Volunteer Committees:
Job Description and Shifts
2008 LPGA Corning Classic Volunteer Job Descriptions
Shifts are based on the starting times of various events and tee times, as set by television requirements. ALL shift schedules are subject to change.
We ask that you make yourself available for 3 shifts, if possible. If you can only work on the weekend, but are available a.m. and p.m. both days, you are able to satisfy the 3-shift commitment. Thank you for your support, and, if you have any questions, please call the office - 607-962-4441 or e-mail cclas@stny.rr.com.
| COMMITTEE | JOB DESCRIPTION | SHIFTS |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery Control & Hole Reporter Co-Chair: Dave Iocco |
Gallery - Controls noise, crowd movement, alerts spectators to balls outside the ropes. Marshals are stationed on each green, each tee and at all crossovers and are responsible for enforcing standard golf etiquette. Golf knowledge not required. Pool House - You go where the need is greatest for hole marshals or reporters - an opportunity to experience different jobs and different holes. Hole Reporter - Enters scores of each group on palm pilot and confirms with Scoring Trailer by radio. Calls for rulings and assistance. |
Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 6:45 a.m. Shifts could be 5-6 Hours. |
| Scoring Trailer Co-Chair: Bill Cassidy Carl Penzuil |
Knowledge of golf is helpful. An ability to work quickly and correctly with figures is desirable. Concentration and calmness is a must. Scoring trailer volunteers receive the players scores from the hole reporters via radio and record information on large scoring sheets. Assist with computer input and verification. | Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 7:00 a.m. |
| Tents Co-Chair: Sam DiGiacomo Steve Putman |
Starter Tent - Greets golfers, distributes score cards and local rules sheets. Scoring Tent - Receives and checks the player's scorecards upon completion of play. Comfortable adding numbers. Knowledge of golf is helpful. Jumbo Leader Board - Located on 18th Green - Update scores of leaders by hole. Main Leader Board -Located between 1 Tee and 18 green. Assist calligrapher with player's scores. Locator Board - Tracks location of players on course |
Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 7:00 a.m. |
| Walking Scorer Chair: Marcia Sorchik Co-Chair: Kent Collier Lucy Hinell |
EXTENSIVE GOLF KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED. Volunteer will accompany each group on the course for all 18 holes and record scores and statistical information. Scorecard must be accurate and legible. Scores are given to Hole Reporter on each green. Informs standard bearer of current standings. | Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 6:30 a.m. |
| Standard Bearer Chair: Pat Donnelly |
Standard Bearers carry a scoreboard standard for 18 holes of golf with a designated player group and coordinates scoreboard with the walking scorer. Golf knowledge helpful. Great need on Thursday and Friday. | Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 7:00 a.m. |
| Student Volunteers Co-Chair: Diane Marshall Frank Speciale |
Student Volunteers are used in a number of areas around the course during the tournament including Standard Bearers, Driving Range, Volunteer Tent, Runners, Tickets, and Child Care. Some of the older students are used in Gallery Control. No charge for Students | Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th Shifts start at 8:00 AM |
| Daily Tickets Chair: Alison Mandel |
Welcomes spectators - creates first impression. Sells daily tickets, exchanges coupons for daily tickets and verifies credentials. Checks for cameras, phones, and coolers. Some positions require handling of money | Monday thru Sunday May 19th - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 6:45 a.m. |
| Facilities Chair: Steve Castellana |
Assist with the set-up and tear down of different venues on course. Includes Media Center, Exhibition Tent, Concessions, etc. HV Electrical experience and/or construction knowledge helpful. Heavy lifting at times. | Advance Week and Tournament Week(5/12 - 5/28) AM shift could start at 6:00 a.m. |
| Parking Chair: Gary Guinther |
You greet the players and start their day on course. Volunteers will be assigned to the main parking lot by the Clubhouse. Parking lot attendants must check the appropriate parking permits, which should correspond with the assigned parking lot | Monday thru Sunday May 19th - May 25th AM shift starts at 7:00 am |
| Transportation Co-Chair: Al Gossie Dave Huber |
Responsible for the transportation of players and invited guests, picking up and delivering of cars, lifting and carrying luggage and golf bags. Cars supplied by the Tournament. This committee functions from the Saturday before the tournament, through the Monday after the tournament. | Sat. May 17th thru Mon. May 26th AM shift could start as early as 6:45 a.m. |
| Media Room Co-Chair: Al Donnelly Anna Giambrone |
Knowledge of golf helpful. Assist with sports reporters from newspapers, television and radio. Responsibilities include registration, clipping area papers, duplication and distribution of information to reporters and callers, updating score board and leader board. | Monday thru Sunday May 19th - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 7:00 a.m. |
| Merchandise Co-Chair: Bev Stantz Harriett Sweet |
Assist with inventory and sale of all logo'd tournament merchandise. Must enjoy selling. Some positions require handling of money. | Monday thru Sunday May 19th- May 25th AM shift could start as early as 8:00 a.m. |
| Driving Range Co-Chair: Joe Holly Mike Crowley |
The day starts early and sometimes ends late. Some lifting and carrying required providing pros with practice balls and other equipment. Keep spectators quiet and respectful of pros as they practice. | Monday thru Sunday May 19th- May 25th AM shift could start as early as 6:30 a.m. |
| Skybox Co-Chair: Kevin Keely Sr. Marie Castagnaro |
Volunteers need to be sociable, hospitable and responsive to the needs of guests. Verify credentials and keep area clean and orderly. Some stair climbing is necessary. | Thursday thru Sunday May 22nd - May 25th |
| Caddy Shack Co-Chair: Bob Gush Tom Osborne |
This committee provides a variety of on-course services to the caddies and Pros, including distribution and collection of caddie vests, driving range support and handling of heavy golf bags. | Sunday thru Sunday May 18th - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 6:00 a.m. |
| Volunteer /Community Tent Chair: Connie Striff |
Check in volunteers, sell extra volunteer merchandise, provide central location for committee needs and volunteer availability. Provide package check-in and spectator information. | Monday thru Sunday May 19th - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 7:00 a.m. |
| Finance Co-Chair: Gary Riopko Joanne Roche Mike Wayne |
Need to be comfortable counting and balancing money. Cash checks for pros and caddies and handle money from concessions, tickets and merchandise. Friday and Sunday can be long days, but fun. Work inside finance trailer. | Monday thru Sunday May 19th - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 9:00 a.m. |
| Tournament Office Sandi Sullivan Patty Guinther |
Office support is needed two weeks before the tournament and during tournament week. Phone skills a must. Copying, information distribution and willingness to fill the "need". | May 5th - May 25th AM shift could start as early as 7:00 a.m. |
| Wine Tent Chair: Linda Cozad |
Extensive knowledge of wine and customer service required. Will represent six or seven major wine companies in the Finger Lakes area. Presentation skills are extremely important. | Thursday - Sunday May 22nd - May 25th Shifts start at 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Volunteer Pool | Would like to experience as much of the tournament as possible, and are willing to work where the need is greatest. | Sunday - Sunday May 18th - May 25th |
| Volunteer Party June and Jerry Laughlin |
Assist with setting up for the Volunteer Party on Sun. May 25th | Sunday, May 25th |
| George Douglas Jr. Tournament Gordon Reuland Lee Robbins |
Assist with the George Douglas Jr. Tournament Jr. Tournament to be held at Corning Country Club Duties include registration, forecaddie assistance, etc. | Sunday, May 4th Corning Country Club |