Last Call for Myrick
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Topic created by edscott on Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 10:32 pmUnless we get a course setter and event director this week the Myrick event will be deleted from the schedule.
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Reply by anniemac on Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 11:12 amI am very sad that there may be no Myrick.
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Reply by Vadim on Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 11:38 amWell, someone has to step in and save the event. Otherwise, there will be cancellations of the scheduled events in the future.
I understand that we are all volunteers and enjoy our sport of orienteering. But having so many members we cannot constantly rely on the small group of people who contributes their time year after year. I'm still wondering, where are all these club members? Waiting for someone else to put event(s) and just have a fun?
The core group is working hard on NAOC 2012 and cannot contribute into regular events at this time. This is a great opportunity for other members to try directing and/or course setting of the orienteering event(s). If you never tried before, Myrick Center is one of the easiest places to get involved. And I'm pretty sure you'll get help from as many club members as needed. -
Reply by edscott on Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 2:28 pmYes, in a season when we are hosting an A event we need those who don't usually set courses or direct local events to step up and support our local schedule. This fall we are lucky in a sense in that both the HVO Dual and the Mid Atlantics are away events at HVO and QOC, otherwise it would be even more difficult to maintain our normal number of local events.
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Reply by anniemac on Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 3:53 pmI would be happy to help in any way needed! I just have absolutely zero experience. And I didn't mean to seem whiney, its just my new addiction to orienteering talking... I am very thankful for all those who work so hard to put on so many great events, and I could help at this event, I just don't have the experience to "save" it on my own. So...is there anyone out there who would like a very enthusiastic helper willing to learn the ropes of event directing? Ann MacMullan
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Reply by Steve on Sat Aug 25, 2012 at 10:10 amThe most important part of the job is finding the Course Setter. (I beleive there are a few in your family) After that it is mostly a matter of getting the equipment from one person to the next and lining up people for the day of the event. Myrick has a very agreeable and helpful staff, so this is a good place to start. You should be able to get a club phone list from Mary. Good Luck Ann, I am sure you can handle it.
As for anyone who lives in the West Chester area, course setting at Myrick would be a great place to learn, and I have never heard of someone that did not feel their O skills improved after setting courses. -
Reply by anniemac on Sat Aug 25, 2012 at 1:09 pmI appreciate your confidence in me; however, since both Hughs are unable to contribute their talents as course setters - one is injured, and the other is saddled with both NAOC and family duties - I believe the MacMullans are going to recommend that it's too late for us to create a good event given the variables such as my lack of experience and the short time frame. There is plenty of great stuff coming up; and I will volunteer at NAOC and other events to try and gain more experience before taking on event directing. It's too bad I didn't try and rally the troops sooner; we could have renamed it MacMyrick. :) Next year?
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Reply by Vadim on Sat Aug 25, 2012 at 4:14 pmWhle I was getting ready for my trip (which starts tomorrow) I've designed armchair courses for Myrick, however, there is no chance for me to verify any of the locations. So, we do have some courses. We need someone to take course setter role and someone to direct the event. Was it easy?! Any other takers?
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Reply by j-man on Sat Aug 25, 2012 at 9:09 pmVadim--
If you want to send me your courses, I can go check the locations and finalize them and the control descriptions.
I can't guarantee I can get to the event itself, so I can't be meet director.
Clem
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Reply by Vadim on Sat Aug 25, 2012 at 11:01 pmIt looks like we have courses and we have volunteers to double check locations during next week, which is sufficient time lead. The hardest part is done. Can we have Event Director now?!
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Reply by anniemac on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 7:49 amIf Clem or someone else can help me create a checklist I can try my best! After 12 years of television production I should be able to handle this...
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Reply by Vadim on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 8:05 amWe have an Event Director! Thanks everyone who was considering to help ...
Annie, I'll be available to help day of event, so, you count me in.And you still can run the courses :) -
Reply by hughmac4 on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 8:52 amhttp://www.dvoa.org/events/evdir/
Everything for the event director here!
Way to step up and keep Myrick alive, Anniemac. -
Reply by Mac on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 9:42 amI will help - day before and day of. I follow orders reasonably well.
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Reply by Vadim on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 9:57 amAwesome! We'll need your help day of event :) There is no need to setup controls on Saturday.
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Reply by Dasha on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 10:22 amCount me in! We can have a map printing, gluing, and stuffing party at TNT (probably 9/4/12 at TNT Andorra, or if you print this week, can stuff at TNT Media on Fri 8/31). I can help on day of event as well.
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Reply by Vadim on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 10:36 amClues will be printed on the top of the maps (or on the back of the maps). But you can have some party anyway for loose clues. Bagging maps should be easy :)
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Reply by hughmac4 on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 10:37 am
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Reply by kathyu on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 8:50 pmIt is wonderful that you are doing this. I signed up for late epunch, but drop me a line if there is somewhere else you need me.
Kathy U -
Reply by anniemac on Sun Aug 26, 2012 at 9:32 pmKathy, thank you! Looking forward to getting to know everyone a little better...usually it's just arrive, run (walk really,) and leave...
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Reply by edscott on Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 10:31 amNote that Myrick is now staffed and confirmed on the schedule. :) Thanks to all that participated in the saving of this event.
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Reply by anniemac on Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 10:21 pmThanks for starting that thread, Ed. We are still looking for a few volunteers...so don't be shy!
Get in on the volunteering action, there are a few great volunteer spots left
