Monday, November 05, 2007
Volunteer For Convention
I've always thought that only people who lived right around Convention were the ones who put on the show. But really, there are lots of jobs that go on during Convention that can be handled by folks who travel to Convention from far away. You don't have to attend months of meetings to help out at Convention.
For example, the host clubs could use volunteers to handle the feed and shavings. Someone needs to make sure that there's a big of each type of feed at each feed station all of the time. If you've got a strong back and a few hours you can squeeze out of your Convention experience, then please volunteer. Concerned about security? Volunteer to take a shift helping out. Live close by? Your plane not leaving until late Thursday or Friday? Volunteer to help with checkout.
The Kentucky State RBA, our host for 2008, is currently developing a list of volunteers that will be needed to cover all of the various activities. The list of things they must do to put on the show is overwhelming for any group. But the rule of thumb that many hands make light work definitely applies here.
Go to http://www.arbaconventions.com/ and click on "contact us." Let them know you will volunteer and give them an idea of what your skills, experience, and/or interest is. For example, I have a weak back, so don't assign me to feed!
I think that most people who have worked on a Nationals or Convention remember their time fondly, meeting new people, developing new relationships, and enjoying the team spirit of working together. Volunteer and see if you don't receive even more than you give!
Laurie ¶ 9:25 AM
For example, the host clubs could use volunteers to handle the feed and shavings. Someone needs to make sure that there's a big of each type of feed at each feed station all of the time. If you've got a strong back and a few hours you can squeeze out of your Convention experience, then please volunteer. Concerned about security? Volunteer to take a shift helping out. Live close by? Your plane not leaving until late Thursday or Friday? Volunteer to help with checkout.
The Kentucky State RBA, our host for 2008, is currently developing a list of volunteers that will be needed to cover all of the various activities. The list of things they must do to put on the show is overwhelming for any group. But the rule of thumb that many hands make light work definitely applies here.
Go to http://www.arbaconventions.com/ and click on "contact us." Let them know you will volunteer and give them an idea of what your skills, experience, and/or interest is. For example, I have a weak back, so don't assign me to feed!
I think that most people who have worked on a Nationals or Convention remember their time fondly, meeting new people, developing new relationships, and enjoying the team spirit of working together. Volunteer and see if you don't receive even more than you give!
Laurie ¶ 9:25 AM
