Illinois State Geo-Action
Tool Kit 2007 ASIA

Geography Action- Geo-Games Kit

Establish a Planning Team

It’s easy to organize a Geography Action! Geo-Games event in your school with the help of a ready and willing planning team.  First, gain support for the event from your principal and other key leaders at your school. Next, form a team with school administrators, other teachers, parent volunteers, and fellow state Geographic Alliance members.  Clearly establish roles and responsibilities between a few coordinators and meet regularly for event planning.  Suggestions for coordinators include:

•         Event Lead – Oversees the event’s activities and timeline, coordinates communication amongst coordinators; manages all aspects of event planning

•         Activities and Prizes Coordinator – Manages event activities, including food, games, and prize planning; gathers necessary supplies, as well as coordinates logistics for the event

•         Volunteer Coordinator – Recruits volunteers and helps ensure the event runs smoothly; creates a job list with volunteer names next to each task (volunteers will greet and register guests, man activity areas, take event photos, hand out refreshments, and much more)

•         Promotions Coordinator – Places Geography Action! posters in schools and throughout communities; coordinates invitations; connects with event partners and sponsors; contacts local and national TV, radio stations, and newspapers

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