Special Projects Volunteer Fair | Second Annual Volunteer Fair - March 28, 2009 |
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Inclement Weather fails to put a damper on the 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair
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| The Volunteer Fair was a major success in terms of attracting new volunteers for the organizations participating in this year's event. |
By Sandi Smalley
The Volunteer Fair is an “End of Year” project for the graduating class of Leadership Big Canoe where we try and match those of us with a willingness to volunteer with the various deserving organizations in our area. Through the efforts of Chuck Zentgraf, head of the Dawson County Team, Sandy Geibel, head of the Pickens County Team and Gary Rhodus, head of the Big Canoe team along with their teammates, we were able to have 47 very deserving organizations come to the Broyles Center on Saturday, March 28. This concentration of organizations gave the people of Big Canoe that were looking for volunteer opportunities, a simple way to explore the various options.
Adding to the excitement were the raffles held every half hour starting
at 9:30. LBC was giving away gift certificates donated by Big Canoe for
a round of golf for 4 people and dinner for four at the Mountains
Grill. There were also gift certificates from Mexicalli Joes, Fuego,
gift baskets from Crescent Bank, a backpack stuffed with goodies from
Steve Moranos’ Allstate Insurance Company, a Mary Kay Gift Bag donated
by Linda Case and a beautiful framed photo of Lake Sconti from Lassie
Dye. Steaming Joes donated 3 gift certificates for a beverage of your
choice.
Even with 47 Organizations along with their posters, hand-outs and
helpers there was ample space due to the outstanding work of Carolyn
DeJarnett and her Logistics team. Publicity for this event that
included articles in Smoke Signals and Smoke Signals online, flyers,
Alpha Box Mailings and posters was provided by the Publicity and
Advertising team.
An exit survey completed by the various organizations gave the Fair
excellent reviews for the location, the set-up and overall attendance
despite the weather. The only downside was the fact that Big Canoe’s
Fire Truck #1 and the BCERT Response truck were lonely sitting by
themselves in the pouring rain.
We would like to thank the following Organizations that were in
attendance and remind you that even if the Volunteer Fair is over,
there is still an overwhelming need for volunteers.
2009 Volunteer Fair Participants