Lakeview Arena Setup
Assist with setting up tables, chairs, and general event preparation for the following day.
Location: Lakeview Arena
Time: Friday, July 31 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Harbor / Launch Coordinator
Veterans will begin arriving as early as 7:00 a.m. to meet their assigned boat captains. Coordinators will be stationed at each launch site to assist veterans in locating their captains. You will be provided with a list of veterans assigned to your location, as well as a master list of all participants, captains, and launch sites to help resolve any confusion.
Location: Launch Sites
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Harbor / Launch Assistant
Assist the Harbor Coordinator in guiding veterans to their assigned captains. This role also includes helping veterans safely navigate ramps, docks, and boarding boats as needed.
Location: Launch Sites
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Fish Collection & Offloading
Following the fishing portion of the day, a boat parade will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Harbor. Volunteers will assist with docking boats, collecting fish using provided bins, and safely transferring the catch to be transported to Thill’s Fish House for processing.
Location: Lower Harbor
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Parade Volunteers
Assist with organizing and guiding the public during the boat parade at Lower Harbor.
Location: Lower Harbor
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Fish Cleaning & Processing
Once collected, fish will be transported to Thill’s Fish House for cleaning and processing. Volunteers will assist with preparing and packaging the fish into individual portions for distribution to participating veterans.
Location: Thill’s Fish House
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch & Hospitality
Welcome veterans as they return from fishing and assist with serving lunch and refreshments at Lakeview Arena. Volunteers will also help with setup, cleanup, and general hospitality throughout the event.
Location: Lakeview Arena
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 11:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Event Breakdown
Assist with final cleanup, including taking down tables and chairs and restoring the venue after the event concludes.
Location: Lakeview Arena
Time: Saturday, August 1 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.