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Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon Application


Dance Marathon Executive Board of Directors shall consist of the following positions:

  • Executive Director
  • Director of Finance & Sponsorship
  • Director of Public Relations
  • Director of Family & Hospital Relations
  • Director of Dancer Relations
  • Director of Logistics

No Executive Board Director will be permitted to hold more than one position unless appointed by the Executive Director or FSL Coordinator. All Executive Board Directors will be responsible for the recruitment of subcommittee members.

Requirements for TAMUK Dance Marathon Executive Board:

  1. Be an active Fraternity & Sorority Life member in good standing with your chapter.
  2. Be a registered, full-time student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
  3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.6
  4. Be available to serve for the full 2022-2023 academic year.
  5. Prepare for, attend, and assist in the clean-up of the Dance Marathon Event.
  6. Lead in creativity, fundraising, and promote TAMUK Dance Marathon in a positive manner.
  7. Attend all necessary committee meetings throughout the year. 

The Executive Board and All-Committee members shall: 

  1. Work under the direction and supervision of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator in accomplishing the duties and goals of TAMUK Dance Marathon.
  2. Volunteer throughout the year and at the Event.
  3. Prepare for, attend, and assist in the clean-up of the Event.
  4. Lead in fundraising and promote the fundraising of others.
  5. Attend Executive Board meetings and create and attend their own committee meetings throughout the year.
  6. Emphasize fundraising for themselves and others.

Applications for the 2022-2023 Executive Board of Directors for Dance Marathon are now CLOSED!

Applications will be open for the 2023-2024 Executive Board in May 2023.

Duties include:

  1. Preside over the Executive Board meetings.
  2. Represent Dance Marathon at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
  3. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board in the event of a tie 
  4. Responsible for administration and coordination of Dance Marathon, management of the Dance Marathon Executive team, and Dance Marathon committees.
  5. Oversees preparation details of Dance Marathon event
  6. Serves as a liaison to Corpus Christi Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Texas A&M University-Kingsville community, and Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, and other key partners. 
  7. Oversee all sponsorships for TAMUK Dance Marathon
  8. Actively assist in seeking out new sponsors and maintain previous sponsor relationships.
  9. Assist in preparing a sponsorship packet.
  10. Assist in getting all necessary contracts and have them approved by FSL Coordinator.
  11. Assist in overseeing finance committee with the Director of Finance.
  12. Proofread all material that is distributed by TAMUK Dance Marathon Director of Public Relations.
  13. Assist in recruiting overall committees.
  14. Collect reports from Executive Board and sub-committees.
  15. Oversee the day-to-day functions and assist in whatever capacity which needed. 

Duties include:

  1. Responsible for all the finances of Dance Marathon that involves, collecting, counting, and reporting money.
  2. Prepare a budget for each committee and the overall event budget.
  3. Work with Children’s Miracle Network advisor, Executive Director, and FSL Coordinator regarding all finances.
  4. Take part in the selection process for Fundraising Committee Members 
  5. Oversee all sponsorships for TAMUK Dance Marathon 
  6. Actively seek out new sponsors, maintain previous sponsor relationships and search for ways to increase overall sponsorship for the organization. 
  7. Create, maintain, and update an accurate record of previous and current sponsors.
  8. Be responsible for collecting all money from the organizations that participate in Dance Marathon and handing our receipts after collection.
  9. Be responsible for researching ways to effectively fundraise and apply for grant opportunities 
  10. Responsible for coordination and facilitating all fundraisers on campus and in the community or surrounding areas.
  11. Develop new and innovative ideas to raise money for dancers and Dance Marathon as a whole 
  12. Responsible for coordinating in-event fundraisers.
  13. Deposit all funds within 24 hours after an event into the agency account and update DonorDrive.
  14. Responsible for coordinating final total reveal at the end of TAMUK Dance Marathon event.
  15. Coordinate all thank you cards with corporate partners.
  16. Assist in whatever capacity in which they are needed.

