By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 17, 2008

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Portland needs you. The Planning Committee is looking to fill several key chair positions, including OnLine Chair, Sponsorship Chair and Advocacy Chair. The event will be July 18 and 19 in Willamette Park and seeks to celebrate, remember and fight back.

Attend Relay On-Line training
Hold a Relay On-Line training for Team Captains
Manage the Relay On-Line process
Customize the website with local Relay information
Maintain and monitor the website
Maintain communication with Team Development Chair to report team on-line fundraising
Work with the Fundraising Chair to recognize the monthly top fundraiser

Sponsorship Chair:
Develop and distribute ACS approved sponsorship packet
Obtain sponsorship commitments
Work with Publicity Chair to ensure all qualifying sponsor logos are included in publications (newsletter, programs, etc)
Attend Team Captain meetings
Select and order recognition items for sponsors
Plan and implement event day sponsor recognition

Mission/Advocacy:
Plan Mission delivery activities/games for the event
Ensure your mission theme is integrated throughout the relay event and planning
Coordinate volunteers for Mission Delivery at the event
Highlight advocacy activities and give an update on advocacy priorities at kickoffs and Team Captain meetings
Coordinate advocacy activities during the relay