This presentation informed our volunteers for the California State Fair about the details in our Calaveras exhibit. Volunteers staff our booth for two weeks of fair, dispensing cheerful information and encouragement to visit Calaveras County. The presentation was given at our volunteer reception at La Contenta Golf Club.

1. 2015 State Fair
Volunteer Presentation

2. • Thank you so much for volunteering your time, energy &
enthusiasm to the 2015 Calaveras County exhibit at the California
State Fair.
• This year the theme is: “Feasts and Festivals”
THANK YOU!
THE DESIGN: 1950s road trip
• Motel style title sign
• Billboard with maps & attractions
• 1950s model convertible
• Road signs to attractions
• Picnic table & tree stump desk

3. OVERVIEW
The Calaveras map features a giant sequoia, a cave and a Mark
Twain cut-out in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the
publication of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras.”

4. STAFFING STATION
Volunteer seating area is behind the giant sequoia “desk” on the left of
the display. Our rotating brochure holder will contain partner brochures
that will need to be kept stocked.

5. FEASTS TABLE
The table on the right at the front will display Calaveras “feast”
components and our emphasis for this is on our Farmers Markets.
FEATURED ITEMS
• Olive oil
• Fresh fruits &
vegetables
• Walnuts
• Wine

6. WHERE ARE WE?
California Building B
Counties Exhibits 2015
 The 2015 Calaveras County booth
is located at #20 in Building B.
 Storage is to the immediate right
of the booth.
 Check in is almost opposite the
booth.
CHECK
IN
Booth
Storage 


7. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Be friendly and engaging. Greet everyone. Calaveras is a
friendly place, make sure you convey that at all times!
• To be the best volunteer you can be, make sure to read the
Volunteer Manual. It will contain essential information.
• Read through a Calaveras Activities Guide. We add new things
every year… Calaveras has more to offer than ever before.
• Keep our booth stocked with Calaveras Activities Guides and
brochures.
• Help kids and families with their photos if needed.
• Offer a Calaveras Activities Guide and encourage VIP
membership to every person.
• Stay awake! If you are tired, and need a break, please leave the
booth.
• Keep snacks and drinks to a minimum when inside the booth.
Keep your goodies hidden where visitors cannot see them.
• Most importantly HAVE FUN!

8. GIVEAWAYS
• The most important giveaway is the Calaveras Activities Guide.
Don’t be conservative with the guides … we have plenty!
• This year, VIP activation cards should only be given to people
who DON’T OWN smart phones.
• A table-top display will give
details on easy phone
activation.
• Plastic jumping frogs:
please give away just one
per kid or kid at heart.