captain checklist

Use this handy checklist and timeline to remind yourself what needs to be done weeks before your event date. To view a printable version of this checklist, click here.

Weeks Prior to Event	Company Captain Task
8 Weeks	Register your company at bigbrothersvancouver.com • Book your bowling event online by clicking here • Read the handbook • Put up posters at work
6 Weeks	Officially launch the campaign in your workplace • Invite co-workers to join the fiesta and bowl • Hand out pledge books and online pledge set up instructions
4 Weeks	Motivate your bowlers to fundraise • Offer an internal early bird pledge raising draw prize • Ask your company to consider a Corporate Gift • Ask suppliers and clients to support your fundraising
2 Weeks	Announce how close you are to your company goal • Inspire bowlers to reach the goal or increase it • Recognize top fundraisers thus far • Remind bowlers about Big Brothers’ prizes
1 Week	Confirm the event details with bowlers • Email bowlers the event details as a reminder • Ask bowlers to bring used/ unused pledge books, their online summaries and all money raised to the event • Let Big Brothers know if your bowler numbers have changed
Day of Event	Arriba Compadre…have fun at the event • Plan to have dinner or drinks before/ after your event • Thank your team and celebrate • Bowl!

raised so far:
$670,000
helping

450

at-risk kids