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Balloon festival volunteers needed

From Geoff Ladd
Executive director, Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County

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The countdown for the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival is under way, and the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce staff is facing a dilemma this year -- they don't have enough volunteers!

Every year, this signature festival for the community brings thousands of dollars into the economy -- hotels, restaurants, shopping, sight-seeing and the like. In addition, it provides an economic opportunity for the festival vendors, artists and balloonists. Furthermore, the festival has become a vehicle for showcasing the city of Lincoln and Logan County.

Our tourism bureau is a committed prime festival sponsor, and our staff and board members who are available for the weekend always step up to the plate to help. We certainly know how important it is for our agency and for the local economy. Many other businesses and organizations have also been great sponsors, and I want to personally thank them for providing the finances and volunteers that are critical for the success of the event.

This year, your help as a volunteer is needed more than ever -- particularly with admissions, parking, souvenir tent, tethered rides and much more. Every person who can help will be much appreciated, and there is an opportunity for everybody of all walks of life. If you haven't volunteered before, this will be a great experience for you. For our young adults, this is also a chance to build your work resume. Employers take notice of volunteer work. It shows a dedication to the community and a willingness to serve -- strong qualities for employment.

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So let's keep this festival on the upswing. I have been impressed in my six years here in the county with how the Art & Balloon Festival continues to grow and improve. It has done so in large part with the help of people like you who stepped up to the plate.

I realize that during these difficult economic times many folks don't have as much free time -- they may be working multiple jobs or spending all available time looking for a job. They may not be able to even go on vacation with their family this year. I certainly understand this, and for those of you in this category, I will applaud you even more if you can take some time out to volunteer. The success of the festival translates into the success of our local economy, and that means more jobs. So take a "stay-cation" this year and help out with this awesome event!

Please contact the chamber as soon as possible at 735-2385 or drop in at 1555 Fifth St. or visit www.lincolnillinois.com to volunteer.

Thank you, and thanks to every single volunteer who has helped over the years with the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival and the Postville Courthouse 1800s Craft Fair. We'll see you Aug. 26-28!

Geoff Ladd
Executive director, Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County

[Posted August 19, 2011]

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