I am excited about all that we will do together in Amarillo to make an impact for a world without Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia! I have been involved with the Alzheimer’s Association as a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee member for several years prior to joining the association as a staff partner last August. Prior to that, I worked in the senior living industry where I saw first hand the devastating impact Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias have on families.
Please join me for a committee meeting this Wednesday, May 15th from 12pm to 1pm. While we will continue to plan the 2024 WALK to End Alzheimer’s during this meeting, the time will also provide the opportunity for those who are just interested in learning more about the WALK, to do so. As you all know, Alzheimer’s and all other dementia affect all of us, so please invite anyone you feel would be interested in learning more, even those outside of the health and senior care industries.
Below, you will find an “at a glance” visual of the committee structure. Your time and talents are precious, and I want to make sure that I provide you the best experience as a volunteer. So, using this guide, we can, together, determine the level of involvement that best suits each of you according to your individual needs.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee
| Volunteer Positions At-a-Glance Executive Event Chair The Executive Event Chair serves as the volunteer leader of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and works with Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers to ensure the success of the event. This position oversees the event as a whole, leads the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for recruiting committee members, sponsors and teams that commit to raising participation and revenue, which will ultimately result in Walk to End Alzheimer’s achieving goal. |
| Executive Leadership Team The Executive Leadership Team are volunteer leaders who serve under the direction of the Executive Event Chair and work in conjunction with a staff lead to ensure success of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This position is responsible for recruiting volunteers, sponsors and company teams and planning the Company Team Kickoff to ensure revenue goals are met. |
| Community Engagement Chair The Community Engagement Chair serves as the volunteer leader of the Community Engagement Committee. This position is responsible for recruiting, training and leading an effective committee focused on the retention, recruitment and overall stewardship of community teams through high-touch tactics like phone calls, letters, emails and texts. These efforts will increase participation and raise awareness and revenue. |
| Community Engagement Committee The Community Engagement Committee serves under the direction of the Community Engagement Chair. This committee is responsible for retaining last year’s teams, recruiting new teams and the overall stewardship of all community teams. This committee is also in charge of planning the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff and ensuring the success of the Champions Club program. |
| Event Experience Chair The Event Experience Chair serves as the volunteer leader of the Event Experience Committee. This position is responsible for successfully planning an interactive and inspiring Walk day experience for all. This will be done through recruiting and training committee members and day of event volunteers as well as planning and executing crucial Walk day components. |
| Event Experience Committee The Event Experience Committee member serves under the direction of the Event Experience Chair. This committee is responsible for recruiting day of event volunteers, securing entertainment, infusing mission and creating a safe, fun and interactive Walk day experience. |
I would like to express my appreciation to our host for this meeting, Miranda Basaldua and The Craig. We are partnering to provide a light lunch, so please RSVP by Tuesday, May 14th.
If you have questions in the interim, please feel free to reach out, otherwise, I look forward to meeting you next week!!
In your service,
Marisa Vasquez, MA | Development Manager
Alzheimer’s Association, West Texas Chapter
cell: (806) 412-0729 | ext 8027 | email: mdvasquez@alz.org
24/7 helpline: 800.272.3900 | alz.org
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