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		<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>Walkathon Volunteer Pinch Hitter</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/07/01/walkathon-volunteer-pinch-hitter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
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		<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>Making Your Walkathon Doable</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/03/26/fear-and-walkathons-how-much-to-ask/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s blog from Seth Godin is about Fear of Philanthropy. (Photo originally uploaded by RoguePoet) My summary won&#8217;t have the same impact on you, but the main idea is that people might just do nothing if they fear that the only way to make a difference will be too hard. If you are a walkathon [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=1090&#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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		<title>Walkathon Volunteers</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2009/12/31/walkathon-volunteers-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a quick tip on how to get volunteers for your biggest walkathon planner and organizer jobs. Create a list of the walkathon jobs you need to fill. Then for each job, create a list of at least three candidates. Then just get on the phone (or email or Facebook) and start asking. The minute [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=898&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Nominate a Top Walkathon Volunteer for Cash, Sweat and Tears Award</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2009/12/14/nominate-a-top-walkathon-volunteer-for-cash-sweat-and-tears-award/</link>
		<comments>http://walkathonguide.com/2009/12/14/nominate-a-top-walkathon-volunteer-for-cash-sweat-and-tears-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a walkathon volunteer who stands out in deserving recognition? Check out Run Walk Ride&#8217;s &#8220;Cash, Sweat and Tears&#8221; award opportunity. It&#8217;s free to apply, and applications are due tomorrow. Just by applying you will honor your volunteer. Every nominee will be honored with a Cash, Sweat and Tears Certificate of Merit and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=880&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Big Picture &#8211; Seven Tips for Planning a Walkathon</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2009/09/10/the-big-picture-seven-tips-for-planning-a-walkathon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s take a break from all the walkathon details, and take a  look at the big picture for walkathon planning.   Here are seven thoughts to help you still be aware of  the trees but yet be in control of the whole  walkathon forest.  (I hope you like my metaphorest). 1. Focus on getting volunteers, and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&#038;blog=7710133&#038;post=756&#038;subd=walkathonguide&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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