External Team

Campus Relations and Recruitment

Contact: Dan Haddad and Lola Oyebefun, umdm.crr@umich.edu

Campus Relations and Recruitment (CRR) primarily facilitates communication between Dance Marathon and the campus community. CRR relates the organizational cause of Dance Marathon to the external commitments of campus-related groups. CRR coordinates the organization's annual recruitment effort, culminating in the gathering of thousands of dancers, moralers, crew members, and visitors at the Marathon itself. CRR responds to any inquiries about Dance Marathon, thus acting as the organization's first impression to any external parties. As a member of CRR, committee members will have the opportunity to impact the organization's image to the entire campus community. You will be in for an exciting year, as our committee establishes partnerships with student organizations, faculty members, and other campus-related groups. Our members should be impassioned about representing our cause everyone on campus!

Community Outreach

Contact: Jessica Brierly-Snowden, umdm.outreach@umich.edu

The Community Outreach Committee's main goal is to unite the entire state of Michigan (and beyond!) with DM's cause. This committee plans and executes community events that get kids and adults of all ages excited about DM's mission. Community Outreach is also responsible for communicating our cause to the public through various forms of media, such as newspaper, radio, and television. An additional task of this committee is to foster student leaders throughout the state of Michigan with our Mini Marathon program. The Mini Marathon program allows students K-12 to develop leadership skills while also serving the community as they plan and execute their own Dance Marathon. This committee is ideal for fun-loving individuals who have an interest in public relations, event planning, or who simply want to spread the word about this awesome organization!

Development

Contact: Aaron Hans and Nicole Armbruster, umdm.development@umich.edu

The Development Committee is responsible for building and fostering sustainable relationships with local and national corporations as well as with our many Alumni. Our main goals lie in soliciting philanthropic donations from these corporations and ensuring that they, along with our alumni, form a lasting relationship with Dance Marathon and have the best possible experience with Dance Marathon.

Hospitality

Contact: Meg Harrison, umdm.hospitality@umich.edu

The Hospitality Committee is responsible for soliciting food donations from local and corporate sponsors to feed participants at the Marathon and other year-round events. Throughout the year we'll also plan benefit dinners, contact new sponsors, and develop sponsor incentives. As a member of the Hospitality Committee, you'll get a chance to build marketing and communication skills as well as form relationships with restaurant sponsors on campus.

Promotions

Contact: Jess Hoffman, umdm.promotions@umich.edu

The Promotions Committee is in charge of creating a visual image and "brand" for Dance Marathon both on and off campus. From designing t-shirts and banners to brainstorming brand new ways to market the organization (like painting "DM" in the snow!), the Promotions team decides how to creatively and strategically portray Dance Marathon to the community. If you're innovative and crafty, or if you're interested in a career in marketing, advertising, new media, graphic design, or PR, then this is the committee for you!

Internal Team

Dancer Fundraising*

Contact: Kristen Steagall and Aaron Tarver, umdm.df@umich.edu

Dancer Fundraising Representatives work closely within the Dancer Fundraising Committee in order to devise and carry out innovative ways to target new demographics in our fundraising efforts, i.e. bar nights, restaurant fundraisers, and bucketing. Dancer Fundraising Representatives also act as Dancer Captains, leading teams of dancers in their Dance Marathon experience throughout the year. Additionally, they provide leadership within the Pod by coordinating fundraising opportunities and overseeing the progress of fellow Dancer Captains and Dancers.

Dancer Relations*

Contact: Christina Miceli and Allison Raftary, umdm.dr@umich.edu

Dancer Relations Representatives work as members of the Dancer Relations Committee to create the ultimate dancer experience. Representatives also act as Dancer Captains, guiding teams of dancers through their journey to the marathon. Additionally, they are responsible for educating the Pod on the cause. They are responsible for organizing events with other Dancer Captains such as movie nights, dinners, scavenger hunts and many other awesome events for the dancers throughout the year.

Family and Hospital Relations

Contact: Avanthi Jayasuriya and Dana Schweitzer, umdm.fhr@umich.edu

FHR committee members and coordinators serve as the strongest link between our families and the organization. This committee focuses on providing education of our cause, building relationships with our families and hospitals, coordinating therapy volunteer opportunities, and planning large- and small-scale events. Committee members and coords will work very closely with the cause, gain many skills and have lots of fun!

Operations Team

Administration

Contact: Kate Balzer, umdm.admin@umich.edu

Members of the Administration committee will have the opportunity to get an inside look at how Dance Marathon runs and have a chance to make a huge impact on the future of the organization. Coordinators and committee members will assist in the creation and maintenance of DM's brand new organizational database, keep things running smoothly in the DM office, and assist with special projects for the Marathon - such as dancer bios and the official scrapbook. Plenty of leadership opportunities are available and time/tasks are flexible!

Financial Management

Contact: Eric Elgin and Alyse Kowalick, umdm.finance@umich.edu

The Financial Management Committee is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the organization. This includes preparing documents for the Audit, organizing and analyzing financial information, filing taxes, money counting and soliciting funding from University sponsorship sources. We also work with other committees to establish budgets for the year. Members of this committee get a unique insight into some of the inner workings of the organization. If you are interested in putting your analytical skills to work, this is a great committee to try!

Web Marketing

Contact: Chantal Laurens and Veronica Ward, umdm.webmarketing@umich.edu

The Web Marketing committee works year round to operate, create and improve Dance Marathon's web presence and utilization of technology and the internet. Members of this committee will strive to make the website a valuable resource to the organization as well as the community by updating and designing the layout, information, media and many other aspects. Even if you have no web experience, if you are interested in learning more, this is the place for you!

Planning Team

Entertainment

Conact: Emily Wanserski, umdm.entertainment@umich.edu

The Entertainment Committee focuses on creating a memorable dancer experience. Throughout the year, members will organize all entertainment needs for various events, including the October variety performance, "Live from Michigan...It's Thursday Night!" In addition, this committee brainstorms, details, finalizes, and maintains the 30-hour marathon schedule!

Event Management

Contact: Hersh Shroff, umdm.management@umich.edu

The Event Management Committee is in charge of the set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the Marathon. It is responsible for coordinating the logistical issues of the entire Marathon, including layout, transportation, and security. In addition, it is responsible for the year-round effort of contacting vendors and volunteers who will assist in proper operation of the Marathon.

Morale*

Contact: Feras Ackall and Lea Wender, umdm.morale@umich.edu

The Morale Committee's main responsibility is planning and executing the activities and competitions that take place and entertain the dancers throughout the year and at the marathon. Each Morale Captain is also placed on two dancer teams to keep the dancers informed and excited about the events taking place. The Morale Committee consists of 24-30 people and is broken down into four smaller sub-committees: Spirit and Dancer Ownership, Activities, Smaller Activities, and Vidi-Committee. Members of the Morale Committee should be creative, supportive, dedicated, and most of all, ENERGETIC!

*You must apply in the fall to be a member of these committees