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COMMITTEES (Please note all committees do not work the entire week)
CADDIE
(Mon - Sun)
This committee is responsible for administering the caddie tent during tournament week.
CLUBHOUSE
(Mon - Sun)
Committee is responsible for greeting everyone that enters the clubhouse and assisting the professionals in the locker rooms and the dining room.
CONSTRUCTION
(Before and after tournament)
Everything that is not a permanent fixture at Magnolia Grove must be erected by this committee. This includes signage, scoreboards, Press Room, fences, ropes, stakes and more. this committee requires intensive labor in the heat. Volunteers must work mainly before and after the tournament.
DRIVING RANGE/
CADDIE

(Mon - Sun)
Manage and control operation of driving range. Provide practice balls to players and place name placard behind each player's station. Shifts start very early in the morning.
GREENS REPORTERS
(Thu - Sun)
Responsible for recording group scores at an assigned hole. Some golf knowledge is helpful.
LEADERBOARDS
(Thu - Sun)
Leaderboards are the primary method through which spectators and members of the media are kept instantaneously informed as to who is leading the golf tournament. It has current scores posted as golf rounds progress.
MARSHALS
(Thu - Sun)
It is impossible to have a well-run and successful golf tournament without good gallery control. In the eyes of the players, the reputation of the tournament depends on a well behaved gallery. Marshals are very important in keeping things quiet and orderly on the course while a professional is hitting. Some golf knowledge is very helpful.*
MEDIA
(Mon - Sun)
Committee is instrumental in the registering and logistical aspect of the local and national media. It is the sole responsibility of this committee to maintain relations between scoring central and the press room. Some media/public relations experience is required.
PRO-AM
(Pro-Am Days)
Committee helps plan, organize and run the Pro-Am events. This committee is also responsible for registration of amateurs. Shifts begin very early in the morning.
REGISTRATION
(Mon - Wed)
Committee is responsible for assisting the players in registration and check-in process.
SCORING CENTRAL/
COMMUNICATIONS

(Thu - Sun)
Committee is instrumental in establishing communication between all committees at the golf tournament. This committee is also essential in the scoring of the tournament. Some radio & computer knowledge is helpful.
SCORING TENT
(Thu - Sun)
It is the responsibility of this committee to see that all official scorecards are properly handled. When players complete their rounds, the signing and attesting of the scorecards is an extremely critical procedure.
SHUTTLE
(Mon - Sun)
Committee provides an on-course shuttle service for volunteers needing transportation. This committee begins very early in the morning. (Player and Volunteer Shuttles are combined into one committee)
SPECIAL EVENTS Committee will be responsible for providing volunteers for the Junior Clinic on Tuesday, the Volunteer Party on Friday, as well as assisting with other special events during the week.
SPONSOR HOSPITALITY
(Thu - Sun)
Committee is responsible for ensuring that the tournament corporate sponsors’ needs are being met. These volunteers work in “Hospitality Areas & Sky Boxes.”
STARTER/ANNOUNCER
(Wed - Sun)
Committee is responsible for player introductions during tournament rounds from the first or tenth tee and eighteenth green. This committee is also responsible for professional and amateur introductions during Wednesday Pro-Am.
STANDARD BEARER
(Thu - Sun)
Committee is responsible for carrying the player identification signs and keeping spectators informed as to how the players are performing. Volunteers must be able to walk 18 holes of golf. Each round counts as one (1) shift.
TRANSPORTATION
(Pre-Sun - Mon-After)
It is the responsibility of this committee to provide transportation for contestants, celebrities and officials before, during and after the tournament. Tournament cars are provided. Volunteers should be very knowledgeable of the Mobile area.
TV SCORERS/
SPOTTERS

(Thu - Sun)
Committee works with the television production crew in monitoring the tournament leaders for television broadcast.
UNIFORMS
(Uniform Distribution Days)
Committee will help distribute volunteer uniforms. These volunteers will be needed prior to tournament week.
VOLUNTEER VILLAGE
(Mon - Sun)
Committee is the “administrative body” of the volunteers. They sign-in committees, distribute meal vouchers, and insure that food is distributed properly to the volunteers.
WALKING SCORERS
(Thu - Sun)
Committee is responsible for keeping the players scorecards and keeping spectators informed as to how the players are performing. Volunteers must be able to walk 18 holes of golf. Each round counts as one (1) shift.
WATER & ICE
(Mon - Sun)
It is the responsibility of this committee to make sure all on-course coolers are filled with ice and water each morning and brought in after play. This committee begins very early in the morning and requires some heavy lifting.

VOLUNTEER PACKAGE
Men's CapWomen's VisorVolunteer Uniform
Men: One Nike Dri-Fit university blue polo style shirt and golf cap
Ladies: One Nike Dri-Fit university blue polo style shirt and ladies visor or men's golf cap
Ladies and men should provide their own khaki pants.

One Volunteer Badge
This provides access onto the tournament grounds for the entire week, September 8-14, 2008.

One Volunteer Play Day Voucher
A voucher will be mailed after the tournament to qualified volunteers. Volunteers must work a minimum of three shifts during the tournament week. One shift is 5-6 hours. This voucher is good for one (1) green fee at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove. (A cart fee will be required.) The 2008 Golf Voucher will expire August 31, 2009. The voucher is good any time except weekends between February 13th and May 16th.

Five complimentary Good Any Day Tickets.
These are for your friends and family.

One lunch voucher will be provided for each day worked. Voucher is redeemable in Volunteer Village.

One complimentary Official Tournament Program.

ITEM RETAIL VALUE
Volunteer Uniform $70
Volunteer Badge $50
Tickets $50
Golf Voucher $65
Meal Vouchers $25
Official Tournament Program $5
Total Retail Value $265
Your Cost $50

Volunteer Package Optional Items
We are offering some volunteer items targeted specifically for you. These items are strictly optional.

Wind Shirt2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic Wind Shirt
Windproof and water repellant birch color 1/2 zip short sleeve.
Sizes available M - XXL
Your Cost :: $40
 
Men's Volunteer ShirtWomen's Volunteer Shirt2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic Volunteer Shirt
Extra Volunteer Shirt
Your Cost :: $30
Men's Straw HatWomen's Straw Hat2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic Straw Hat
Men's and Women's Available
Your Cost :: $20
2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic Tickets
Good Any Day Ticket
Your Cost :: $5

These offers are good only through the volunteer program. The jackets will be distributed at uniform pick up to ensure everyone has received their items. Payment is due upon ordering. Please indicate if you are buying optional items on your volunteer application. You are not obligated to wear or use any optional items during tournament week; however, they would be a nice addition.

For the 2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic, you will receive monthly tournament newsletters to keep you informed regarding uniform/ticket distribution, committee training sessions and other tournament related issues. Thank you for your support!

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