2011 TAI National Convention Committee Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2011 TAI National Convention, which will take place 3 - 7 August 2011 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Resort just outside of Washington, DC. All convention volunteers are welcomed and appreciated, as your assistance is what will make this historic event a success.   Please take a moment to complete the following information in sections I and II below based on your availability.  Upon submission, you will receive a call from our Volunteer Coordinator to confirm your assignment(s) and schedule Orientation. For more information on 2011 TAI National Convention volunteer efforts or to ask questions about the convention, please contact hotel@ecctai.com.

I.  Personal Information Please enter all applicable contact information so you may be contacted to confirm your volunteer interest.   Name (Last, First)    Organization Name   Address (Street, City, State, Zip)   Email Address   Home Phone              Mobile Phone           Work Phone              Best Contact No. & Time   Special Accommodations   Community Service Credit?  Please check the box if you are requesting community service hours for credit.  If so, a letter will be provided upon  completion of your final assignment.   II.  Volunteer Contribution A.  Please share any special skills you are willing to offer in support of convention events.   Administrative Support Event Coordinator Journalist / Writer Heavy Lifting Decorator Photographer Other specialized skills not listed: B.  Please indicate the times you will be available to support convention events.   Tuesday 11AM - 3PM   3PM - 7PM     7PM - 11PM Wednesday 7AM - 11AM   11AM - 3PM   3PM - 7PM   7PM - 11PM Thursday 7AM - 11AM   11AM - 3PM   3PM - 7PM   7PM - 11PM Friday 7AM - 11AM   11AM - 3PM   3PM - 7PM   7PM - 11PM Saturday 7AM - 11AM  11AM - 3PM   3PM - 7PM   7PM - 11PM Sunday 7AM - 11AM  11AM - 3PM  3PM - 7PM   III.  Committee Descriptions Please select one option from the following committee list. DOTA/Heritage Committee Description: Organize DOTA (Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen) and Heritage member participation in the convention.   Finance Committee Description: Developing convention financial plans and tracking convention finances.   Fundraising Committee Description: Contact potential sponsors to obtain financial support for the convention.   History Committee Description: Research history supporting the Tuskegee Airmen and produce materials for distribution.   Hotel Committee Description: Coordinate convention activities at the Gaylord Hotel.   Logistics Committee Description: Coordinate contracts for convention transportation and merchandise.   Military Affairs Committee Description: Coordinate military participation and support for the committee.   Public Relations Committee Description: Marketing of the convention and working with various forms of media.   Protocol Committee Description: Serves as the single point of contact for all DOTAs and distinguished visitors attending the convention.   Technology Committee Description: Develop and maintain convention website and electronic media.   Youth Committee Description: Planning youth activities and working with local community to recruit youth.