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D_Malley

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I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« on: April 22, 2013, 12:18:31 PM »
and was assigned to work at a parking lot in Chester. ;D

but at least i got some new clothes!
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Sam Morrow

Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 12:41:26 PM »
How far is Chester from Merion?
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Mark Pritchett

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 12:43:54 PM »
Is it true volunteers had to pay the USGA $300 to work at the US Open? 
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Sven Nilsen

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2013, 12:54:17 PM »
Quote from: Sam Morrow on April 22, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
How far is Chester from Merion?

World's apart.
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Joe Bausch

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2013, 01:05:02 PM »
Quote from: Mark Pritchett on April 22, 2013, 12:43:54 PM
Is it true volunteers had to pay the USGA $300 to work at the US Open? 

Incorrect.

$160 IIRC.
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Mark McKeever

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2013, 01:05:47 PM »
Agreed with Joe.  $160 and a week of your time.  Cost went to cover the clothes/swag.  I ended up deciding against it because I didnt want to take an entire week of vacation.

Mark
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Joe Bausch

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2013, 01:07:53 PM »
Quote from: D_Malley on April 22, 2013, 12:18:31 PM
and was assigned to work at a parking lot in Chester. ;D

but at least i got some new clothes!

Yowser Dan!  At least your volunteer credentials gets you on the grounds any day you wish.

I feel fortunate to be working 3 shifts as a walking scorer.  And on Sunday I'm on the 1 PM shift.  So I have that going for me, which is nice.
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Ed Brzezowski

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2013, 01:15:36 PM »
Chester?  I can sell you some additional life insurance if you wish. Good Lord you better bring Mucci's 2 iron as a weapon.

Joe B see you on 15. I think i will be the only one in a bucket hat.
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Mark McKeever

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2013, 01:19:44 PM »
Ed, Look over to hole 16.  I may be wearing one..

Mark
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Sam Morrow

Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2013, 01:40:25 PM »
Quote from: Sven Nilsen on April 22, 2013, 12:54:17 PM
Quote from: Sam Morrow on April 22, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
How far is Chester from Merion?

World's apart.
seriously, isn't it like 30 minutes?
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Dan Boerger

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2013, 01:46:26 PM »
$160 and I guarantee you the clothes are more a $250 retail value.

I'm working 4 shifts, as a hole marshal (hole #1).

One very well organized event (from my observation) ... and REALLY looking forward to it.

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Sven Nilsen

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2013, 01:49:38 PM »
Quote from: Sam Morrow on April 22, 2013, 01:40:25 PM
Quote from: Sven Nilsen on April 22, 2013, 12:54:17 PM
Quote from: Sam Morrow on April 22, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
How far is Chester from Merion?

World's apart.
seriously, isn't it like 30 minutes?

Think first world and third world.

Chester is one of the most depressed suburbs of Philadelphia, rivaling Camden, NJ for the crown.

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Ed Brzezowski

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2013, 01:53:08 PM »
Ok boys we need to get together and have a drink or two there and solve the golfing worlds ills.

Mark what days are you working?  I have monday, tuesday friday and sunday.
I may go camp out now.
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Peter Pallotta

Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2013, 02:01:00 PM »
Quote from: Sam Morrow on April 22, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
How far is Chester from Merion?

Aspiring young golfer, to veteran touring pro:

'Hey, can you tell me how to get to Merion?'

'Practice, man, practice'.
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Joe Bausch

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2013, 03:22:01 PM »
Quote from: PPallotta on April 22, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: Sam Morrow on April 22, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
How far is Chester from Merion?

Aspiring young golfer, to veteran touring pro:

'Hey, can you tell me how to get to Merion?'

'Practice, man, practice'.


Sincerely,
A. Iverson

 ;)
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Mark Pritchett

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2013, 04:05:09 PM »
Quote from: Joe Bausch on April 22, 2013, 01:05:02 PM
Quote from: Mark Pritchett on April 22, 2013, 12:43:54 PM
Is it true volunteers had to pay the USGA $300 to work at the US Open? 

Incorrect.

$160 IIRC.

Thanks Joe and Dan,  I heard someone say it was $300 which I though sounded a bit high so was curious to verify with someone in the know.

Good luck to all the volunteers, hope you have a great week!
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Jon Wiggett

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2013, 05:50:53 PM »
With the money the USGA make out of this event it amazes me that they have the cheek to ask volunteers to pay.

Jon
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Geoffrey_Walsh

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2013, 06:09:20 PM »
I'll be working #8 Friday morning, #10 Saturday afternoon and #14 Sunday afternoon.  I am a leaderboard captain.

Joe - as a former Committee Chair, I can confirm how lucky you were to be given that assignment.  Might be the toughest assignment to get.
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jeffwarne

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2013, 06:35:43 PM »
Quote from: Jon Wiggett on April 22, 2013, 05:50:53 PM
With the money the USGA make out of this event it amazes me that they have the cheek to ask volunteers to pay.

Jon

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And the volunteers at Augusta are paid
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Keith OHalloran

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2013, 06:51:02 PM »
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And the volunteers at Augusta are paid
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Jeff, if they pay the volunteers aren't they no longer volunteers?
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Tim Martin

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2013, 06:52:03 PM »
Quote from: Keith OHalloran on April 22, 2013, 06:51:02 PM
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Jeff, if they pay the volunteers aren't they no longer volunteers?
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A typical lawyer question.
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jeffwarne

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2013, 07:39:19 PM »
Quote from: Tim Martin on April 22, 2013, 06:52:03 PM
Quote from: Keith OHalloran on April 22, 2013, 06:51:02 PM
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Jeff, if they pay the volunteers aren't they no longer volunteers?
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Knew that was coming.
My information is of course 35 years old, so who knows if it's accurate.
When I worked the scoreboards at Augusta, we were not required to PAY $160 for a uniform as the USGA requires.
We were patd a $7 per day per diem, which was for lunch, etc.
Very hard to spend $7 in concessions at Augusta in 1980 (.50 Cokes, $1.00 sandwiches)
Perhaps things have changed...

I'm just always amazed that the USGA requires volunteers to pay for their uniforms, the Men's US Open is one thing, but other events not so much.
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Mark Chaplin

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2013, 07:44:38 PM »
I can understand making volunteers pay for their kit but then refund them per shift, surely after four shifts the kit should be free.
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Sam Morrow

Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2013, 09:37:33 PM »
Google maps has it at 30 minutes with no traffic from Chester to Merion, is this correct?
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Mike_Trenham

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Re: I volunteered to work at the US Open.........
« Reply #24 on: April 22, 2013, 10:03:30 PM »
Closer to 20 minutes.
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