NAMC Instructions for the 2009 Alzheimer's Memory Walk

How to Register for the NAMC Memory Walk Team
Larry Brown, Team Captain

1. Go to www.georgiamemorywalk.org. You can either right click on this hyperlink and select Open Hyperlink or you can cut and paste this hyperlink into your browser.

2. Scroll down the page and click on North Fulton-Gwinnett.

3. Click on “Sign Up” in the green bar near the top of the page. Read the waiver release and then click on the “I Agree” link.

4. Click on the circle in front of “Join a Team”. Click on “Show All”. Scroll down to “North Atlanta Men’s Club” and click on “Join team” to the immediate right of our club’s name.”

5. The page will automatically expand to the “Personal Information” section. You can either register yourself or you can register both yourself and your spouse (or significant other).

a. If you have registered on-line for past Memory Walks, click “If you have participated in any Memory Walk in the past, click here to autofill this form” at the top center of the “Personal Information” page. A screen will appear for you to enter the username and password you have used in the past. (If you use the same computer as last year, your username and password will appear even if you do not remember them.) If you do not remember them, click the “Forgot Username and/or Password?” link and follow the prompts. Once you enter your username and password, your personal information will appear on the screen. Please review it and make any appropriate additions or changes such as adding your spouse or significant other. All the information you created last year such as names and email addresses of people who you contacted via the Alzheimer’s website last year are available once again this year.

b. If this is your first time registering on-line for Memory Walk, please complete the “Personal Information” section. Enter your name, or both yours and your spouse’s (or significant other’s) name. All fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory. You will need to “create Participant HQ and password”. The next section reads: “If you would like a personalized link for your web page, you must create it now. NOTE: This link cannot be edited later.” This is optional, but it is the only time you can create a personalized link.

6. There is no fee required to participate in the Memory Walk. There is no requirement for NAMC members to raise any money. A message will appear stating that participants must raise $150 to get the memory walk shirt. Please ignore this message.

7. If you choose to make a personal donation at this time, you can input the amount in the donation section. You will be asked for credit card details on the next page after selecting the “Continue” button. If you do not choose to make a personal donation at this time, simply scroll down and select “Continue.”

8. A default Personal Fundraising Goal of $300 amount may appear. If it does appear and your goal is different or $0, please input the amount or $0 and then select the “Continue” button.

9. Please review the additional information section regarding incentive items. NAMC recommends Team members select, “I only want a Memory Walk T-Shirt. Please donate unused incentive item funds back to the cause.” Of course, you need not decline the other incentive items.

10. For NAMC members who use the internet to register but who do not want to use the internet to

fundraise or have donors who do not wish to use the internet to make donations, attached is a form you can give to donors. Before sending the form, please fill in the field "participant's name" with your own name, so the Alzheimer's Association will know to record the contribution under your name. I also attach a sample letter you may wish to send to donors with the attached donor form.

11. For NAMC members unable to register using the internet please complete and send the attached Memory Walk Registration Form. As noted before, disregard the $150 minimum to receive a tee shirt. However please check off the incentive items option you choose. If you want to donate and/or fundraise please follow the instructions in #10.

If you have any trouble registering, please contact Rhita Pfleger at 404-728-6059 or Rhita.Pfleger@alz.org. You are also welcome to contact me, Larry Brown, at 770-351-0489 or ldb@gsu.edu if you have questions.
Thank you for your consideration in supporting this important NAMC community activity.



Sample Letter to Solicit Donors


Date

Name
Company
Address
City, State, Zip

Dear __________:

I am volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk held on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Duluth Towne Green. I need you to be a part of this special event.

Memory Walk is Georgia’s premier fundraiser to help those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Every 71 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. Nearly 200,000 Georgians representing every race, gender, and culture are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Unless we find a way to stop it, the magnitude of the effect of this disease is projected to triple in the next 30 years. Every step you take brings new hope for better treatments and a cure!

One of the steps I am taking is to participate in Memory Walk. I have committed to raise $________and I need your support to achieve my goal. I hope you will consider supporting my efforts on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Metro Atlanta chapter spends 79% of every dollar raised on programs and services in our community. The Alzheimer’s Association assists families with education, support groups, 24/7 helpline, and respite options. Please know your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Checks should be made payable to the Alzheimer’s Association. All donations are tax deductible. Please use the attached form for you donation. If you have additional questions about the Alzheimer’s Association, please call me at ___________ or visit the website at www.alz.org/georgia .

Thanks so much for being a part of this very important event.

Always,


Your Name

[Note: Please make sure to enclose the form on the next page and to insert your name where it says participant’s name.]






Please support me for the 2009 North Fulton-Gwinnett Memory Walk

Participant’s Name:
Team Name: North Atlanta Men’s Club Group Name: Civic Group Teams

Yes! I will make a contribution to help the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter.

 $200 Donation
 $100 Donation
 $ 50 Donation
 $ 25 Donation
 Other


Name________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________

City_____________________________State_________________________

Zip Code_________________________

Donor Phone______________________

Email____________________________


Thank You So Much For Your Contribution!
Please Make Your Checks Payable to Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter
Please mail this form and your check to:

Rhita Pfleger/Memory Walk
Alzheimer’s Association
1925 Century Blvd., Ste. 10
Atlanta, GA 30345

We encourage all Memory Walk participants to register on-line at www.georgiamemorywalk.org If you are unable to register on-line, please complete and return the following form.
MEMORY WALK REGISTRATION FORM
DULUTH TOWNE GREEN ~ OCTOBER 10, 2009

I am registering as a Team Member









Name ____________________________________________Date of Birth_____________Gender F M

Address (CIRCLE) work or home ______________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________ State __________ Zip _____________

County of Residence__________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone (home) _______________________ (work) _____________________

(cell) __________________________

In order to receive a t-shirt, you must raise a minimum of $150.
►If you plan to raise $150 or more, PLEASE select one of the following options:
□ I do NOT want any incentive items I may be entitled to*
□ I ONLY want a Memory Walk t-shirt. I do NOT want any additional incentive items I may earn*
□ I want the option to redeem all incentive items I may earn
*All unused incentive item funds will be donated back to the cause
To view incentive fundraising levels of $300+ and available items, visit:
http://memorywalk.summitmg.com/memorywalk/link.asp?chapter=GA

Mail or fax the completed form to:
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter
1925 Century Boulevard NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: 404.728.1181 Fax: 404.636.9768