Dear General Lea,
    

I recently moved to Independence and have not experienced a “Neewollah,” but I would like to volunteer to help next year with Neewollah activities.  Several people I work with are busy with jobs connected with the festival, and it seems like a lot of fun.

 

 

How can I be more a part of this next year?
New Kid

 

 

 

Dear “New Kid,”
    

Welcome to Independence!   So far as wanting to help with Neewollah—great!  Whether you are new to the area or have lived here for years, Neewollah would like your help.  I suggest that you contact one of the fifteen Neewollah board members and make certain one has your contact information. Tell those co-workers who are involved to keep you in mind in next year’s planning and in what area you would like to become involved.  If you don’t know the different committees, activities, or board members you may want to look at this year’s program book or the website to see what those are.  Do it soon!  Believe it or not, a festival like Neewollah takes year-round planning and as soon as this year’s festival is over, next year’s will begin to get organized.
    

Many committees are often in full swing by March. Most committee chair volunteers must begin having organizational meetings no later than May. That doesn’t mean, however, that if you decide to become involved in June or July that you can’t. Volunteers are always needed; it just may not be your choice of activities.  Also, our program booklet must be printed, and we would like to give our folks some recognition.
If you’re not worried about that and would like to help when things are in full swing—fantastic!!!  Just ask our set crew for the play this year. 

Please realize that some of these jobs may seem glamorous, but they aren’t.  In order for the curtain to rise or the vendors to sell, much sweat, gasoline, phoning, e-mailing, TIME, and muscles are needed.  We appreciate it when someone steps up and says, “I’ll run pick that up for you!” or “What time do I need to be there?”    

Thank you for volunteering!  In the meantime, tell this year’s volunteers,

 

“Thanks!”
See you downtown!
General Lea