UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, needs volunteers on Tuesday, February 28! We need help bundling promotional materials for Milwaukee Pulse! Two shifts:  9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 4 p.m. Five to ten volunteers are needed for each shift! 

We still need volunteers to help fill packets for the following Friday shifts:

March 16: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

March 30: 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

April 13: 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

April 20: 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

May 4: 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Packet fulfillment is easy and is a great option for groups up to eight people (of all ages). You will receive on-the-job training, snacks and the satisfaction that you are helping thousands of riders receive their materials!   

Top five recruitment tips are:

1. Start early communicating via e-mail reminding possible participants to save the date.  Also, use the organization's newsletters and electronic lists to communicate the UPAF Ride message in an efficient and timely manner to get participants excited about the ride. Organize meetings early with the Online Marketing Manager to determine the best communication routes to promote the UPAF Ride for maximum participation.
2. Plan to engage and brainstorm with people who have done event recruitment and volunteer coordination before to put best practices in place. Look at past recruitment programs to determine what worked, what needs improvement and where best to use resources.
3. Plan for the unexpected and plan to have challenges come up in the process.
4. Engage sub-captains for various group areas to assist in recruiting efforts from smaller groups like the chorus, MSO league, etc. This allows additional point people to be more closely aligned with all groups for better communication.   
5. Determine how to best inform past participants of what they pledged last year and encourage them to increase their efforts this year. This might be in the form of a merged letter.   

Q: How long has your organization been involved with UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite?

A: ARES has been with the Ride since the beginning.

Q: How did your organization first get involved with UPAF Ride for the Arts? 

A: I can't answer that question.  There is no one around to ask since it's been so long.

Q: Why do you choose to support the United Performing Arts Fund through UPAF Ride for the Arts?

A: The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) / Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), consists of licensed amateur radio operators (hams) who have voluntarily registered qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service during disasters. UPAF Ride gives us the opportunity to practice our communication skills while providing UPAF with valuable assistance.

Q: Do you feel it is important for your company to stay involved in the community? If so, why?

A: Yes. The main purpose of our organization is to assist the community during emergencies.

Q: If your organization has a team, please tell us a little about what that represents to your employees.

A: Our organization is a team of amateur radio operators that volunteer their communication abilities. UPAF ride is an enjoyable event for ARES to help out on.

Q: What's the best/most rewarding thing about supporting UPAF Ride for the Arts? 

A: The fact that thousands of riders and volunteers depend on ARES to help ensure their safety.

Q: What's the most challenging thing about supporting UPAF Ride for the Arts? 

A: Just getting enough ham radio volunteers. It's a large event, but in the end it all works out.

3. D.  500 feet

4. B.  Vehicle

5. C.  50 feet

6. A.  True

7. B.  False

8. A.  True

9. B.  False

10. A.  True

Tally up your scores. One point for each correct answer.  

9 - 10: Great work! You really know your bicycle laws. Share your knowledge with your friends.

6 - 8: Pretty good job, make sure you are extra cautious when riding your bicycle.  

4 - 5: Review "Share and Be Aware" by the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin.  

0 - 3: Perhaps you should stick to walking until you learn the rules of the road.