ALERT: Daylight Savings begins this weekend -- at 2am Sunday. Spring forward: 2am becomes 3am. Reset clocks Saturday night or you’ll be late and unemployed Sunday morning.
ONLY BRING COCA-COLA PRODUCTS: Bring all the drinks you want, but make sure they're Coca Cola products, even the bottled water. That's because Coke is a huge Gatornational sponsor, and we agree not to bring competitor beverage products.
CAN'T REMEMBER IF YOU'RE ON DUTY THIS WEEKEND? Our roster reads like the red carpet of who's who at the Oscars:
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Bruce Jennings * Sara Jennings * Clarke Spencer *Hannah Briant * Brittany Shore
Nick Clements * Lauren Clements * Jordan Clements * Ken Clements
Ginna Griffis * Carly Mary Griffis * Andrew Vought * Kendal Drewke
Lorie Drewke * Zachary Smith * Lloyd Smith * Dianne Smith * Colton Hasson
Chris Hasson * Caleb Reichert * Caleb's Dad * Matt Yost * Mike Yost
Brooke Shutterly * Richard Shutterly * Valerie Shutterly * Denarise Lee
Jessica Miller * Cameron Stamper * Christian van Antwerp * Samantha Walker
Alison Nelson * Brian Miller * Reece Fay * Melonie Dorsey * Kaitlyn Gerhold
Kevin Brown (for Gracie Brown) * Jocyelyn Styles * Claire Mazza * Sarah Davis
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
Bruce Jennings * Sarah Jennings * Sophie Pallack * Greta Pallack * Amy Mueller
Logan Mason * Cindy Mason * Erick Molina * Maria Plaza * Garrett Grantham
Mike Grantham * Nick Clements * Lauren Clements * Jordan Clements
Ken Clements * Ginna Griffis * Carly * Andrew Vought * Chris Voughts
Caleb Reichert * Caleb's Dad * Matt Yost * Rachel Brown * Michael Brown
Linda Brown * Katie Brown * Michael Dean * Tim Dean * Brooke Shutterly
Richard Shutterly * Valerie Shutterly * Erin Sturm * Deborah Scarboro
Bob Buck * Chris Cornelius * Denarise Lee * Jessica Miller * Alison Nelson
Cameron Stamper * Christian van Antwerp * Samantha Walker * Kaitlyn Gerhold
Jocelyn Styles * Claire Mazza * Sarah Davis
OTHER IMPORTANT GATORNATIONAL INFORMATION: Direct from Bruce Jennings:
Hello Gatornationals volunteers.
AM I ON THE ROSTER? Saturday is almost here. Our roster is almost complete. I’m including a list of “temporary Gainesville Raceway employees” for each day. Please let me know ASAP if you see any errors or need to make a change (bruce@ehsfamily.com). Please remember that I’ll need time to correct any problems. We must have at least 40 workers each day!
WHAT TIME DO I SHOW UP? But first, a few notes. Mr. Pirzer sent home a page of good information; please read that. Let me emphasize that you must arrive by 5am. It would be best if we all arrive early; we could coordinate teams within our group.
HOW DO I GET TO THE RACE TRACK? Give yourself time to drive; it takes about 30 minutes from University and W 34 St. I drive north on 34 St and east on NW 53 Ave. Just before reaching Waldo Road (seriously, it’s only a few yards), turn north onto County Road 225. Drive about 4 miles, and you’ll see wooded areas filled with RV’s. Then, on the right, you’ll see the Raceway with 5 entrances. Enter at the third, Gate C, at the large sign for the Raceway. Turn right just inside the gate, park, and find our group. We’ll all move toward a tent in that section near the road for instructions.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Wear layers. It will be cold, and then it will be warm. Use hats and sunscreen to protect your skin. Let’s all try to wear purple.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK? All of our team should be working near the road/staff parking/initial meeting at the start of the day. I always leave my car at staff parking (right near the entrance) and walk to assigned areas. Some people move cars when sent to work the back lots. It is good to have water and snacks with you; backpacks work well. Coke products only!
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? Be ready to walk, stand, and point. You'll be on your feet the whole time. Wear good shoes. We generally stand to wave cars on toward a lot, wave them into a lot, and call them down toward a parking space. You’ve seen this in theme parks. We try to park vehicles in diagonal arrays, close together, and about four feet off the pavement. There can be extra space for wheelchairs and lifts. Drivers will tell you what they need. Don’t park anyone in mud. If someone insists on parking incorrectly, just tell them that their vehicle may not be there at the end of the day but may be towed to the far east end of the property. Handicap shuttles are available. There should be no four-wheelers except Raceway staff, no trailers, no soliciting (flyers on windshields), and no tailgating on roadways. No one is allowed to sell tickets or merchandise on the property. Counterfeit tickets have been a problem in the past.
AND FINALLY: Law enforcement and raceway staff will be everywhere. Follow directions from our adults, Raceway staff, and law enforcement officers. Be polite, courteous, and nice to everyone. Raceway staff are our employers. Race fans are our customers. Refer all problems to law enforcement. We are working, and parking lots are dangerous. Do not talk on phone, text, or listen to music. If you need to rest, you can sit IN A SAFE PLACE (between rows of already parked cars and not where vehicles are still moving or in empty spaces where an inattentive driver may race through). We work until Raceway staff release us. We will meet Doug and Tina at the morning meeting. Learn their faces because only they have the power to release us. We have been released as early as 11am and as late as 2pm. Return your safety vest to me as you check out or check out with me and use the vest for free admission to the races if you want to be a fan. Caution: Many people bring ear protection: the races are incredibly loud.
I think that's it folks!!! See you at Gatornationals!
Your GHS Band Boosters Volunteer Coordinator, Bruce Jennings
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