Thursday, May 12, 2011
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GRCVB issues call for volunteers
ROME, GA. – The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is actively recruiting new volunteers for travel, tourism and hospitality events.
The Rome REPS are a corps of volunteers who assist tourism officials with many aspects of the year-round events held in Rome. REPS stands for Real Extraordinary People Servers.
"Volunteers are the key to making the hundreds of events that we coordinate a success, and in return, bring economic impact to Rome and Floyd County," said Ann Hortman, GRCVB sports marketing and events coordinator.
The goal of the program is to organize a small army of volunteers that can be called upon to assist with tours, information booths, parking and hospitality areas.
During the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, there is a special need for volunteers who have a background in Civil War history or historical research. Amateur actors and actresses who are willing to dress in Civil War period attire are also being actively recruited.
"We've got a great start to the commemoration of the Civil War, but as we move into the peak of the anniversary we will need many more volunteers to assist us with large events," said Chris Cannon, GRCVB director of communication.
To sign-up, visit the GRCVB website to complete an online form. The signup form is located at www.romegeorgia.org/GreaterRomeCVB/Volunteers.aspx.
For more information, visit www.RomeGeorgia.org or call the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center at 706.295.5576.
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About the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the Destination Marketing Organization serving Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. Founded in 1975, the GRCVB’s mission is to strengthen the economic fabric of the community through tourism development. The GRCVB operates the Rome / Floyd County Visitor Center and Last Stop Gift Shop located at 402 Civic Center Drive. The center and gift shop are open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Georgia’s Rome features many attractions of interest including Berry College, Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum, Chieftains Museum, Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome Braves baseball, numerous Civil War sites and a charming Victorian downtown. Rome is also the site of the NAIA Football National Championship as well as numerous tournaments and annual events.
For information on Georgia’s Rome and Floyd County, contact the Greater Rome
Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-295-5576 or 800-444-1834. Visit online at www.romegeorgia.org.
Public Service Announcement
Thursday, May 12, 2011
GRCVB issues call for volunteers
ROME, GA. – The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is actively recruiting new volunteers for travel, tourism and hospitality events. The Rome REPS are a corps of volunteers who assist tourism officials with many aspects of the year-round events held in Rome. REPS stands for Real Extraordinary People Servers. During the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, there is a special need for volunteers who have a background in Civil War history or historical research. Amateur actors and actresses who are willing to dress in Civil War period attire are also being actively recruited. To sign-up, visit the GRCVB website to complete an online form. For more information, visit www.RomeGeorgia.org or call the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center at 706.295.5576.
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org