Newport Tuna Event Update- Volunteers?

[Nalu]

Ok y'all, I posted this question a long time ago, and here I am again. The time has come to see if anyone would like to volunteer to help out at the Newport OTC Event.

Just so you know, things are progressing nicely. We have a huge wealth of support, from the City itself, and from local businesses. I for one am super excited about working with both the Port and the City to do something this good.

I don't want to give out all the particulars until they are finalized, but I can say that it looks like the event will be held at South Beach, and that we should have some special provisions made for registered participants.

At this time I am putting together a list of anyone who would like to volunteer their time to help out. Currently I don't have any specifics, but those are sure to come. Most of the things that will need help with will be simple and straight forward. Giving directions to people, handing out packets, reviewing lists, etc. Some of the most important people for this event will be ones that are shore based, and not actually out fishing. Things such as checking boats in and out, relaying information to people, etc.

I know a lot of people have expressed interest in helping, and for that I am very appreciative. If you can't help, no problem!

If you wish to volunteer, please e-mail me directly at mike@nalucharters.com

Please indicate the following:
Are you intending to fish in the tourney, or be shore based?
What days do you feel comfortable helping out?
What time of day do you feel you could help out?
Will you have access to a boat and/or VHF?
Do you have any particular skill, or contact that you feel would be helpful?

Thanks to all!

Mike

[tracker]

I have this sneaky feeling that Newport will be the biggest as to entries. Mainly because it is closer to the California crowd.

[Zodiac-Fisherman]

Lets just pray that we can convince the cali brats to come on up(exclude whalerman/Onokai), prepared to be schooled...

[Hammer Down]

Mike,

I'll send you an email today with some particulars. Short version: I'll volunteer the wife the help out, as she'll be down there w/me all weekend, but not fishing.

Thanks for driving this bus....
-John

[Nalu]

Thanks John....I mean, thanks John's wife! :smile:

I'm sure that there will be a number of people that are down that weekend, but not participating in the fishing side. Perhaps that group would even like to get together during the day to do something fun while everyone is out fishing.

This is a FUN event remember! I've recieved e-mails from several people already. Thank you all!

Mike

[spinnergal]

Mike-I'm not gonna fish this one so I'm happy to help. I'll check back with you as we move forward.

Cheri

[wthr4d]

Mike, I sent you an email. If I do fish this one, maybe my wife and girls would come over and help out. Ill ask. If not Im sure the girls would come over with me for the day.

paul

[Woody]

Same here. I'll be out fishing, but I'm sure Vickie will be happy to help any way she can.