TAM 9 Volunteers needed

[SkepticScott]

Hi everyone,
The schedule for TAM9 hasn't been posted yet, but we'll need help nevertheless. Each year we have a fantastic group of volunteers who help assemble the packets, and staff the registration booth and merchandise tables. If you've attended a TAM you've seen them. One handed you your registration packet or helped you at the merchandise table. Randi, Phil, or Hal asked them to stand so you could thank them. They are the heroes of TAM.

Every year I have enough volunteers so that no one has to help for more than about 3 hours. No one has ever missed any part of TAM. When the speakers begin, you will be seated in the audience. You will get a “Volunteer” t-shirt for your help, and all volunteers are invited to a free volunteer-only lunch on Wednesday, 13 July.

I work the schedule around your plans and wishes. Some people only want to assemble packets, others can't work at the end of each day because they have plans. I've learned to be flexible.

If you are interested in volunteering at TAM9, or just want to learn more before you decide, please contact me via PM or email me at scott at randi period org.

Several people have already volunteered, and I'll email them tonight.

 

[MLynn]

Hey, Scott - weren't we just workin' TAM8? If I can confirm my going to TAM9, I could volunteer again at registration, merchandise, or even guard a "sacred hat"
I'll let you know asap.

 

[bumlet5]

I'm in. I don't remember what day I'm coming into town, but I'll keep you updated.

 

[Geek Goddess]

Me. If they ever post the registration.

 

[Allecher]

I sure hope I can help again this year. I was a great way for me to meet folks when I was a First Tammer!

 

[Hindmost]

Add lola and me.

glenn

 

[BrianEngler]

Count me in. I'll probably arrive Tuesday but no firm plans or flights yet.

 

[zooterkin]

I haven't booked anything yet, but as soon as I do, I'll also send a PM confirming I want to be a volunteer.

 

[Wowbagger]

You can put me on the list, as usual, if you haven't already. I think I can pretty much handle whatever jobs you want.

But, in addition to not missing any part of TAM, I also want to make sure I get a job that does NOT involve getting permanently maimed or blinded.

Some agonizing torture is acceptable, as long as it does not cause serious permanent damage.

 

[Baylor]

If I volunteer, can I get in TAM for free?

 

[Horatius]

I also want to make sure I get a job that does NOT involve getting permanently maimed or blinded.

It's this sort of half-hearted commitment that makes TAM such a disaster every year!

 

[CriticalThanking]

If I volunteer, can I get in TAM for free?

Unless the policy has changed, no. Everyone who goes in pays (or got a scholarship). Some of the above also volunteer.

CT

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

If I volunteer, can I get in TAM for free?

Sure

 

[xinit]

I also want to make sure I get a job that does NOT involve getting permanently maimed or blinded.

There goes the Wowbagger Guillotine Routine we had planned to keep the people in the registration line amused.

Always thinking about yourself, Wowbagger. Tsk tsk.

 

[Horatius]

There goes the Wowbagger Guillotine Routine we had planned to keep the people in the registration line amused.

Always thinking about yourself, Wowbagger. Tsk tsk.

Hey, he didn't say anything about being killed, so you're still good to go!

 

[hcmom]

Hey, he didn't say anything about being killed, so you're still good to go!

Yeah, but that only works once.

 

[kmortis]

Yeah, but that only works once.

Um...Penn and Teller ARE going to be in attendance this year. I think you forget who you're talking about...

 

[Wowbagger]

Yeah, but that only works once.

I am immortal. It won't work at all.

 

[NoisyAstronomer]

1st TAM! Assuming I can find a way to afford registration (or hopefully win a scholarship) I would like to volunteer for something that a n00b could do, whatever that is.

EEEEE!!!!

 

[hcmom]

1st TAM! Assuming I can find a way to afford registration (or hopefully win a scholarship) I would like to volunteer for something that a n00b could do, whatever that is.

EEEEE!!!!

Don't worry, there are very special jobs for n00bs...