2012 NSS-CDS Workshop volunteer positions

I am the chair for the 2012 CDS workshop. A good amount of leg work has been done yet I need help to make the event a go. The following positions are open for anyone willing to put the time into making the workshop a success.

Co-Chair: Works with Chair on this year’s workshop. Acts as a back up to the Chair and assumes the Chair position for the following year.

Activities Coordinator: Sets up the workshop activities; field trips, guided dives, vertical training, discussion groups, hands on mini workshops, IUCRR classes, etc.

Volunteer Coordinator: Attracts, tracks, & schedules volunteers for the workshop. Registration, setup, photography, sales, raffles, name badges, etc.

Audio/Visual Coordinator: Sets up, tracks, & manages audio/visual equipment for workshop. Data projectors, laptops, slide projectors, cables to connect them, remote mouse, laser pointer, etc.

Venue Coordinator: Sets up, tracks, & manages venue requirements. Where the workshop will be held, exhibitor space, presentation space, additional space for staging etc. Tables, chairs, podium, etc.

Exhibitor Coordinator: Works with signing up vendors to exhibit at the workshop. Tracks commitments, payments, and organizes exhibitor space at the workshop.

Marketing Coordinator: Works on marketing the workshop. Advertising, “T” shirts, signs and directions to the workshop.

Presentation Coordinator: Works with the presenters for the workshop. Schedules the presenter’s times, manages breaks, & tracks presentation subjects. Schedules & manages awards ceremony (Abe Davis, Outstanding Service Award, new NSS fellows, etc.)

My email is robert.franklin67@gmail.com

I can tell already that the 2012 workshop is going to be AWESOME!

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Originally Posted by sskasser

I can tell already that the 2012 workshop is going to be AWESOME!

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:smt022

Yes, it is. Which is why it's killing me that I have to miss this year's. My girlfriend's daughter is graduating high school (in Colorado) the day of the workshop, and I have been told in no uncertain terms I'll be present.

And I was all set to break last year's record for raffle ticket sales...

:smt102 Russell, can she move the date?

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

:smt022

Which is why it's killing me that I have to miss this year's. My girlfriend's daughter is graduating high school (in Colorado) the day of the workshop, ...

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maybe she will flunk out...

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Originally Posted by Jim Wyatt

maybe she will flunk out...

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Yea, but then she would miss the 2013 Workshop :roll:

as much fun as we may have with Russell............... a lot is involved with presenting a great workshop..... I emailed Bobby

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Originally Posted by JerseyJersey

as much fun as we may have with Russell............... a lot is involved with presenting a great workshop..... I emailed Bobby

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I volunteered also.

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Originally Posted by Bobby

I am the chair for the 2012 CDS workshop. A good amount of leg work has been done yet I need help to make the event a go. The following positions are open for anyone willing to put the time into making the workshop a success.

Co-Chair: Works with Chair on this year’s workshop. Acts as a back up to the Chair and assumes the Chair position for the following year.

Activities Coordinator: Sets up the workshop activities; field trips, guided dives, vertical training, discussion groups, hands on mini workshops, IUCRR classes, etc.

Volunteer Coordinator: Attracts, tracks, & schedules volunteers for the workshop. Registration, setup, photography, sales, raffles, name badges, etc.

Audio/Visual Coordinator: Sets up, tracks, & manages audio/visual equipment for workshop. Data projectors, laptops, slide projectors, cables to connect them, remote mouse, laser pointer, etc.

Venue Coordinator: Sets up, tracks, & manages venue requirements. Where the workshop will be held, exhibitor space, presentation space, additional space for staging etc. Tables, chairs, podium, etc.

Exhibitor Coordinator: Works with signing up vendors to exhibit at the workshop. Tracks commitments, payments, and organizes exhibitor space at the workshop.

Marketing Coordinator: Works on marketing the workshop. Advertising, “T” shirts, signs and directions to the workshop.

Presentation Coordinator: Works with the presenters for the workshop. Schedules the presenter’s times, manages breaks, & tracks presentation subjects. Schedules & manages awards ceremony (Abe Davis, Outstanding Service Award, new NSS fellows, etc.)

My email is robert.franklin67@gmail.com

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Call me if you need assistance.

