Good evening, Tribe parents!

Yes, it’s me again. The dockside pauper, begging for just a few moments of your time and teetering between adorable and obnoxious. If your inbox was feeling peaceful, I’m here to ruin that with another charming plea for swim meet volunteers!

So, for our morning meet this Saturday, here’s what we still need:

2 Timers – Can you press a button? Congrats, you're hired. If you’ve ever used a microwave, you’re already over-qualified.

1 Finish Judge – Ever sat on the grass and gone "my kid definitely won that one!" Your moment is now, to make that a reality... fairly and honestly.

2 Clerks – Sit in the shade, look official, use a laptop. It's like working from home, but with fewer spreadsheets and more sunscreen.

1 Starter - TOTAL SWIM MEET DOMINATION

Also, if you enjoy manual labor or bringing things in bags, setup, cleanup, and donation slots are just waiting for your strong arms and excellent grocery shopping skills.

What’s swimming without eating? We’re diving into the search for 2 dozen bagels to keep our team fueled and fabulous.

If you’re able to donate or know a business that can part with some precious carbs, please let us know! We promise not to let the bagels get soggy

Perks of volunteering include:

Dockside views (fancy!)

Splashes from our tiny humans 

Mild sunburns

And eternal gratitude from your volunteer coordinator (me), who is one spreadsheet away from using interpretive dance to get your attention.

Got questions? Concerns? Mild existential dread? Email me. I answer all of the above—and I respond better to memes than complaints, just FYI.

Let’s make this season fun, fast, and not run by three exhausted people in flip-flops.

With deep, slightly-panicked respect,

Ed

Your Friendly Neighborhood Volunteer Beggar