KEY STAFF
Pam Swick – Volunteers & DataEmily Katz – Development/Marketing & GolfersJen Peeters – Logistics & OversightAnnaleigh Wetzel – Welcome Reception & DetailsAlea Schmidt – More DetailsCathy Mutschler – USV Open Director
Bill Schmidt – Founder, Fundraiser, Fab Auctioneer
Before we begin…
CELL PHONES…..
ON!
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2014 STATS
• 6 GOLF COURSES – Butte des Morts CC new!• 900 GOLFERS• 1000 DINNER GUESTS - IN 20,000 SQ. FT TENT!• 160(ish) VIP RECEPTION GUESTS• 100% OF EXPENSE PAID BY U.S. VENTURE • RAISED $18.4 MIL SINCE 1986• 2014 NEW GRANT COMMITMENTS OF $2.8 MIL TO FIGHT
POVERTY, $14.1 MIL SINCE 1986• ALL POSSIBLE THANKS TO 225 VOLUNTEERS
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EVENT DETAILS
Welcome ReceptionTuesday, August 12U.S. Venture, Inc.425 Better Way, Appleton
4-6:30 p.m. (Open House style):• Appetizers and beverages• Time for partners and participants to network• Golfers can pick up (and customize) gifts• The String Benders
EVENT DETAILS
ScrambleWednesday, August 13
•8:00 a.m. – Registration begins•8:30 a.m. – Health Screening begins•9:00 a.m. – “Lunch” (served until 2:30)•10:00 a.m. – Golfer TEE OFF!
•Refreshments & snacks at food tent & par 3 holes•TaylorMade hosting longest drive contest
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EVENT DETAILS
Van Abel’s of Hollandtown (8108 Cty Rd. D)
• Event is not open to the general public• Volunteers at all doors to direct people to registration • All attendees must wear wristband (Extra security!)• Open ONLY to scheduled volunteers
• 4:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction• 4:00-5:00 p.m. – VIP Reception (red wristbands only)• 5:45 – Welcome• 6:00 – Dinner Served
• Van Abel’s volunteers eat after program and clean up• 6:30 – Live Auction & Program with Guest of Honor
EVENT DETAILS - HENRY AARON!!
• Will NOT appear on any golf courses
• Will appear at private reception at Van Abel’s • for $10,000+ partners • Guests will have RED wrist bands
• Will speak after dinner with special guest/biographer Howard Bryant• Help auctioning off “Hank” items!
• Absolutely DO NOT ask Henry for autographs, photos, kisses, etc.
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VOLUNTEER DETAILS
KEY VOLUNTEERS:
Oneida Golf Club – Andrew Sonsthagen & Marissa LeeMid Vallee – Pat Schmidt & Larry SmarzinskiFox Valley – Debbie Jonen & Mary Beth PankratzWander Springs – Mark Stutz & Kevin StephanieNorth Shore – Steve Alstad & Sandon Pawlowski (media course)Butte des Morts – Erin Swick & Joe KundeVan Abel’s – Kelly Dakins
Course Coordinators will wear Royal Blue polosVolunteers will be in Light Blue polos
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST
MUST HAVES:
Volunteer Assignment(s) Job Description(s) READ the Job Description Picking up materials for someone else?
(don’t forget) Volunteer Polo Shirt Enthusiasm Patience & Flexibility!
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
Volunteer Shirt (optional for Kick-Off Volunteers)
Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses Shorts, pants, or skirt
(no denim at private clubs) Comfortable shoes Extra set of work clothes if setting up or taking down Folding chair if working a course
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST
All participants must wear wristband (day/night)• Blue – Golf/Dinner• Red – Golf/Private Reception/Dinner
All participants assigned a bid number• Printed on wrist band• Bidder paddles given out at Van Abel’s
All participants must have FUN!
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VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST
What to Do (or Not):
DO accept your golf assignment with understanding & enthusiasm!
DO be on time! DO park as far away as possible
from course or Van Abel’s DO help keep courses clean! DO NOT drive a cart if you are under 16 DO NOT drink alcohol during assigned shift(s)!
DO HAVE FUN & GIVE FUN!
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST - PAR 3 HOLES
IF ASSIGNED TO WORK A PAR 3 HOLE:
1. Hole-in-one prizes on certain par 3 holes: WATCH THE HOLE to verify a hole-in-one• Yamaha 4-Wheeler, Yamaha Moped, TaylorMade Clubs
2. Prepare a game for golfers – fun, interactive, fast!• Coordinate with other par 3 holes at your course • Want them to have max Venture Bucks• Examples…
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PAR 3 HOLES
IF ASSIGNED TO WORK A PAR 3 HOLE:
Make sure the golfers have fun!• But it’s ok to remind them why they are here (to raise
money), where the money goes (fighting poverty) & why you volunteer
Take photos and videos! Send to [email protected] • Tweet or post using #usvopen • Image Studios @ courses
DON’T SLOW PLAY OF GAME!!• New rule: max score double bogey
THANK YOU!
Thank you for making the time to volunteer.
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS TO FOLLOW BY VOLUNTEER LOCATION
Questions for whole group?
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