Frequently Asked Questions - Supply Logistics


Committee Color: Lime Green

Our Mission


It is the mission of the Supply Logistics Committee to serve The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon by acquiring all in-kind donations for THON Weekend and all THON events. It is our goal to help THON continue its monetary and emotional contribution to The Four Diamonds Fund by ensuring that each Committee receives the supplies they need, while spreading knowledge of THON and pediatric cancer to every donor we come in contact with during the journey.

What We Do

Supply Logistics is responsible for obtaining all in-kind donations for all events and activities leading up to and including THON Weekend. This Committee allows Captains to spread their passion of THON to every donor they contact, as well as spread awareness of THON's mission to conquer pediatric cancer to donors that range from small businesses to big corporations. Through this Committee we acquire the supplies needed to make THON happen from plates to feed the dancers to transforming the walk to toys for the kids to play with. In addition, Supply Logistics is also in charge of events like the THON Raffle, The Student Book Store promotion, and Dancer Bags. We work hard year round to maintain strong relationships with our donors, and contact new ones to get all the supplies needed to make THON events possible. Supply Logistics is a great Committee if you love to share your passion of THON with someone who may have never heard of our mission.

Please contact Pat Howley at Supply.Logistics@thon.org if you have any questions! Thank you!

Administrative Assistant (1)

This person will be the right hand to the Overall. They will help with general tasks like taking minutes and managing communication within the Committee. They will work with the Overall to plan all Captain Retreats and keep the Committee inspired all year. This Captain will oversee the Gift Card Initiative, which means they will work with major chains such as Wal-Mart and Target to get gift cards that can be used to help purchase any last minute supplies at pre-THON events and THON Weekend. They also will make sure all donations made by the Captains, the Overall, and other Committees are being tracked and benefited correctly. It is important for this person to be very organized, neat and good at multi-tasking.

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

Donor Contacts (15)

These Captains will work directly with donors to secure the supplies needed for pre-THON and THON Weekend events. They are a representative of THON to the community and for many donors it will be the first time they hear about THON and its mission. They will spread THON’s message and knowledge of pediatric cancer. They will work throughout the year to form professional relationships with these donors. This will involve speaking with managers and representatives of companies both on a large and small scale. They will have to clearly, quickly and effectively explain THON, its mission, and the reason for a donation. They will build relationships with new donors that will benefit future years and keep previous relationships strong. These Captains should be creative to find new donors, professional in making deals, and enthusiastic in sharing their passion of THON! These Captains will be broken down into the following sub-categories:

  • Arts, Crafts, & Fabric
  • House Wares, Cleaning, & Medical Supplies
  • Paper & Office Supplies
  • Paint, Hardware, and Lumber
  • Special Projects
  • Toys, Games, & Sporting Goods
  • Technology & Random Needs

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

Inventory, Distribution, & Committee Liaison Captains (3)

These Captains will form a small focus group within the Committee that will handle all communication to outside Committees. They will be in charge of keeping track of supplies and requests from start to finish to make sure every Committee has what they need in order to make their event a success. They will also be in charge of organizing Supply Logistics storage facilities and keeping an accurate inventory of what THON has. They will be experts on what has been requested, stored, and distributed to make sure THON has accurate records. They will also manage and upkeep the supply request system on THINK. These Captains need to be very organized and extremely good at communicating. It is their job to ensure that every Committee is represented and that all of their concerns are heard.

  • Liaison 1: Morale, OPP, Technology, and Public Relations
  • Liaison 2: Special Events, Family Relations, Communication, Entertainment, and Finance
  • Liaison 3: Hospitality, Rules and Regulations, Merchandise, and Donor and Alumni Relations

** These Captains are not eligible to dance THON Weekend

Promotions Captains (2)

These Captains will concentrate on the events that Supply Logistics runs as a Committee. They will plan the logistics of the THON Raffle, The SL Garage Sale, and Dancer Bags. These Captains will work heavily with Public Relations and SL Captains to promote the THON Raffle. They will track ticket sales and credit them to organizations throughout the year. They will also work to secure donations for the mini-Raffle and dancer bags along with creating the Raffle video. These Captains needs to be dedicated, hard-working and creative to take the THON Raffle to new heights and ensure the success of SL’s events throughout the year FTK!

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

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