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		<title>Walkathon Planning PodCast</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2011/01/04/walkathon-podcast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you learn by listening?  Then we have the podcast for you&#8230; words of wisdom from my friend Roger Carr and I, all about planning walkathons.  Click to listen. Filed under: advanced preparation, concessions, counting laps, goals, introduction, maximizing funds, setup, technology Tagged: advanced preparation, benefits, fundraising, fundraising software, lap cards, making friends, planning a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1453&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Walkathon Planning Timeline &#8211; Remember Dependencies</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/07/29/walkathon-planning-timeline-remember-dependencies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some planning thoughts&#8230;  If you&#8217;ve read the Walkathon Guide book, you&#8217;ve seen this chart. This chart is a simplified view of what each committee needs from the others.  Each chapter of the book gives a more detailed list of dependencies for each committee. Look at this chart, then make your own version.  Draw a weekly [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1387&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>And Now, A Word about Walkathon Sponsors</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/24/and-now-a-word-about-walkathon-sponsors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s gold in the backs of your walkathon t shirts. Think about the lifespan of a t shirt.  People will wear those shirts for years.  For some kids they become the main items in their wardrobes. This translates to a nice revenue opportunity for your walkathon. T shirts offer high visibility for sponsors. There&#8217;s still [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1329&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Location for your Walkathon</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/16/choosing-a-location-for-your-walkathon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider the following factors when you choose your walkathon site and route: If you want to support people with varied levels of endurance, choose a route that is a loop.  That way people can duck out at any time. For children, an ideal length for your route is ¼ to ½ mile. For adults it [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1316&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Artwork for Fall Walkathons</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/09/artwork-for-fall-walkathons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning a walkathon for October or sooner, then it&#8217;s time to develop your artwork.  You&#8217;ll use it on signs and then t shirts and also put it on your website and registration materials.   If you want to put out yard signs, order them as soon as possible.  Forward this post to your [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1298&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Using a Facebook Page to Promote Your Walkathon</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/02/using-a-facebook-page-to-promote-your-walkathon/</link>
		<comments>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/02/using-a-facebook-page-to-promote-your-walkathon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook Pages are great for walkathon publicity and gaining the support of participants and volunteers.  The coolest thing about them is that benefits multiply as your followers (fans) come on board: When people follow your page (via that &#8220;Like&#8221; button), all their Facebook friends are notified. Then when you write an update, all your fans [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1276&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New to Walkathon Planning?</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/05/10/new-to-walkathon-planning-start-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some posts to read when you are just starting out.  Each of these five articles link to the next in the sequence.  Like a treasure hunt for walkathon planning. 1. Setting Walkathon Goals 2. Four Criteria for  Pinpointing Your Walkathon Cause 3. Start Now for Next Year 4. Walkathon Volunteer List 5. Tips [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1192&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Free seminar:  Software for Fundraising</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/04/23/free-seminar-software-for-fundraising/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to IdealWare's free seminar on software for fundraising.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1155&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mist Tent for a Hot Walkathon Day</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/03/14/mist-tent-for-a-hot-walkathon-day-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to make a walkathon mist tent to keep your walkers cool.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1067&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Fourteen Ideas to Make Your Walkathon Fun for Kids</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/02/24/make-your-walkathon-fun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How will you keep your walkers entertained, especially if most of them are kids?  A few walkathon entertainment ideas: Do things ahead of time to get the walkers engaged in what&#8217;s to come.  For example, if you will have special event T Shirts, get your principal, pastor or another beloved figure to show up wearing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1027&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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