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Service Learning Project Pi Omega Pi 5K Run/Walk for Hunger Relief. Methods II – Fall 2012 Kayla Hemminger, Rachael Aufman, Scott Mehall, Courtney Skemp , Hannah Lockard and Lora Roxby. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyu7pmsOdaw&feature=related. The problem.
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Service Learning Project Pi Omega Pi5K Run/Walk for Hunger Relief Methods II – Fall 2012 Kayla Hemminger, Rachael Aufman, Scott Mehall, Courtney Skemp, Hannah Lockard and Lora Roxby
The problem • Hunger and malnutrition are the #1 risks to health worldwide. • In 2010 there were 925 million hungry people in the world, according to www.worldhunger.org. • Poverty is the principal cause of hunger. • The world produces enough food to feed everyone. • What can WE do to help end world hunger?
The idea • 5K Run/Walk for Hunger Relief • Why: Raise money to donate to world hunger relief • Where: IUP Campus and Downtown Indiana, PA • Who: Pi Omega Pi (and COBSAC?) • When: October 13, 2012 from 9am – 12pm (tentative date) • Proceeds will go to Stop Hunger Now • Goal - $1,500
The plan • Promotions • Flyers around town and on the IUP campus • Advertise in The Beak • Advertise in The Penn • Advertise in The Indiana Gazette • IUP web site • Facebook • Twitter • Web site
The plan • Participants • IUP students, faculty, and staff as well as Indiana community members • Entry Fee • Up to two weeks prior to the event - $15 • 13 days prior to the event up to the day of the event - $20 • T-shirt may/may not be available • Mail-able entry forms available, potentially online registration and payment • Confirmation letter (email) will be mailed (sent) out when payment is received
The plan • Sponsorship • Ask local businesses to sponsor the event based on set dollar amounts in exchange for recognition at the event and name on the t-shirt. • Written letter presented to local businesses Platinum: $125+ Gold: $100 Silver: $50 Bronze: $25
The plan • Potential Costs • Shirts • Numbers • Refreshments • Promotional Printing/Advertising • Web site • Prizes for fastest time? • 50/50 Raffle at the event
The committee • Chair: Courtney Skemp • PR/Sponsorship: Rachael Aufman and Lora Roxby • Advertising: Kayla Hemminger and Hannah Lockard • Registration/Money: Scott Mehall • Advisor: Dr. Lucinda Willis