Walk Chair/Co-Chair Frederick / Western Maryland Walk to End Alzheimer's

Are you leader with a broad network of business and community relationships? Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease? Do you want to engage significantly with the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's taking place in Frederick, MD on October 11th? Then we need you!

Objective of the Chair and Executive Leadership Team (ELT):

To expand corporate engagement in the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association through participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Expectations of the Executive Leadership Walk Chair/Co-Chairs:

• Serve as a Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer leader to ensure financial goals are met, committing approximately 3-5 hours per month during the timeline detailed below.
• Recruit 3 corporate leaders to join the ELT
• Host our Spring corporate event, in collaboration with the ALZ Staff Partner (Marilyn Herbert, Development Manager), and attend the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 11th.
• Lead or appoint someone to serve as your company Walk Team Captain and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
• Lead ELT virtual huddle meetings (see timeline below)
• Commit your company as a sponsor.
• Leverage vendor and business relationships to secure Walk sponsors and teams.
• Become a Grand Champions Club member by reaching $1,000 or more in your personal fundraising efforts.
• Work with staff leadership to ensure success of the breakfast and Walk events.

Timeline:

Upon Recruitment: Initial Strategy Meeting with ALZ Staff Partner / Development Manager and Orientation

February - October 2026: Bi-monthly virtual Huddles (30-minute meetings via ZOOM)

May/June/July: Corporate Impact Event/Events

September: In Person Full Committee Meeting at Harry Grove Stadium

October 11th: Celebrate our success on Walk Day!

Mid-October: Virtual huddle and wrap-up (30-minute meeting via ZOOM)