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Whether you're going on your own or with
friends, you've got a perfect opportunity to get to know other fans by
stewarding.
A convention takes a great deal of hard work and manpower to organise both
before the event and during, and it's the 'during' part that needs
volunteers to help with. In order for the event to run smoothly
it needs YOU, the ticket holder, to volunteer to steward. Whether you'll be
joining us for the entire weekend, or even just one day, we'd love to have
you with us.
Stewards are essential. Whether you have stewarded before or have never been
to an event in your life, it doesn't matter. The only qualification is that
you are willing to contribute a couple of hours a day to helping out. It's
not difficult, and is, in fact, the highlight of most people's weekends.
It's a lot of fun, it brings you closer to the other attendees, and over the
years some brilliant friendships have been formed through stewarding.
You're not being asked you to help out for nothing. In addition to all the
friends you'll make, there are some perks:
Priority seating in the main hall - There will be seating reserved
for off duty stewards and disabled
attendees in the hall, which offer the best view that no other attendee can
get. These will probably be the first two or three rows, and are ONLY
available to off duty stewards, disabled attendees, staff and guests.
An end of convention meeting -
This will be held on the Sunday evening, probably after the closing
ceremony. Where possible the guests are asked to attend, but this is not
guaranteed.
A big thank you at the end of the weekend - Usually, a unique item is
given to you as a 'thank you' gift for helping out. This item will probably
be signed by the guests. It's not guaranteed, but I've never known one to
not be provided. These rare items are designed specifically for the event
and are only available to stewards at this event - no one else in the world
will have one!
And most importantly, you will receive the thanks of all those at the event
for helping out.
If you are on duty during autograph or photo sessions you will be given the
chance to jump the queue and get straight into the room - something most
attendees only wish they could do!
Where possible duties are scheduled around things you don't want to miss.
There are also stewarding roles that can cater for those with disabilities.
Once again, stewards are essential to the smooth running of the event. It's
a great way to make friends. So please don't be shy about volunteering, or
suggesting to your friends to volunteer.
If you haven't already booked your ticket to
the event, you can do so NOW, by visiting www.starfury.co.uk. Tickets are
selling FAST, so book now to avoid disappointment!
Please volunteer by emailing the head stewards
Ian and Jenny at
stewards_r_us@hotmail.com
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