How Should I Organize Catalogs for My Baseball Fundraiser?

[blestmom]

Okay, my baseball fundraiser is a go! I'm nervous, because I've only had one cooking show (for friends) so I'm not a seasoned pro but here I go!

It is going to be a non-kitchen cooking show for parents, and then combine that with a catalog show for out of town family, etc.

I have a ton of questions, but I'll ask one at a time!

First of all, how many catalogs do I need to have for the catalog show part? I only have 12 Spring Catalogs for the cooking show (I've got more ordered...if they get here in time) but there are 25 kids on the 2 teams combined, so my question is...how would you suggest I set up the packet to send home with each kid? I have a good letter already, explaining the fundraiser and how to order, etc. I was thinking about some outside order forms and a catalog.

Ideas? Suggestions? Thanks.
Deb

 

[PurpleAngel]

I wouls creat a packet for each kid (family) and make sure to have the link to your wed site for the out of town orders....

 

[noelskitchen]

Hi there,

I'm a fairly new consultant who became team mom for my son's farm league team. I've thought about doing a baseball fundraiser but not sure how to go about it, what to say in my letter, etc. Any advise?

Noel:chef:

 

[PamperedDor]

I did a huge fundraiser for my daughters cheerleading squad a year and half ago - what I did was make up a packet with 2 catalogs for each girl, outside order forms (6) and instructions on how to calculate, who checks should be made to etc - and A DEADLINE!!!!

I then collected all the packets at a NON cooking show - held at the library of the HS - I had a bunch of products, set up nicely by catagory and did a quick talk etc - Each girl was requested to have at least 200 in outside orders and bring at least 2 guests to the non cooking show as well - It went very well - split between 2 teams (jv and varsity) they equalled over 7500 in sales... Good luck!!

Oh - and see if you can get some team volunteers to help with the sorting - that was the worsed part!!

 

[Wildfire]

Hi Deb,Congratulations on your baseball fundraiser! It's completely normal to feel nervous, but remember that you are passionate about Pampered Chef and that will shine through during your cooking show.In terms of catalogs, it's always better to have more than you think you'll need. I would suggest having at least 25 catalogs for the catalog show part. If you have more ordered, that's great, but it's better to have too many than not enough.For the packets to send home with each kid, I would suggest including one catalog and one order form for each family. You can also include a note or letter explaining the fundraiser and how to order. You can also offer to do a virtual cooking show for out of town family and friends, using the catalogs and order forms you send them.I hope this helps. Best of luck with your fundraiser!Sincerely,