Volunteer Orientation Saturday August 26 th , 2017 Welcome - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2017 Shaw Charity Classic Volunteer Orientation Saturday August 26 th , 2017

Welcome Volunteers!  Introductions  General Tournament Information  Schedule of Events  Site Map  Volunteer Information  Q & A

Tournament Facts  Dates: August 30 th – September 3 rd  Location: Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club  Field: 78 Professionals (minimum 50 years of age)  Purse: $2.35 million (USD)  Defending Champion: Carlos Franco  Broadcast: Golf Channel  Attendance: 42,500 (2016)  Charitable Donation: $5.2 million (2016)

Charity 2016 • PGA TOUR Champions Record of $5.2 million raised • Benefited more than 124 Alberta children’s charities • Impacted 315,000 children & youth in Alberta 2017 • Goal to raise a cumulative total of $20 million • Benefit over 155 children’s charities in Alberta

Official Charity Partners

Official Sponsors Title le S Spon onsor or Prem emier er Partners rs Official P Partner ers

Schedule of Events *Gates are open to spectators Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 am *Gates are open to spectators Friday – Sunday at 8:00 am August 28 th Monday Practice Rounds Women’s Day presented by Blakes – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm August 29 th Tuesday Practice Rounds Tournament Qualifier (off-site) On-Site Clinics RBC Championship Pro-Am Pairings Party – 6:00 to 9:00 pm August 30 th Wednesday RBC Championship Pro-Am (off #1 and #10 tees) – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm August 31 st Thursday RBC Championship Pro-Am (off #1 and #10 tees) – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm September 1 st Friday First Round (off #1 and #10 tees) – 9:00 to 11:10 am September 2 nd Saturday Second Round (off #1 and #10 tees) – 9:00 to 11:10 am Volunteer Party sponsored by and 4:00 to 6:30 pm - in the Volunteer Centre Sunday September 3 rd Final Round (off #1 and #10 tees) – 8:50 to 11:00 am Trophy Ceremony and Champions Toast – Immediately after play

Site Map (Please note the map is subject to change)

Volunteer Package Volunteer Uniform  Please only wear uniform when you are on shift  If you plan on watching golf before or after your shift bring an extra shirt

Volunteer Package Volunteer Uniform  Uniform Exchange * quantities available in each size may be limited* Saturday, August 26 th 9:00 – 11:00 AM (today!)   Additional uniforms can be purchased in the ServiceNow Volunteer Centre starting Monday, August 28 th Volunteer Information Card  Please take the time to review the volunteer information card Lanyard

Volunteer Credentials  Non-Transferrable Volunteer Badge  Transferrable Weekly Grounds Badge  Weekly Volunteer Parking Pass (Lot G)

Parking  Volunteers will park at St. Mary’s University (on the grass field behind the school)  Volunteer shuttle buses powered by Telesat will run continuously throughout the day between St. Mary’s University and Canyon Meadows  Volunteers will enter through the main admissions tent  Parking in the volunteer lot is only permitted on days you are volunteering  For parking on days you are not on shift, shuttles powered by Telesat will run from Anderson LRT station during the following times:  Wednesday & Thursday - 6:30 AM until one hour after the completion of play  Friday through Sunday - 8:00 AM until one hour after the completion of play

Volunteer Centre  Located between the 1 st and 7 th holes  Hours of Operation:  Monday & Tuesday – 7:00 am – 4:30 pm  Wednesday & Thursday – 5:45 am – 6:30 pm  Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 6:45 am – 4:45 pm  Please do not use the ServiceNow Volunteer Centre on days you are not volunteering  No guests permitted in ServiceNow Volunteer Centre

Volunteer Centre  Meals will be provided on certain days in the ServiceNow Volunteer Centre  Only volunteers working on that specific day can receive the meal  Read the daily newsletter to keep you up to date – check your email!  Will contain details on when meals will be provided  Week long charity raffle with all proceeds going to over 155 Alberta children & youth charities  Also daily draw giveaways!  All remaining volunteer apparel will be on sale  Shift check-in location will be communicated by your committee chair

Food & Beverage  Complimentary coffee, water, tea and certain meals are available in the ServiceNow Volunteer Centre  Free coffee & tea for on-duty volunteers provided by Planet Coffee  Feel free to bring an empty tumbler on-site  Volunteer meals are provided by our generous meal sponsors:

Food & Beverage August 26 th Saturday DINNER provided by PIZZA 7 A 73 August 28 th Monday BREAKFAST provided by TIM H HOR ORTON ONS LUNCH provided by PIZZA 7 A 73 August 29 th Tuesday BREAKFAST provided by TIM H HOR ORTON ONS LUNCH provided by DIRTBEL ELLY Wednesday August 30 th BREAKFAST provided by CO COBS BS LUNCH provided by BOSTON ON P PIZZA Thursday August 31 st BREAKFAST provided by CO COBS BS LUNCH provided by BOSTON ON P PIZZA September 1 st BREAKFAST provided by CO Friday COBS BS LUNCH provided by SPOLUMBO MBOS September 2 nd BREAKFAST provided by CO Saturday COBS BS BBQ DINNER – VOLUNT NTEER P PART RTY September 3 rd PANCAKE BREAKFAST provided by SHAW Sunday AW

Volunteer Party Sponsored by & On Saturday, September 2 nd celebrate five years of endless hours, commitment and hard work at the famous Volunteer Party sponsored by AltaCorp Capital and BD&P. From 4:00 – 6:30 PM in the Volunteer Centre

NEW Mobile Device & Camera Policy  Mobile devices may now be used to capture video, audio and photos (content) in all areas throughout tournament week  Keep your mobile device on silent while on the grounds  Flash photography is not permitted  Phone calls are only allowed in designated areas  If you notice a spectator using their mobile device in a way which disrupts players, caddies or media – please politely remind them of the mobile device policy. If they continue, please notify your committee chair

Smoking & Alcohol Smoking Policy  Volunteers should refrain from smoking near spectators while wearing a volunteer uniform. Alcohol Policy  Please refrain from drinking alcohol while on shift. Beer is available for purchase in the Volunteer Centre for after your shift.

Weather Plan  “Weather Warning” horn sound – volunteers should notify spectators around their location that dangerous weather is in the area.  One prolonged note of an air horn – Signifies a dangerous situation (lightning)  Two short notes of an air horn – Signals that play will be resumed  The ServiceNow Volunteer Centre is not a shelter during lightning. If there is lightning, please return back to the busses to be taken to your car  Prior to 2:00 PM – Please wait in your car for further instruction  After 2:00 PM – Most volunteers are free to return home! Some committees will need to be available if play resumes and your committee chair will let you know.

Final Tips  Wear comfortable shoes.  Check the weather forecast before your leave for you shift and dress accordingly.  Bring sunscreen & bug spray.  Remember to put your phone on silent when you enter the grounds.  Have fun and enjoy the experience!

The Best Field Yet! Nick Faldo Jose Maria Olazabal Vijay Singh Miguel Angel Jimenez Colin Fred Couples Jeff Maggert Carlos Franco Rocco Mediate Montgomerie

This tournament would not be possible without every one of the over 1,200 volunteers. Thank you for your hard work and we will see you in a few weeks! We would also like to thank our three new volunteer sponsors for recognizing the tremendous value that you provide . Questions?