Empowering Seniors Volunteers

Friday, October 4, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
www.EmpoweringSeniors.com

What is Empowering Seniors?

Seniors mean a lot to Commissioner Fickes and our office. After all, seniors
represent the fastest-growing segment of our population here in Northeast
Tarrant County. In 2009, Commissioner Fickes formed the Senior Task Force
and asked them to provide a vision for how the county could serve the 50+
population in a more relevant and tangible way. The group brainstormed and
asked to have a health and lifestyle expo right here; in Northeast Tarrant
County. That led to Empowering Seniors, which now attracts over 2,800
people ages 50+ on the first Friday of each October.

This year we are celebrating 11 years of Empowering Seniors!

Who Can Attend?

Empowering Seniors is a FREE health and lifestyle expo, open to
anyone and geared toward seniors, baby boomers, and caregivers.
The target is those 50+ who live in the Northeast and the greater
Tarrant County area. Attendees are asked to register before the
event, and on the day of the event, must check-in at volunteer
registration, which is located just inside the main entrance on your
right.

Be sure to thank this year’s sponsors
for helping to make this

award-winning event possible.

Where & When is Empowering Seniors?

Cross City Church – Campus West

(Same location as last year.)

205 N. Industrial Blvd., Bedford, Texas 76021

Friday, October 4, 2019

For attendees, doors are open 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

What Time Should Volunteers Arrive?

Volunteers should arrive no later than 15 minutes
prior to the start of their shift.

(Shift emails are sent to you from Dee Long, Volunteer Coordinator)

NOTE: You can sign-up for more than one shift if desired.

Thursday, October 3 (Set-Up) 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (set-up)

Friday, October 4 (Event Day) All Day 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where Do Volunteers Park?

Due to the needs of senior citizens to park in handicap spots and/or spots closer to the event entrance,
we ask that volunteers park across the street at Cross City Church.

There is a shuttle running back and forth from the church parking to the Campus West entrance.
Look for Shuttle Bus Stop Tents in the parking area for your ride.

What Should Volunteers Wear?

All volunteers will be given event t-shirts the day of,
so we ask that you wear your event t-shirt.

If you are volunteering as a corporate/business group,
you can wear your business shirt if desired.
You may wear jeans, slacks, or nice shorts.
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!!!

Can You Bring Personal Items?

We ask that you do not bring personal items
such as purses, backpacks, etc…

We do not have a place to store these items for you.

Where Do Volunteers Check-In?

Volunteer check-in is located just inside
the main entrance on your right.

All volunteers are required to check-in and
check-out after your shift is complete.

Please note, this is last year’s map, which will be very similar to this year’s map,
so you can use this to familiarize yourself with the general layout of the event.

You will be provided with an updated map the day of the event.

What Do You Receive at Check-In?

You will receive:

- T-shirt (if you have not received it before the event)

- Name badge

- Event Program & map which will help you answer any
questions.

- You will also receive a breakfast and lunch ticket if you work a
shift that includes a meal.

Are There Refreshments for the Volunteers?

Breakfast is provided for the volunteers who volunteer the
first shift.

Lunch is provided for the volunteers who volunteer all day or
through lunch time.

There will be beverage stations that volunteers can access
throughout the day.

Do Volunteers Get a Break?

If you need to take a break during your shift, feel free to take
a break, but make sure your station is covered by a floater
before you take the break.

Restrooms are located in the middle hallway of Campus West.

What Will Volunteers Be Doing?

Volunteers will be assigned to one of the following:

- Attendee Registration Table
- Volunteer/Exhibitor/Sponsor check-in
- Coffee/Water Stations
- Expo Room Monitors
- Door Prizes/BINGO/Popcorn/Cooking Demonstration/Art on Wheels
- Entertainment/Workshop Facilitators & Stage Hands
- Restaurant booth help / line control
- Shuttle Monitors
- Other Areas as Needed/Floaters

Passports and Door Prizes for Attendees

Attendees will be given a “passport” when they check-in at
registration that will allow them to visit and receive stamps at
8 featured booths. Once they visit the 8 booths and receive a
stamp, they can enter their passport for door prizes at the
DOOR PRIZE STAGE in the GREEN ROOM off the main hallway.
(Booth 159).

(see an example of the passport on the next slide)

Passports for Attendees

Food Booth Information

Attendees will have the opportunity for FREE tastings from
the following participating restaurants. Each restaurant has
one booth. They are scattered throughout the event and
can be identified on the map by the pink square. Attendees
do not receive a boxed lunch.

- Anna’s Mexican Grill - Palio’s Pizza Kitchen
- Bacon’s Bistro & Cafe - Rita’s Italian Ice
- Chick-fil-A - Sam’s Club
- Dickey’s BBQ Pit - Scratch Kitchen
- Italianni’s - Texas Roadhouse
- McAlister’s Deli - Texas Star

(These are last year’s restaurants, and are subject to change for this year)

Special Guests

The WBAP Morning Show personality Hal Jay
and others will be joining us this year.

The WBAP Morning Show will be broadcasting from Campus West on Friday, October 4th from 5 a.m.
to 9 a.m. Hal Jay and others will be joining us at their booth from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday,
October 4, and will pose for photos and greet attendees of Empowering Seniors.

Here are the important details given to attendees:

- 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Empowering Seniors Friday, October 4

- A photographer is stationed at the WBAP booth to take your photo with Hal Jay and others.

Information Booth & Lost and Found

The Information Booth and Lost and Found is located in the
main hallway. Event and General Questions can be
answered here as well.

Booth number will be on this year’s map.

Medical Emergency

Go to the inside Information Booth and the
volunteers working this booth will alert the

paramedics in the building.

Information Booth Number will be on this year’s
map given to you when you check in.

Custodian

Go to the Information Booth and the volunteers working this
booth will alert someone from housekeeping. Information
Booth Number will be on this year’s map given to you when
you check in.

Tarrant County Maintenance Department workers will be
throughout the event in red shirts with radios. They can be
notified for trash or other housekeeping concerns.

THANK YOU!

This event helps older adults discover resources and
opportunities available to them in a one-stop-shop EXPO!
We would not be able to serve the over 2,800 attendees
without the help of our super VOLUNTEERS! THANK YOU!

Gary Fickes
Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 3