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Subject: Big Rocks First
From: "Anthony Tabacco" <atabacco@california.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:57:56 -0700
> The teacher placed a glass jar on the table in front of the class and
> proceeded to fill it full of rocks.When no more would fit in the jar, he
> asked the class if it was full. They responded that it was. He then
produced
> a bag of sand and began pouring the sand into the jar. When it had reached
> the top, he again asked the same question. This time they were sure. When
> they answered that it was so, he brought out a glass of water to prove
> otherwise. What, he asked is the moral to all this? The class was silent,
so
> he answered himself, "Big rocks first".
>
> Now I do not know where all this full event talk will lead but it seems to
> me that wherever it goes, all would agree that if the events themselves
> could be made to run in the most efficient manner possible, we could at
> least know the depths of our dilemma, and could go from there.
>
> Here are six missing big rocks needed to complete and release the Draft of
> the Events Guide. This is an open post because any help is appreciated.
>
> 1) The written procedures for emergencies during an event, including
injury,
> property damage, etc.. What specific procedures/and or forms is it
necessary
> for a Chair to know.
> 2) A basic list of course design "rules of thumb", like width, turn
radius,
> clearances, startfinish practice, etc. This does not want to be a complete
> or complex narrative. There will be ample opportunity for review, and it
> will be linked to the regular design manual and sfr pages.
> 3) If available, electronic files of site maps that can be inserted into a
> work document.
> 4) A list of consumable supplies and quantities for the motorhome like
> generator fuel, gypsum, registration forms, etc.
> 5) Sources for supplies.
> 6) The master contact list. This is sensitive because to be useful to
really
> needs telephone numbers as well as email, so make sure everyone on the
list
> knows it is for inclusion in the appendix of the Guide.
>
> As soon as these last items are done, this can be released for review and
> editing. Many people have been so helpful in this.
> Tabacco



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