We are desperately hoping that we in the Wisconsin transplant community can come together and get the same great Team together to attend the 2014 Games in Houston!
We have started from scratch: no mailing lists, no previous Games organizing experience and no funding! To make the Team possible we really need everyone to try to find something that they can contribute to the time, and we're not necessarily talking about a financial contribution. Here is a short list of some of the items that we have identified SO FAR that will help the team:
Team Captains-our initial intent is to have a separate captain for each sport with 5 or more members and for certain geographic areas of the state. Team Captains for sports would make sure that all team members have all the information for the Games, for Team TGA Wisconsin and their own sport. All Team Captains will schedule meetings for passing information and/or combined practices. Team Captains will act as or arrange for a coach for their team if necessary.
We need 2 additional Team Managers to act as the "Medical Liaison" and "Donor Family Liaison" for Team TGA Wisconsin. These managers will interact with their counterparts on the Grand Rapids organizing committee. The Medical Liaison Manager will also collect and review for completeness all Medical Release forms that each Team Member Athlete is required to complete to compete in the sporting events.
We need to get the word out about the games! We had over 700 Team members in 2010 but a very small contingent in 2012. Please contact all your friends in the transplant community and let them know that we are working at rebuilding the Team for 2014.
We are in need of having fund raising activities for both the Team and for individuals. The Team needs funds for mailings, meetings and other administrative costs. Many individuals need help funding their involvement in the games.
We are sure that we have not yet identified all of the areas that the Team needs help. Please let us know if you can think of anything else that you can think of.