Chili seems to be a school or church gathering favorite dish. You can make tons of it for very little cost and it can be made in a variety of ways to meet many different pallets. I’ve recently seen some organizations use chili-making as the focus for a teambuilding exercise or fun activity for theirContinue reading “A Pot ‘O Chili”
Category Archives: eventplanning
Cut Throat Garage Sales
I grew up in small town USA. The garage sale was a weekend staple. My family had a garage sale every once in a while. We would also go to garage sales – all the time. My mom, sisters, and grandma used to grab the Friday and Saturday papers and map out a route forContinue reading “Cut Throat Garage Sales”
Hey Baby!
We love to celebrate the moments of our lives with loved ones, especially when that loved one is having a baby. Women for centuries have gathered in one way or another to shower the mother-to-be with gifts, necessities, and advice before (and sometimes after) their little darling arrives. The baby shower has been a traditionContinue reading “Hey Baby!”
Check the Calendar
When planning a community event such as a festival, carnival, or concert, be sure to check the local calendars. If you are hoping for a group of rowdy teens and young adults to attend your event, you want to make sure there aren’t any school-related events happening like a cross-town football game, homecoming, or prom.Continue reading “Check the Calendar”
It’s Not a Life Sentence
Depending on the health of an organization’s volunteer program, some leaders may feel they are constantly training and retraining people to perform the same task. They may struggle to retain volunteers responsible for a certain team, or who help plan or execute certain events. I’ve seen leaders try to enforce a minimum length of timeContinue reading “It’s Not a Life Sentence”