[SCOW] Volunteering for SCOW

Thank you Jim for sending this out; well put.  The only thing I might add is to remind members that when they filled out their membership form they checked off which area of SCOW they would volunteer and that the only reason our SCOW dues are so low, for the wonderful benefits we receive, is that SCOW is an all-volunteer organization.     Translation:  All members must volunteer for something that needs to be done.

 

As former Social Director for many years I know that Social Sails are really fun for everyone and is an integral part of SCOW.    It should not be left for the few to do, time and time again, and SCOW Directors should not have to beg week after week to get Co-Chefs and Dockmasters.  A minimum of 3 co-chefs and 2 dockmasters are needed weekly to keep the Social Sail running smoothly.   It is fun to do and is really appreciated.  There is a schedule, so pick your Thursday night from now until October, everyone, and get on the schedule. 

 

Faith Rodell, current River/Bay Director, former Commodore, Vice Commodore, Social Director  (See, it really is fun to be involved or I wouldn’t have kept volunteering all these years!)

 

 

 

From: scow-all@googlegroups.com [mailto:scow-all@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Klein
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:27 PM
To: scow-all@googlegroups.com
Subject: [SCOW] Social Sails Volunteers Needed

 

 

Hello SCOW,

 

Anyone who’s attended a Thursday night social sail knows what a special time it can be. I don’t know about others, but all winter long I look forward to these summer nights, being around friends, having a casual dinner and taking people out for sails. If this were a company like Facebook, it would be the perfect business model. It just works: cheap  (most nights just $5.00) but delicious dinner, 20 minute sailing excursions (for free!), meeting new people, and all under the umbrella of a summer night’s sunset and a view of our nation’s monuments. What more could one ask for? How lucky we are to live in an area that offers things like this.

 

However, we are still in desperate need of volunteers for the next two weeks.

 

Can you consider the position of  host, co-host or dockmaster for the following two Thursday nights:

 

Thurs May 24^th

Thurs May 31^st

 

 

The club would greatly appreciate your help. As host, you don’t need to cook, just to organize and pick up the food (pizza, Chinese take out, sub sandwiches, deli platters, etc) and you’ll of course be fully reimbursed the night of the event. Of course if you choose to cook, we won’t complain too much either.   J As co-host you just pick up about 10 or so bottles of soda and ice, and as dockmaster you assure attendees are signed up and you coordinate who goes on which boat, etc (which can, from my experience, be quite a challenge; hope you are a good multitasker and have a loud voice!)

 

 

Thanks,

 

Jim Klein (Social Sail Assistant to Director Anna for the month of May)

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