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FLATWATER CLASSIC PADDLE AND PEDAL
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

WHEN		Sunday, August 7, 2005
TIME		Times vary depending on the location assigned.
WHERE		Locations Vary:  Start Line at Addison, throughout course, and
Finish Line at 18th Street.  Some descriptions below.
CONTACT 	Contact Cynthia at Friends offices
312) 939-0490, ext. 13 or via email at cfox@chicagoriver.org.

Yet again, Friends of the Chicago River is looking for boatloads of
people with an interest in the Chicago River to volunteer for our 6th
annual Chicago River Flatwater Classic Paddle & Pedal.

As usual, this is my plea to the masses for help to fill one of our 160
different jobs that vary from bridge spotters to man one of 12 bridges
throughout the course, parking lot attendants, registration helpers,
corporate check-in volunteers, and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Perks of the Job
Volunteers receive a volunteer T-shirt to wear the day of the race,
snacks and much more! (Not to mention the undying adoration of race
participants, Friends' staff and other friends of the Chicago River!)


Specific Volunteer Needs
Bridge Spotters Needed -- It is a great way to watch the race. Bring a
friend (makes bathroom breaks a lot less stressful). Bring lawn chairs,
an umbrella for the sun (there WILL be NO rain), boom box and your
favorite music, sun block, cooler (sorry no alcohol), your favorite
snacks, lunch, binoculars, a good book for before the first racer gets
to your bridge.  There are 13 bridges throughout the course that you
and your buddies can hang out at to be our "eyes in the sky" for
the event.  If you are interested in being a bridge spotter, just reply
back to this email with your chosen bridge.

Bridges available that require volunteers are:  Belmont, Western,
Diversey, Damen, Fullerton, Ashland, Elston/Courtland R/R Bridge, North
Avenue, Cherry Street R/R Bridge, Chicago, Grand, Madison, Van Buren
and Roosevelt.  Webster has been claimed by a volunteer since February!

Volunteers for the Flatwater
Friends of the Chicago River produces fun events that bring the public
out to explore the wonders of the Chicago River.  There are many things
taken into consideration that happen behind the scenes to ensure that
events are both educational and safe. With the Flatwater Classic,
Friends' has a comprehensive plan that accounts for the safety of all
participants and ease of participating in the event with regard to
check-in and registration.  To make all of the many parts of the event
come together, we require a large group of people to volunteer for this
event ensure that our volunteer crews are knowledgeable and many pairs
of eyes are on the river throughout the entire course. This year,
Friends' staff and volunteer crew leaders will oversee over 160
volunteer jobs for the Flatwater Classic to ensure that all
participants are monitored both on the water and on land.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! If you are looking for something fun to do along
the Chicago River, volunteer for this exciting event by contacting me
at Friends' offices at (312) 939-0490 ext. 13 or via email at
cfox@chicagoriver.org to learn about what opportunities are still
available.

Thanks a ton in advance!

Cynthia

Cynthia Fox, Manager of Stewardship and Volunteer Programs
Friends of the Chicago River
407 S. Dearborn, Suite 1580
Chicago, Illinois 60605-1119
P (312) 939-0490 ext. 13
F (312) 939-0931
www.chicagoriver.org