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Re: From a Newton Volunteer
Though I didn't volunteer at STL, I did volunteer at a bunch of events in New England. Yes there were animated coaches running around with their heads cut off, but in the heat of battle, adrenalin will overtake even the meekest person. I"m OK with that. What I am not OK with is students yelling at each other after the match doing the blame game, or hearing swearing during the matches or adult coaches still yelling at their drivers. I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS! I will approach them & let them know they can't argue/swear & if it happens again the Ref will be notified.
We aren't here to make the event horrible for others & we all must remember that. I only spoke to 2 male students in Boston who were yelling at each other in front of the female member. Here's what I say to all of them "We are here to have fun, make new friends, learn something new and smile". Next time I saw that team the 2 students came up to me & shook my hand & thanked me. We all laughed and enjoyed the next match. For those who have been to these events & seen me, you know how I am; Mr. Happy, smiling & dancing all the time. I hope it rubs off a lot!
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Mentor & Volunteer
Field setup, Field Supervisor & disassemble Suffield Shakedown 2003- present (2015)
Connecticut Regional Field setup, disassemble & FTAA 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Field reset & Assistant Field Supervisor), Field Reset Pine Tree Regional 2013, Field Supervisor, setup & take-down at Groton & Southington Districts 2014, Field Reset Hartford District 2014. Field Reset Boston District Championship 2014. FLL Judge Fall 2014
Field Supervisor/Set-up & Take-down Waterbury & Springfield , Field Reset/Set-up & take-down Hartford N/E District 2015. Field Reset NE Champs 2015. FLL Judge Fall 2015.
Suffield Shakedown 2016, Field Super 2016 Stronghold Waterbury.
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