VOLUNTEER NEWS OLOR Volunteers set up this month at the Medicine Hat Charity Classic! World Financial Group Continental Cup Rally #2 The 2015 World Financial Group Continental Cup will be here in just over one month, and we want the Committee to look the part of World- Class hosts! The second volunteer rally is being held December 9 th and 11 th at the Calgary Curling Club. Drop by one of these sessions to pick up your volunteer uniform, pin, and handbook. If you did not have your photo taken at the first rally, it can be done here as well. Your director will notify you of any additional meetings that may be required for your committee. If you are unable to attend ONE of these sessions, please contact Alyssa at akelly@curling.ca or 403-775- 7566 to make alternate arrangements. WHAT 2015 World Financial Group Continental Cup Volunteer Rally Rocks In Your Socks Patch Lineup announcements Volunteer Appreciation Party Page 2 Volunteer Timeline Page 3 WHEN Tuesday, December 9 th from 5:00pm 6:30pm Thursday, December 11 th from 6:00pm 7:30pm WHERE Calgary Curling Club, 720 3 rd St. NW BRING Warm clothes! Brrr Sponsor Profiles Page 4
Party at the Patch Our Entertainment lineup has been booked for the 2015 World Financial Group Continental Cup Patch, located next door to the action on the ice at the Joan Snyder Arena. No matter your taste, there is something for everyone! From November 27 th until December 24 th, Single Draw tickets are available at a special price! Pick up a weekday morning or afternoon draw for $20, or any weekday evening or weekend draw for only $25! Prices go up on December 24 th so don t miss out on the opportunity to put some Rocks in your family s Socks this Christmas! Wednesday, January 7 th Trevor Panczak & Rough Stock Thursday, January 8 th Trevor Panczak & Rough Stock Friday, January 9 th The Chevelles Saturday, January 10 th Trevor Panczak In addition to the great music, make sure you pick up autographs from all the teams on Saturday, January 10 th at 4:30pm, and you never know what you ll hear at the Up Close and Personal interviews! Thursday, January 8 th, 4:00pm Women s Skips Friday, January 10 th, 4:30pm Men s Skips Saturday, January 10 th, 4:30pm Captains & Coaches Save The Date: Donec non metus January 7 th, 2015 Putting on an International curling event is hard work, and we appreciate your help! Come celebrate with your fellow volunteers at the Volunteer Appreciation Party and get the World Financial Group Continental Cup off to a roaring start! It will be held in the Patch, with dinner being provided for all volunteers. Then, we open the doors for the Fan Appreciation Party where you can meet the teams, party with Trevor Panczak, and get ready for an action- packed 4 days of curling! R.S.V.P. to Alyssa at akelly@curling.ca no later than December 1, 2014. 2
Volunteer Timeline STEP #1 Apply & Accept Complete online Application and Get Accepted COMPLETE STEP #2 Read Newsletter Read and Keep this Volunteer Newsletter Please read this newsletter carefully, as it contains pertinent information that you need to know as a volunteer. It is a good idea to keep it on hand and use it as a reference leading up to the event. STEP #3 Attend Rally #1 Attend the Volunteer Rally on September 8th or 9th COMPLETE STEP #4 Attend Rally #2 Attend the second Volunteer Rally on December 9 th or 11 th You will be able to pick up your volunteer uniform at this time. You will also get your handbook and event pin. The rally is being held at the Calgary Curling Club If you cannot make the rally on ONE of the dates, please contact Alyssa at the Event Office immediately at 403-775- 7566. If you d like to meet your director, please contact them directly. STEP #5 Attend your Volunteer Appreciation Party Attend the Volunteer Appreciation Party on January 7, 2015 On the evening of January 7, 2015 we will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Details to follow. STEP #6 Go Time! Time for the Big Show! It is finally the time you have been anxiously awaiting! From January 8 to 11, the 2015 World Financial Group Continental Cup will be rockin Calgary and with your help, we aim to make it the best Continental Cup to date. Bring your hard- work ethic, bright smiles and a love for the roaring game and have an experience of a lifetime! 3
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