PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Each Cheetah parent is REQUIRED to donate some of their time to help both the team and/or track meets run smoothly. Keep in mind that with over 180 kids on our team ALONE, your participation is essential! Our goal is for everyone to have an enjoyable track season experience. Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to interact and meet the kids as well as other parents.
Here is our list of positions we need to fill. For track meet positions, as the needs arise, you will be called for assignment! SIGN UP NOW and join in the fun! Sign ups available online or at practice!
Our home meets are approaching (4/10 and 4/17) and besides needing your help in
running the meet smoothly and efficiently ,we also are in need for donations to
the snack shack.
At each home meet we sell a variety of drinks, food and snacks. This is one of
the only fundraising opportunities for the club, and the more goods are donated,
the more $$ raised to help run the team!
To that end we ask that you donate either an item from the list below, or you
may donate money or time (in one or two hours blocks) to help in the snack
shack.
We are need of the following items, to be brought TO THE MEET, and dropped off
at the snack shack in the morning. Please let me know what you plan to bring so
I can coordinate (
EVertelney@aol.com ) .
Dozen donuts (total of 5-6 dz)
cases of gatorade, water, diet coke, coke, lemonade , sprite
cases of water
fruit ( dozen bananas, bag of oranges , apples )
cases of individual bags of chips
cases of candy, such as ringpops, skittles, lollipops , sourpatches, starburst
etc (NO CHOCOLATE PLEASE)
cases of powerbars or granola bars (historically not a huge seller, but good to
have a few on hand)
case of cup o'noodles
case of instant hot chocolate (individual packets)
kosher all beef hot dogs
Also need a few volunteers to pick up 20 or 40 pd bags of ice on their way and
bring them to the meet .
If you have any additional ideas of what could be donated and sold let me know ,
we are open to suggestions!
Thank you all for your support and help!
FULL SEASON POSITIONS:
RIBBONS/MAILBOX COORDINATOR: Input all Cheetah runners’ data after EVERY meet (only 6 or 7 in all, I think). Print out labels and place on corresponding ribbon and distribute in “mailbox.” (Basically, a file folder for each kid in a box). Coordinate parent volunteers to HELP!
TAG COORDINATOR: Print out runners’ name/event tags (stickers) and distribute to runners on morning of EVERY meet. (6 or 7?) Coordinate parent volunteers to help!
VIDEO PLAYBACK/TIMING: Home meets only! (3) A seat of honor with the “fun bunch” in the Timing Tent. Must have a laptop to verify runner timing.
FUND RAISING: The team always needs more money for more stuff. (Sponsorship, raffles, team dinners, etc.) Looking for individual(s) with fresh ideas! As a young team, we have a LONG way to go!
RIBBON/MAILBOX HELPERS: Assist Coordinator in distribution of ribbons, flyers, etc.
UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION: One Time Only! One or two weeks prior to our first meet (April 1st) – we need parents to help hand out uniforms at practice!
PHONE TREE: Help make phone calls to staff the volunteer slots or inform parents as needed.
TRACK MEET POSITIONS:
TAG HELPERS: Assist Coordinator on race mornings in the distribution of runners’ tags.
FIELD EVENTS: During ALL track meets, each team is assigned the staffing of one field event. Must be willing to spend at LEAST ONE (1) HOUR in either Long Jump, High Jump, or Shot-put. No previous experience necessary – will train! Learn a new skill and meet the kids!
MEET STAFF: Tag pullers, Line Judges, Relay Judges, Gate Guarding, Hurdle Crew, Timing, Staging, Set-up & Tear-down. You will be placed as needed. Minimum ONE (1) HOUR commitment.
SNACK SHACK: Home meets only! (3 chances for FUN!) Help set up or tear down, flip burgers, sell food. No previous experience necessary! Minimum ONE (1) HOUR commitment.
JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES! The COOLEST Cheetah parents of all! Willing to help out whenever, wherever!!
If you have ANY questions, feel free to contact me, Eva Vertelney at Eva_S_Vertelney@kp.org 818-591-9065 (home) or 818-421-5419 (cell)
It’s that time again! To help stock our Snack Shack and raise some much-needed funds for the team – we are asking each family to donate a few items:
.5 Litre WATER bottles
CASES of CANS of soda (Coke, Diet Coke, 7Up preferred)
Cases of GATORADE (any flavors)
Boxes of lunch-sized bags of CHIPS
CANDY (your favorites!)
Boxes of Granola bars or Energy bars
$$$$ to buy other essentials (hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, etc)
Please bring items to practice or call/Email me to arrange for pick-up or drop off! Eva_S_Vertelney@kp.org 818-591-9065 (home) or 818-421-5419 (cell)