing the logistics and planning of hair donation events as well as increasing awareness of hair loss due to pediatric cancer treatment and how one can help. They will also work with Wigs For Kids as their contact for donating the hair collected throughout the year, including THON Weekend.

** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend.

Each person will have a committee of approximately 30 Special Events Committee Members. Creative Inspiration Captains plan and execute Arts and Crafts week for both the 5K and Family Carnival. These captains are in charge of leading weekly committee meetings and inspiring committee members throughout the year. They also plan Maroon Shirt Orientation and Diamond Crusades for the Special Events Committee Members. These Captains will lead committees in working concessions and selling raffle tickets THON Weekend. These Captains should be able to speak in front of large groups and should be very personable.

** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend.

These captains will work to create and/or continue events throughout the year which unify the THON community as well as the Special Events Committee, such as the THON Museum, SE Shake-Up, and the THON Treasure Hunt. These Captains should think outside the box and have good logistical skills to execute the foundation of the events. They will be responsible for new event layouts, timelines and minute by minutes. These Captains should possess determination and creative thinking.

** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend.

The Family Carnival Captains are responsible for planning of the event, the development of the theme, and management of the carnival booths. These Captains must work closely together with other Special Events Captains, THON committees, and THON Chairs of student organizations in regards to their roles within the event. Effective communication, organization, and leadership experience are necessary for this position.

** These Captains are eligible to dance THON Weekend if given the opportunity.

The Road To THON Celebration is an event that culminates the year’s hard work and prefaces the highly anticipated THON Weekend to come. These Captains will work closely with the Special Events Overall in deciding on meals, decorations, ticket sales, and timeline of the night. They will also assist in the creation and distribution of the invitations and answering any questions the student body has about the dinner. These Captains must be available all day long on the date of the dinner. Organization, creativity, great communication skills, and attention to detail are essential to this position.

** These Captains are eligible to dance THON Weekend if given the opportunity.

This captain will be in charge of working with Entertainment Production captains on the THON 5K, Family Carnival, Road To THON Celebration, Hair Donation, and THON Idol videos. This captain will also work closely with both THON Weekend Captains and various Entertainment Captains to ensure a great THON Weekend experience for everyone.

** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend

This captain is responsible for going over all permanent supply lists and making and adding changes on THINK. They also work very closely with the Creative Inspiration Captains and their committees, ensuring that the supplies for each and every one of our events are available and ready. This position requires someone who is extremely organized, works well with other committees, and has basic computer/technical knowledge.

** This Captain is NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend.

These two captains are in charge of any new Special Events that will be developed throughout the year that occur THON weekend, such as THON Idol. They will involve the crowd and dancers in events to keep our supporters entertained. These captains should have bright and out-going personalities and will not shy away in front of large groups of people. These captains will work very closely with the Entertainment Liaison as well as various Entertainment Captains to ensure the best THON Weekend experience for everyone.

** These Captains are NOT eligible to dance THON Weekend.

Both captains are in charge of the annual THON 5K, which is the only fundraising event directly executed by the THON committees. They will work on not only the logistics of the event with the Overall Committee, but also oversee the marketing for the THON 5K. These Captains must work with the Decoration Captains in order to create decorations for the event. These Captains must be able to work well under pressure. One captain will also be in charge of overseeing Special Event’s committee relations by planning both Captain Retreats and various committee bonding activities. The other captain will be in charge of providing the committee with inspiration at every meeting, scheduling tour trips and Special Visitor’s trips to the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, and serve as the main liaison for the Family Relations Committee.

** These Captains are eligible to dance THON Weekend if given the opportunity.