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Before the First Session Select a person to lead the event. Pick a name for the event. Issue a public challenge. Recruit a core team of volunteers to produce the event. Create a vision for the event, establish goals and determine measurements for success. Determine start date, length of program and weekly schedule, including meeting time. Develop a budget and secure funding. Begin a promotional campaign including flyers and posters and seek endorsements. Create a Web site where information can be updated and distributed. Reserve a venue and make arrangements for parking. Solicit prizes and awards. Interview, select and schedule presentations. Plan an opening event and a celebration closing event.
During the Sessions Establish a reporting system. Manage media contacts. Establish a communication network for volunteers. Videotape sessions for release to media. Update the Web site. Arrange for interviews with participants at the request of media. Plan programs including feedback, participants’ experiences and opportunities to add new members.
After the Last Session Acknowledge and thank participants and volunteers. Distribute evaluations. Critique and celebrate results. Write articles for local media related to fitness as part of the follow-up. Encourage continuing participation in fitness programs. Update the Web site and keep it fresh and new. Organize future fitness events.
For a complete list of tasks along with sample forms, job descriptions and detailed procedures, consult "The Fat to Fit Meltdown Manual" (Hound Press, 2008). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Checklist for Community Weight-Loss Event
Adapted from " The Fat to Fit Meltdown Manual" Hound Press 2008
The following action items can help you assign tasks, schedule timelines, establish deadlines and monitor progress on a variety of fronts. Although the list suggests sequential actions, many of the tasks will overlap each other.Before the First Session Select a person to lead the event. Pick a name for the event. Issue a public challenge. Recruit a core team of volunteers to produce the event. Create a vision for the event, establish goals and determine measurements for success. Determine start date, length of program and weekly schedule, including meeting time. Develop a budget and secure funding. Begin a promotional campaign including flyers and posters and seek endorsements. Create a Web site where information can be updated and distributed. Reserve a venue and make arrangements for parking. Solicit prizes and awards. Interview, select and schedule presentations. Plan an opening event and a celebration closing event.
During the Sessions Establish a reporting system. Manage media contacts. Establish a communication network for volunteers. Videotape sessions for release to media. Update the Web site. Arrange for interviews with participants at the request of media. Plan programs including feedback, participants’ experiences and opportunities to add new members.
After the Last Session Acknowledge and thank participants and volunteers. Distribute evaluations. Critique and celebrate results. Write articles for local media related to fitness as part of the follow-up. Encourage continuing participation in fitness programs. Update the Web site and keep it fresh and new. Organize future fitness events.
For a complete list of tasks along with sample forms, job descriptions and detailed procedures, consult "The Fat to Fit Meltdown Manual" (Hound Press, 2008). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures