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Penguin Wrangler

The person in this job is in charge of anything to do with the volunteers, fondly referred to as Penguins.

Before the Convention:

Will answer emails from potential penguins either new or returning.
Will gather volunteer needs from con-com and staff members and compile a schedule
Must plan for the printing of the Whuffie(Our Volunteer Currency)
Will compile Prizes for “Pro Penguins” (usually 3)
Will set up and print Sign Up Sheets- to be carried around by each volunteer.
Will Attend Con-Com Meetings
Will Manage a data base of Volunteer Names and send mass emails as needed.
Possibly will sign up volunteers for coveted hours (i.e. double hours of Thursday and Monday)
Will compile a list of rewards that the Penguins may purchase with their Whuffie

Traditionally this list includes:

                Access to the Penguin Pit 
                Current Year T-Shirts
                Reimbursement of  Current Years Badge 
                Membership to Next Years Convention

At the Convention:

Will sign up penguins for previously requested time slots.
Will distribute Whuffie
Will be available to answer questions from penguins and staff.
Will keep tabs on possible winners for the “Pro Penguins”
If necessary, will beg and plead with con-goers to fill volunteer slots.

After the Convetion:

Will answer questions of penguins after the con through email.
Will send any outstanding reimbursement needs to the treasurer.
Will attend the wrap up meeting and leave notes for future years.