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THON 2013

THON 2013. THON 2013. These Little Wonders. What is THON?. The IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is a 46 Hour no sitting, no sleeping event that occurs every February!!.

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THON 2013

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  1. THON 2013

  2. THON 2013 • These Little Wonders

  3. What is THON? The IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is a 46 Hour no sitting, no sleeping event that occurs every February!! In 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held our first Dance Marathon. That year, 39 dancer couples participated and raised $2,000. Since then, THON’s presence in the Penn State community has grown exponentially. THON now has 15,000 student volunteers, 700 dancers, and has raised more than $79 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital.

  4. Four Diamonds Fund • The Four Diamonds Fund is named after a story Christopher wrote. • The Four Diamonds are: • Courage • Wisdom • Honesty • Strength • Founded by Charles and Irma Millard in 1977 after the death of their son Christopher • Based out of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center • Provides outstanding financial and emotional support to families of pediatric cancer patients.

  5. Your Thon Chairs Erin Brooks • Public Relations & Theatre Major • 2013 Merchandise Captain • 2013 Club Swim THON Chair • 2012 Public Relations Events Management Committee

  6. Your Thon Chairs Becky Hudish • Marketing & Advertising Double Major • 2012 Club Swim Secretary • 2013 Club Swim THON Chair

  7. Your Thon Chairs Justin Petrozzini • Kinesiology Major; Spanish Minor • 2013 Morale Captain • 2013 Club Swim Family Relations Chair • 2012 Club Swim THON Chair • 2012 Communications Captain • 2011 Morale Committee • 2010 Special Events Committee

  8. Your Thon Chairs Kathleen Gormley • Advertising/Public Relations Major; Spanish and RPTM Minor • 2013 Club Swim THON Chair • 2012 Club Swim THON Chair • 2011 Morale Committee • 2010 Rules and Regulations Committee

  9. Club Swimming and Thon • Since 2007 the Club Swim Team has actively been involved with THON • Last year we raised $58,770.67. – 5th out of 250 general orgs!! • We participate in the Adopt-a-Family program • Each year we have 4 dancers

  10. The Hamiltons • We are paired with the Hamilton Family! Recently they moved from State College to Colorado, but we still keep in touch and will get to see them at THON! • Bryona, is our THON child and she is in her 8th year of Remission!!! • She has a younger brother Parker, and parents Gloria and Troy Hamilton

  11. Canning Weekends • A great bonding experience and lots of FUN!!! • We travel to different swimmer’s homes and can in their local community • Weekends: • Sept 28-Oct 30 • Oct 19-21 • Nov 9-11

  12. THONvelopes • Main source of fundraising • THONvelope Party • Sent out in November to family and friends asking for donations • Each member must send out a minimum of 15 THONvelopes

  13. THON Events • THON 5K- October 13 • Family Carnival • 100 Days Till THON- November 7th • Road to THON Celebration Dinner • THON Dodgeball • Mr. and Mrs. THON • THON Football Game • THON Skate • Hershey Tour

  14. How to Dance • Each year Club Swimming has dancers represent our organization during THON, last year we had 4 • Any active member of the team is eligible to dance • We decide based on a point system, as well as family input, and other considerations • If you are interested in dancing this in THON 2013 please stay after the meeting

  15. Dancer Selection Committee • Works together to select the dancers for THON Weekend • Must have shown past dedication to THON and the swim team • Chosen by the THON Chairs

  16. Weekend coordinator • This position is open to anyone who possesses leadership qualities and who would be interested in taking charge of “The Pool” – the club swimming section at THON. • You can’t be on a committee or dancing, you will be contact person for swimmers and their families throughout the weekend.

  17. THON Committees • If you are interested in becoming more involved in THON, join a committee! • The committees that have committee members: • Communications • Donor & Alumni Relations • Finance • Hospitality • Merchandise • Morale • OPPerations • Public Relations • Rules & Regulations • Special Events • Entertainment Committee Descriptions • Applications are available on THON.org and due Friday, September 21st at 5pm online and in the HUB.

  18. Questions? If you have ANY questions or just want to talk about THON contact us! • Erin • erinbrooks22@gmail.com • 978-604-6517 • Becky • rebecca.hudish@gmail.com • 717-817-3058 • Justin • jspetro17@gmail.com • 201-421-5499 • Kathleen • k.gormley21@gmail.com • 610-955-5693

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