Volunteer!
Volunteers for the Rhody Festival are important! Without them, there would be no festival. The following are brief descriptions of what it takes to put on the festival. Each committee needs a chair as well as supporting members.
Executive Board
President: One year term, over-sees the organization; travels to all parades.
Vice President: Backs up the president and gets ready to be President.
Secretary: Keeps and distributes monthly meeting minutes and other related duties.
Treasurer: Maintains the books and budget in a competent manner and reports at meetings.
Committees
Coronation
Decorations
Rehearsal coordination
Judge’s Tea
Entertainment
Emcee/Facility Rental
Program Design & Printing
Float & Travel
Construction
Driver for float at parades
Driver for float trailer
Maintenance
Travel during spring, summer and early fall
Fundraising
Soliciting via letters
Personal contact
Sponsor plaque & pin distribution
Festival Pins
Distribution to royalty candidates
Keeping track of money
Distribution of pin boards
Publicity
Contact with The Leader and Peninsula Daily News
Coordinate articles as needed
Royalty
Training of candidates
Scheduling appearances
Coordination with Coronation activities
Activities of court Rhody week
Travel during spring,
summer and early fall
Junior Royalty
Plans and coordinates selection of court
Activities of court at coronation ceremonies
Activities of court during Rhody week events and local parades
Rhody Week Events
Trike Race
Pet Parade
Kiddies Parade
Bed Race
Ribbon ordering
Obtain sponsors & chairs
Grand Parade
Dignitaries, Invitations, Cars, Signs
Check-in
Judges/Judging
Application / Database
Staging set-up & takedown
Final Info Contact
Parade Marshalls
Miscellaneous Tasks
Arrange coronation of Kah Tai King and Queen
Reserve Reader Board at the Visitor’s Center
Contact the Elks regarding Pancake Breakfast
Create and print Schedule of Events for festival Week