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Chris Mosel
Film Handler

Posts: 74
From: New Braunfels, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2002

posted 04-15-2005 09:14 AM

Every year for the past three years I have volunteered a week of my time with the Texas Special Olympics. We set up, maintain, and take down the facilities for 8000 athletes, coaches and families. It is extremely rewarding and has really helped me get a positive start to what are normally long summer months.

Does any one else do anything fun or interesting like this outside of theatre stuff?

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Dean Kollet
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 591
From: Florida State University
Registered: Jul 2003

posted 04-15-2005 11:02 AM

I volunteer (only about two weekendd a year and one week in the summer since I'm still in school) at Boggy Creek just north of Orlando. It's a great time, and you really get to make a difference in someone's life. I do this through my fraternity, and one of our alumni Cool Hand Luke (Paul Newman) started the whole thing...if you live in FL, I recommend it. They also have camps in New York, Connecticut, California, North Carolina; and even in UK, France, Israel, and they are building one in Africa.

Boggy Creek
Hole in the Wall Gang Camps

I also volunteer @ school with the FSU Film Programming Committee; we pick out the films, festivals, events, etc. that go on.

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Mike Blakesley
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From: Forsyth, Montana
Registered: Jun 99

posted 04-15-2005 01:09 PM

I was secretary of our local chamber of commerce for the better part of 16 years. I'm not on the chamber board right now but still do a lot of work for them (printing up posters, event tickets, scrip money for promotions, etc.). It's good PR, they sponsor a couple of very good ($$$) events at the theatre every year.

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Aaron Mehocic
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From: New Castle, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 04-15-2005 01:22 PM

I earned my Eagle Scout Award in 1992 and still help out the local Boy Scout troop from time to time. A few years back I taught a geology class during a district meet in which over 35 boys earned the Geology merit badge. I also organized a mock archaeology dig for 10 guys to earn their awards based in this field as well.

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Jennifer Pan
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From: Denver, Colorado
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 04-15-2005 01:23 PM

I used to volunteer quiet a bit during high school, mainly to make it look good for college. I was in Keep Mesquite Beautiful and the HOPE Club, both organizations pretty much served the same purpose. But the HOPE Club let me go on better field trips. I should probably start doing it again since I have nothing better to do. [Big Grin]

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R. Andrew Diercks
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Posts: 232
From: Marion, Iowa (In the middle of everywhere)
Registered: May 2003

posted 04-17-2005 10:50 PM

I am a coach for YABA (Young American Bowling Alliance). I coach every Saturday morning and some tournements throughout the year. I have been asked to coach a High School team next year.

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Manny Knowles
"What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???"

Posts: 4247
From: Bloomington, IN, USA
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 04-18-2005 02:22 AM

They say that charity begins at home...

I would just love to offer free alignment and training services to independent theatre owners who are operating on tight budgets and would otherwise not get checked out.

I don't plan on making a living doing tech work anymore but I enjoyed doing the work and would like to stay in practice and see more of the country.

Doesn't that just make you feel all warm-and-fuzzy?

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Jim Ziegler
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From: West Hollywood, CA
Registered: Jul 99

posted 04-18-2005 05:29 AM

I'm am a member of the Civil Air Patrol.. I just recently accepted an appointment as my Squadron's emergency services officer. That should keep me fairly busy..

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John Pytlak
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From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 04-18-2005 06:03 AM

A retired Kodak colleague and mentor, Rollie Zavada, is very active in the NY Civil Air Patrol. Still flying at the age of 78. [Smile]

For many years, Rollie served as Engineering Vice President of the SMPTE.

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David L Parlier
Film Handler

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From: Franklin, NC, U.S.A.
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 04-18-2005 08:22 AM

I was active in our local Civil Air Patrol Squadron until it fizzled out a few years back. Currently I volunteer as a Rescue Captain on West Macon Fire and Rescue which provides Fire, Rescue, and Medical services to our citizens on the western end of the county. It provides me all the volunteering I could want since it is 24/7/365.

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Paul Mayer
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Feb 2000

posted 04-18-2005 10:27 AM

I too did some time in the Civil Air Patrol (32 years in both Nevada and California wings) before finally leaving the organization in 1999. Spent most of that time volunteering in their cadet program, an aerospace and USAF indoctrination program for teenagers (was a cadet myself 1968-1976). Also worked as a volunteer instructor in the CAP's aerospace education program. And worked a lot of search & rescue (SAR) missions over the years, usually in communications or air operations. Even got to fly once in a while. "CAP" really stands for "Come And Pay", i.e. Lieutenants "get" to donate $1000 a year, Captains "get" to donate $1500, Majors "get" to donate $2000, and Colonels "get" to donate $2500+. On that scale I should have been a B/G. [Big Grin]

I'm sure the numbers are higher these days. [Eek!]

