Ironman Moo 2008 volunteers... (Page 3)

goalie - 2008-09-06 2:46 PM I wanted to thank all of you guys and gals in advance just in case I forget to say thanks as I float, hammer, or walk by you on the course.

GOOD LUCK, GOALIE!!!

LazyMarathoner - 2008-09-05 10:12 PM

lisac957 - 2008-09-05 10:50 PM

1stTimeTri - 2008-09-05 6:21 PM

Whizzzzz - 2008-09-05 4:48 PM

lisac957 - 2008-09-05 12:09 PM Is anyone else having communication issues with the volunteer captains? Mine sent the same email literally 8 times. I've emailed back 3 times asking what else I need to know since I can't make it to the Saturay meeting with NO response Whizzz I will look for your hair

 

What are you volunteering for? I will PM you my phone number....(in case I wear a hat)

I'm thinking they are quite busy at this time and may not respond.

Depending on your volunteer position and scheduled time, I would at least show up 1/2 hour before your scheduled time at the volunteer registration tent that will be outside on race day to check-in and get your volunteer shirt and wristband, unless you're helping with bike giving/receiving, show up 1/2 hour before your shift and meet at the bike transition and someone should point you to the lead.  If a running or bike Marshal, get earlier to the volunteer tent and find out additional information.

I hope this helps.

I know they are probably busy now... but I've been trying to email her for 2 weeks! And her email says to email her before Sept 3, which I did, twice. And once after. It also says to email with any questions... just weird. I will definitely get there early and do what they tell me to do. But as a communications professional this is driving me batty!

I had the same problem. I emailed immediately after the first note and have never gotten a response. I even called and left a VM. I finally just showed up today for my registration shift and once I found the crew, all went well. But it's definitely operating on a shoestring. We'll whip that changing tent into shape on Sunday! I'll see you there

I'll vouche and guarantee that if Kristin is there, everything will be shaped up - she's not afraid to get in there and take charge (and that is a GOOD thing)!

Thanks for hanging around and just shooting the breeze with me this morning while I was assigned to tell participants where to go.  You're a lot of fun and great to hang with, LM!

1stTimeTri - 2008-09-06 3:51 PM

LazyMarathoner - 2008-09-05 10:12 PM

lisac957 - 2008-09-05 10:50 PM

1stTimeTri - 2008-09-05 6:21 PM

Whizzzzz - 2008-09-05 4:48 PM

lisac957 - 2008-09-05 12:09 PM Is anyone else having communication issues with the volunteer captains? Mine sent the same email literally 8 times. I've emailed back 3 times asking what else I need to know since I can't make it to the Saturay meeting with NO response Whizzz I will look for your hair

 

What are you volunteering for? I will PM you my phone number....(in case I wear a hat)

I'm thinking they are quite busy at this time and may not respond.

Depending on your volunteer position and scheduled time, I would at least show up 1/2 hour before your scheduled time at the volunteer registration tent that will be outside on race day to check-in and get your volunteer shirt and wristband, unless you're helping with bike giving/receiving, show up 1/2 hour before your shift and meet at the bike transition and someone should point you to the lead.  If a running or bike Marshal, get earlier to the volunteer tent and find out additional information.

I hope this helps.

I know they are probably busy now... but I've been trying to email her for 2 weeks! And her email says to email her before Sept 3, which I did, twice. And once after. It also says to email with any questions... just weird. I will definitely get there early and do what they tell me to do. But as a communications professional this is driving me batty!

I had the same problem. I emailed immediately after the first note and have never gotten a response. I even called and left a VM. I finally just showed up today for my registration shift and once I found the crew, all went well. But it's definitely operating on a shoestring. We'll whip that changing tent into shape on Sunday! I'll see you there

I'll vouche and guarantee that if Kristin is there, everything will be shaped up - she's not afraid to get in there and take charge (and that is a GOOD thing)!

Thanks for hanging around and just shooting the breeze with me this morning while I was assigned to tell participants where to go.  You're a lot of fun and great to hang with, LM!

Awwww, you're too kind It was my pleasure! As long as I didn't have to carry those huge boxes, I was thrilled to be there. I ended up staying until 3. Um, can you tell I'm excited???

Great meeting you and I'll keep an eye out for you tomorrow. Stop over to Doty/MLK when you finish catching, I'm there until midnight!

Regarding Mon. morning signup if helping with registration, from the NEW lead who took over since the original lead wasn't responding to e-mails:

I'll be there.  I'll save a table (hopefully).

Thanks to Tony and Lisac for coming on over and volunteering!  Sorry you won't be there tonight.

Next spring (generally around April), the sign up website will be open. Never you fear, someone (normally me...heh) will post here on BT when that sight is up and running...

If you want to do something like body-marking or something in the swim area, you generally need to sign up shortly after the website opens (with in the first week or so).  Those areas are popular and fill in fast.  Same goes for finish line areas (catching, time chip removal, etc).

Terrific!  Thank you in advance for wanting to volunteer.  You won't regret it!

I have to say that volunteering for this event was beyond inspirational, all of you IMer's are amazing!!!  I was primarily in the bike area during swim to bike (1930's 40's & 50') and bike to run (catching and racking... )

I know that transition inside and out... but selfishly, it really helped me understand the flow of things (assuming most is the same for next year as I registered this morning for my first IM... IMoo '09!!!)  

One thing that I can tell everyone here is on the swim to bike ... keep your bib numbers in FRONT of you until you get your bike.   The bike handlers can see that thing from miles away and will have your bike waiting for you...  then spin it around to the back!  (one of many lessons learned volunteering this weekend!)

Hopefully a last note.

The main organizer stated last night at the volunteer dinner that he was flooded with calls and such from participants wanting to make sure that the volunteers were told "Thank YOU" for doing a WONDERFUL job!

I think that I was MORE than happy to be there supporting you guys.  You are worth it!