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| Putting together a team of family
and friends is easy and rewarding! |
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| • TeamMS is more fun for everyone who gets involved
• Team members keep each other motivated and reach higher goals • Teams are often more creative and adventurous in their fundraising • TeamMS gives individuals a strong sense of accomplishment as a group • There is no limit to the number of team members-everyone can join in the fun • Teams are recognized on event day with special gifts and privileges |
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| There are company benefits for entering a team: | |
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• TeamMS increases your visibility within the community • TeamMS promotes teamwork and positive moral • Public recognition and exposure for your company • Motivates employees through friendly competition • Provides a great social outing for employees and their families • TeamMS promotes company unity bringing together divisions and business units • Shows employees that the company cares about the local families affected by MS • TeamMS is a win-win-win for the company, employees, and people living with MS |
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| Team member perks and extras: | |
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• Members of TeamMS qualify for amazing prizes only available
to team members! • All teams will have their photo taken on event day, which will be mailed to the Team Captain after the event. This will provide team members with a permanent souvenir of their team’s participation. • Customized team T-shirts can be provided to uniquely identify your team and show your team spirit. Just ask your TeamMS Coordinator for details • All team members will be invited to the TeamMS Tent on event day and will receive fun extras such as stickers, ribbons, special goodies, and more… |
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| Easy recruitment ideas: | |
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• Make a list of possible team members. Include friends, family,
neighbours and co-workers. Don’t forget to approach vendors and customers/clients and ask them to join in the fun too! • Decorate your office, school or community bulletin board with event posters and sign up sheets. • Display information in high traffic areas don’t forget the lunch room and washrooms. • Hold a kick-off party. The MS Society would be happy to attend and answer questions and of course register everyone who participates. • Recruit a co-captain to assist you with recruitment efforts and help raise even more pledges! |
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| Team recruitment in the workplace: | |
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• Secure support from top managers. Recruit department supervisors
to create friendly challenges and competition. Send a letter from the boss saying “I’m participating too… hope to see you there”. • Use company newsletters, e-mail, bulletin boards, paycheque stuffers etc. to advertise your recruitment efforts and spread the work. Follow up with a phone call to see who is interested in participating. • Have a MS Society employee come to your place of work to answer questions, help motivate, and sign up team members. |
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