Planning committee for Scale the STRAT - Fight for Air Climb
Join the Scale the STRAT Committee and help ensure the success of the American Lung Association’s signature Fight for Air Climb event at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower. Committee members serve as vital ambassadors for our mission, growing community engagement, fundraising, and event excellence.
Responsibilities
- Support the event through the recruitment of individual participants, teams, and corporate sponsors.
- Increase committee reach by identifying and engaging high-level community and corporate leaders.
- Partner with ALAN staff and volunteers to meet event revenue and participation goals.
- Serve on at least one event sub-committee focused on planning and execution.
Sub-Committee Descriptions
As part of your committee membership, you will serve on at least one of the following sub-committees:
Sponsorship Sub-Committee
Focus: Secure financial and in-kind support from local and regional businesses.
- Identify and cultivate sponsor prospects.
- Support outreach and follow-up proposal.
- Ensure sponsor benefits are delivered pre- and post-events.
Team Recruitment Sub-Committee
Focus: Drive participation through team growth.
- Recruit corporate and community teams.
- Support captains with fundraising tools and encouragement.
- Help retain and recognize teams.
Firefighter Challenge Sub-Committee
Focus: Organize and grow the firefighter stair climb challenge.
- Recruit departments to participate in gear.
- Coordinate pre-event communications and day-of logistics.
- Recognize participants for their service and commitment.
Award Ceremony Sub-Committee
Focus: Plan the event-day award presentations.
- Define award categories and gather results.
- Coordinate scripts and speakers.
- Help execute a meaningful and professional ceremony.
108/Entertainment Sub-Committee
Focus: Enhance the event atmosphere with music and performances.
- Identify and recruit talent (musicians, emcees, DJs, etc.).
- Coordinate logistics and timeline of entertainment elements.
- Maintain an engaging, high-energy event environment.
- Develop and implement a day-of-event checklist to ensure a safe, organized, and positive finish-line experience for all climbers.
- Coordinate with staff, volunteers, and medical liaison to ensure emergency protocols are understood.
Schedule
August 10, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Weekdays (Mondays - Fridays), all day
Location
Hybrid
Requirements
- Groups and individuals aged 55+ are welcome.
- Looking for 25 volunteers to join the committee.