Duties include:

  1. Facilitate all internal and external communications of TAMUK Dance Marathon.
  2. Be in charge of taking minutes during TAMUK DM Executive Board meetings.
  3. Take part in the selection process for Creative and Community Committee members 
  4. Promote TAMUK Dance Marathon through mass media.
  5. Manage all social media outlets for TAMUK Dance Marathon on campus and in the community.
  6. Update and maintain the TAMUK Dance Marathon website.
  7. Assist all committees in promoting Dance Marathon and related events.
  8. Take part in the selection process for Public Relations Committee Members.
  9. Develop all marketing material for TAMUK Dance Marathon including sponsorship flyers.
  10. Responsible for all apparel orders for TAMUK Dance Marathon.
  11. Responsible for developing a promotional video for TAMUK Dance Marathon.
  12. Responsible for photography and Videography of all events related to the TAMUK Dance Marathon event(s).
  13. Welcome and organize community member’s attendance at the event and make sure they are included.
  14. Plan and execute community events in the Kleberg, Jim Wells, Nueces, and Brooks Community.
  15. Maintain relationships with TAMUK Fraternity and Sorority Life, TAMUK Athletics, TAMUK alumni, TAMUK Student Organizations, and TAMUK Faculty and Staff.
  16. Coordinate one (or more) promotional weeks planned by the organization.
  17. Assist in whatever capacity in which they are needed.

Duties include:

  1. Responsible for maintaining communication with Hospital Advisor.
  2. Recruit new families to be involved in Dance Marathon.
  3. Connect miracle families to all those involved in TAMUK Dance Marathon and serve as the liaison between families, the hospital and TAMUK Dance Marathon.
  4. Keep the Executive Board and All-Committee members in touch with the happenings of our families and in tune with the real reason why Dance Marathon exists.
  5. Take part in the selection process for Family Relations Committee Members.
  6. Plan and execute events specifically designed for the miracle families.
  7. Create/design and decorate a Family Area at the Dance Marathon Event.
  8. Keep track of miracle kiddo birthdays and gifts.
  9. Create an emergency plan for families.
  10. Promote interaction between families and dancers through the year at the event.
  11. Find innovative ways to get kiddos involved at the Event 
  12. Assist in whatever capacity in which they are needed.

Duties Include:

  1. Act as manager for all Morale Captains 
  2. Take part in the selection process for Morale Committee members. 
  3. Create, maintain, and update an accurate record of previous and current team rosters, team captains, and contact sheets.
  4. Coordinate and facilitate all Team Captains meetings. 
  5. Provide tools and resources for effective dancer fundraising 
  6. Oversee morale engagement and encouragement 
  7. Promote Dance Marathon and train all Morale Captains to encourage Dance Marathon awareness and recruit dancers.
  8. Responsible for creating and choreographing the Morale Dance 
  9. Plan and execute the kick-off event
  10. Plan and create recruitment events for the TAMUK students and community 
  11. Develop new ways to reach dancers with entertainment at events.
  12. Establish innovative ways to recruit dancers and enhance dancer retention 
  13. Assist in coordinating setup and tear down of Dance Marathon Event.
  14. Assist in whatever capacity in which they are needed.

Duties include:

  1. Coordinate with venue staff for Dance Marathon Event.
  2. Responsible for securing Emcee’s for Dance Marathon Event
  3. Responsible for planning and executing the Dance Marathon Event.
  4. Take part in the selection process for Logistics and Operations Committee Members.
  5. Responsible for developing hour themes for the Event.
  6. Responsible for collaborating with the committee regarding the logistics of the Event.
  7. Work with all committees to ensure that the Event is representing all aspects of TAMUK Dance Marathon.
  8. Responsible for decorating and designing the layout of Dance Marathon Event venue, oversee decoration efforts, and plan effective venue set-up.
  9. Responsible for coordinating with all entertainment used at Dance Marathon Event.
  10. Responsible for collaborating with the committee regarding the logistics of the Dance Marathon Event.
  11. Assist in developing new ways to reach dancers with entertainment at events.
  12. Lead the planning and execution of activities for the Dance Marathon Event.
  13. Create a script for emcees for the Dance Marathon Event.
  14. Coordinate setup and tear down of Dance Marathon Event.
  15. Assist in whatever capacity in which they are needed.