cathyskitchen
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I was asked about a week ago if I could be part of a fundraiser for the Nat'l MS Society that two women are doing this Friday night (to raise money for their MS walk). I already had a show scheduled for that night - not a bad problem to have - but I really still wanted to do it. I told them that I'd be happy to set up a table with duplicate products (I have several), catalogs, order forms and a simple recipe to sample (I'm making Profiterole Puffs, mostly b/c I have all the ingredients already).
One of the girls who is selling handmade jewelry at the event is a former PC consultant and cluster-mate of mine, and I know she'll be able to help out with the forms and such, and any questions about the products. The chairperson of the event loves to cook and loves our products, too, and said she'll probably be able to sell a lot as well. I'm planning to have a sign posted that 15% of all sales will go to NMSS, and an additional $3 per show booked will also be donated. I'm also offering free shipping with orders of $50 or more (since I can't be there to help bump up orders!!).
Am I forgetting anything? I am going to the host's house early to set up on Friday (bringing my own table, etc.) and I asked if I could take everything down the next morning, since my show is about 45 min. away and I might not be home until after 11pm from that - they are fine with this. I'm really bummed that I can't be there for it, esp. since the location is only 5 minutes from my home (IDEAL!) and I'm hoping to get some solid booking leads for Fall from it.
I plan to have drawing slips out for people to fill out - do you think I should do a drawing of some sort? If so, what should I offer (I usually do a $25 GC)? Any advice or BTDT advice would be greatly appreciated! I want this to be successful for myself as well as the society, and I want to make sure they ask me back for next year's event (and I'll make sure I can be there in person!). Thanks in advance!!
One of the girls who is selling handmade jewelry at the event is a former PC consultant and cluster-mate of mine, and I know she'll be able to help out with the forms and such, and any questions about the products. The chairperson of the event loves to cook and loves our products, too, and said she'll probably be able to sell a lot as well. I'm planning to have a sign posted that 15% of all sales will go to NMSS, and an additional $3 per show booked will also be donated. I'm also offering free shipping with orders of $50 or more (since I can't be there to help bump up orders!!).
Am I forgetting anything? I am going to the host's house early to set up on Friday (bringing my own table, etc.) and I asked if I could take everything down the next morning, since my show is about 45 min. away and I might not be home until after 11pm from that - they are fine with this. I'm really bummed that I can't be there for it, esp. since the location is only 5 minutes from my home (IDEAL!) and I'm hoping to get some solid booking leads for Fall from it.
I plan to have drawing slips out for people to fill out - do you think I should do a drawing of some sort? If so, what should I offer (I usually do a $25 GC)? Any advice or BTDT advice would be greatly appreciated! I want this to be successful for myself as well as the society, and I want to make sure they ask me back for next year's event (and I'll make sure I can be there in person!). Thanks in advance!!