Question

Explain different steps to be followed for organising a health run in your school.

Answer 1

Spread the idea. Announce the event 6–8 months in advance. Get the staff and membership excited! Assemble a team of volunteer Coordinators (staff or members).

Make logistical decisions immediately. Set the date and time and find a venue, at least 6 months before the fair. Determine how many tables your venue will accommodate, and arrange to rent or borrow tables and chairs. Share all this information with your team.

Make your fair unique. Define your event—for example, “Spring Wellness Fest” or “Health and Fitness Expo.” Will you have health screeners, fitness demos, lectures, hands-on services, healthy foodsamples and games? Perhaps you will couple it with a 5K run or an open house.

Choose a charity that will receive most of the funds.Do not charge admission. Raffle ticket sales and table fees will go to the charity. Use sponsor money for fair operations.

Trust your Coordinators to do their jobs, using the guidelines below. Answer their emails promptly, and meet with them occasionally to collect information. Maintain a folder for each of the planning areas.

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