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WELCOME. Volunteer Orientation. WELCOME. Thank you for helping us make a change!. KEY STAFF. Pam Swick – Volunteers & Data Emily Katz – Development/Marketing & Golfers Jen Peeters – Logistics & Oversight Annaleigh Wetzel – Welcome Reception & Details
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WELCOME Volunteer Orientation
WELCOME Thank you for helping us make a change!
KEY STAFF • Pam Swick – Volunteers & Data • Emily Katz – Development/Marketing & Golfers • Jen Peeters – Logistics & Oversight • Annaleigh Wetzel – Welcome Reception & Details • Alea Schmidt – More Details • Cathy Mutschler – USV Open Director • Bill Schmidt – Founder, Fundraiser, Fab Auctioneer
Before we begin… CELL PHONES….. ON! Like Us! https://www.facebook.com/usventureopen Follow Us! @USVentureOpen Tweet Us! #USVOpen
(Think) SUN…ON! (AND low humidity)
2014 STATS 6 GOLF COURSES – Butte des Morts CC new! 900 GOLFERS 1000 DINNER GUESTS - IN 20,000 SQ. FT TENT! 160(ish) VIP RECEPTION GUESTS 100% OF EXPENSE PAID BY U.S. VENTURE RAISED $18.4 MIL SINCE 1986 2014 NEW GRANT COMMITMENTS OF $2.8 MIL TO FIGHT POVERTY, $14.1 MIL SINCE 1986 ALL POSSIBLE THANKS TO 225 VOLUNTEERS
EVENT DETAILS Welcome Reception Tuesday, August 12 U.S. Venture, Inc. 425 Better Way, Appleton 4-6:30 p.m. (Open House style): Appetizers and beverages Time for partners and participants to network Golfers can pick up (and customize) gifts The String Benders
EVENT DETAILS Scramble Wednesday, August 13 8:00 a.m. – Registration begins 8:30 a.m. – Health Screening begins 9:00 a.m. – “Lunch” (served until 2:30) 10:00 a.m. – Golfer TEE OFF! Refreshments & snacks at food tent & par 3 holes TaylorMade hosting longest drive contest
EVENT DETAILS Van Abel’s of Hollandtown (8108 Cty Rd. D) • Event is not open to the general public • Volunteers at all doors to direct people to registration • All attendees must wear wristband (Extra security!) • Open ONLY to scheduled volunteers • 4:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction • 4:00-5:00 p.m. – VIP Reception (red wristbands only) • 5:45 – Welcome • 6:00 – Dinner Served • Van Abel’s volunteers eat after program and clean up • 6:30 – Live Auction & Program with Guest of Honor
EVENT DETAILS - HENRY AARON!! Will NOT appear on any golf courses Will appear at private reception at Van Abel’s for $10,000+ partners Guests will have RED wrist bands Will speak after dinner with special guest/biographer Howard Bryant Help auctioning off “Hank” items! Absolutely DO NOT ask Henry for autographs, photos, kisses, etc.
VOLUNTEER DETAILS KEY VOLUNTEERS: Oneida Golf Club – Andrew Sonsthagen & Marissa Lee Mid Vallee – Pat Schmidt & Larry Smarzinski Fox Valley – Debbie Jonen & Mary Beth Pankratz Wander Springs – Mark Stutz & Kevin Stephanie North Shore – Steve Alstad & Sandon Pawlowski (media course) Butte des Morts– Erin Swick & Joe Kunde Van Abel’s – Kelly Dakins Course Coordinators will wear Royal Blue polos Volunteers will be in Light Blue polos
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST MUST HAVES: Volunteer Assignment(s) Job Description(s) READ the Job Description Picking up materials for someone else? (don’t forget) Volunteer Polo Shirt Enthusiasm Patience & Flexibility!
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: • Volunteer Shirt (optional for Kick-Off Volunteers) • Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses • Shorts, pants, or skirt (no denim at private clubs) • Comfortable shoes • Extra set of work clothes if setting up or taking down • Folding chair if working a course
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST All participants must wear wristband (day/night) Blue – Golf/Dinner Red – Golf/Private Reception/Dinner All participants assigned a bid number Printed on wrist band Bidder paddles given out at Van Abel’s All participants must have FUN!
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST What to Do (or Not): • DO accept your golf assignment with understanding & enthusiasm! • DO be on time! • DOpark as far away as possible from course or Van Abel’s • DO help keep courses clean! • DO NOT drive a cart if you are under 16 • DO NOTdrink alcohol during assigned shift(s)! • DO HAVE FUN & GIVE FUN!
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST - PAR 3 HOLES • IF ASSIGNED TO WORK A PAR 3 HOLE: • Hole-in-one prizes on certain par 3 holes: WATCH THE HOLE to verify a hole-in-one • Yamaha 4-Wheeler, Yamaha Moped, TaylorMade Clubs • Prepare a game for golfers – fun, interactive, fast! • Coordinate with other par 3 holes at your course • Want them to have max Venture Bucks • Examples…
PAR 3 HOLES • Shoot the duck • (yes, that’s a slingshot)
PAR 3 HOLES • Chip the Wiffle • (yes, he missed)
PAR 3 HOLES • Dance like Donald • (yes, you need to see this …)
PAR 3 HOLES • Dance like Donald • (yes, you need to see this …)
PAR 3 HOLES • IF ASSIGNED TO WORK A PAR 3 HOLE: • Make sure the golfers have fun! • But it’s ok to remind them why they are here (to raise money), where the money goes (fighting poverty) & why you volunteer • Take photos and videos! Send to ekatz@usventure.com • Tweet or post using #usvopen • Image Studios @ courses • DON’T SLOW PLAY OF GAME!! • New rule: max score double bogey
THANK YOU! Thank you for making the time to volunteer. BREAK-OUT SESSIONS TO FOLLOW BY VOLUNTEER LOCATION Questions for whole group? Like Us! https://www.facebook.com/usventureopen Follow Us! @USVentureOpen #USVO