Think Pink Texas Tech

Kody RoachKyle ConleyJory JarvisKurt FarrisThink Pink, Texas Tech

IntroductionBreast cancer affects 12.5% of the female population in the United States

Knowledge of the disease does not yield medicinal solutions

Support is fundamental to progressFinancial and social

Report PurposeCreate an educated understanding of breast cancer on campus

Greater awareness and outreach will increase financial supportStudentsFamily and friends of students

Rethink awareness strategyEnhance, innovate, and refresh promotion

Komen for the Cure Student OrganizationStudent Organization IntroductionAttend a Student Organization Registration Meeting offered weekly in the Student Union Building.Contact the Student Union and Activities at 742-3636, or visit the office located in Room 203 of the Student Union Building. For up-to-date meeting times.Complete the online application part of the registration process, four separate pages of information will be required. Link to register http://www.so.ttu.edu/StudentOrgApps.php Fill out registration packet and turn in to Room 203 in the SUB.

GuidelinesHave an Advisor who is a Texas Tech Faculty.Have at least 3 members.Must list all members.List National Affiliations.Write and submit a constitution.Advisor very important in keeping records and bank account information.Can have a secondary advisor.Good to have web master for Tech website and organization website.Student Organization ResourcesFree 100 megs website.Free Mailbox on campus.Free campus postings in over 30 locations at Tech.Use of laminating, printing, office supplies, and other equipment on second floor of Student Union Building.Post on Tech Announce Email.Financial Support through university and members.

Financial SupportOne time use of Cocoa Cola Funding.Each organization can apply for a financial budget.Option for Membership fees.Can have support from other institutions or organizations. Must attend a financial meeting once a month.Annual Sporting EventsCo-Ed Competitive TournamentsFlag Football

Basketball

Softball

GolfEvent PromotionSend memos/flyers to all Tech student organizationsRegistration forms to gauge interest

The Daily Toreador

TechAnnounce

Post event information on campus

Promote Susan G. Komen events Bowl For The Cure - Jan. 10th, 2010Student Body ParticipationAll Student Organizations

Greek Organizations

Any Texas Tech studentIntramural style

Examples of Potential EventsSoftball tournament October 1st, 2010Flag Football tournament October 16th, 2010October being breast cancer awareness month Spring AwarenessBasketball tournament March 1st, 2011Golf tournament April 16th, 2011

Creating Sporting EventFinancing the events Organizations financial budgetTeam registration feesConcession salesApparel sales (proceeds would go directly to the Susan G. Komen organization)

Contact Rec Sports with detailed information preparedExact Date & TimeFacility needsEstimated number of participantsOfficiating staffEvent FundraisingFees that can help finance each eventTeam registration fees $10-20Team shirt sales $15-25

Fundraising for the Susan G. Komen organizationRevenue gained from apparel Donations

General Campus Advertising AdvertisingInformative flyers could be passed out to gain student awareness

Handouts should be as follows:Short and conciseHighlight information that is relevant and interesting to students (e.g. highlight Greek organizations involved) Attractive format

These flyers could contain the following information:Statistical factsSymptoms to watch forHow to prevent breast cancer

Imagine Life Without Breast CancerBracelets could be sold and distributed around campus

$.25 of every $1 is donated to research

Pink Out The JonesAttempted with minimal success this football season

To be done more successfully Komen couldDecide further in advance of what game to hold the event on.Hold the event on a bigger gameA concert could be held afterwards as done for the A&M game. A purchase of a Komen Shirt doubles as your ticket into the concert.ConclusionStudent body is approximately 10% of Lubbock, TX

Successful promotion will yield supportSporting events traditional advertisementcreation of a student organization

Additional financial support Advances medical researchImproves quality of life for those suffering from breast cancer