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Tube Float Volunteer Application

The Great Western Tube Float, aka The Parker Tube Float, is a long-time tradition in the region. This event is not just a fundraiser for the Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (PRCCT), it is a major economic boost to our local resorts and retailers.

A Little About Us:
The PRCCT operates the only year-round state accredited Local Visitor Information Center (LVIC) in La Paz County. We are often referred to as the Information Hub of the Community. PRCCT is a Chamber of Commerce promoting economic prosperity to our members and the business community through referrals, networking opportunities, visibility opportunities and business education. We also serve as the Destination Marketing Office for the Parker Area by promoting visitation to the Parker Area through a comprehensive marketing program. We are proud to say that we have been serving our community for 67 years!

The Parker Tube Float creates a "fourth" summer holiday weekend in the region and provides major economic impact to the Town of Parker, La Paz County, area businesses and community members working in the tourism field. Tourism is the number on industry in La Paz County and Parker and your support is very much appreciated and critical to the continuation of this iconic event.

There are many ways to volunteer for this event. From Trash Brigade to Float Coaches to Assist Vessels- we will need help in so many areas. There are a thousand moving parts to this event! Please have a look at the job descriptions below. There will be a volunteer meeting at 7 am at La Paz County Park on June 8, 2019. There will be a Volunteer Appreciation Party On for all volunteers on June 27 at a location to be determined.

Thank you for your consideration to volunteer for this event. Everyone is affected by our number one industry: Tourism.

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Parker Tube Float Volunteer Application
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Assist Vessel
During the event, we need help from assist vessels on the water. The duties would include pulling registered participants from the shore and docks into the middle of the river to help them get into the current for a better floating experience. We provide ice, water, official marine event banners and gas voucher. A vessel is required for this volunteer position. Jet boats are preferred. Jet skis are a viable option as well. A mandatory meeting for assist vessels is scheduled for June 4, 2019 at 10 am at the La Paz County Sheriff's Boating Safety Center. Assist vessel operators and crew will be required to wear safety vests which will be provided by Buckskin Fire Department. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact Mary Hamilton by phone. 928 669-2174 after completing this form. At 7:00 am on the day of the event, June 8, 2019, an in-service performed by La Paz County Boating & Safety with you will be executed. At this in-service you will receive specific instructions from Boating & Safety Officer and a radio to contact law enforcement and/or first responders and your vest(s).
Gilligan
This position is for those who will be volunteering on a vessel. Every "Skipper" should have at least one "Gilligan." You should already know someone who is an assist vessel.
Trash Brigade - Vessel
Help us keep the river and shores of the Colorado River Clean. Every event has trash and this is a very important task. We will provide bags, gloves, ice, water during clean-up.
PWC Trash Brigade
This position is for volunteers that have a PWC and would like to help collect trash on the water during the event. We provide ice, water, official marine event banners, gloves, trash bags, gas voucher. This position will require you to wear an orange life jacket provided by Buckskin Fire Department.
Trash Brigade - Event Area at La Paz County Park
Help us keep the river and shores of the Colorado River Clean. Every event has trash and this is a very important job. We will provide containers, bags, gloves, ice, water during clean-up.
Trash Brigade - Launch Site at Buckskin Mountain State Park
Help us keep the river and shores of the Colorado River Clean. Every event has trash and this is a very important job. We will provide containers, bags, gloves, ice, water during clean-up.
Float Coach - Bus Loading La Paz County Park
Float Coaches at the Bus Loading site will assist organizers in delivering information to floaters and directing floaters to the launch area, inflation station and answer questions that may arise. Event Area Float Coaches will be placed strategically along the route at businesses and areas of shoreline. Event Area Float Coaches may be placed with security teams along the route. An Event Area Float Coach will encourage floaters to navigate to the finish line where after-float festivities will start at 2 pm. Finish Float Coaches will assist floaters getting out of the water, directing them to the deflation area and gather wristbands for entry into the fabulous prize drawings at the after-float festivities.
Registration - La Paz County Park
Registration Float Coaches will assist organizers in getting the floaters registered after they pay the fee, read and sign waiver to get their wristbands. Floaters will need their wristbands to board the buses to Buckskin Mountain State Park.
Float Coach - After Party at Pirate's Den Resort
After Party Float Coaches will encourage floaters to navigate to the finish line at Pirate's Den Resort. After Party Float Coaches will assist floaters in getting registered for the prize drawing at 3 pm. They will cut the wristband off the participants, write their name with a black sharpie and deposit into the gold tumbler at the beach party.
Waiver *
I am 18 years of age or over and hereby agree to the following: I assume all risk and hereby release the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, Arizona State Parks, La Paz County and all other event sponsors and any organizations/individuals assisting with the 2019 Great Western Tube Float aka Parker Tube Float. I further agree to release the above stated entities from any and all liability for loss of any kind sustained by myself whether by injury to my property or person, in any manner arising out of my participation, either as an entrant, spectator or volunteer. This release shall be binding on heirs, executors, administrators or assigns of the participant. participant will agree to all float rules. Receipt and review of float rules are hereby acknowledged. This release shall specifically include any and all event sponsors, Arizona State Parks, La Paz County as well as the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce dba Parker regional Chamber of Commerce and Tourism staff, board of directors and volunteers.

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