Dance Marathon is a nationwide collegiate philanthropy that raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. Through the Children's Miracle Network, Dance Marathon at the University of Missouri-Columbia is able to donate its proceeds to the Children's Hospital of Columbia, Mo.

DM 2007 STEERING COMMITTEE:

General contact: MizzouDanceMarathon@hotmail.com
Problems with DM website: alfxt9@mizzou.edu

Directors: Liz Casanova, Doug Galantowicz, Mackenzie Gillam

Entertainment Team: Adam Brown, Megan Kuryla, Rachel Raskin, Tim Simon

  • Plan events that will entertain participants for 12 hours
  • Emcee for the 12-hour event
  • Decorate the DM venue

Fundraising Team: Emily Benbrook, Matt Geurin, Guy Halperin, Marisa Jeffrey

  • Contact businesses in Columbia and surrounding areas to obtain donations
  • Recruit corporate sponsors
  • Plan and execute fundraisers

Hospitality/Catering Team: Callie Iiams, Danny Jonas, Jeff Owsley, Libby Preiss

  • Obtain food for the 12-hour event from sponsors in the community
  • Maintain positive relationships with the community and sponsors
  • Communicate with thet Children's Miracle Network families and organize speaking events

Marketing Team: Tyler Altrup, Kari Gillespie, Matt Grosdidier, Ashley Maddocks

  • Design sponsorship/media packet
  • Publicize all events
  • Develop strategic ways to market DM and create new ways of generating revenue

Recruitment Team: Lydia Beck, Courtney Cox, Laura Oeltjen, Brice Tomlinson, Kevin Wright

  • Recruit participants from MU, Stephens College, Columbia College and the community
  • Organize dinner speaking and liaison meetings
  • Responsible for campus and community speaking

Special Events Team: Elizabeth Anderson, Garret Ozbun, Cindy Truckenbrodt

  • Organize all major events outside of the main DM 2007 event
  • Design events that will engage the community and increase interest in DM 2007
  • Communicate with other teams to ensure a successful year

Technology and Apparel Team: Jena Anderson, Alison Fonte, Addison Hawkins

  • Design and maintain DM 2007 website
  • Document the events for DM 2007 with photos
  • Create videos for events, sponsorship and community relations