904-210-4550
Tony Flaris


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When and where is the workshop?

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Originally Posted by darkdiver211

When and where is the workshop?

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May 25 thru the 27 at Live Oak High School, Live Oak Florida (Sheck Exleys school where he taught)

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Originally Posted by MDiver429

(Sheck Exleys school where he taught)

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What a great little tidbit of trivia and history.

Looking forward to this one for sure.

Of course I was also forced... err volunteered... to help out. :)

Suwannee High School in Live Oak; Sheck taught Math there.

The CDS and I would like to thank the following people that have volunteered their time and effort for the work shop:
Micheal Angello, Art Exhibition/Competition Chair
Cheryl Doran, Presentation Coordinator
Merissa Lasso, Marketing Coordinator
Forrest Wilson, All around helping me move this thing forward
Xenia, Keeping me on track
Rob Neto, Adviser (2011 Chair)

There are many positions still open and most do not require anyone to live local. This is the first time for me handling something of this scale. It has and will continue to be a great experience builder. Anyone that gets involved will enjoy learning about the gears that make a workshop run. The Co-Chair is a position that would be good to get into as early as possible. The more a Co-Chair experiences from this years workshop the easier the next year will be. I will also make myself available as an adviser to the Chair for the following year, just as Rob has done for me (which has been invaluable).

Cave Country Dive Shop will be a sponsor

I will be there with Gwen running the CDS booth.

I am glad to run the eventbrite registration site

The CDS and I would like to thank and welcome the following people as coordinators for the workshop:
Ken Mejean, Activities Coordinator
Xenia, Volunteer Coordinator

If anyone has an idea for a clinic or function on Sunday please contact Ken with a PM.

If anyone would like to volunteer to help out at the workshop with their time please contact Xenia with a PM.

Thanks,

We are moving forward with what looks to be a great workshop this year. We still have Coordinator positions to fill. A lot of the leg work has been done, yet having more hands would lighten the work load.

Open Positions:

Co-Chair
Audio/Visual Coordinator
Venue Coordinator
Exhibitor Coordinator

Descriptions of each position are in the first post of this thread.

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by Bobby

We are moving forward with what looks to be a great workshop this year. We still have Coordinator positions to fill. A lot of the leg work has been done, yet having more hands would lighten the work load.

Open Positions:

Co-Chair
Audio/Visual Coordinator
Venue Coordinator
Exhibitor Coordinator

Descriptions of each position are in the first post of this thread.

Thanks,

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I can help with the A/V.

Okay, it looks like I'll be there after all. Sign me up to sell raffle tickets.

(Don't worry - Lynn hasn't dumped me. It's just that my being at the graduation might make her ex feel uncomfortable.)

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

Okay, it looks like I'll be there after all. Sign me up to sell raffle tickets.

(Don't worry - Lynn hasn't dumped me. It's just that my being at the graduation might make her ex feel uncomfortable.)

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Glad to have you there, for whatever reason.

Russell will gladly sell raffle tickets.......

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

Okay, it looks like I'll be there after all. Sign me up to sell raffle tickets.

(Don't worry - Lynn hasn't dumped me. It's just that my being at the graduation might make her ex feel uncomfortable.)

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Like I would even remotely care how it would make my ex feel? Are you kidding me? It would make my daughter uncomfortable.

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Originally Posted by GL

Like I would even remotely care how it would make my ex feel? Are you kidding me? It would make my daughter uncomfortable.

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Now that makes more sense :-)

I have experience here. My daughter graduated in June (during the dang workshop). My ex brought her new bf to Houston and brought him to the graduation, but they sat across the auditorium. It was a little awkward, but the weekend was for Sarah, so I decided to grin and bear it. Sarah and I talked about it and her feeling was that if he had ever been part of her life, it might have been more appropriate (she met him once last year while visiting her mom), but as it was, she felt uncomfortable more for me than anything. I assured her I was big enough to not let it bother me, and that she should enjoy her day and be glad her mom was there.

Little girls are treasures. Mine has had way more than her share of heartache so any stress I can remove from her the better.

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Originally Posted by Skorpiov

Little girls are treasures.

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Amen brother!

