That's just the kind of helpful girl I am

Yours truly will be pouring beers at the Portland International Beer Festival this Sunday. In lieu of working one shift (3-6:45), I get my $20 admission fee waived, a free beer mug, t-shirt and 10 free drink tickets worth 4 oz a piece. Awesome!

Oh, but imagine my sadness when I learned that by chosing to work this last shift (all but one were already filled) means that I don't actually get to drink the beer since volunteers aren't given the drink tickets until after duty is served. Did they think volunteers given tickets up front would just skip out or be too drunk?

How did they know?

They do give folks volunteering this last shift a $20 gift certificate to a local beer store. And maybe if I cup my hands and look extra pathetic and thirsty, someone will "spare a spill" for a girl who just wants to try some fancy euro beers.

Either way, I think it will be fun to see it from the other side. Here are my instructions:

Here’s your final reminder for pouring beer at PIB.

SHIFT: SUN JULY 17, 3:15-6:45pm

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

MOST IMPORTANT:
1. NO FREE BEER--NO FREE TASTES:
• This has been a big problem in the past. We will immediately dismiss any volunteers who do this.
2. TAKE TICKETS FIRST (BEFORE POURING BEER)
3. TEAR THE TICKETS
4. Do not pour over the 4 oz line (marked on glass). Foam above the line is OK.
5. ENJOY YOURSELF

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING, just ask the BEER POLICE.

Please check in 15 minutes prior to your shift at PIB’s main entrance (NW DAVIS & NW PARK AVE). We’ll give you a quick orientation. Then it’s off to pour the best beers in the world. After you’re done, we’ll set you up with your glass & beer tickets for you lounging pleasure. If you’re working the last shift on Sunday, you’ll get your gift certificate afterwards.

Any other questions? Write us or call the hotline:
800-301-7713. We'll call you right back.

WITHOUT YOU, PIB IS NOT POSSIBLE. THANKS!!!

Rick Carpenter & Tanya Weitz,
Pet Cross
Portland International Beerfest

You have been assigned to work Sunday 7/17 3:15PM-6:45PM