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We needed a large number of volunâ€" teers, so we circulated a memo around the Because the Sound of Summer Festival had new areas of responsibility this year, such as an admission gate (this is the first year organizers have had to charge an admission fee), Chan says more volunteers had to be recruited. "It‘s a very volunteerâ€"driven program. It‘s all run by volunteers," Chan says. "It‘s because of the volunteers that we have such a great festival. We want thsoe volunteers to know that what they do for the festival is appreciated â€" they really make it happen." * Longstem Roses with Baby‘sâ€"breath in a Gift Box * Fresh Cut Daisies with Baby‘sâ€"breath a bunch $7.50 Winne Chan, Sounds of Summer Festival coâ€"ordinator of volunteers, says volunteers have helped get the festival off the ground by volunteering anywhere from a few hours at the festival itself, to an entire year of planning and coâ€"ordinating. * Fresh Mini Carnations with Baby‘sâ€"breath bunch ©6.00 And the Sounds of Summer Festival is no exception. Close to 200 volunteers, from all walks of life, gave their time and enthusiam generâ€" ously this year at the annual Waterloo music festival, And because of their efforts, more than 20,000 area residents one again enjoyed a funâ€"filled weekend of music, food, and arts and crafts at Waterloo Park. 50th Anniversary Specials We‘ve said it before â€" many City of Waterloo programs, activities and special events would not exist if not for the dedicated efforts of volunteers. Deborah Crandall Chronicle Staff We‘re Your FTD Florist Top 500 Member in North America â€" YOUR EXTRA TOUCH FLORIST * 42 Ontario Street N., Kitchener. Dial 745â€"1128 * 135 Union Street E., Waterloo. Dial 745â€"8411 * 619 King Street W. (Sympathy) 744â€"9471 Xg!unteers ma‘lge Sfiq_vunds of Summer happén FLOWERFEST! It‘s our 50th Anniversary Celebration Orly dawn Shapt FLOWERS $24.95 has zus’tyé/léng city (admistration offices) to recruit volunâ€" teers from city staff, and we approached the universities and talked to the students about whether they were interested in volunteering in certain areas," Chan says. We ended up with volunteers who are university students, volunteers from the Winnie Chan (left), Sounds of Summer volunteer coâ€"ordinator, and Gary Morton of the city‘s department of recreation and culture, display a banner which will thank volunteers at an appreciation barbecue this evening. Deborah Crandail Honored Member TOP 500 iN NORTH AMERIC A You may use your Visa or MasterCard on telephone orders k \ Fine Intimate Apparel Experience the loveliness ... Fine lingerie for your own reasons 56 Regina St. N., Waterioo 746â€"3711 Now Open Mondays Mon.â€"Thurs. 10â€"5:30 Friday 10â€"5:30 Saturday 10â€"5 city, and volunteers from the senior citiâ€" zens‘ centres. So actually our volunteers range in age from 16 to 70 years old. They come from different walks of life â€" they‘re students, they‘re policeman, accountants, secretaries, retired people, and homemakâ€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JULy 3 In appreciation of the efforts made by Sound of Summer Festival volunteers, the City of Waterloo is hosting a volunteer appreciation barbecue, tonight at the Kâ€"W RCAFA Wing 404 Rotary Adult Recre Many of the people who volunteered to help with this year‘s festival have helped in previous festivals, Chan says. It‘s that sort of thing â€" once you get involved you‘re hooked. And it is hoped that many peole who volunteered for the first time this year, will volunteer at future Sounds of Summer festivals ation Centre on Dutton Drive in Water|loo from 6 to 9 p.m. All Sounds of Summer volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend. "One person volunteered last vear at the Sounds of Summer Festival. and he moved to Halifax afterwards," Chan says. But he came back this year â€" just to volunteer for Sounds of Summer!" "We usually try to assign twoâ€"hour shifts, but really. many of the volunteers work for two whole days â€" from morning to the end of the program." Chan says "That‘s because they‘re so devoted this is a chance for them to get involved in a community event, and at the same time have a nice weekend â€" enjoy themse)ves lentat 1991 â€" PAGE A5