This email was received and I requested that we move the discussion to this forum so it is open to everyone.
From: Keith Pfautz [mailto:pfautz@mindspring.com]
Sent: Mon 4/23/2007 1:18 PM
To: Smith, Dennis; Smith, Dale; Pratt, Nancy L; Martin Betty; Lipsinic Patrick; Janice Rick; Jackson J.; Hinton Larry; Gibson, Teddy; Gerber, Candy; Faigle Curtis; Entriken Rocky; Clark, Chuck; Carr Rick; Albin, Chris; Shaw Ron & Monica; Harris, Phil
Subject: Worker Recuitment and Retention Plan
All:
The attached article was forwarded to me by Wendell Karr-ake, Oklahoma Region RE. Sharon McBride had sent it to him.
What it brought to mind is that we are fully into the race season and I haven't heard anything further about Midiv's plan. Where are we in the implementation of it? I know it is not as aggressive as Florida Region's program, but should we look at a more aggressive stance?
At this point, I'm not advocating a position. However, the last two races I was at (Heartland and Hallett) certainly didn't have an overabundance of workers.
As always, yours for the sport.
Keith Pfautz
Wichita Region RE
FLORIDA REGION PRESS RELEASE APRIL 16, 2007
In a bold move to increase the recruitment of new workers and to retain the present worker pool, the Florida Region has launched a new and aggressive Volunteer Incentive Program, (VIP). This program is designed to improve the availability and attendance of workers at all events, but
especially at its road racing events, which rely heavily on the large number of people it takes to organize and conduct a road racing weekend.
The new Florida Region VIP plan utilizes a three-pronged approach to recruiting and retaining volunteers. The first component of the plan consists of VIP Packs, which are distributed to newly recruited F & C volunteers. First timers receive a plastic bag with health and safety essentials every corner worker needs. It includes, a laminated card showing the flags and their meaning on one side and the number system on the back. A second laminated card shows the hand signals and symbols used to communicate over long distances. A safety lanyard with clip - for the cards, sun screen, ear plugs, and a hooded poncho complete Pack I. Pack II, for second timers, includes a safety whistle, a lanyard for the whistle, large chalk stick, and a Florida Region/SCCA T-shirt.
The third Pack includes a baseball style cap, a pair of orange reflective safety gloves and a chapstick.
The second component of the plan is fairly simple. Any SCCA member who comes out to work an event, in any specialty, is eligible for a $30.00 per day reimbursement to help defray personal expenses. This part of the plan has been operating successfully for some time, although the per
diem was just recently increased to the $30.00 level.
The third component of the plan was formally launched and approved by the Florida Region Board at its April meeting. This third part of the plan provides a reimbursement of the Florida Region member�s annual SCCA membership dues. To qualify, a person would have to work one
day more than half of the region�s annual scheduled work days.
With this proactive approach to volunteer recruitment and retention, the Florida Region has taken a bold approach to solving a problem that has plagued regions, nationally. Many regions have fallen on hard times when it comes to staffing events. With its new VIP plan, Florida Region is hoping to resolve this dilemma locally and perhaps be an inspiration to other regions who would like to enhance their own Volunteer Incentive Program.