When I lived in SoCal this last time I volunteered with the Long Beach Japanese Language School, helping out with school operations and three fund-raising events each year. Every March we sold shaved ice at the Little Tokyo Chibi 10k, in June we held a carnival and street dancing (ondo) party in Long Beach (I was a volunteer waiter in the school's udon noodle restaurant), and in September made and sold temaki sushi (just California Rolls) at the Int'l Food Festival in Orange. Also painted and re-tiled the school's classrooms. Was lots o' fun--gads how I really miss those people.

These days I just volunteer at my school, doing things around the aviation department, things that need to be done but that the school just won't pay for (this week it's assembling PCATDs in Boulder City). Am also lending a hand with getting the school's anime club restarted and running again at the West Charleston Campus. Also going to get active this year with the local JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) chapter.

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Randy Stankey
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From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 04-18-2005 12:03 PM

quote: Manny Knowles
I would just love to offer free alignment and training services to independent theatre owners who are operating on tight budgets and would otherwise not get checked out.

AFAIC, All somebody needs to do is ask. Provided I have the time and equipment at my disposal, I'd do it in a minute.

What do I ACTUALLY volunteer for?

My wife is in charge of the local historical museum which happens to be housed in a Victorian brownstone mansion. Every year when a new Harry Potter book or movie comes out the museum has a Harry Potter style "Morning of Magic" where all the kids come in and play Harry Potter style wizard games. I volunteer on Harry Potter Day.

I get to be the "Professor Snape"! [evil]

(And, Yes! The kids *expect* me to treat them like the "real" Snape would! Lots of fun to be had abusing (in a fun way) the kids, there! [Wink]

)

I teach the kids about all the fun and evil things you can do with kitchen chemistry:

Making "oobleck" from cornstarch.
Making "slime" from white glue and borax.
Making acid/base indicator from boiled cabbage juice.
Makind said acid/base solution fizz all over the table top.
I do a version of the "iodine clock reaction" that can be done at home without use of strong acids. (Uses ascorbic acid instead of sulphuric.)

Every time I do it I add and subtract experiments just to keep it fresh. We do get a fair share of repeat customers. It keeps the kiddies from getting bored.
If anybody's got some ideas for new experiments I'm open for suggestions. The rules are:

Must be kid friendly. No unreasonable poisonous/dangerous substances.
Appropriate for kids 8-12 years old.
Has to be able to be done from items readily available from the kitchen cupboard or which can be bought at the grocery store or hardware store.
Must have an underlying scientific principle that can be used vicariously as a science lesson.
Ideally, something that the kids and their parents can repeat in their own kitchens/workshops with reasonable certianty of success.

Next time I think I'm going to teach them how to electroplate quarters with copper... How to turn coins into "gold"! [Big Grin]

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Joshua Waaland
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 04-18-2005 07:14 PM

Manny,

Anytime you want to see Ohio you are welcome here. [Big Grin]

Got a screening room to build and tweek. [thumbsup]

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Jim Ziegler
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 753
From: West Hollywood, CA
Registered: Jul 99

posted 04-18-2005 07:42 PM

quote:
"CAP" really stands for "Come And Pay", i.e. Lieutenants "get" to donate $1000 a year, Captains "get" to donate $1500, Majors "get" to donate $2000, and Colonels "get" to donate $2500+. On that scale I should have been a B/G. [Big Grin] I'm sure the numbers are higher these days. [Eek!]

It hasn't cost all that much - yet.. My squadron in Kansas was well stocked since our Supply Officer knew how to get about anything he wanted from the DRMO - so most of our uniform stuff was free. But, the more SAREXs and training things I go to, the costs will start adding up there.. It is fun, though..

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Mark Gulbrandsen
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Posts: 16657
From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99

posted 04-18-2005 08:09 PM

quote: Manny Knowles
I would just love to offer free alignment and training services to independent theatre owners who are operating on tight budgets and would otherwise not get checked out.

Done that Manny when I was back in the Midwest area. Out here my boss allows me to do that to a small extent. He'd rather I fix a booth thats down than not fix it.

Mark

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