Volunteer Positions - See page 4 for current list

[lynnm]

Jul 26, 2010 18:25:26 GMT -5 shekaberry said:

No Llama's, Goats or other livestock for the trails. This will be an equid only show. I think the donkey(s) that may be coming will be distraction enough

A few key areas that are still missing someone:

Announcer - This is one of the most important jobs. Donida's PA system is wireless so you can hide in a porta-potty if you want to be invisible. The Announcer will carry a walki-talkie and basically be fed lines on what class is starting, if someone is lost, missing riders, etc. They will have cards with vendor info to talk about the vendors and also cards to speak about our sponsors, etc.

Parking Attendant - This will be pretty important in the early hours as folks are arriving. You will need to direct horse trailers to the load/unload zone, spectators to spectator parking and direct empty trailers to the infield of the racetrack to park.

Show Office - You will need to have show experience for this one. You will be responsible for handing out stabling assignments, last minute class entries, donations to SAFE, vendor space payments, stall payments and anything else Bonnie tells you to do.

I'd love to announce if no one else comes forward

[coconut]

We still need LOTS & LOTS of show volunteers so please consider giving a few hours if you have some down time during show day. That would make things go so much better.

Please PM me or email me at [e-mail] to let me know you can help.

Also, I saw on Horsebytes today that Monica has generously offered to reward by raffle several volunteers with books, including a signed copy of Lynn Reardon's Beyond the Homestretch !!!
THANK YOU Monica ;D
blog.seattlepi.com/horsebytes/archives/216350.asp

[honeydofarm]

What time do you want volunteers to arrive in the morning. I thought I saw it somewhere but can't find it. You can sign me up for AM setup since I am the PM ring steward.

[coconut]

I'm sure we can have folks starting at 7am, if not before.

I think I'm going to make a big chart to have in the volunteer tent so that people can quickly find their assignment or sign up for a vacancy.

[Whitewolf821]

I am doing my best to re-arrange my schedule so I can be there by 4 or 5 Friday evening instead of arriving late Friday. Will you be needing help at the show grounds Friday evening? I can come help and I'm sure I can rope hubby into helping as well! We can help get stalls set up, help in office, help get horses settled, help them wander around a bit to get out of the stall, etc.

I'd kind of like the chance to find Donida in the day light the night before instead of trying to find it at 6 a.m. the day of anyway!

[schwung]

Mike and his son Cole will both be there at the show and able to help with any jobs as needed. I am hoping we can talk Cole into Parking Attendant duty. I will be working in the office this year, as we just found out that Jenny (cardicorgi) will not be able to make it this year (big huge bummer).

[coconut]

Aug 1, 2010 11:09:28 GMT -5 schwung said:

Mike and his son Cole will both be there at the show and able to help with any jobs as needed. I am hoping we can talk Cole into Parking Attendant duty. I will be working in the office this year, as we just found out that Jenny (cardicorgi) will not be able to make it this year (big huge bummer).

Oh no...Jenny will be SO missed & I'm sure she's going to miss being there too

But Cole might have a great time being the King of Parking

I'm trying to get my kids out there too!

I'd like to remind folks that if you're showing English, but not Dressage, perhaps you can work the AM shifts on the main arena or the PM shifts if you're riding Western, but not gaming.

Every bit helps!

[lynnm]

Volunteers - we sure could use some other help in getting the word out. If you are FB friends with media like the WOLF radio or KOMO news or other tv/radio/paper...PLEASE drop them a note and tell them about the show. Let's drum up a lot of interest and maybe we can get some coverage!!!

[wolfbride]

Jaybird:
I just sent in the volunteer application...but I forgot to put in a few skills you can use for the Benefit in Auburn.

I used to work Security.
So, besides helping with normal horse needs (ie grooming, cleanup of stalls or pasture, feeding, watering, exercise), I can do parking and gate entry through the day.

If there is anything else you may need, don't be afraid to ask.

The best way to get ahold of me is through my email, or my phone number.

Thank You,
Starr

[cardicorgi]

I am HUGELY unhappy, sorry, and deeply regret missing the show. Also very sorry that Jaime has to shift duties to cover my absence.

(The backstory, if anyone wants to know: my gelding sustained a nasty knee laceration which requires a lot of daily maintenance, and I am unable to get away for even a day at this point. "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry")

I know it will be a great show, and I will miss seeing all of you guys in person.

[MrRedmond]

Jun 10, 2010 12:26:50 GMT -5 jaybird said:

Two weeks prior to show:

Showmanship Coordinator: Valerie Wood
Work with judge, Get cones, letters, patterns posted, help judge day of show

Can someone put me in contact with the person judging/what needs to be done prior to the show? Is there something that needs to be done or obtained before hand?

[shekaberry]

Looks like the cones are handled, may have 5 instead of 6, so there wil be some improvisation required. Val, do you need anything else?

Does anyone have any questions about their volunteer post?

[coconut]

EVERYONE who is volunteering should check into the Volunteer Hospitality Tent next to the Show Office. I would say at least 30 minutes before your shift starts (most of you know by now, but I will post a list tonite anyway)

I expect to have a chart up for each arena, so even if you haven't been assigned a specific duty, you can check in there and see what's left to do. I HOPE to have some downtime later in the morning. so that should be a good time to re-group...and still...if you've got time or are bringing a non-riding friend/relative, please consider stopping by the booth to see what might need to be done. Although we assign some of the duties ahead of time, we don't have much room right not to schedule back up in case something happens & that person is not able to do it or continue to do it. If we're all flexible, we should be great!!

[Sara]

Jaime- I'm taking friday off work. I know you mentioned getting the horses to donida early in the day. Would you like some assistance loading up, etc? Maybe you've got that covered. Anyway- let me know.

I am, of course, happy to help with any other last minute details. I have a small suv and would be happy to transport some stuff to the grounds if that's needed on friday.

[schwung]

Sara, would you prefer to get Dexter bathed and ready at my house or at Donida? Either way is fine, I'm anticipating that you are bathing him though (I am happy to help).