+2 here,

but really, you know if it makes the ex uncomfortable, that makes the daughter uncomfortable too. as a stepfather i see the tension when the bio dad is around, no matter how we try to reassure. personally i am thankful for the biodad, he fills a need that no one else can.

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Since the thread went a little off topic, surprise surprise with this group...LOL. I decided to put the remaining positions out again. If anyone has an interest in a position but is not confident in doing it just contact me about your concerns. Especially the Co-Chair position would be best to get into as early as possible. This will provide good information for Chairing the position for 2013.

Open Positions:

Co-Chair
Venue Coordinator
Exhibitor Coordinator

Descriptions of each position are in the first post of this thread.

Many thanks to Forrest for taking the Audio/Visual position.

Thanks,

Is there no one that will step up and help with the workshop? There are three positions left and I know we have people that can easily fill them. Presently I am wearing all 4 hats and the others that have jumped in to help are taking on more as well. You don't have to be a local (though it would help a little for venue coordinator) to fill these positions. I live in Jacksonville but could just as easily be back in NC and still be the chair much less take on a coordinator or co chair position. If interested please contact me.

Open Positions:

Co-Chair
Venue Coordinator
Exhibitor Coordinator

Descriptions of each position are in the first post of this thread.

I would like to welcome and thank Steve Harbin for taking on the Exhibitor Coordinator position. Steve has hit the ground running and I am sure we will have a great turnout of exhibitors for this years workshop.

There are two positions still open for the workshop:

Co Chair which will be the 2013 Chair. The focus of this position is to learn what is involved in managing the workshop. I will be advising the Co Chair for next years workshop and I am putting together an extensive file to make the position easier to manage. 95% of this position is phone and internet based so living in NFL is not needed. The earlier someone comes on board the more they will know for next years workshop.

Venue Coordinator: This position works on facilitating the venue needs such as Table & chair rental, setting up local hotel support, etc. A good portion of the leg work is already done making this position easier to handle. Most of the work can be done over the phone or internet and does not require someone local. I live in Jacksonville and there are plenty of people local that can do any face to face that may be needed.

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

Okay, it looks like I'll be there after all. Sign me up to sell raffle tickets.

(Don't worry - Lynn hasn't dumped me. It's just that my being at the graduation might make her ex feel uncomfortable.)

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Hey Sludge, I guess you did volunteer in this thread. So are you still up to selling tickets? Can you make it on Friday, May 25th (sell some tickets at the beginning of the social), Sat. May 26th, or both days?

Sure, why not?

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

Sure, why not?

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If Russell's going to do it, I guess I can also. Let me know what you want me to do.

Two more volunteers!! Fantastic, thank you so much. I will PM you the details.

You guys are all volunteering way too soon. I recall something about bikini photos. You really need to hold off until they're posted! ;)

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Originally Posted by RN

You guys are all volunteering way too soon. I recall something about bikini photos. You really need to hold off until they're posted! ;)

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No Rob I think she's giving out bikinis for those guys to wear. Its going to be ugly, very ugly!

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Originally Posted by RN

You guys are all volunteering way too soon. I recall something about bikini photos. You really need to hold off until they're posted! ;)

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Thanks Rob! I appreciate it! :roll:

The volunteers will receive exclusive bikini photos if because of them volunteering I don't have to post these online.

Dang, and I volunteered for Bobby... I shoulda waited...

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Originally Posted by Xenia

Thanks Rob! I appreciate it! :roll:

The volunteers will receive exclusive bikini photos if because of them volunteering I don't have to post these online.

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Hey I volunteer to do the art show.

We are now just two months from the workshop. It is shaping up to be a great event with interesting topics, the social will be at The Dive Outpost, and many clinics on Sunday. I am excited to see the art show that Michael Angelo is putting together as well.

We still need a Co-Chair for this year who will chair the 2013 workshop. I will act as an adviser to the 2013 chair and will have a package of spread sheets and information to make the job easier and more organized for future chair persons. The earlier the chair gets involved with the easier the event is to organize and run, getting on board before this years event will make next years event smooth sailing.

Anyone interested please PM or call me. 704-299-0733

We spoke yesterday, but I'll help man the registration booth if you guys still need help there.