February 2017 The Count Down! VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

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Volunteer Uniform Pick Up! WHEN?ThursdayFebruary16Pleasemakeyourbesteffortstoattendduringyourassignedtimeslotbelow-NORSVPNEEDED 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Lounges, Transportation, Information Services & Decorations 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ceremonies, 50/50, Game Day, Receptions, Merchandise & Rallies 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Bar Services, Banking & Token Sales, Patch Facilities, Program Sales 8:00pm – 9:00pm: Arena Rocks & Ice, Communication, Construction & Signage, Media Room

Officials, Stats & Timers, Event Services & Accreditation

IfyouarenotabletoattendduringyourassignedtimeslotonFebruary16th,pleasecomedownwheneveryoucan.

WHERE?RE/MAX Centre – St. John’s Curling Club – 135 Mayor Avenue

WHY?WhileattendingthePickUpRallyyouwill:• Pickupyourvolunteeruniform,volunteerpinandvolunteerhandbook• MeetyourvolunteerDirectorandaskquestions• Getyourphototakenforyouraccreditationbadge

PLEASENOTE:TherewillbeNOEXCHANGESonuniformsizes.

CAN’T MAKE IT?

IfyouarenotabletoattendthepickuprallyonThursday,don’tworry!YoucancomedowntotheRE/MAXCentreFriday,February17thbetween5pm-8pmSaturday,February18thbetween1pm-3pm

IfthesedatesdonotworkforyourscheduleoryouliveoutsideoftheSt.John’sarea,itisnotnecessaryforyoutotravel.YourvolunteeritemscanbepickedupattheAccreditationDeskinMileOneCentreduringtheevent,beforeyourfirstshift.

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Q:WheredoIpickupmyvolunteeraccreditationpass?A:AttheAccreditationdesklocatedintheMainDoorsofMileOneCentreatleast30minutesbeforeyourfirstshift.Seepage3ofthenewsletterformoreinfo.Q:DovolunteersgetaseatinMileOnetowatchthecurling?A:No,thereisnovolunteerseatinginMileOnebutyouarewelcometowatchinThePatchwhenyouareoffduty.Q:CanIpickuptheuniformforsomeoneelse?A:Yes,youwilljustneedtosignforit.Q:Whatisthebestwaytogettotheeventwithoutworryingaboutparking?A:MetrobushasaddedservicetoaccommodatefansandvolunteersheadingtotheBrier.AspecialBrierPassisalsoavailable.Checkoutthedetails:www.metrobustransit.ca/brier/Q:CanIleavemycoatandbootsinthevolunteerlounge?A:Thevolunteerloungeisnotasecuredarea;anythingleftinthisareaisatyourownrisk.Pleaseleavevaluablesathomeorcarrythemwithyou.Q:CanIbuyatickettogetintoThePatch?A:VolunteerscangetintoThePatchwiththeiraccreditation.Thepubliccangetinwithasamedaydrawticket.Therearenoseparate“Patch”tickets.Entryisbasedoncapacity.

Classic Hits, Coast 101.1 is heard in St.

John’s and Clarenville, NL

playing Classic Hits of the 70’s, 80’s and

90’s.

The top rated station for “At Work”

listening, Coast blends music with fun

personalities and local information.

www.coast1011.com

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Friday, March 3rd Doors Open 6:30pm

Team Introductions 7:30pm Comedian John Sheehan 8:45pm

The Patch located in the

St. John’s Convention Centre Casual food will be served

Dress is Sport Casual, Cash Bar Get your ticket at the uniform pick

up event or at the door. No need to RSVP

NTV (Newfoundland Television) is headquartered in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - the most easterly point in North America. In 1955, NTV owner Geoff Stirling was the first to bring television to Newfoundland. In the 1970s, NTV made history again by being the first 24-hour TV station in the world. Celebrating six decades of broadcasting, NTV continues its commitment to excellence. NTV brings its viewers the province’s top rated program, The NTV Evening Newshour, weeknights at 6PM. Also, NTV provides great local content like the Janeway Children’s Hospital Telethon to live Royal St. John’s Regatta coverage. NTV is Newfoundland and Labrador’s leading source for news and local content. NTV's mission is to inform, enlighten, and entertain our audience, while strengthening the social and economic fabric of our province.

Your First Shift Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for your first shift and visit the Accreditation Desk located at the Main Doors at Mile One centre to pick up your photo accreditation. If you have not yet picked up your uniform or had your photo taken, you will be able to take care of these things before your shift but please allow for more time.

**ID Required for Accreditation Pick UP** Mile One Accreditation Desk Event Hours

March 2 – Noon till 6pm March 3 – 8am till 7pm March 4 – open at 9am

March 5th to 12th – Open all day starting 1 hour before the first draw

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Saturday March 4 Evening Shanneyganock Sunday March 5 Evening Quidi Vidi Dirt Band Monday March 6 Evening The Punters Tuesday March 7 Evening Slowcoaster Wednesday March 8 Evening Station Road Thursday March 9 Evening Hillsburn Friday March 10 Evening 8 Track Favourites Saturday March 11 Afternoon Billy & The Bruisers Saturday March 11 Evening The Novaks

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Happening in The Patch… The Patch is championship curling’s legendary party place! Fans are guaranteed a rockin’ good time, highlighted by a nightly line-up of live entertainment, and fuelled by a tasty selection of food and beverages.

Nobody knows how to get a party started like a Newfoundland crowd!!! Check out our line up of amazing east coast bands!!

AlwayschecktheFanZoneatcurling.ca/2017brierforuptodateinformationonallthingshappeninginthePatch.

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From $22

SINGLE DRAW TICKETS • Opening Weekend & Newfoundland & Labrador draws: $30

• Weekday non-Newfoundland & Labrador draws: $22 • Due to high demand, select draws may not be available. For other ticket options, contact the box office

directly (709) 576-7657.

Welcome To St. John’s! ‘Brier Welcome Kits’ are now available to

businesses in St. John’s. These kits will contain a Welcome poster, tent cards and

brochures to help dress up the community and welcome guests in anticipation of the

Brier!

We are challenging businesses to get creative with their displays and show us

online.

Watch for the displays around town and the pics on our

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram #Brierwelcome

WELCOMEBIENVENUETickets are available at curling.ca/tickets or call 709.576.7657

Follow Curling Canada on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

for all the latest Brier news, contests and action!

#Brier2017

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