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BrittanySh
I live in a large subdivision and I am wanting to throw a huge event (there will be a live band, games, etc etc) to raise money for familys who cannot afford to buy their own household needs, baby things and such.
Am I allowed to do this or do I need a permit or something?
Do you have any ideas for me? (Ones that would attract more people, etc.)
Is the live band a good idea?
Please and thank you.
Answer
You shouldn't need a permit if you hold the event on your own property. Is there a park area or pavilion area in your subdivision that would offer more space to hold the party? If you do it there, you will probably need to reserve the area with your association board.
You need to be careful not to spend money that could be used for your cause. A live band is expensive, unless you have a guitar playing brother or band who is willing to donate their services. People want to make sure that the money they are giving will be used responsibly, and believe me, "responsibly" means very different things to different people. You want to make sure the financial part of this is totally above board, visible to anyone who has any inquiries. You may want to open a special temporary account at a bank in the name of your event, and deposit money there. It makes the whole thing look more official.
One question people are going to have is if they can donate items, or if this is just a money making event. By letting people donate "new or gently used" items, you can reach many more of those you seek to help. Keep in mind that if someone donates something that's too worn, discolored, or broken you may have to dispose of it yourself rather than pass it on to your cause. I once had someone donate something that had been in their basement. They didn't smell the mustiness of it in their own home, but I sure did when she dropped it off. She meant well, but I threw it away in my own trash can rather than give it to someone else.
Have some way of keeping track of the money raised at the event- paint a big red thermometer on a piece of tag-board and update it as the day goes on.
Things to sell at the event to raise money: bottles of water, cans of pop, muffins, cookies.
Have a section where kids can make a craft for a certain amount of money. Flip flops are on sale at JoAnn Fabrics for a dollar a pair, and they have little flip flop decorating kits you can buy for 50% off. It would be cute to have a "make your own flip flops" table and charge $3.00 per pair to decorate, or something.
Other Ideas you could charge money for:
Photo Booth
craft of making a photo frame
Ball Toss
Penny Wishing Well (100% profit because they are throwing in money)
Balloons
decorate a T Shirt with puffy paint
Things to auction off or have a silent auction:
go to stores and ask for donations, then make up gift baskets.
sporting event tickets that have been donated
someone donates a weekend at their cabin
a quilt
Good Luck to you! This is a big undertaking!
You shouldn't need a permit if you hold the event on your own property. Is there a park area or pavilion area in your subdivision that would offer more space to hold the party? If you do it there, you will probably need to reserve the area with your association board.
You need to be careful not to spend money that could be used for your cause. A live band is expensive, unless you have a guitar playing brother or band who is willing to donate their services. People want to make sure that the money they are giving will be used responsibly, and believe me, "responsibly" means very different things to different people. You want to make sure the financial part of this is totally above board, visible to anyone who has any inquiries. You may want to open a special temporary account at a bank in the name of your event, and deposit money there. It makes the whole thing look more official.
One question people are going to have is if they can donate items, or if this is just a money making event. By letting people donate "new or gently used" items, you can reach many more of those you seek to help. Keep in mind that if someone donates something that's too worn, discolored, or broken you may have to dispose of it yourself rather than pass it on to your cause. I once had someone donate something that had been in their basement. They didn't smell the mustiness of it in their own home, but I sure did when she dropped it off. She meant well, but I threw it away in my own trash can rather than give it to someone else.
Have some way of keeping track of the money raised at the event- paint a big red thermometer on a piece of tag-board and update it as the day goes on.
Things to sell at the event to raise money: bottles of water, cans of pop, muffins, cookies.
Have a section where kids can make a craft for a certain amount of money. Flip flops are on sale at JoAnn Fabrics for a dollar a pair, and they have little flip flop decorating kits you can buy for 50% off. It would be cute to have a "make your own flip flops" table and charge $3.00 per pair to decorate, or something.
Other Ideas you could charge money for:
Photo Booth
craft of making a photo frame
Ball Toss
Penny Wishing Well (100% profit because they are throwing in money)
Balloons
decorate a T Shirt with puffy paint
Things to auction off or have a silent auction:
go to stores and ask for donations, then make up gift baskets.
sporting event tickets that have been donated
someone donates a weekend at their cabin
a quilt
Good Luck to you! This is a big undertaking!
could I knit a big adult blanket like this?
Georgia Pa
I haven't really seen any easy way to kit a king size blanket. So would it be possible to do it by kitting baby size blankets together. Also what patterns are more stabble than others when it comes to this. I'm new to this so please explain thoroughly. I'm making it as a gift so I would like it to not wear too easily. Also I haven't bought materials yet so what's good to use for this project?
Answer
it would be difficult on your neck and shoulders to knit something of that size, you could knit squares and then sew them together like a quilt or you could make long strips and sew them together , yarn is expensive and for doing a project of that sort you will need a lot of it , if you were to knit squares of different colours you could save yourself some money if you purchase the yarn little a the time just make sure that you always get the same weight ,
http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/12/knitting_012.jpg
ttp://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/knitting/canadianlivingcoms_most_popular_knitting_patterns.php
it would be difficult on your neck and shoulders to knit something of that size, you could knit squares and then sew them together like a quilt or you could make long strips and sew them together , yarn is expensive and for doing a project of that sort you will need a lot of it , if you were to knit squares of different colours you could save yourself some money if you purchase the yarn little a the time just make sure that you always get the same weight ,
http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/12/knitting_012.jpg
ttp://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/knitting/canadianlivingcoms_most_popular_knitting_patterns.php
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