If you attended the St. John’s Curling Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 28^th, you heard several references to the need for volunteers. If you thought this might be for you but didn’t know the details, here is some information that might be helpful.

The Club often needs help with events (especially in the summer) and with improvements that can easily be done by volunteers.  This often helps us reduce costs and in turn allows us to do more with less. 

Here are some of the things you can do:

·         For large events in the ice shed:

o        Set-up (and take-down) of chairs and tables.

o        Bartending: this does not necessarily mean using the bar system.  We usually set up smaller bars out in the shed that are easy to handle.

o        Beer/Drink ticket sales: if the event is large enough, we have set us small tables to sell beer/drink tickets.  This allows us to run the bars without worrying about cash which means patrons are served fast!

o        Restocking the smaller bars.

o        Gathering empty bottles and glasses.

·         Club Maintenance:

o        Painting: most years, there are things that need painting so if you can use a paintbrush, you can help!

o        Plastering: Normal wear and tear on the club means plastering is sometimes needed.  If you have this skill … you can help!

o        Light carpentry: repair work and construction.

·         During the Curling Season:

o        The Membership Desk: on Membership Draw nights, volunteers man this desk selling the tickets and compiling the list of who has purchased them.

o        Phone Committee: some members do not have access to email.  These are personally called with news throughout the season.  The numbers to call are manageable and a team of people doing this makes it easy.

o        Bartending: there are off-peak hours on Saturday’s and Sunday’s that could use a few volunteers.  If you’ve never used the bar system before, training will be provided.

o        Social functions:

·         Decorating.

·         Preparing trays of sandwiches, veggies, etc.

If you can spare a little time to volunteer, please contact:

Andrew Mercer
2^nd Vice-President
Email: andrewdmercer@gmail.com.

Please include the things you are interested in as well as your contact information.