Volume  6- February, 1998 CUDDLE UP '98 Official Newsletter of the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games Volunteer Addition

What's Happening at the Games Office!

The pace is picking up!  We’re seeing lots of new volunteers stop in every day.  If you’re planning to stop in, you should know:

The Games Office is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm including over lunch hour.

If you have Games related business to do, you can photocopy, fax or make long distance calls at the Games Office.  Staff are often in during evenings, so please call if you need to make arrangements to come in outside the regular office hours.

The Games Office is located next to the Sunrise Cafe on Nipawin’s Main Street, 215 -  1^st Avenue East.  Telephone 862-1998; fax 862-2494.

If you would rather e-mail us, the address is:
nipawin@sk.sympatico.ca
The web site: http://www.cybervillagemall.com/wintergames

Volunteer Recognition Event

At the end of it all Let's Celebrate!
Celebrate the success of the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games.
This is the last big event of the Games and will be a great opportunity to relax with fellow volunteers to reflect on the work each of us contributed to making the Games a success.

As a result of your hard work and dedication to the Games, we invite all volunteers to a recognition
party after the closing ceremonies on Saturday, February 28 at the Evergreen Centre Auditorium.
This invitation is extended to all volunteers.  Admission is free by wearing your volunteer badge.
Door prizes will be given away—you must be present to win.

Help Wanted

Food Services need 300 more volunteers.

Help us feed 1800 athletes, coaches and managers, 20,000 meals need to be prepared!  Cooks, prep-cooks, supervisors, dishwashers, cleaners and servers are required.  To volunteer call Heather Genik at 862-6120 or the Games Office at 862-1998.

Volunteering is as simple as picking up your phone and calling the Volunteer Committee at the Games Office at 862-1998.  We will fill out the form as we talk to you.  Or stop in at the Games Office and read the many job descriptions on the Job Board.

Volunteer Pep Ralley & Accreditation

Monday, February 9
Evergreen Centre
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Purpose

To welcome, orientate and supply identification to Games Volunteers.  All volunteers must be accredited and should attend this event.  Volunteers will be given a package which includes:

Volunteer T-Shirt
I.D. badge
Volunteer Handbook

Hello Volunteers And Thank You

Did you volunteer before December 1, 1997 and have not yet been called to confirm a placing?  If so, we would like you to contact the volunteer committee at the Games Office at 862-1998.  We are constantly striving to place everyone where they want to be, so let us know if you think we may have missed you.  Thank you for your patience.

Volunteers, We Need Your Help

We all like to work with our friends.  Just think, if all 800 registered volunteers recruited one friend, our volunteer list would stand at 1600 people; nearly enough to fill all the job.  And that, of course, is if each volunteer did only one shift.  We encourage you, if you have the time, to do more than one shift.

Areas Still Needing Volunteers

Food Services 300 volunteers
17 Sport Venues 200 volunteers
Village Set-up 50 volunteers
Concessions 30 volunteers
Security 20 volunteers
Communications 15 volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment 10 volunteers

And More !!!!!

Many hands make light work!
Sponsor Update
New kids on the sponsorship list

Family Fun Day planned for February 14

As part of the countdown to the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games, SaskEnergy, the official sponsor of "warmth" for the Winter Games is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Family Fun Day, February 14, 1998.  The events are being held in the Arena parking lot.  Be sure to come out and enjoy the planned activities.

Schedule of events:

1:45pm - 2:45 pm Free Skating at Jubilee Arena
2:00pm - 4:00 pm Free Weiner Roast, Free Coffee and Hot Chocolate
Free Valentine Cookies, Face Painting
Sleigh Rides, Snow Sculpturing
Pull Dog Demonstrations, Shoot to Win Contest
Gus the SaskEnergy Gasasaurus mascot in attendance
Free Balloons, Free Draws
Volunteer Accreditation in the Arena foyer

4:30pm Lighting of the SaskEnergy "Flame of Warmth "& Ceremony - Main Street north in Nipawin.  This is the official lighting of the Winter Games flame, it will burn continuously until the closing of the Games.

Souvenirs........

The Winter Games merchandise committee has done a great job putting together a wide range of Games souvenirs.  Be sure to check out the Winter Games  store located in the Winter Games office. During the Games souvenirs will be available at other locations in Nipawin.

A complete line of embroidered and screen printed fleece wear is available .... be sure to shop early for the best selection.

A Taste of What Is To Come!

The weekend of January 16, 17 & 18, Nipawin welcomed guests and athletes from across Zone 8 who were participating in several pre-games events.

Zone 8 team qualifying competitions were held in Nipawin January 16 - 18, 1998 for judo, weightlifting, hockey and ringette.

With the arrival of these out of town athletes, coaches and parents, Nipawin residents and local businesses were given a glimpse of what to expect for the entire Games week.

The hosting of the Winter Games will leave not only lasting legacies in the form of equipment and expanded facilities.  The Games will also create a tremendous opportunity for local and area businesses to promote their services and for Nipawin to showcase itself as a tourist destination and as a great place to live.

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1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games
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