JOIN THE FUN AS A VOLUNTEER FOR
TULIP FESTIVAL 2008
Orange
City, IA -- Tulip Festival 2008 is set for May 15 to 17, and
there are many opportunities to join the fun as a volunteer. The
Orange City Tulip Festival's Steering Committee invites
participation by people of all ages, including newcomers,
visitors, and long-time residents. Contact volunteer leaders
listed below to lend a hand and help welcome visitors to the
community.
Would you
enjoy escorting a dignitary around for part of a day? Call Mark
Lundberg (737-3779) or Marilyn Van Engelenhoven (737-2861)
Might you
serve as an usher to help visitors find seating along the parade
route? Call John Clarey: 737-3654.
Do you
enjoy arranging flowers? Call Catrina Schauff at the Flower Cart
(737-4902) and join her staff as they arrange flowers on
Tuesday, May 13. Containers and tulips provided.
Would you
like to drive a float or other parade vehicle? Call 737-4911
and ask for Bill
Kepp or Jim Plagge.
Care to
extend hospitality to visiting marching bands? Contact Melinda
Netten at melnet@mail.com or
call 752-8372.
The
Orange City Tulip Festival's Steering Committee also invites
community members to participate in the 2008 Straatfeest "Mode
Show." This pre-parade event highlights authentic Dutch costumes
every afternoon during Festival. Contact Kristin Breen
(707-9277) to join the Mode Show – for one day or every day. For
photos of authentic clothing that will be on display, go to http://www.octulipfestival.com/provinces.htm. Check
the Tulip Festival web site
(http://www.octulipfestival.com/Costumeexchange.htm) for
information and availability of costumes, or to sell or rent
outfits that are outgrown or no longer needed. This website is
convenient and free, and it is possible to post costumes
directly to the Tulip Festival web site, along with a digital
photo.
"There is
a need for many volunteers and we'd love to welcome new
participants in 2008," say Bert & Peg Aarsen, who chair this
year's Steering Committee. "There are so many ways to get
involved, meet and greet visitors, and get acquainted with other
community members. Volunteers usually have such a great time
that they look forward to returning, but we're always adding new
activities so the need for new helpers continues to grow. We
would love to see newcomers!"
Lisa & Grete
Lisa Burg & Grete Carlson, Tulip Festival Publicity Chairs
Lisa: 712-737-5367 (daytime)
