Tips for Team Captains
1. Recruit Team Members – 6 to 10 participants is great!
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Think family, neighbors, coworkers, church group friends, shopping buddies, etc.
Any group of people can form a “Team.”
Get the word out that you are forming a Team – email friends, facebook buddies,
twitter followers, etc.
2. Conduct a Team Meeting – don’t worry, this can be a formal OR an informal meeting. You
will want to discuss :
 your team’s goal,
 choose your team name,
 brainstorm competition ideas amongst team members AND other teams.
 Bring a Laptop to the meeting and register right there on the spot………………………………
3. Register Your Team – follow this link to the registration page. Do this step prior to any team
members registering. As the Team Captain, you need to register first to create the
team……………
https://tinyurl.com/nrrsreg2012
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Check in bi-weekly to support your team members – remind team members about:
the resources on the website,
schedule walks to get motivated,
discuss the team’s progress on reaching the Team goal, how you can get there AND surpass it!
Make a poster with a thermometer showing the goal, create a “Team Leader” board and post
results.
Keep your team informed on progress and update frequently via facebook posts, twitter
convos, email, text, however best you communicate 
5. You are not alone - Call assigned Cope Team Partner for help or support whenever
need
you
6. HAVE FUN!! - Get creative!
 Personalize your Team page with a photo or company logo.
 Personalize the appeal to potential sponsors, making it personal.
 And always remember the reason – You are making a difference in the life of a local child and
family!
(will provide link to step-by-step directions on how to personalize their Teams Page)
*** Extra Incentive ***
The Team that raises the most money by September 12
will be our special guests at a VIP table for the Carbo-Load Dinner!!!