Volunteer Organization Log for 2013

For those curious to what organizations that I've volunteer for during the 2013 year, this is the listing of them.  I am a small cog in a very large machine.

I don't post this to brag, only to remember.  It is my own unique brand of insanity.  I do this stuff because I like helping out.  It gives me claim to being able to say that I've worked at: art shows, concerts, parades, cookoffs, beer festivals, fundraisers, STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), around robots, and at the circus.

286.50 volunteer hours and current to August 27, 2013.
321.5 as of September 22, 2013

Art On The Square
Bluesweek
Catsup Festival
Cinema St. Louis International Film Festival
Circus Flora
KDHX and Twangfest
Kiwanis of O'Fallon
FIRST Robotics
LouFest
Midwest Wingfest
Midwest Salute To The Arts
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 
Sheldon Concert Hall
Strange Folk Festival 
St. Louis Earth Day
St. Louis Fringe Festival
St. Louis Heritage Festival
St. Louis International Film Fest
St. Louis Mardi Gras (Parade and cajun cook off.)
St. Louis Micro Festival
St. Lous St. Patrick's Day 
SGI-USA of St. Louis
Toastmasters
Tour de Belleville

Mardi Gras 2013 and other Volunteering

Thus far for January and February, I've managed to get on the ship for volunteering for Mardi Gras.  First time for doing stuff with the Mardi Gras festivities here in St. Louis.  They have something like 5 different events going on during the Mardi Gras time frame.  There is a pet parade, a Cajun cook off, various alcohol tastings, music, and a huge parade on the last weekend.  Only really got to hit the Cajun cook off and the big parade.  The Cajun cook off had a lot of interesting chefs going head to head cooking stuff up.  Think the winner of the pro chef side involved some dry ice and a fish bowl.  I'm sure it's probably in the Riverfront Times or something. I'm a bit behind in documenting this stuff, you may have to search for it.

The Mardi Gras Grand Parade was huge.  It was packed full of people and about 85 floats.  Lots of beads where thrown over like 2 miles.  Glad I don't have to clean up after the event.  It's a huge draw for the flow of money for the city.  Glad I could help.

I've also been digging around for more volunteering opportunities.  Honestly I'll probably be a bit restricted on volunteering and limited to Friday nights into Saturday/Sundays.  Perils of starting a day job and not having the time off yet.

Any one that is in the vicinity of O'Fallon, Illinois, the Kiwanis of O'Fallon is having their annual Spaghetti Dinner on February 23, 2013 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.  It'll be at the KC Hall (map).  Adults: $8, Kids: $4, and families are $20.  Bring your friends, family, kids, and enemies to help a great cause.

For March there is the St. Patrick's Day run and parade on March 16, 2013.  FIRST Robotics is also having a few St. Louis events coming up in March and April.