2024 Jackpot of Gems RGMS Member Volunteer Opportunities
The Reno Gem and Mineral Society is presenting their annual Jackpot of Gems Show on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at the Grand Sierra Resort, Silver State Pavilion.
We still have some opportunities for you to volunteer and get into the show for FREE!
As a member of RGMS, you can make this year's event a success. Listed below are the volunteer spots available.
You can sign up for multiple areas and times.
After you have volunteered, you will receive a confirmation with your information. Make sure to mark your calendar.
Thank you and we look forward to spending a fun weekend with you at the show.
Times and Dates
Saturday, September 14
- 9:30am - 12:30pm
- 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, September 15
- 9:30am - 12:30pm
- 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
VOLUNTEER AREAS (GENERAL)
Admissions
JoAnn Sworthout (Chairperson)
Qualities Desired: Money aware, friendly, alert, quick minded
- Admit patrons into show, selling appropriate number of admission tickets and offer them a program and a ballot.
- If taking cash, ensure correct amount is collected and given back as change.
- If credit card, enter amount on tablet correctly & ensure credit card is good.
- Children under 12 will receive a ticket for a free spin on the Wheel of Fortune.
Fluorescent Display
Steve Norman/Nick Bombard (Chairpersons)
Qualities Desired: Alert, patient, knowledge on the use of the display
- Monitor number of patrons inside fluorescent tent
- Admit patrons into fluorescent tent
- Explain and educate patrons on different fluorescent materials
Information
Lynda Traves/Moni Fox (Chairpersons)
Qualities Desired: A Society member, alert, courteous, kind, helpful, smiling, happy, pleasant
- Arrange Society informational handout
- Keep extra supplies in box under table including pens, stapler, scissors, etc.
- Take any membership applications; keep applications with money separate and give to Membership Director
- Sell pins and patches per display boards
Kids Corner
April Young/Nannette Mentz (Chairpersons)
Qualities Desired: Friendly, organized, not shy, engaging
- Help children with the Treasure Hunt
- Keep track of children with games and prizes
- Be attentive to all the activities
Raffle
Debbie Bush (Chairperson)
Qualities Desired: friendly, alert, organized, good with money & counting
- Tickets can be pre-sold to members; before the show.
- Tickets can be sold to the general public during the show.
- Maintain record of all who donated
- Have security help you put prizes in display case
- If money is the Grand Prize, take out at closing at night & put back in morning
- Keep display case locked at all times
Security
TBD
Qualities Desired: alert, aware of surrounding at all times
- Notify vendors who you are so they can call on you if needed
- Watch what is going on with everyone present
- Look for large open bags or purses, long coats, draped clothing over arms
- Do not get involved in a confrontation
- If you notice any theft, you can inform the vendor of the information
- Remove any trash that has been left behind
- Main objective is to prevent any problems
- Continually walk the floor watching for any possible issues (SHOP LIFTERS)
Silent Auction
Lori Connel/Albie Longueira (Chairpersons)
Qualities Desired: friendly, organized, some familiarity with rocks, able to lift buckets of rocks
- Organize layout of materials with bid sheet
- Drawings are held and completed every half hour
- At expiration of time, collect all items won with bid sheets; send person and items to cashier
- As bids are won, replace blank spaces with new items
Wheel of Fortune
Darby Weber/Ann Marie McCann (Chairpersons)
Qualities Desired: friendly, smiling, cheering, organized, conscientious
- Ensure Wheel is set up correctly
- Place prizes on numbered spaces (rocks, jewelry, misc. items, etc.)
- Sell tickets for Wheel spins
- Replace prizes on blank numbers as prizes are won
Demonstration Booth Volunteers
Julie Hilsabek (Chairperson)
Qualities Desired: Patience, Personable, Enthusiastic
TIME: Saturday, September 14, 10:00am-5:00pm / Sunday, September 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Knowledge of the craft being demonstrated
- Able to share that knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner
- Enthusiasm for the craft being demonstrated
Display Case Exhibitors
Mary Hicks (Chairperson)
This is your opportunity to share your passion.
Set up Friday, September 13, 10:00 AM
- RENO CLUB MEMBERS can make arrangements to borrow a Club liner.
- Please return entry before August 15, 2024.
- Give complete information of each case entered.
- Competition is open to any member of an AFMS Club. IF YOU COMPETE, YOU MUST
FOLLOW THE CURRENT AFMS UNIFORM RULES, AS SUPPLEMENTED BY CFMS. - RGMS Members can also compete.
- No change of entry status will be made after show starts.
- Maximum lighting per case is 150 watts.
- Exhibitors are not allowed to sell material from their cases during the show.
Take down Sunday, September 15 at close of Show
VOLUNTEER SPOTS (LOGISTICS)
Set Up At Grand Sierra Resort, Silver State Pavilion
Stephanie Leonard/Virginia Keeley (Chairpersons)
TIME: September 13, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Jackpot of Gems Show, GSR, Silver State Pavilion
Distribute from loading area materials to appropriate locations in the show area and set up various booths as directed. Lifting & carrying up to 50lbs maybe required.
Take Down At Grand Sierra Resort, Silver State Pavilion
Stephanie Leonard/Virginia Keeley (Chairpersons)
TIME: Sunday, September 15, 4:00pm - ??
- Assist where necessary to take down booths, displays, etc.
- Take direction from various chairpersons to move materials to loading area
Volunteer Fill In (Floater)
Stephanie Leonard/Virginia Keeley (Chairpersons)
TIME: Saturday, September 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm / Sunday, September 15, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Qualities Desired: Familiar with all positions of the Jackpot of Gems Show
- Fill in at any position in case of no-shows or illness
- Check in with Chairperson on regular basis to see if needed