2006 Big Waters Federation Walkathon

Walker Information Sheet

Big Waters Federation is looking for your help and support on April 14, 2007 at Chevy Chase Golf Course for the third annual walkathon. Chevy Chase is located in Wheeling on Milwaukee Ave. just north of Lake Cook Road. It is approximately two miles around the golf course.

The walkathon is a family event. Children can bring a friend to see what the program has to offer.

* * * * * * *What do I do now? * * * * * * *

Register your child by March 17, 2007 (St. Patricks Day).

Go to the Big Waters Federation website (www.bigwaters.org). On the main page click on “Walkathon”, located on the left-hand side of the page. Then click on the “Registration” tab and register each child. Finally, click on the “Forms” tab to download other walkathon information.

* * * * * * *Get Donors!! * * * * * * *

It is simple to sign up donors. All you and your child have to do is ask. Take your donation envelope anywhere you go: to the office, to family members, to your neighbors, or even local businesses. Tell people that you and your child are walking:

· “To raise funds to help support Big Waters Federation, a non-for-profit group which emphasizes parents and children sharing time together to develop a strong and long lasting relationship (Primary Program Slogans- “Pals Forever” and “Friends Always”) while participating in various social and relationship building activities by observing and learning from one another.”

· Your support in this event will raise money that will help organize, fund, or support current and future parent-child programs of the Big Waters Federation.

· Explain the make-up of the program and some of the activities you and your child participate in.

· Offer a donation suggestion of $5.00 per mile ($5 * 2 miles = $10.00 donation).

· A portion of the proceeds donated will be donated to a local charity.

* * * * * * *Collect from Donors * * * * * * *

This is a pre-paid walkathon, so please collect all of your donations prior to the walk day.

Please consolidate all cash and coin donations into one check.

All checks must be made out to Big Waters Federation.

Ask your employer to provide a matching gift donation.

If any documentation is required, please contact Sue Meier at the Big Waters office (847-296-4718).

* * * * *Prizes!! Prizes!! Prizes!! Prizes!! * * * * *

1. T-shirt = receive by registering each child who will participate in the event.
2. Patch = No Big Waters event is complete without a Walkathon patch for your vest.
3. Candy sale exemption = Each registered child who collects $75 will be exempt from the 2007 candy sale.
4. Free Campout Certificate = For every additional $100 collected, receive one free campout certificate good for the 2007- 2008 program year. There is no limit on the free campouts available.
5. Top Prizes= 4 Ipod Shuffles and 2 Mountain Bikes- one prize given to the top private boy and girl fundraisers and to the top boy and girl corporate fundraisers and second place boy or girl private fundraiser and second place boy or girl corporate fundraiser.

* * * * * * *Show Up!! * * * * * * *

Go to the check-in table on April 14, 2007 at Chevy Chase Golf Course and turn in your donation envelope and collected donations. Receive your T-shirt, patch, and prize table selection. Walk with other members of your nation at the designated walk times starting at 11:00 am.

Canned Food Drive: We are asking all members who are participating in the walkathon to bring a few canned food items to donate to Food For Friends. Food For Friends works with a number of shelters in Chicago and the Chicago land area. Any members not participating in the walkathon that wish to donate canned food items are welcome too.

For more information, contact Bob Marcucci (Walkathon Chairperson) at 847-392-1795.