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2010-05: CONFIRMED: NorthWest Dive Show May 21-23, 2010 Tacoma Conv Ctr


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#46 cat fish

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 02:00 PM

WW-
Well, since I hadn't heard anything I was planning on coming to the HH on Saturday and working the show on Sunday. But now it sounds like that you are looking for people on Thursday. I would like to know when I am needed so I can plan this weekend. It may be best to send an e-mail to the address in my profile and I will respond with my cell number.
Dan


Information for Volunteers:
Hi Dan, and other volunteers....
Here's all the information: Kamala and I are arriving on THURS. It is FRIDAY that is a "work day"devoted to helping set up the show. Kamala just called me and told me that she'd accidentally typed "Thurs" as the work day. It is not Thurs; it is Friday. SingleDivers.com tries to have volunteers throughout the event (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). On Friday, we also set up the SingleDivers.com booth, but that is a relatively small task; most of Friday is spent helping the DiveTravel Expo folks with setup. On Saturday and Sunday, we need volunteers to help DiveTravel Expo folks, and also volunteers at the SingleDivers.com booth.

SHIFTS:
I spoke to the folks at DiveTravel Expo. They are trying to fit volunteers into shifts, such as 8-noon; noon-5, all day. They understand that they have to be somewhat flexible, but that's the working goal for them. If you can only work a partial shift, let us know.

JOBS: Here are the jobs that DiveTravel Expo has for volunteers:
· Setting up and assisting at the registration booth – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
· Security issues involved with gear and booths – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
· Various tasks as requested by event coordinators - Friday, Sat, Sunday
· Assist attendees - Saturday, Sunday
· Assist with Children's Program – Saturday, 10am-2pm
· Assist with the Deep Ambitions Career Fair – Saturday, 10:30am-1:30pm
· Audio/Visual equipment for the show and film festival -- Saturday, 5-9pm (Festival itself runs 7p-9p)
· Treasure Hunt assistance at Owen Beach in Tacoma, WA – Sunday. Registration is 6:30am-9am. Dive begins at 9am

· A separate volunteer opportunity is helping at the SingleDivers.com booth (Saturday, 9zam-5pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm)

FREEBIES: In addition to free admission to the Dive Show, if you work at least four hours you will get an "Event Staff" t-shirt and you will be eligible for the many drawings. Volunteers who work more than 4 hours per day will be given a meal coupon for the Expo site. At the end of the show on Sunday night, a pizza party will be held at Katie Downs. There are also Exhibitors socials on Friday and Saturday nites.

EXPO HOURS:
The Expo for the public is open on Saturday, from 9-5pm and Sunday, from 10-5pm. Volunteers are asked to arrive 1/2 hour before their shift begins.

WHAT I NEED FROM YOU ASAP: The folks at DiveTravel Expo would like a list of names/emails/requested volunteer hours ASAP. In short, they want to be sure they will have volunteers distributed throughout the show. Can you post the following here:
* when you would like to volunteer (which days, hours)
* in what capacity (if you want a particular task)

There are expecting 4000-5000 attendees at this Expo. Our work WILL be appreciated! :cool1:

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 02:25 PM

I will work both shifts on Friday in registration or wherever Rick needs me. Usually he has me work registration.

Saturday and Sunday I will work our booth.

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 02:27 PM

Dan aka ScubaTooth's help:

He will work the kids programs for Rick on Sat and Sun. He has spoken to Rick already but pls let him know that Dan aka Scubatooth is his for those programs just as he has been in the past few years.

As for Friday...if there are still things to do when he arrives approx 4:30 pm or so he will help do whatever is needed. (He is cutting his trip to Florida short help with the show otherwise he'd be here early like Sylvia and I.)

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 03:15 PM

Re Schedules for Kamala and Dan -- Gotcha! Many thanks.... cat fish

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 11:41 PM

Slight correction on me. Im doing the kids program and the shows official photographer (Show, treasure hunt,etc), in addition to being the show promoters gopher/troubleshooter/firefighter/etc/etc/etc (get the idea?). Anyways to find me either look for the flash or find the guy with the big mounted atocha 8 reale coin around his neck :D and you will find me. This is going to be a good weekend as right now as the week has started off very well and I cant wipe the grin off my face.


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Posted 18 May 2010 - 03:01 PM

WW and Cat fish-

I suppose I could come up Friday morning probably by 10am. I will be helping with a OW pool session on Thursday night. I will have to go home and pack. Then I have plans for Friday evening but could return for the HH on Saturday and be available through the close of the show on Sunday. I would like some time to wander the show myself so maybe I could work half the day Sunday and wander the other half. If you want to e-mail me I can give you my cell number.

Dan

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Posted 19 May 2010 - 05:56 AM

OregonDiverDan.... Thank you so much for your feedback! What I would like to aim for is to have you work the shift on Friday, but have all day Sunday off to roam the exhibits, and/or hang out at the SingleDivers.com booth! I'm also sending you an email about your cell phone and such.

Other Volunteers..... GIMME SCREAM, PLEASE!!

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Posted 19 May 2010 - 11:10 PM

Looks like I will be in the area. Not sure if I can help much as a buddy is coming with and we hope to get some diving in. But I hope to attend the HH. Maybe foot rubs all around?

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Posted 19 May 2010 - 11:26 PM

Looks like I will be in the area. Not sure if I can help much as a buddy is coming with and we hope to get some diving in. But I hope to attend the HH. Maybe foot rubs all around?

Keith



That is great news! And yes foot rubs will be much appreciated! I hope you can help a bit...nothing like an old pro! Its GREAT to see you again! kamala

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Posted 24 May 2010 - 10:23 PM

Oh, my! Such a busy weekend, and so much fun. The biggest thanks go out to two special folks who traveled to the show to help..... OregonDiverDan and debscuba!!!! Thank you, Dan and Debbie! It was so much fun getting to know you and spend time with you!!! And, as always, it was great to have Scubatooth on board. Many, many thanks from both WreckWench and cat fish.

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Posted 25 May 2010 - 12:17 PM

Oh, my! Such a busy weekend, and so much fun. The biggest thanks go out to two special folks who traveled to the show to help..... OregonDiverDan and debscuba!!!! Thank you, Dan and Debbie! It was so much fun getting to know you and spend time with you!!! And, as always, it was great to have Scubatooth on board. Many, many thanks from both WreckWench and cat fish.



I concur...both Dan and Deb helped to save the show for us whether it be working the booth, helping the show or just running for supplies needed....they saved the day!

However 2 other people get super duper kudos for not only adding SIGNIFICANT value to the show thru their creativeness, problem solving and ingenuity skills...but they also flew in to help their fellow members from the PNW grow the local area!!!

Cat fish and Scubatooth
deserve an extra round of kudos for "doing it all and doing it from out of town!"

Hugs to all who could help and to all those who wanted too but will hopefully be on tap for next year! kamala

UPDATE: The show was a great success and we hope you'll join us next year!!!

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