big event at ku: participant information presentation 2013
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Saturday,
April 13, 2013
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About the BIG Event
• One Big Day. One Big Thanks. One Big Event.• 2011 was the first BIG Event at KU• National event, started in 1982 at Texas A&M University• Volunteers: KU students, faculty and staff• Job requests: Lawrence residents• Why: To give back to the Lawrence community• 500 volunteers in 2011; 2,000 volunteers in 2012• About 70 job sites in 2011; almost 200 job sites in 2012
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What You’ll Receive Today
• Group representative form• Medical release/liability forms• Group participation form (to sign and
return)• Job description• Group Roster• Tonight’s Check-in Form
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What You’ll Receive Today• Group representative form:
– Volunteer Statement of Understanding
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What You’ll Receive Today• Medical release/liability form:
– Assumption of Risk
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What You’ll Receive Today•Group participation form:– To sign and return Saturday
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What You’ll Receive Today•Group participation form:– Take extra pages for large groups
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What You’ll Receive Today• Job description:
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What You’ll Get Saturday
• Job description• Directions and map to your job site• Supply list•Group roster• Homeowner survey • T-Shirt
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Check-In Process
• Lot 90: West of Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center
• Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13th
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Check-In Process
• Step 1: Registration - Get your job description, directions and supply list- Return all signed waivers and participation forms• Step 2: T-Shirts- Each group member should pick up a Big Event T-
shirt to wear during their project• Step 3: Supplies- Give your supply list to a Big Event organizer- Collect your supplies and take them to your
vehicle(s)- If applicable, find other group members
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More on T-shirts
• Every volunteer will receive a 2013 Big Event T-shirt at check-in
• Wearing the shirt is required of every volunteer• Why?
– The shirt identifies you as a Big Event volunteer– This is a safety measure for the homeowner– And for you!
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Kickoff
• Kickoff celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday• Get ready for the BIG Event!• After registration and kickoff, groups will head to job
sites at 10 a.m.• Arrive at job site shortly after 10 a.m.
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Job Sites
• Things To Know:– You are not expected to haul anything away– Bag all yard clippings according to city
regulation – you’ll get this info Saturday– Four hour time span; if job is not complete in 4
hours, please contact BIG Event rep– You are only expected to complete jobs outlined
in your job description
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More on Job Sites
• Things To Know:– NO power tools– If you have any questions, call BIG Event rep– You are expected to provide transportation; let
us know if this isn’t possible for you– Bring and drink lots of water– Wear clothing appropriate for the job requested– Forecast for Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 58
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Job Sites: Yard work
• Things To Know:– We follow City of Lawrence regulations for yard
clippings, branches, etc.– All yard waste goes in paper yard bags (NOT
plastic bags)– Branches, etc. must fit in the yard bag; break
them into smaller pieces, if needed– The City of Lawrence thanks you!
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Check Out
• Please return to lot 90 after completing your job• Return all supplies to Supplies Tent• Complete BIG Event survey• Return homeowner survey form
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Questions?
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Thank you for participating in the third annual BIG Event!