Finally a commitment is made. Next is the planning stage. The scope of the activity is measured against the probable participation by Club members. Communications routes and channels are drawn out. A schedule can be laid out and gathering special equipment begins.
Recruitment can be the most frustrating part of the job.
Today's quick paced world is filled with demands on our time. Many people are hesitant to commit their time to a public service event, which probably won't benefit them personally, until they are absolutely sure there isn't something more important, or that seems more important, to do that day. Meanwhile the coordinator is turning over rocks and sweeping out the closets to find people to fill the schedule he created. As D-day arrives, those last volunteers arrive to round out the schedule. When an event seems to run smoothly, as almost all of them do these days, remember the effort that has been expended by the organizers of the event.