I just finished volunteering for the World Men's Curling Championship , and what a wild ride it was! How did this come about? Last spring I saw the announcement that my hometown was getting the event, and then sure enough, a couple days later I'd agreed to be the Director of Ceremonies! Unlike last time I was a Director for the 2013 Brier, this one involved way more meetings, way more work, and way more stress, but also way more fun! For the six months or so prior to the event, we had monthly meetings with my Director Team that also included Banquets and Patch Game Day. Besides all the Ceremonies (and the dreaded MC scripting) work, I had to sort out and schedule a small crew of 20 volunteers, although in the end it turned out to be a lot more volunteers from all different areas! The big show kicked of with an Opening Ceremonies and Banquet rehearsal, aka chaos. I have to say, I was ready to quit at that point. i even had an offer of a ride to Mexico. But the very next day, I w...