Another request for volunteers this coming weekend. Enjoy!

-Tim
GMARA.org: Bringing adventure to the great outdoors! tim@...




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>> Dear Wonderful Friends, Faithful Past Volunteers and Prospective
>> Future Volunteers,
>>  
>> Hello!  Tracyn, Dylan and I hope you had a great winter and are
>> excited for spring and the upcoming Adventure Racing Season. 
>>  
>> Spring is certainly in the air in Maine, the mud is underfoot, and
>> that means the 2005 Appalachian Extreme Adventure Race is near.  We
>> have a great course planned, with whitewater canoeing, rappelling,
>> and some of the most stunningly beautiful terrain we've found yet. 
>>  
>> The 2005 Appalachian Extreme will take place between May 20-24. 
>> Registration and Pre-Race Briefing will take place on Friday May
>> 20 from 10-4 and 5-7 respectively, and the race itself will be from
>> Saturday May 21 at 8 am to Tuesday May 24 at 2 pm.  The Post-Race
>> Party will be from 3-6 pm on that Tuesday. 
>>  
>> We'd love to have your help again, for without dedicated people such
>> as you, we cannot product adventure races.  You can volunteer at
>> registration, at the race itself or both.  We can use you for part of
>> a day all the way up to 5 days straight.  As much as you can and want
>> to help out.  You can check gear, work at a remote or not so remote
>> checkpoint, oversee a transition area, help out at the start or
>> finish, staff headquarters, or all of the above. 
>>  
>> As always, volunteers receive a
>>
>> • race t-shirt
>> • free entry to the post race party at Sunday River
>> • credit toward other Racing Ahead events and instruction clinics at
>> a ratio of 12 hours = $25,
>> • a lift ticket to ski at Sunday River in the 2005-2006 season
>> • possible other schwag
>> • the overwhelming appreciation of all participants and us as well
>>
>> Just think, you could sign up for the New England Adventure Race
>> Series with over $150 in credit to deduct from the entry fee!! 
>>  
>> You could also:
>>
>> • have lots of fun
>> • meet like-minded outdoor folks such as yourselves, people that
>> might want to race with you in the future
>> • learn a lot about adventure racing by seeing some of the best
>> teams in North America compete for a free entry into the World
>> Championship in New Zealand in November.
>> • try out some of that great outdoor gear you've bought
>> • spend some quality time with a special person far away from cell
>> phones and work if you volunteer together
>> • commune with nature, moose, loons, eagles, etc.
>> • see some amazing places you might want to visit in the future
>>
>> I've pasted the volunteer info form into this email for you to fill
>> our and send back.  This will give you a chance to specify when you
>> can help, and what you'd like to do.  Please email us if you can't
>> help, so we don't pester you again. 
>>  
>> Thanks in advance for your support and your assistance.  Without
>> volunteers such as yourself, we would not be able to produce events
>> such as this.  We look forward to seeing you at the race!
>>  
>> Norm Greenberg
>>  
>> Racing Ahead, Inc.
>> "Purveyors of Fine Adventure Racing Experiences"
>> Race Directors - Norm Greenberg & Tracyn Thayer
>> p.  207-836-2772
>> f.   801-858-2656
>> e.  info@...
>> w.  www.racingahead.com
>>  
>> Appalachian Extreme Adventure Race 2005
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>> Volunteer Information Sheet (please fax back to 801-858-2656 or email
>> info@...)
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>> Name: ______________________________________
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>> Address:____________________________________City:
>> ____________________State: ______ Zip _______
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>> Phone: ____________________ Cell: ____________________ Email:
>> _________________________________  
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>> Availability Information                                   Times
>> Available
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>> 20 May 05             Friday                    from :_______ AM /
>> PM until: _______ AM / PM         Notes: _____________
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>> 21 May 05             Saturday               from :_______ AM /
>> PM until: _______ AM / PM         Notes: _____________
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>> 22 May 05             Sunday                 from :_______ AM /
>> PM until: _______ AM / PM         Notes: _____________
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>> 23 May 05             Monday                 from :_______ AM /
>> PM until: _______ AM / PM         Notes: _____________
>>
>> 24 May 05             Tuesday                               from
>> :_______ AM / PM until: _______ AM / PM         Notes: _____________
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>> What is your motivation to volunteer?:
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>> Skill Information: Please list any special
>> skills/experience/certifications you may have (remote camping
>> experience, Adventure Race Volunteering or Racing experience, mtn
>> biking, paddling, hiking, map & compass, medical, photography, etc…)
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>> Transportation to Race
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>> Would you be flying to the race? Yes / No
>>
>> If so, would you need a ride from an airport? Yes / No  
>>
>> Are you going to be here for the extent of the race? (Friday thru
>> Tuesday afternoon) Yes / No
>>
>> If yes, would you be willing to bring (and return) a rental vehicle
>> (at the race’s expense) to the race? Yes / No
>>
>> Would you be driving to the race? Yes / No
>>
>> If so, are you willing to use your own vehicle to transport yourself
>> around the course? Yes / No
>>
>> If so, is your vehicle 2 or4 Wheel Drive? 2 / 4
>>
>> We have limited lodging available for Volunteers, pre and post race.
>> Is this something you would be interested in? Yes / No
>>
>>  
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>> Job Preference Information (Examples of type of jobs for Volunteers….)
>>
>> 1.      Staff checkpoints, sign in teams, in a vehicle
>>
>> 2.      Staff checkpoints, sign in teams, remote area, with tent and
>> stove etc… (we will provide list of suggested gear)
>>
>> 3.      Work Transition Areas, directing support crews, signing
>> in/out teams, moving race equipment
>>
>> 4.      Registration and gear check-in (Friday, 20 May 05 from10am –
>> 5pm)
>>
>> 5.      Race Brief set-up
>>
>> 6.      Post-Meal set-up / clean-up (Tuesday, 24 May 05)
>>
>>  
>>
>> Please list in preference order the top 3 ‘jobs’ you are most
>> interest (correlating with the numbers listed above)
>>
>> 1st choice _____ 2nd choice_____ 3rd choice______
>>
>> Types of Shifts
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>> 1.      8-12 hour day shift
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>> 2.      8-12 hour night shift
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>> 3.      24 hour shift with someone else alternating sleep
>>
>> 4.      No preference… Bring it on!
>>
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>> Please list in preference order the top 2 ‘types of shifts’ you are
>> most interested               1st choice _____ 2nd choice_____
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>> Other Volunteer Info:
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>> ·         Volunteers will be required to check in at designated areas
>> before heading to their ‘post’. You will be made aware of the
>> location after confirmation of this form, and we know more
>> specifically what your job will be, and where you will be stationed.
>>
>> ·         You will be required to fill out a liability waiver and an
>> insurance coverage form, upon checking in.
>>
>> ·         We will send you a copy of suggested gear to be brought to
>> make your experience as fun and comfortable as possible.
>>
>> ·         Volunteers can earn credit toward future Racing Ahead, Inc.
>> races and instruction programs ($25 credit per 12 hours)
>>
>> ·         Volunteers will receive a race shirt and possibly other
>> sponsor donated items as they are available
>>
>> ·         Volunteers are invited to attend the Post-race prize giving
>> party, at3pmon Tuesday, 24 May 05
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>> And lastly, do you have any other skills, preferences, or aversions
>> regarding volunteering for this event that we should know about?
>>
>> If yes, please
>> explain_______________________________________________________________
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>> ______________________________________________________________________
>> ________________________________
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