HOLIDAY

REST STOPS

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This project plan is intended to provide the basis for establishing a road side rest station for holiday travelers. The information contained in this guide has been developed by the Texas Jaycees who provide this service as a state-wide project during three or more holiday weekends. The United States Jaycees is grateful to the Texas Jaycees and their co-sponsor, Royal Globe Insurance for sharing with our nation the details of this program.

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Secure local donation of small souvenier items such as balloons, matches, candy, key chains, gum and such. Secure a guest register for people to sign - This book will assist in keeping count of visitors. a. Name - Address - Number in Party - Destination Secure state road maps and major metro-cities in your area. Secure safety posters and safe driving literature. Secure photos of auto wrecks from newspapers to post on bulletin board.

11.

12.

Manpower A. B. C. D. E.

Chairman firm commitments from your members early. the clock. at the

Secure

It is best to run the men in four We strongly suggest you acquire rest stop at any time. There should be a minimum stop at all times. Secure the assistance manpower. 1. These Boy Scouts Chairman

(4) hour shifts around

the Jaycee-Ettes

assistance

of at least two

(2) Jaycees

at the rest

of local Boy Scout Troop could clean windshields,

for additonal run errands and such.

Refreshment A. Coffee 1 . B.

Usually

will be donated

by local merchants.

Soft Drinks 1. Usually will be donated or Cake. by local merchants.

C.

Cookies, 1.

Donuts

Usually

will be donated.

NOTE:

Ask the merchant you trade with in your community several weeks ahead of time to donate the refreshments. Be sure to give recognition to those who contribute and to send thank you notes.

SUCCESSFUL

REST STOP

DO'S AND DON'TS

DO
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Welcome all travelers and make them feel at home. of cars that stop.

Clean windshield Inform travelers Inform travelers Dart games,

and headlights

of road conditions. of expected weather conditions.

horseshoes,

or other games may be provided. back

Give travelers self-addressed cards to be mailed to chapter on their safe arrival home. Keep death count on blackboard. Post photos of bad wrecks on bulletin board.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Have clean rest room facilities. Have facilities where visitors can rest.

Keep good records

for your chapter.

DON'T

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Require Create

travelers a traffic

to stop. hazard.

Run out of supplies. Let work schedules get messed up. around rest stop. for local chapter

Have any intoxicating Ask for donations reimbursements. Use wrecked

beverages

from visitors

car displays.

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u.s. JAYCEES/GREATER Operating

MANCHESTER

JAYCEES

Budget

(Expenses)

International Shooting Education Championship Match July 5-6-7, 1974

AREA/ITEM ADMINISTRATION General Chairman Insurance Telephone Photo Copies Post Office Box Postage Printing Office Supplies Miscellaneous

SPECIAL

EVENTS

Opening Ceremony Band Education/Reogeamion Telephone postaeg Printing Mi Miscellanesou

flag poles/Inserts Meeical services