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IL Chapter: IPTF 5K Committee Member (Term begins Jan 1, 2025)

Signup Deadline: 11-01-2024
Starts: 01-01-2025
Ends: 12-31-2026

Description:

The Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation' 5K Committee works to organize the annual 5K Run, Walk, and Roll event with net proceeds funding the IPTF DEI Scholarship and other student support initiatives.

There are 2 appointments to me made to fill 2 year terms beginning January 1, 2025 and finishing December 31, 2026.


Report to: The IPTF Board of Directors. Written reports to the IPTF Board of Directors should be submitted as requested.

Committee Composition & Term: The committee is comprised of 4 members of the IPTA who serve two year terms, with half of the committee being appointed each year.

Position Objective:  The committee’s primary position is to organize the IPTF Annual 5K event.

Benefits: You will be able to apply your organizational skills in organizing a 5K fundraiser. 

Specific Responsibilities:  

  • Solicit sponsors for the event

  • Solicit participants for the event

  • Attend the event and help that day

Qualifications: Must be an IPTA PT, Retired PT, or Life PT, PTA, Retired PTA or Life PTA member in good standing. Many of your assignments will be time sensitive; it is important to be organized and able to meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

Communications
Community outreach
Content development/review
Leadership development
Meeting planning
Membership development
Mentoring
Mid-Level
Non-dues revenue generation
Onsite assistance at a meeting
Prospective Student Recruitment
Public awareness
Social media
Speaking engagements
Strategic planning
Student opportunities
Writing articles or blog posts

Volunteers Needed:

2 (2 open slots)

Experience Required:

No experience

Contact:

Colleen Flannery
Illinois Chapter