Relay for Life 2012
The ACS Mission:
The American Cancer Society 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.
The Hope of Relay For Life:
Relay For Life is an overnight fundraising event (18 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.
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 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
bi-weekly meetings 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:
Betty Newborn
Community Representative
305.926.3797
Beatriz.Newborn@cancer.org
Dr. Beverly Dalrymple
Director
Center for Leadership and Service
305.348.6995
Beverly.Dalrymple@fiu.edu
Executive Director Applications are due Friday, April 8th! Please turn this application in to
the Center of Leadership and Service - GC 242 
Relay for Life 2012
Executive Director Application
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ___________________ State: _______________ Zip: _____________________
Home Phone: _________________________Work Phone: ______________________
Cell Number: ______________________Email: _______________________________
Major: __________________________Minor: _________________________________
Are you currently a student at FIU? ________ Are you a full-time student? ___________
Current G.P.A. _________
Current enrollment status (credits per term) __________
Do you work? If so, how many hours a week? ____________ Campus: ____________
List all other organizations you are involved with on campus and/or in the community and how
many hours a week you spend on each:
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Please list previous Relay experience. Include year and position (i.e. Committee chair, team
captain, member, volunteer)
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Please feel free to attach a resume to your application instead of listing them above. 
Answer the following questions. (You may attach an additional page for space if necessary)
Please tell us the reason(s) why you are applying for Executive Director?
What qualifications/experiences do you feel are needed for this position? Of these
qualifications/experiences, which do you posses, and how will you be able to contribute
those to this position?
What are your goals for the 2012 Relay for Life? What new ideas do you have? How would
you plan to make them a reality?
Structure of FIU Relay for Life Committee
Center for Leadership and Service Student Leader Standards (required for all committee positions):
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Maintain a 2.25 GPA minimum
Enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits each for the Fall and Spring terms
Be in good standing with the University
Relay for Life E-Board and committee meetings will be on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00pm
2012 Relay for Life Committee Structure
Finance Director
Sponsorship
Accounting
In-kind donations
Marketing Director
Publicity
BBC
On-line
Historian
Executive Director
Secretary
Team Director Event Director
Recruitment
Pre-events
Development
Decorations
Retention
Volunteer
Entertainment
Mission Director
Luminaria
Survivorship
The Executive Director and area directors make up the E-Board. The E-Board meets more frequently and
requires more time commitment than the overall committee. Each director works with several committee
members and is responsible for the portion of the event that relates to their area. They collaborate with other
directors to address overall issues relating to the event. The Executive Director leads the group and is the
liaison to ACs and the spokesperson for Relay at FIU.
Executive Director:
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Time Commitment: Average 5-6 hours per week (WILL increase closer to event)
Provide leadership, recruit subcommittee chairs, and oversee the planning and execution of the
event.
Assist with developing goals, budget, and timeline.
Serve as liaison to ACS.
Set meeting agendas (with staff partner and advisors) and run E-Board and committee meetings.
Focus efforts on areas of leadership development, team development, survivor development, event
development and fundraising development.
Serve as FIU spokesperson for the event to the campus and local community.
As the Executive Director, oversee 5 or more directors (Finance, Teams, Marketing, etc…) and
approve all actions and tasks.
Maintain regular and timely communication with CLS Advisors and ACS representative.
Raise $200 towards committee total.
Attend all meetings, pre-events, special occasions and FIU Relay for Life 2012