Volunteers will sit down and Eat with England!

England
By Kath 12/8/03
August 12 2003

Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of the Party? - England's Glittering World Cup Send off Party - 17/9/03.

The RFU are looking for volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby.   The people that turn up week in and week out, the people you just know you can trust and rely on to get the job done.  Get the tackle out, mark the pitch - put the flags up, run the touch when your short of linesmen - you know the types.  

Go on get nominating!

Volunteers get chance to dine with England players

Volunteers from the grassroots of English rugby are being given the chance to dine with Clive Woodward's England team before they fly off to the Rugby World Cup this autumn.   The England players will be given a glittering send-off at a dinner held in a marquee on the Twickenham pitch on September 17 and four club volunteers will be among the specially-invited guests.   The Rugby Football Union are looking for nominations from Clubs, Referee Societies and Constituent bodies    around the country for the four lucky volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to rugby.   The volunteers may be coaches, referees, groundsmen or tea ladies but each will have made an important contribution in one of the following areas:   *Shown innovation or creativity in volunteering and broken new ground. *Created something worth replicating elsewhere. *Inspired others. *Used their energy, commitment and enthusiasm to raise awareness and resources. *Shown a devotion or willingness to develop talent in other areas. *Demonstrated leadership in creating and developing projects. *Used skills and influence to give others opportunities. *Devoted time to train and work with others, especially young people with disabilities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds. *Created a skill or service which is sustainable.   The deadline for nominations is August 26 and successful candidates will be informed by September 5.   Nomination forms can be downloaded from the RFU website www.rfu.com.