Membership News - April, 2008

—by Naomi Jackson, Membership Coordinator

Spring has sprung, and none too soon, either! Check the volunteer bulletin board for outdoor volunteer opportunities, in particular Mayfest (May 9–11). We will need plant tenders, musicians, food servers, set-up and clean-up crews, and go-fers. You can find more information on page 5 of this newsletter.

We also need a few people to keep the parking lot, picnic area, and gardens looking tidy through the warm months. If you’re interested, leave me a note in the Membership Coordinator envelope in the entryway.

Our volunteer calendars continue to be full, but we've also had an unusual number of no-shows and last-minute cancellations, probably due to a particularly nasty flu season! It’s helpful for us and also for other volunteers awaiting their turn if you would record your shift in your calendar so you don’t forget, and if you could give us as much notice as possible for cancellations.

A note about recording your volunteer hours: It is your responsibility at the end of each shift to bring your Rolodex card to a coordinator to have it signed. Punching your wallet card is done on the honor system—we ask that you have a cashier or any staff member punch your card for you.

Enjoy the warm weather, and we’ll see you at Mayfest!