Want to join a Dance Marathon committee? Read the descriptions below and e-mail the committee director to apply. There is also a Committee Registration fee of $25 due by Christmas Break. We encourage you to raise an additional $250 by the Marathon. Watch our website and calendar for upcoming fundraising opportunities!

Event Management
Meghan Fore meghan.fore@hope.edu
Lindsey TerHaar lindsey.terhaar@hope.edu

• Create overall design (layout, decorations, etc.) for Dance Marathon
• Help manage facilities at Dance Marathon
• Coordinate setup and clean up of Dance Marathon

Dancers: dmdancer@hope.edu
Kayla Johannesen kayla.johannesen@hope.edu

• Recruit dancers and handle dancer registration at Dance Marathon
• Responsible for dancer safety through rules and regulations
• Coordinate EMT and medical safety
• Create security plan and recruit security team
• Create dancer handbook

Morale: dmmorale@hope.edu
Andi Springett andrea.springett@hope.edu
Anne Gleason anne.gleason@hope.edu

• Create and execute theme hours at Dance Marathon
• Responsible for motivating dancers and entertaining dancers
• Plan games and activities for the dancers

Marketing: dmmarketing@hope.edu
Meg Haserodt megan.haserodt@hope.edu

• Secure underwriting sponsors
• Get all "needs list" items donated
• Solicit sponsors for support
• Devise compensation/incentive plan
• Ensure sponsors are recognized throughout Dance Marathon

Public Relations
Heather Urling heather.urling@hope.edu

• Create all publications needed by the committee
• Responsible for all media communications and promotional opportunities
• In charge of all external communications to build awareness and support for Dance Marathon

Special Promotions:
Jason Folkert jason.folkert@hope.edu
Sarah Patton sarah.patton@hope.edu

• Create, coordinate, and implement events to cover overhead costs
• Devise ways to raise funds and assist campus groups with their fundraising efforts

Security
Jason Failing jason.failing@hope.edu

• Help keep everyone safe at the marathon
• Monitor the inflatables
• Check ID’s
• Be responsible

Communications:
Dave Engel david.engel@hope.edu

• Responsible for all internal communications between committees with the sole purpose of promoting Dance Marathon
• Develop promotional materials (posters, table tents, Anchor articles, creative promotions) to create awareness and sustain yearlong enthusiasm for Dance MarathonCreate a promotional strategy to build campus, community, and alumni awareness of Dance Marathon
• Maintain communications with all committees to secure information and write articles to post on the Dance Marathon website

Catering:
Sally VanderPloeg Sally.vanderploeg@hope.edu
Allie Hartley allison.hartley@hope.edu

• Solicit food and drink sponsors and obtain all related food service products
• Plan and serve all food and meals at Dance Marathon
• Responsible for sanitation and following all health department regulations and permits

Family Relations:DMFamilyRelations@hope.edu
Katie Haines katie.haines@hope.edu
Ashley Barbieri ashley.barbieri@hope.edu

• Serve as primary contact with the Children's Miracle Network staff at the hospital and with the Miracle Families
• Plan and implement events in order for the Miracle Families and students to get acquainted with one another
• Set up hospital tours and hospital parties

Finance: dmfinance@hope.edu
Troy Harrison troy.harrison@hope.edu

• Handle all incoming and outgoing money
• Provide financial feedback to committees and participating organizations
• Handle all accounts receivable and payable
• Responsible for all aspects of canning

Entertainment:
Bob Flavin robert.flavin@hope.edu

• Recruit bands, speakers, and entertainment groups
• Responsible for finding company to meet light, sound, and DJ needs
• Coordinate all electrical, wiring, and setup needs
• Create master schedule for Dance Marathon

Campus Relations: dmdgr@hope.edu
Alex Griffith alexander.griffith@hope.edu
Sarah Russo sarah.russo@hope.edu

• Get student organizations involved in Dance Marathon
• Plan and run all meetings for Designated Group Representatives (DGRs)
• Keep DGRs informed about events and deadlines leading up to the Marathon