[MNDancers] FW: SOTN Volunteer Info (Forward To All)

[Mike jones (mjjones@goldengate.net)]

2006 Star of the North Volunteer Information
 
 
The 9th annual Star of the North DanceSport Competition is coming February
17-19, 2006 and here's the info that you've been waiting for.
 
By popular demand we are again making it possible for people to participate
in this extraordinary event as volunteers.  That's right, you can be right
in the thick of the action and you don't even need to be a competitor. So
once again my lovely co-volunteer coordinator (Sharon Kennedy) and myself
(Mike Jones) will be rustling up some volunteer talent. 
 
The competition will be at the McNamara Alumni Center Memorial Hall at the
University of Minnesota. 
 
The volunteer shifts are as follows and the times can vary slightly
depending on how the competition is going:
 
Friday Afternoon             12:00 PM - 2:00 PM       Floor Setup
 
Friday Evening                5:30 PM - 12:00 AM       Competition
 
Saturday Morning           8:00 AM - 1:00 PM         Competition
 
Saturday Afternoon         1:30 PM - 6:00 PM         Competition
 
Saturday Evening            7:30 PM - 12:00 AM       Comp./FloorTakeDown
 
It's fun and easy to volunteer. We just need a few bits of information
including your:
 
Name
Email Address
Phone Number(s)
Available Shift Times(s)
 
Please forward your info to   SOTNvolunteers at gmail.com
<file:///../../../program%20files/qualcomm/eudora/attach/SOTNvolunteers@gmai
l.com>    as soon as possible!
 
Many of the volunteers have so much fun that they insist on staying around
for multiple shifts. We're a pretty easy bunch so we allow the volunteers to
enjoy themselves as much as they want. 
 
Other Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I bring someone with me?
Absolutely, however, we would prefer to know they will be coming ahead of
time so we can assign you tasks where you can work together.
 
What do I get for volunteering?
You get to watch some great dancing during your shift and you get FREE
admission to another session of your choice. We'll have some freebee
beverages for all of those thirsty volunteers. Plus you'll feel an inner
glow that will last and last. (Some people are still glowing from last
year). 

What should I wear?
We recommend you dress comfortable and wear something that would be
considered business casual. The evening sessions tend to be more formal if
you prefer. Some positions will require you to be on your feet more than
others. For those positions you may want to wear comfortable shoes. Don't
forget your dance shoes. During the day there are occasional opportunities
for some general dancing and at the end of each evening's scheduled events
the floor opens up for lots of general dancing. 

What will I be doing? Will I have to do that the entire time? Do I get any
breaks?
Some assignments are predetermined ahead of time. However, most assignments
are made at the competition. Sometimes this assignment will be the initial
and primary position you will be holding during the competition, and
sometimes positions may be rotated. We will have people to relieve you
periodically and there may be opportunities to move around if there are
others to take your place.
 
The following are examples of available volunteer tasks:
 
Admission Table
You will be selling tickets to spectators.
 

Competitor Check-In
You will assist the registrar on checking in competitors and giving them
their competition packet which will include their tickets to the floor as
well as any other information they may need.
 
Runners/Awards Assistant
You will take scoring sheets from judges after each dance and give them to
the scrutineer. In between heats you will be an awards assistant where you
will assist judges in distributing awards.
 
Emcee/Judge/Scrutineer Assistant
You will assist the emcee(s) and judges with any requests they may have
during the competition. You will also assist the scrutineer with the
calculation of scores, posting of results and any other assistance the
scrutineer will require.
 
Refreshment/USA Dance Info Table
You will be selling snacks and beverages to competitors and spectators,
distributing information regarding USA Dance as well as selling memberships
and newsletter subscriptions.
On Deck Captain
You will make sure competitors are in the on-deck area before their heat as
well as make sure competitors for the next hear are on-deck. This position
is only for experienced competitors.
 
Security
You will oversee the general security of the area which will include making
sure all people in the floor area have a badge and/or ticket.
 
General Purpose Go-Fer
You will be responsible for making sure any additional needs that arise are
addressed as well as relieving other volunteers for breaks.
 
The following link will take you to the Official Star of the North website
which includes a veritable plethora of general info about the event
including links to maps and parking.
http://www.usabda-mn.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=55


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