As you all know the Arizona IPMS chapters are hosting the IPMS USA National Convention this year. As the Volunteer Coordinators for the planning committee we are looking for people who would be interested in helping out at the convention.
We would like to ask all members attending to consider giving a little time to making this the best convention ever. And we all know that the more willing hands we have helping, the easier the job will be. Arizona has a reputation in the IPMS organization for putting together a great convention. There is always room for more help. Our most valuable resource is the willingness of our members to help out where needed.
We would like to have people in positions where they have some expertise or interest. Could you imagine a Mr. Wilson type grumpy ole man working Make –N- Take? Below is a list of positions for which we will need volunteers. Some will require prior training that will be provided as we get closer to the convention. We will have some perks for those who volunteer their time.
Registration: We would like to have volunteers to help out with registration by giving out the registration packages, T-Shirts, etc. as required.
Model Entry: We would like to have volunteers who will assist entrants fill out the contest entry forms. With all the different categories and some new rule changes this can be quite confusing. We will have a short class to ensure everyone is up to speed on the rules and categories.
Make - N - Take: We would like to have volunteers for 2 hour shifts to help with Make-N-Take. These people will need to be able to mentor children and teens in building model kits. Volunteers will need to have patience and be good with children.
Contest/Vendor Room Security: We would like to have volunteers to assist as security for the contest and vendor rooms. This position requires checking tickets and arm bands to allow guests access to these rooms. They will also patrol the contest room to remind visitors not to touch the models and after the contest will need to check the models leaving the contest room to ensure that none go missing.
Raffles: We would like to have volunteers to assist us with the raffle. They will sell the raffle tickets and give out the prizes to the winners.
Tour Bus Guides: We will need one person on each tour bus to act as a guide. They are there to ensure that people are getting on the correct buses. They will do a head count before the buses leave the hotel and before they leave the tour destination. They will also hand out water we will provide on the tours.
The key to a successful convention is volunteers and that’s where you come in. We hope that you will support us in this undertaking.
| Contact: | Carl Armelin | amecarl@aol.com |
| Chuck Ludwig | ludwigcalcat@aol.com |