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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Relay For Life is an overnight fundraising event (12 hours) where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. The power of Relay allows our community to grieve for those lost to cancer and to celebrate those who have survived. Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one-day cancer will be eliminated.
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Applying for a Committee Position:
There are many ways to participate in Relay for Life. The most exciting and rewarding position though is being part of the Relay for Life planning committee. Planning for Relay for Life takes place months in advance. Our committee is comprised of many positions to accommodate many talents. We are one BIG RELAY FAMILY, we DEFINITELY have FUN but we also work very hard to make this event Bigger and Better every year. Our mission is to have Relay for Life permeate our campus and give every student, faculty, staff and community member the opportunity to take part in this event; and we do it TOGETHER.
Being part of the committee is a commitment we expect to be fulfilled 110%. There will be meetings bi-weekly months before the event and weekly once we are near the event date. SPIRIT IS KEY FOR RELAY SUCCESS. If you have the heart and passion for this cause, if you have follow through and want to make an enormous contribution to the fight against cancer then please proceed with filling out the application.
If you have any questions please contact:
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero, Director
Center for Leadership and Service
305.348.6995
teminop@fiu.edu
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Relay for Life Committee Application Eligibility Criteria:
• You must be a degree-seeking, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and maintained a 2.5 GPA for the entire academic year to be eligible for the program.
• Must be an enrolled student during the duration of their term.
• In good academic & judicial standing with the University
• Relay for Life Committee meetings will be on Thursdays from 3:30 –5:00 pm.
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Relay for Life Open Positions:
Fundraising Chair
Luminaria Chair
Merchandise Chair
BBC Liaison
Decorations Chair
Publications Chair
Volunteers Chair
Teams Ambassador Chair
Intern
Chair & Intern Position Expectations & Descriptions:
• Time Commitment: Average 3-5 hours per week (WILL increase closer to event).
• Attend steering committee meetings - Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM.
• All Chair positions must raise $300 Committee towards committee team goal.
• All interns must raise $150 towards the committee team goal.
• Attend all Relay events.
• Attend general steering committee meeting - Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm.
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Please take a moment and respond to the following questions in the space provided.
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Statement of Understanding and Eligibility:
Serving as a Relay for Life committee member requires a significant time commitment. By filling out this application, you agree to perform all the duties outlined by the job description. I have read and understood all the information on this application. I will make all the necessary arrangements to ensure attendance to all activities required by Relay for Life. I understand that I may be removed from my position at the discretion of the advisors if expectations are not met. I hereby give permission for the Interim Director of the Center for Leadership & Service to access my judicial and academic records at Florida International University. I authorize my records to be checked at the time of application and at the beginning of each semester to ensure good academic and judicial standing. I understand that I need to be enrolled as a degree seeking student, register in at least 6 credit hours, and maintained a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for the program.
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I certify that I have read and understand the following: *
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