Life as a Volunteer Day 2

Day two was a little less hectic as day one. The RNC had figured out who can exactly ride elevators, and maps and lists were handed out to us so we could answer questions a little more clearly.

My volunteer group headed over to the convention a little early so we could walk around and see the stage and the floor. We took some pictures around the arena and then headed to our respective locations.

While walking to my elevator, I was greeted by a massive crowd gathering right outside the Fox News stage room. The action started early. I looked at the monitor and saw Mayor Giuliani on the Fox Business show with Neil Cavuto. We had to clear the path to the elevators so that Giuliani and his wife Judith could come and use them.

Throughout the day there were little crowds assembled again to see some of the Fox Commentators such as Brit Hume, Juan Williams, Bill Kristol, and the ever popular Bill O'Reilly. Even some of my fellow volunteers would leave their posts and come over by my station to get a glimpse of the Media Celebrities.

At one point we were told by Secret Service that there were some VIPs coming up and we were asked to help with crowd control to keep people out of the general area of the elevators. As it happened to be, the whole McCain family (except for the Senator himself) had come up and to their seats in the most secret of fashions, without hardly anyone seeing. (I did turn at the right moment and get to take a glimpse.)

At the end of my shift I met up with some of the volunteers on my team and we sat down in some empty seats to enjoy the show. We saw some very touching stories of people who have served our country, including a man who jumped on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers, and even the story of former President George H. W. Bush. First Lady Laura Bush, as graceful as ever, addressed the convention to talk not only about John McCain, but also about the forgotten facts and successes of her husband. You can tell she loves and will always support the "love of (her) life." President Bush addressed us via video, and got the crowd going.

But the event of the night (well, when I was there) was the speech of Former Senator Fred Thompson. That man knows how to get a crowd going, and how to give a great speech. At least Hollywood was good for something in the Republican Party.

Tonight will be very full of action with the speeches of Giuliani and Gov. Sarah Palin. Can't wait for another day at the RNC :)

Kelsey Jones