OPPerations

The OPPerations Committee is one of the most essential committees to a smooth-running, problem free THON weekend. We work closely with all of the other committees to make their ideas a reality. Whether we are building, cleaning, organizing, or problem-solving, it is our responsibility to make THON run as safely and efficiently as possible. This group of Captains, along with their respective committees, creates an amazing team that accomplishes tough tasks, but also has a lot of fun as friends along the way.

OPPerations members serve as the hands and feet of THON. Most of their time is spent behind the scenes, largely going unnoticed. However, without their tireless dedication THON would not be possible! Captains work throughout the year to prepare necessary pieces of physical plant, and completely transform the Bryce Jordan Center into the home of the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. In addition, we are also highly involved in the logistical planning, set-up, and tear-down of the THON 5K and the THON Family Carnival. The OPP committee experience is unique in that each member has the opportunity to not only see what THON is all about, but to have a hands-on involvement in the process. As an OPP captain you will need to be a leader, since you will motivate and inspire your own committee consisting of 25-30 members.

OPP improves each year with new ideas and expansions on the past, all to make THON and all of its components work effectively. A strong work ethic is essential to our success because OPP does consist of manual labor and hard work. Past OPP experience is certainly a plus, but by no means required (and girls – don’t be intimidated). As long as you have a willingness to learn and can make logical decisions, you will be a great asset.

For THON 2007, the OPPerations Committee will consist of 20 Captains who will work together to help create the most successful THON yet. Each captain, minus the Set-Up/Tear-Down Liaison and Logistic Captains, will lead a group of 25-30 committee members. If you are at all interested in joining our team, apply to be an OPP Captain. The job descriptions are as follows and you can list the jobs in which you think you are best suited.

Administrative Assistant (1)

This captain is the extra set of hands to the Overall’s organization and management. This person will be of direct assistance to the Overall in completing task, attending meetings representing OPP, and directing events, both planned and spontaneous. This person must be organized to handle select administrative duties, such as taking minutes at meetings.

Set-Up/Tear-Down (2)

These captains will be in charge of the logistical planning and execution of OPP’s largest duty; The Big Move and Tear-Down. They will prepare and manage the OPP Committees’ efforts into the weekend transformation of the BJC into THON in coordination with the Set-Up/Tear-Down Liaison. These captains will also assist with inventory of our storage areas.

Set-Up/Tear-Down Liaison (1)

This captain will be in charge of coordinating the efforts of the other THON Overall Committees during The Big Move and Tear-Down. This person will work closely with the Set-Up/Tear-Down Captains to create an efficient strategic plan. This captain will also assist with inventory of our storage areas. This captain will not have a committee.

Logistics (1)

This captain will be in charge of special projects that we need to accomplish with the move to the Bryce Jordan Center. This person will work closely with the construction captains to complete these tasks. After the Overall, this individual will be the next most knowledgeable person about the BJC. This captain will not have a committee.

Construction Coordinator (1)

This captain is the lead Construction Captain. This person will be in charge of planning project days and creating a construction schedule, as well as partake in the assembly of the construction requests. In addition, this person is the main contact between the construction team and the Morale Overall Committee.

Construction (2)

These captains will help design and build requests from any of the other committees. It is essential that these captains have a good working knowledge of tools and how to use them. Building is their main duty, so they must be able to do it both efficiently and economically.

Slides of Strength Coordinator (1)

This captain is in charge of OPP’s glory event – the beloved Dancer Slides of Strength. The duties of this captain include contacting organizations interested in sponsoring them, and directing the five events during THON weekend.

Events Manager (1)

This organized captain is in charge of arranging the OPP timeline events for THON weekend including set-up plans for routine and theme events, and relaying this information to captains and committee members. This person will accompany the Overall to timeline meetings.

Social Affairs (1)

This captain is in charge of picking up the spirits of hardworking OPP Captains. This is done through organization of events throughout the year, among ourselves or with other Overall Committees. This individual is in charge of designing and ordering OPP Captain Gear.

Blue Shirt Relations (1)

This captain is in charge of picking up the spirits of hardworking OPP Committee Members. This individual will be responsible for relaying appropriate information to committee members via the OPP Committee ListServ. This captain will organize and lead the Blue Shirt Workshop.

Recycling Effort Coordinators (2)

These captains are in charge of the Four Diamonds Recycling Effort, which is a great alternative to raising money for THON through the recycling of aluminum cans. They will be responsible for the marketing of the effort to the organizations. These captains will create a pickup plan with University contacts.

Inter-Committee Fundraising (1)

This captain will be in charge of coordinating fundraising events within the OPP Committee. This includes, but is not limited to, planning canning trips, pledge-booking, letter writing campaigns and Happy Quarters.

Morale Liaison (1)

This captain is in charge of all correspondence with the Morale Committee, including the supervision of construction requests. This person shall be assertive and aware of safety and feasibility when facing ideas proposed to them.

Rules and Regulations Liaison (1)

This captain has safety on their mind, of not just the dancers but everyone involved in THON including the families, captains, committees, and guests to THON. This individual will serve as a link to the Rules & Regs Committee and work with them to create a safe and fun atmosphere. This captain will work with Rules & Regs to coordinate moppings throughout the weekend. This person will also assist the Inter-Committee Fundraising Captain in organizing safe and legal fundraising efforts.

Special Events and Entertainment Liaison (1)

This captain will be in charge of correspondence for special events; such as the 5K, Family Carnival, and Fashion Show. This person shall be assertive and aware of safety and feasibility when facing ideas proposed to them.

Supply Logistics Liaison

This captain serves as a crucial link to the OPP supply chain. Their main duty is to work with the Supply Logistic Committee to obtain all of our THON needs so that OPP responsibilities can be fulfilled. This person will also be in charge of our storage area inventory.

Ultimate Liaison (1)

This captain will be the contact of committees that have fewer, though important, requests for OPP and work with them to satisfy their needs for events before, during and after THON weekend.