hbmtc
Posts: 3
Joined: 2008-04-25


Hello, I just registered here a few minutes ago. I need help. I am wanting to start a team where is live and I already know that there are several people who are interested in joining but what do I do, how do I get started, what are the fees, does my team have to be sponsored by a company, and my questions seem to go on and on. I can't seem to find the answers that I am looking for on the site and I didn't know where else to go. I live in a very small town and don't know alot of people. Any information and advice would be truely appreciated.

Thanks in Advance,

Becky

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Rick Bodson
Posts: 336
Joined: 2006-08-10
Getting started

Becky, thank you for stepping up to take on the challenge of being a Team Captain. It may all seem a bit overwhelming at first, but it's all very manageable, and more importantly, both fun and very rewarding.

The two closest Relays near you are in Logan County and Todd County. The ACS Staff partner can be reached at Ellen.Dunning@cancer.org.

You don't need a sponsor to form a team. Typically, each team member pays a $10 registration / commitment (tax deductible) fee. A great resource to hep you get started is the Team Captain toolkit. Click on the red toolbox on the right nav -->.

Welcome to Relay.

/Rick



jan schut
Posts: 13
Joined: 2008-03-06
CALL YOUR LOCAL ACS OFFICE

Your staff partner will help you get started. They are an important resource. When I started 4 years ago I did not know where to start either, but found out it is pretty easy and there is help available for every newbie.  

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Jan



cbode
Posts: 9
Joined: 2008-04-14
Anyone can start a team

Anyone can start a team without a company.  I believe it is a $75 entry fee, but I could be wrong.  The best way to form your team is to have them all sign up on your Relay page.  You may also try contacting your local chapter for more answers.  I hope this helps. 



SIJediOrder
Posts: 1
Joined: 2008-08-05
i want to start a team

I'm a member of a star wars fan club and we've decided we'd like to start a team for 2009 for the relay in Carbondale IL. I have no idea where to start or who I should contact. Does anyone have that information. It would be greatly appreciated.



Rick Bodson
Posts: 336
Joined: 2006-08-10
Carbondale Relay

Khristen, click here to go to the Carbondale / Jackson County Relay site. Unfortunately, since the 2008 Relay has concluded, the site doesn't list any specific contact info.

The supporting ACS office is the Marion Regional Office; their number is (618)998-9898.

Have a great Relay in 2009. 

/Rick