M'aidez, m'aidez, calling all teammates!

(Yes, I know people usually write "Mayday" but I'm an editor and of vaguely French descent and I just can't do it. Sorry.)

Y'all, I need a kick in the seat. My training has stalled and we're getting to the point where stalled training = BIG problems. I have been plagued by various ailments this winter, and this weekend I got one of those cricks in the neck that you forget is there until you try to turn your head and...ow!

But there's always a reason, right?

So make with the cheering and the successful training stories, my inspiring friends and colleagues! I need a boost to get up and go, and no one's better at it than the people who know how long those miles will be. Help, please?

Does anyone know anybody who....

Hey Team - please notice the new signs in the kitchens and bathrooms. We are having a drawing for all staff who donated to the Friday Sneaker thing for a $25.00 gift certificate to Rocco's Italian Restaurant. I'm hoping this will encourage some staff who haven't participated in the Friday Sneaker program to participate. We'll see.....but in the meantime....is there anyone on the team who knows someone who owns their own restaurant, provides some kind of a service, sells something, etc., that you would feel comfortable enough asking for a gift certificate similar to Rocco's $25.00 gift?

We're not selling these or raffling them off, we are just trying to add a little incentive for staff to participate in the 'sneaker' program. I did run this by Shelli to make sure I won't be arrested for bribery :)

THE ROCCO'S GIFT CARD WAS DONATED TO THE TEAM COURTESY OF CAMILLE!

I think I will take out any team members from the drawing - okay with everyone? It just doesn't seem right if one of us would win the gift certificate.

Pictures from Sacha's Happy Hour Fundraiser

Here are a few pictures from the Happy Hour Fundraiser! As you can see we had a great time for an even greater cause!!

Administrative Stuff

Hi Team - Here is a check-list of some of the things you need to take care of before the walk. If you have ANY questions about anything listed/not listed here please just let me know and I will help you.

Medical Form - you must complete your medical form on-line SOON and submit it. It takes several weeks for Avon to accept your form and list it as 'COMPLETE' on your Homepage. Your Medical Form is located on your Homepage under Participant Center.

Tent Mate - you guys need to talk amoungst yourselves and decide who's tenting with whom. Once you have reached your fundraising goal you should go on-line (right below where the medical form is located) and enter who your tent mate will be. The person you select will receive a message (similar to a meeting request) that they will 'accept' your tentmate invitation. Only when your tentmate reaches his/her fundraising goal and accepts your invitation will your homepage be updated under TentMate to 'complete'. This is also located on your Homepage under Participant Center.

I need to know what your plans are as far as walking on both days, only one day, which day, sleeping in the tent, not sleeping in the tent, etc.

I have 5 sleeping bags available. Reserve one now. First come-first serve however I'm reserving one for Jana so she won't have to lug one from Florida.

I'm passing out Avon's suggested packing list at today's meeting. Please ask any team member from last year what ACTUALLY was needed. It's a lot less than Avon suggests.

All for now - but keep looking back at the BLOG and as I receive questions from you I will update the post.

G

A Star Amongst Us !!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CAROLE !!!!!!!!!!!! Carole is the FIRST member of our team to reach her fundraising goal. She is at 100%. She has some pretty impressive contributors also - take a look at her site and see who has contributed. I am not worthy.....