WE STILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 4 MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!

 

Reminders -

• Sign-in ends at 6 pm this Thursday

• Only car pools will be allowed to park in Penman lot

• Cargo pockets are ok

• Car poolers - don't forget to turn in stub for the lottery

• Questions? Please visit www.stadiumfoodandbeverage.com 

Are ya ready for some FOOTBALL? A HUGE thanks to everyone who came out for training this past Saturday; the Panthers concession folks were greatly impressed by the number of people who showed up. Now -- how soon can you get started?

 

The first Panthers game is next Saturday and we need a LOT of slots filled in a hurry! We are required to have our signups turned in by Monday (as in TOMORROW) afternoon for BOTH preseason games (8/29, 9/3); currently, only about half of those slots have been filled. We need folks to step up as quickly as possible; certainly don't want to start off on the wrong foot on this very lucrative opportunity. Especially after the great impression we made yesterday!

 

We will need leaders, 14-16 cashiers, and 14-16 runners/assistants per game. TIPS training is not required but you must be at least 18 in order to work a window. (Current students cannot work windows). If you were unable to attend yesterday's training, please make sure you arrive early enough to get an overview if you plan to work a window. The procedures are pretty simple, but it's easier when you have some time to ask questions!

 

Some of the basics:

1. Dress code:

   • ONLY black or khaki shorts/slacks. If they have belt loops, a belt must be worn. Shorts must be no more than one inch above the knee.

   • Closed toe/closed heel shoes are required. This means no clogs, no crocs, no sandals.

   • Do not wear any items with the logo of any NFL team other than the Panthers, or any item with a college logo. You will be turned away.

   • We will have shirts and visors at the booth for you to wear.

2. Car pools:

   • The Panthers have a game-day parking lot on Penman St. It holds 500 cars; there are 2000 game day employees. CARPOOLING IS CRITICAL. The Panthers provide a shuttle to and from the stadium before and after games.

   • On all non-Sunday games, this lot will be designated as "carpool-only". Individuals will need to park elsewhere.

   • Saturday, everyone interested in carpooling meet at the Food Lion parking lot at the intersection of Hwy 160 and Gold Hill Rd. Until we come up with a more central location, we will continue to meet here. Carpools should leave at least 45 minutes before sign-in time to allow time to get to the stadium.

   • If you choose to take the light rail in, get off at Stonewall St. and walk to the stadium.

3. Sign-in time:

   • You should sign in two hours before gates open in order to have the stand ready; GATES OPEN TWO HOURS BEFORE GAME TIME.

   • Under 18? You must bring a proof of birth date - permit, license, state id, copy of birth certificate, etc. - with you in order to sign in.

   • ONCE GATES OPEN, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIGN IN.

These are just some of the basics.  Please visit the website at www.stadiumfoodandbeverage.com - will open in new window - for full details. A good place to start would be to click on "General Game Day Info" -- this has directions for entering the stadium, dress code info, and parking lot info.  We are in stand #506 (500 level).

 

One section of our stand sells Bojangles products. They will have employees on hand to prepare their food; we simply sell it. Gotta love it!

 

Sign-up is available through the band website -- see the "Panthers info" and "Panthers schedule" buttons on the left - or see instructions below. We are also looking for leaders to handle deposits and control inventory; please indicate your interest when signing up.  If you have further questions or have problems signing up, please feel free to contact Theresa Parker (tparker@superiorconstruction.com) or Steve Turner (sjl_turner@comporium.net).

How to sign up for an event at Bank of America stadium?

• Go to the band website, click on the "Panther Schedule" selection on the lower left side of the page or top of this page. This brings up a sheet showing all sign-up events: first column tells when the gates open, time of event, and where to park. Second column gives the event name; third column gives additional info. Fourth column lets you select the event you want to sign up for, and the fifth column will take you to a roster for each event - once the page opens, click on the event from the selections at the top of the page. But let's go back to the fourth column...

• Click on the blue button for the event you want to work. This will open up an email form, addressed to bandvolunteer@comporium.net, and fill in the blanks.

• Move the cursor down and enter the school (NFHS, FMHS). Then move your cursor down to the blank space after Name 1, and type in your first name. The column will automatically widen. Then move the cursor over, enter a "Y" if you're 18 and older or "N" if not; then move over and enter "Y" if name 1 is a student, "N" if not. Repeat for any additional names.

• If you want to carpool, enter "Y" where prompted.

• Then enter any additional comments or info as needed.

• That's it! Now - click "send" and you're done.

• Once this is received, one of our volunteers will reply confirming you for the event. You will then see your name, and anyone else you signed up, on the roster for the corresponding event.

Thank you for your support!  And thanks to every volunteer who has stepped up to make this happen so that EVERYONE can benefit!