 Registration & Information Volunteers will be checking in participants and serving as a general point of information for conference participants. Volunteers will be given a complete list of conference information to answer conference questions, but should have a good knowledge of downtown Quincy restaurants and shops to assist those from out of town in locating what they are needing. Volunteers Needed: 2 at all times Times: Registration is open from 8:00am-12:00pm (Volunteers can work 1 or more hours, but are asked to please sign up for hour long blocks, i.e. 2-3, 2-4, etc). Session Volunteers Volunteers are needed during the sessions to help direct people to the appropriate rooms, assist the presenters with AV needs, introduce the speaker and collect evaluation forms at the end of each session. Volunteers Needed: 3 per breakout session (1 per room) Breakout 1: 9:00-10:30am Closing Plenary: 10:30am-12:00pm XPLR Tour Village Vineyard & Winery, Windsong Acres & the Golden Windmill. Visit the heart of America & see the only US- built windmill operating with its original millstones & gears. Tour the Scale House at scenic Windsong Acres, studio of international artist Shelley Rasche (work includes Universal Studio's The Grinch). Relax to wine & cheese and enjoy a tour at the new Village Vineyard & Winery. Volunteers will be on the tour to assist any participant and answer any questions pertaining to the conference or Quincy (volunteers will not be tour guide). Volunteers Needed: 1-2 Time: 1:00-6:00pm Private Homes Tour This tour is one that any Main Street volunteer or staff member will not want to miss. Renowned for its outstanding architecture, Quincy's Maine Street is noted for its number of circa 1800 restored homes. 16th & Maine was recognized by National Geographic as one of the ten most architecturally significant corners in the United States. The Private Home Tours program is a unique customized group tour opportunity. The homes are within walking distance of one another with tours given by the homeowners themselves. While normal tours are limited to just 3 homes, our tour will cover multiple homes. Volunteers will be on the tour to assist any participant and answer any questions pertaining to the conference or Quincy (volunteers will not be tour guide). Volunteers Needed: 1-2 Time: 1:30-4:30pm Blues in the District The final Blues in the District concert for the season will also take place on Friday, September 14, 2012. Due to the conference and timing, additional volunteers are needed to make sure that everything is set-up and in place for the concert. Volunteers will be setting up tents, décor, signage, etc. Volunteers Needed: 4-6 Time: 1:00-4:30pm Amtrak We are looking for someone to be an official greeter as conference participants arrive via the train. We ask that you ride to the station on the hotel shuttle and help with bags, welcome visitors to Quincy and thank them for participating in the Illinois Main Street Conference. Volunteers Needed: 1 per train Times: 11:30am-12:30pm (1 volunteer) and 10:00-11:00pm (1 volunteer) | 
