Team Captains Meeting

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1 Team Captains Meeting January 23, 2016 FUNdraising 1

2 Your Bike MS Leadership Team Brian Jones Plano Cycling Angie Parham Plano Cycling Jim Casey Team Meat Fight Mike Laussade Team Meat Fight Bob Wagner - Richardson Bike Mart David Baker Health s Angels Cathy Beatty Anne s Army Kristin Nethers AKA Dr. K Dr. K s Biker Babes MS Staff Leah Weatherl Vice President, Bike MS Hayden Scarnato Bike MS Coordinator 2

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4 Agenda Mission Moment What is the role of a Team Captain & Expectations Extension of staff Delegate Team Responsibilities Timelines New captain mentor program - Kristin Nethers, Dr. K s Biker Babes Cathy Beatty, Anne s Army Fundraising tools Fundraising Coordinator Fundraising Support Center Participant Center Society Resources Don t Do It Alone 4

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6 What is Multiple Sclerosis?? Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system and interferes with the brain s ability to send and receive messages. In MS the myelin that protects our nerve endings break down; our nerves are exposed and cannot carry the brain messages Common Symptoms Blurred vision, extreme fatigue, numbness in your limbs and temporary loss of use, loss of balance Diagnosed usually between the ages of 20-50; Twice as often in women than men

7 STOP END RESTORE

8 Look at our Progress From , the National MS Society: Committed funding to 818 new research projects Provided $28.7m in financial assistance to 57,020 people Provided $5.9m in scholarship support to 3,524 people Provided care management to 973,000 people through the IRC

9 Progress Made Because You GOT ON A BIKE!!! Bike MS is the Largest Fundraising Bike Event In the World Bike MS is the 5 th largest fundraising event in the world Raised $399 million in FY11-FY15 North Texas Contributed almost $10m to these efforts

10 Wellness Programs Support Aquatics Assisted Physical Training Mindset in FW and Carrollton office Seated Exercise Pilates Therapeutic Horseback Riding Yoga Tai Chi **All Programs are Free of Cost to those living with MS**

11 Camps for Everyone Journey Camp Camp Can Do Champ Camp Family Discovery Camp

12 Look at the Progress We have made!

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14 Your Story has POWER! Have you updated your page? Personal stories increase fundraising dollars! Self Donations usually increase fundraising potential 14

15 The role of a Team Captain Acquisition and Retention of riders Set a budget Team Tent (Tent Sharing) Team jerseys Strong communication Host a Kick-off event: ride, happy hour, bbq, etc. Social Media Team page on Facebook, webpage, Set up training rides Be a cheerleader HAVE FUN!!! 15

16 Role of a Team Captain Seek help /advice from NMSS or other team captains Use our team captain facebook page Recruit volunteers to support event weekend DON T DO IT ALONE 16

17 FUNdraising Lead by Example Set challenging goals team and personal Offer incentive for top team fundraiser Check for matching corporate gifts Team fundraiser Super Bowl Pool, poker, garage sale, cook-off SELF DONATE! Create signature link to participant page Ask for donations instead of gifts (birthdays) Have a mission connection (your story has power) Customize team and individual fundraising page??- How has your team made a fundraising statement?? 17

18 Fundraising Support Center online support at your fingertips. Registration Fundraising Website /Participant page Login account trouble Donation process General Event Info Fundraising transfers and adjustments

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20 Top Fundraiser Incentives Tour of Champions (TOC), $12,000 to Qualify TOC is one of the most highly anticipated celebrations for top fundraisers. TOC weekend honors those riders who have made a significant contribution to create a world free of MS. Raise $25,000 to bring a guest. 20

21 Top Fundraiser Incentives Passport Program, $5,000 to Qualify Bike MS participants that have raised at least $5,000 are eligible for the National Bike MS Passport Program! Through the Passport Program, members are eligible to attend any other Bike MS throughout the nation. No registration fee. No minimum fundraising. Free jersey 21

22 Top Fundraiser Incentives Top Fundraiser Jersey, $2500 to Qualify New jersey design each year, start your collection today. 22

23 Fundraising Clubs Club 100- Elite Club made up of Top 100 fundraisers from previous year s ride Club K Any person who raises $1000 up to the 101 top fundraiser

24 2016 Top Fundraiser Jersey 2016 Top Fundraiser Jersey 24

25 Team Awards Top 5 teams Above average teams (>$700) Most improved team fundraising Most improved team - ridership Highest fundraising average Rookie and Veteran Captain New awards for 2016 Most self-donations Participant Center usage Highest retention rates

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27 Primal Wear Official Cycling Apparel Sponsor Primal donates 15% to the team s fundraising Contact Lisa Meiring, , lisa.m@primalwear.com &pg=informational&sid=13238

28 New Rider Orientation Tuesday, January 26 from 6-8pm MS Society Office 2105 Luna Rd. #390 Carrollton, TX Wednesday, February 24 from 6-8pm Richardson Bike Mart 1451 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX Tuesday, March 15 from 6-8pm MS Society Office 2105 Luna Rd. #390 Carrollton, TX What you learn Why we ride What to expect on the route/what levels of support you ll receive Basic bike maintenance and repairs Equipment you ll need How to train and conquer those hills! RSVP for a class by ing Hayden Scarnato at Hayden.Scarnato@nmss.org 28

29 Upcoming Deadlines Registration Dates Fee Timeline Notes $50 January 1 st March 13 LUV UR Bike Campaign/MSAW $60 March 14 -April 24 $75 April 25 th April 30 th Week of Ride April 1 st - Tent order forms due April 20 th Ice order forms due Link for order form resources: &sid=13238

30 What next?...communicate with your riders Attend next Team Captain meeting Recruit Team members and support staff Personalize team page, set a team goal Start the jersey order process Schedule a kick-off event Join us on Facebook Contact us with any questions Together We Are Stronger! Ask for support!

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