SWIM FOR LIFE VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Whether one prefers a low profile assignment such as set-up and clean up (always the most difficult to fill), or the emotion and drama of the finish line, the 20th Annual Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla is looking for 150 volunteers to support the hundreds of swimmers, kayakers and paddlers for this post-Labor Day festival. The committee for the legendary Mermaid Brunch catered by Far Land Provisions, back at the Boatslip Resort, will need a dozen volunteers. The Swim is fortunate to have seasoned and dedicated volunteers to fill key positions. Char Priolo was courageous in taking over as head cheerleader in 2000 after the untimely death of David Asher. Jim Rann and Steve Roderick organize the 20 registrars and money managers; and The Admirable Jan Kelly, along with support from the Harbor Master's office, will captain the 60 volunteers, 35 water craft and 50+ kayakers who will transport swimmers across the harbor to Long Point, and patrol the Swim route for swimmer safety. Swimmer safety is always the most important concern of the Swim and we can always count on the U.S. Coast Guard and the Provincetown Rescue Squad for their professional safety net. Volunteer help is also needed to manage the loan of free wet suits to those desiring them. The Swim has over 125 wetsuits, loaned to swimmers after they register. There is the much sought after job of greasing swimmers' bodies with Vaseline for thermal protection. Or join the 40 timekeepers, huggers, and provision volunteers at the finish line supervised by nurse George Libone. A half dozen volunteers are being sought to distribute Prayer Ribbons and sell t-shirts at John Thomas' free, high-spirited Celebration of Life Concert on Friday evening at 8:00 pm at the Universalist Meeting House, and at the Boatslip on Saturday. Also, if you would like to volunteer your help to promote the Swim in your community, let us know. Thank You. thecompact@comcast.net
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