Yikes! My Power Cooking Clinic....

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm hosting a Power Cooking Clinic tonight. I invited past hosts, and a few other friends and preferred customers. About 80 people in all. I sent email invitations by sending myself one from the website, and then forwarding it to my mailing list, and then followed up with invites that I made on VistaPrint.

So far, I have 15 rsvps. I made some reminder calls yesterday and today, although I didn't get to everyone.

HOWEVER! I have had 2 phone calls today from people who (and I quote) " RSVP'd last week by email" but one wanted to let me know she wasn't going to make it, and the other let me know she was bringing 2 friends with her.
I did not have email RSVP's from either of them - in fact, I haven't had any email rsvp's except in response to my reminder I sent out on Monday (not from my website). Obviously, there is something not working right with rsvps from the invitation I sent from my website, so now I'm wondering how many more RSVP's are floating around out there from people who assume I know they are coming, but I don't! I don't have time to re-make reminder phone calls now!

 

[rennea]

OMG!!! Becky I hope that those two were just a fluke.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

OMG!!! Becky I hope that those two were just a fluke.

I would like to think that - but my hosts are all usually pretty good at rsvp'ing for events I have - and I didn't get much response this time....so it really makes me wonder (in a panicked sort of way!).

 

[rennea]

Maybe just call a few you know well that didn't RSVP and let them know that you were having a problem with the rsvps and were just checking to see if the did.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Maybe just call a few you know well that didn't RSVP and let them know that you were having a problem with the rsvps and were just checking to see if the did.

I think I may have to do that! *sigh" - add it to the list!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Let us know how it goes!I would attend if it weren't so darned much gas ... there is much I need to learn!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Let us know how it goes!

I would attend if it weren't so darned much gas ... there is much I need to learn!

We have a fold-out couch.....if you start right now, you might be able to make it by 7!

 

[DebbieJ]

If they RSVP'd via your website, you would not get an email--you have to go check the guest list. Is that what is happening?Good luck and let us know what happens!

 

[wadesgirl]

I thought that I heard if you forwarded the email on, it disconnects the link to RSVP. I maybe wrong but I remember hearing someone else having this issue before.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

If they RSVP'd via your website, you would not get an email--you have to go check the guest list. Is that what is happening?

Good luck and let us know what happens!

Yes - it's not showing up on the guest list that they rsvp'd.....

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I thought that I heard if you forwarded the email on, it disconnects the link to RSVP. I maybe wrong but I remember hearing someone else having this issue before.

That's what the sinking feeling in my stomach is telling me too.

 

[amy07]

well, that's a better problem than not having anyone to show up! LOL

 

[lacychef]

Be sure to let us know how it goes

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Just got another phone call from someone who "rsvp'd by email last week".....so, I guess it's official.

Hope I've planned for enough food and prizes! There are gifts for rsvp'ing by the 26th, for bringing a friend, for booking a summer show, and for signing to become a consultant (if they sign tonight, they get a $25 kit credit from me).

I'm doing Greek Cheese Torta, Apple-Berry Salsa, and Spa Water....and I'm on my way downstairs to the freezer to see if I have Cool Whip to do a quick cool and creamy choc. fondue. I bought a 2 lb thing of strawberries, so at least I have enough for dipping too.

 

[stefani2]

What else are you doing at your clinic? R U teaching them to make the recipes?

I like the idea of a clinic - but dont know what to do at it!

 

[chefann]

Becky- want me to hop in my car and come help? If I leave now, I might be there by 7. And I can bring some door prizes, etc.

 

[janetupnorth]

Have to run, but wanted to say "Good Luck" Becky - I'm sure it will all work out and you'll do GRRRREAT! (I feel like Tony the Tiger there for a second...)

 

[dianevill]

Ann, you are just too sweet!

Good luck, Becky. It will all go just fine. Can't wait to hear the results!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky- want me to hop in my car and come help? If I leave now, I might be there by 7. And I can bring some door prizes, etc.

I sure could use the moral support!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I don't get off work until 6 at the earliest!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What else are you doing at your clinic? R U teaching them to make the recipes?

I like the idea of a clinic - but dont know what to do at it!

I'm going to talk for a few minutes about power cooking, and how it can help you save time and money.

Then, I'll start with the DCB and the 30 Minute Chicken.....put that in the Microwave,

Then, we are going to make together the Hoagies, the Tacos, and the Stroganoff - with chicken in place of beef.

I'll do a drawing for each of these - 3 people will get to take one home.

I'm handing out Power Cooking Recipes, and the Freezing tips page....plus a couple other recipe cards.

It's really just the Power Cooking Show on steroids a bit....

 

[chefann]

Seriously- do you want a hand? I can tell DH to heat up his own sausage (OK- that came out far dirtier than I meant it) and I'll hop in the car.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Seriously- do you want a hand? I can tell DH to heat up his own sausage (OK- that came out far dirtier than I meant it) and I'll hop in the car.

You are crazy Girlfriend! I'd love for you to come....but do you really think you could be here in time? It starts in just a little over 2 hours......

 

[chefann]

Prob'ly not. But you shoulda called me earlier today! I would have packed up some stuff and come. I've got things that could be used as prizes. And I could have grabbed groceries for you, toh- and I just remembered that one of my recruits is coming over today to pick up a pack of catalogs. Although Dan can handle handing over a pack of catalogs.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I could be there by Friday.

I'd love to hear more about this, maybe see your outline. Sounds interesting.

 

[pamperedlinda]

oops, posted too fast. I see your info above.

 

[baychef]

Seriously- do you want a hand? I can tell DH to heat up his own sausage (OK- that came out far dirtier than I meant it) and I'll hop in the car.

That is because we have dragged you to the dark side of "potty thinking".

And I too would love to see how you did this! Great job!

 

[Chef Kearns]

I am so totally stealing this idea! After a strong Jan-March my spring/summer is tanking! Great idea Becky. This is a great way to have an Open House without the usual stuff!

 

[pamperedbecky]

I can't wait to hear how it goes. I hope it goes well! I did a Power Cooking "workshop" back in February and I truly think that offering a workshop or clinic spin to it makes it more appealing to people because they know they'll learn something. I always make mine mystery host shows. I've also done a stoneware workshop and a cookware/cutlery workshop. I'm assuming we'll have another stoneware sale month this year and that's when I'll probably do another one. I did the cookware/cutlery one when forged cutlery was the special...was it in August?

For my Power Cooking workshop, not that many people could come. But when a neighbor (mostly neighbors/friends seem to come to my shows!) had another Power Cooking show a couple months later, she had a lot more people come and I think many of them came because they couldn't make it to mine and loved the Power Cooking idea.

 

[chefmeg]

You are crazy Girlfriend! I'd love for you to come....but do you really think you could be here in time? It starts in just a little over 2 hours......

I hear the Cheffer mobile burns rubber!