First Mailing

1st Mailing

Why we volunteer

Welcome to the 2008 John Deere Classic and thank you for your interest in serving as a JDC volunteer. Since the tournament was founded in the Quad Cities in 1971, the purpose has been to provide the area with a major league sporting event that helps raise money for charity. 

The JDC continues to be the leading charity fundraiser per capita on the tour. This is possible only because of volunteers like you. Thank you for your hard work in the past; we are looking forward to working with you this year.

How do I register

Please do one of the following:

• Online Registration - go to www.jdclassic.org/volunteers and register online.  The saves both you and the tournament time and money.

• Complete one of the enclosed registration cards and drop it in the mail today.  Photocopy extra letters and cards to give to friends and invite them to come and work with you.

Note:  To save postage we generally send one registration letter per address.

If you are a member of a service organization, please ask if the club members would consider making marshaling a club project and work as a team.

Registration instructions

We ask you to volunteer at least 2 full days, Wednesday through Sunday. Complete all information on the enclosed registration card:

·        include any physical limitations, hole preferences or friends you want to partner with as volunteers

·        mail to Mr. Ken Stotmeister, P.O.Box 1351, Bettendorf, Iowa  52722-0023 today. 

Important: Mail in registration deadline is June 1st, 2008.  Online registration deadline is June 8th, 2008. This allows us to have your schedule ready for you when you pick up your uniform. Your work location and other information will be provided with your uniform.

Once your card is received you are registered as a marshal for the days you requested. There will be no further mailings.  You will be able to check you hole assignment online by tournament week.

Parking

For 2008 – All volunteer parking will be at the River Bend Industrial Center (the old John Deere Foundry) at 1300 19th Street East Moline. There will be signs posted for your benefit on nearby streets. Please park in the designated Volunteer Parking as this is the only FREE parking for volunteers. Shuttle busses will take you directly to the TPC Club House and pick you up there to return you to the River Bend Industrial Center. Golf carts will be available to shuttle you from the clubhouse to your work location. (Marshals with mobility limitations may request assignments near the clubhouse, i.e., 6, 9, 10, 15, or 17.) If you park anywhere else you will be responsible for any parking fees and you will be dropped off at the main gate.

Uniform information

• Only apparel with the new tournament logo may be worn.
      No other colors or logos are acceptable tournament apparel!
• Please wear khaki or stone slacks or walking shorts.
• Tournament shirts will cost $25
• Ball-cap style hats will be $10
• CHECK OR CREDIT CARD ONLY PLEASE!

Uniform sales will take place at the Deere & Company Administration Center, John Deere Rd., (just off Rt. 5) Moline; watch for directional signs. Stop at the marshal table to pick up your work schedule and assignments.

Uniform Store hours:
·        Tuesday, June 24th  4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
·        Wednesday, June 25th   4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
·        Thursday, June 26th  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

THESE ARE THE ONLY DATES FOR UNIFORM PICKUP.
THERE WILL BE NO ALTERNATE DATES!

Note:  It is extremely important that you pick up your uniform at this time. If the store dates are not convenient, consider having a friend pick up your uniform. New volunteers must fill out a volunteer information form.   Note: You or your friend must supply your Doctor's name and phone number.

Web Page

The volunteers website is www.jdclassic.org/volunteers.  We will have your hole assignments listed for the days you signed up to volunteer.  You may register online, but you still must come to the Uniform Store to pick up your shirt, hat, assignments and badge.

Important Dates and Times

Date	Event
Tuesday, June 24th	Uniform Store open from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Deere & Company
Wednesday, June 25th	Uniform Store open from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Deere & Company
Thursday, June 26th	Uniform Store open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Deere & Company
Wednesday, July 9th	2008 John Deere Classic Pro-Am 6:45 a.m. at Deere Run
July 10th  – 13th	2008 John Deere Classic Tournament at Deere Run

Volunteer Appreciation

All volunteers will be able to relax in a hospitality tent overlooking the 18th Tee near the Marshals Tent.  Food and refreshments will be provided free on the days you work.  Watch for more details on the website and at the Uniform Store.

New Marshal Training

New Marshals are asked to attend a training session at 6 PM on either Tuesday, June 26th or Wednesday, June 27th at the uniform pick-up. Please meet at the Marshals table and we will direct you to the auditorium at Deere & Company. Seasoned veterans are welcome for a refresher if needed.

Marshal Committee

Bill Anderson    (309)788-1173  fander52@aol.com
Harvey Green     (309)944-3675  hnegreen@geneseo.net
Tim Kargl        (309)787-6660  tkargo@sbcglobal.net
Rick Lawson      (618)244-2593  rick.lawson.cz5h@statefarm.com
Darryl Lokenvitz (563)386-4160  dlokenvitz@aol.com
Ken Stotmeister  (563)349-9160  kenstot@frontiernet.net
Roger Wallace    (563)441-9903  rogerw@bettendorffinancial.com