Monday, April 09, 2007

Chase Update #2: Volunteers and Help

Volunteers: I am trying to do this event as lean as possible, so I do not think we will need many volunteers. Below are what I think we would need:
  • Water Table - 2-4 people to fill up cups and set them out on the table and pass them out. having a truck is a plus. Must not be running the "race".
  • Course Set Up - 2 people to place signs on the course early Saturday morning. You should know the course route.
  • Pre-race - 2-3 people to help pass out bib numbers, and get runner information
    Finish - 2 people to help track runners as the finish - name, number, and time (non runners)
  • Course Take Down - 2-3 people to take the signs down on the course.
  • Intersection Monitoring - TBD - We may want to place a few people at busy intersections to cheer, and alert runners of any traffic. We cannot stop traffic however

Extra Stuff: I am still trying to pull of some extra stuff for our run. I have an 8 foot table that we can use for a water stop, a board to post results, and as mentioned above lots of course signs. Below are the items that I still need to pull this off. If anyone has these items, or knows someone who can donate please let me know, or post a comment:

Need to Have:

  • Another 8 foot table for the start/finish
  • Ground Stakes for the course signs
  • Staple Gun and staples to stick the course signs to the stakes
  • Rubber mallet (preferred) or hammer to put signs in ground
  • 100 cups for the water stop
  • A cooler with a spout to fill the cups (I have one but we may need two)
  • Two large trash cans with bags (one for the start/finish and one for the water stop)
  • 400 safety pins
  • A REAL BIG box and a pickup truck to collect the donated shoes.

Nice to Have:

  • Race Clock (anyone have connections?)
  • 4-5 Clip Boards
  • 3-4 case of bottled water for the finish (I may see if Harris Teeter can provide)
  • 6-8 dozen donuts for the finish (I may see if Dunkin Donuts can provide)
  • Megaphone (in case my big mouth is not loud enough)

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:48 PM

    I won't be able to run that day but I do have a coller with a spout that can be used as well as some coupons for Crispy creme for buy a dozen get one free...

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  2. Anonymous7:09 PM

    I cant run either (working):( but I do have a staple gun and staples that can be used and I would gladly dontate ANY time that you need prior to race for preparing signs or other "things" that need to be done. I may also have a megaphone for us to use...I will let you know soon!!! :)
    ~Tracy H~

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  3. Anonymous7:40 AM

    I will be there....and will try the 10K. I'll let you know ASAP what I can help with/contribute.
    ~Arthur

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  4. Anonymous5:25 PM

    I can pick up the safety pins and can help clean up the signs after the race.
    Arthur

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  5. Anonymous3:41 PM

    Frank has offered to help with setting up course markings and with directing runners coming out of the park (at the 5k/10k splt). Thanks Frank!

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