Was My Mom & Me Show Disaster Worth It?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses a participant's negative experience hosting a "Mom & Me" show for a Girl Scouts fundraiser, where the host was unhelpful and the turnout was poor. Participants share their reactions and personal experiences related to hosting challenges and fundraising events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes feeling frustrated after hosting a show where the actual host was unhelpful and left multiple times, resulting in a low turnout and minimal sales.
  • Another participant expresses sympathy and suggests that the original poster might still receive more orders, hoping for a better outcome.
  • Several users mention the idea of taking the host benefits for themselves if the sales reach a certain amount, sharing their own experiences with difficult hosts.
  • One participant shares that they had a similar experience with a rude host and empathizes with the original poster's situation.
  • Another participant suggests that the host should have provided materials for the Girl Scouts to take orders, indicating a lack of preparation on the host's part.
  • One user notes that the original poster essentially acted as a babysitter for the host's children, highlighting the imbalance in responsibilities.
  • Another participant reflects on their hesitation to host a similar event after reading about the original poster's experience, indicating concerns about planning and communication.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle the situation with the host, with some participants suggesting taking the benefits for themselves while others caution against it. There is no clear consensus on the best approach to managing such hosting challenges.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes about hosting experiences, emphasizing the challenges of working with uncooperative hosts and the complexities of fundraising events.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who have faced similar hosting challenges or are considering organizing fundraising events may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant.

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:eek: My mom & me show was a complete flop/disaster. A total of 2 people showed and only $140.00 later. Not to mention how the whole thing was set up was awful.

Ok; the host, wanted to do the show as a fund raiser for Girl Scouts. Fine...
She said "My house is to small for a party, could we do it at your house?"
So being the nice person I am and hoping for the best I agree.

BIG MISTAKE!!!!

She comes in the door and she has a REALLY HYPER PERSONALITY and has 4 kids with her. bla bla bla bla bla bla bla.......etc..... It's like your head is spinning when she talks because she never shuts up!

Ok so then she says "oh I hope you don't mind, I have to leave for a bit and take my oldest to dance." Excuse me! I thought you were hosting this and I was only providing the roof over our heads for this!
So she leaves and comes back and only 2 other guests arrive and thats it for the night. She told me a count of 12-14 were coming.
And then.... she didn't offer to help set up, pay for ANYTHING or clean up. She even left again to pick her daughter up from dance.

So now I have sunk a day cleaning my house, (which now it is clean for the weekend which I am happy about) set up, expense of groceries, paper goods, door prizes, and took a PTO day on Friday to recover from the awful crazy night it was....etc. and NO offer to even help with the cost.

She says she has like 5-6 more outside orders and I'll be lucky if the show even gets above $200.00 as far as I can see.

At this point, I am feeling really took and don't even want to host this as a fund raiser being she did NOTHING! But so what do I do from here?

I am feeling so frustrated and taken. I would love for anyones input on this whole thing. I am exhausted!!!

Thanks for letting me vent.
I am going to go to the couch and VEGGE!

Schel :eek:
 
I am so sorry things went so horribly. Maybe she'll surprise you with more orders. I'm sorry! I hope some rest makes you feel a little better.
 
This probably doesn't offer much consolation, but why not at least take the $15.00 FPV and purchase something for your business. Especially since you did all the work and paid for all the food. I've heard that some consults. ask the hostess to write them a check for the $15.00 PC gives them for hosting a kitchen show.

Didn't she give the girls in her troop books and outside order forms to take orders? If not she should.

At least you gave it a try.

Next time suggest that she try to get a room at a church or school. I was a girl scout leader for 10 years and I never had any trouble getting a place to hold a meeting or program. Did she have the show during her regular meeting night and time? That would have made sense since the parents already plan that time to be there.

Sorry you had such a bad experience.
 
It totally boggles my mind at how rude people can be! She basically had you babysit too! I feel for you, I've had a rude host once... but wow! I am so sorry you had to go through that and maybe like the others said, get some rest and you'll feel a little better-- hopefully she'll get some orders and you can close it out and be done with her!!
 
If it got to $200, you could take the host benefits for yourself to get some free products. Give her the 15% out of your commission, which you could write-off your taxes.

I know what you mean by some hosts just sorta taking over. At the end of the time you wonder what happened. It's imperative to take control but not be controlling which is a hard balance.

Enjoy your clean home!
 
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beepampered said:
If it got to $200, you could take the host benefits for yourself to get some free products. Give her the 15% out of your commission, which you could write-off your taxes.

I know what you mean by some hosts just sorta taking over. At the end of the time you wonder what happened. It's imperative to take control but not be controlling which is a hard balance.

Enjoy your clean home!
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Great idea! I knew I could count on you all to give me what I needed!!!!!!!
BIG SIGH OF RELIEF!!!!
Michelle
 
actually you could just give her 10% since that is what PC would have given her on the show.
 
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ShanaSmith said:
actually you could just give her 10% since that is what PC would have given her on the show.
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Thats even better!
Thanks!
Michelle :D
 
beepampered said:
If it got to $200, you could take the host benefits for yourself to get some free products. Give her the 15% out of your commission, which you could write-off your taxes.

I know what you mean by some hosts just sorta taking over. At the end of the time you wonder what happened. It's imperative to take control but not be controlling which is a hard balance.

Enjoy your clean home!
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Don't do that!! Home office has said that this is STEALING from them and they will terminate us for this.
 
Sounds to me she was more of a guest than a host. Really, the consultant provided the house, the food, etc., and the "host" didn't help you at all. If she gives you outside orders, great. But personally I would just submit it as a cooking show, offer the host the 60% off item, and write a check to her group yourself and you be the host and get all the benefits. Don't submit it as a fundraiser. Have it all shipped to you as a courtesy, too.
 
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Really, I designed and printed all the invites, paid for all the postage, provided the place for the show, invited guests on my part of which one that showed up was my guest, bought all the ingreedients and paper products. I have not contacted HO on any fund raiser information at this point. I am going to have to talk to my director I guess. She was really only a guest as far as I can see.
Michelle
 
wow! i was thinking of having a party like this and now having second thoughts. i would never do this as a fundrasier though. sounds like the planning or communication was not clear. maybe the lady was talking too much and did not understand the concept that the g.s. getting orders and bookings to secure funds for the troop? sorry it did not work out. maybe you could incorporate this in to a troop meeting and they could earn the cooking badge next time instead of a fund raiser? as far as opening up my home...no way.
 
You deserve the benefits for being her darn babysitter!! I can't believe some people.
 

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What is a Mom & Me Show in Pampered Chef?

A Mom & Me Show is a special event hosted by a Pampered Chef consultant where mothers and their children come together to cook, learn about kitchen products, and enjoy quality time. It's designed to be a fun and interactive way to introduce children to cooking while showcasing Pampered Chef's products.

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How can I improve future Mom & Me Shows?

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