Re: Helping at events (was courtly behavior)

[Shannon Keys <skeys@millenicom.com>]

Poster: Shannon Keys <skeys@millenicom.com>

Unfortunately, for those of us who are new, sometimes we do not know who to ask, or where to volunteer assistance to the event staff.

Medb Mac Domhnaill
Falcon Cree.
(Who, growing up in an Irish/Italian was expected to help with EVERYTHING!!!)
Si non caste tamen caute ;)

Ann & Les Shelton wrote:

> Poster: Ann & Les Shelton <sheltons@conterra.com>
>
> Svanhildr@aol.com wrote:
>
> > I feel that the problem Lies with new people not being instructed in >the fact that events are fun but they aren't all party and leave types >of things. If everyone does a little then everyone can have fun. I find >this lesson to be getting shuffled into the cracks in the floors. It is >time to bring back the old days!
>
> Ahhh, if only it were just the new folk who needed this reminder.
> Sometimes I think we "older folks" could use a refresher.  As an
> autocrat, it is a constant challenge to find new blood for event staffs.
> Yes, you can always rely on the few who are dedicated to serve but it
> would be so nice to have more hands to lighten the load.
>
> In that spirit I ask,
>
>         When was the last time you volunteered to be in charge of a portion of
> an event?
>
>         How often do you offer even an hour of service to an event staff
> member?
>
>         Won't you consider calling the autocrat or head cook of the next event
> in your area and volunteering to help?
>
> Thank you for your time in considering my opinions.
>
> Anne le Coeur
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