Professor Paddle: 2008 PP Ball Volunteerism

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   2008 Professor Paddle Ball Volunteer Sign-Up Thread

Welcome to the 2008 Professor Paddle Ball volunteer sign-up thread.  As we move towards the big event, it is critically important that we have people in place to assist with some aspects of the party, in order to help make this the best event yet.  Due to the magnitude of this year’s event, we need to ask everyone who can to participate in the effort.

With the exception of safety boaters and first-aid, there are no requirements, so this call for volunteers goes out to boaters and non-boaters alike.  Sadly, there will be no sign up for volunteering to judge the rodeo.  You will note that jobs are divided by venue, and feel free to sign up for multiple jobs if the timing does not overlap.

So, please post on the thread below along with the job to sign up, and do let me know if there is anything I forgot.  Also, if you are signing up for a medical-related job, please state your certification so we can ensure each event is properly covered.  I will add your name to this post under the job to keep track.  This will be the official sign-up, so if you have already committed to helping (this goes out to the medical professionals who have already been contacted), please sign up here to help us keep track of things in one place.

I want to thank you all in advanced for your assistance in making the 2008 Professor Paddle Ball a great event!

Party Venue

Registration/Sales/Information
2-4 people to take shifts covering registration and sales activities (camping, beer card, tee-shirts, race participation).  Important hours to cover this function will be Friday 4p-10p, Saturday morning 8a-10a, and Saturday afternoon 4p-8p.  Please note: this role will include making sure all campers pay...
Ambre L.; Megan B.; Ashley D

Traffic Coordination
1-2 people to help coordinate parking during peak arrival hours.  We have a finite amount of parking, and will need help ensuring it is used optimally, particularly during peak arrival hours (5p-9p Friday and 3p-6p Saturday).
Yotes; J.P.

Security/Forest Fire Prevention
We are using land from a private land owner.  Having 2-4 people during the party Saturday evening to ensure that activities stay reasonable is required.  Obviously, folks signing up for this should plan on not drinking excessively.  The primary time for this job will be Saturday afternoon/evening, but some assistance may be required Friday and Sunday afternoon/evening as well.
Ashley D. (Yes, she can kick your ass)

Waste Management
4-8 people will be required to help with clean-up, both on Sunday (large clean-up effort), but also during the course of the event.  This may not seem like an important job, but it is the most critical, because if the venues are not spotless when we leave, we will not be able to use them next year.
Tom B.; Dave E.; Jon S.; J.P.

First Aid
2-3 people will be required to assist with first aid at this event.  Since the venue is the same as the big air ram, your participation in this can overlap with providing first aid at the big air event.  Coverage is necessary during festivities Saturday afternoon and evening.  Requirement: You must have relevant knowledge and/or certification (EMT, Paramedic, WFR, MD, RN etc.)
Tobin D.; Jeff D.; Roger

NOTE: We need first aid supplies if someone can help out here