We had a very serious meeting today....all business! Here's what we discussed:
Comedy Hypnosis Recap/Debriefing:
- We raised $959 (this is the profit after paying Dr. Mike)
- We need to decide where to donate the money. Last year, we donated the money to HelpDarfurNow.org and we have also donated to the solar cookers. Please research potential beneficiaries and post your ideas on the bog. At our next meeting, December 12th, we'll make a decision.
- We also discussed the importance of staying in the jobs that were assigned to you. While the event went very well, there were some instances of people leaving their posts and even leaving money unattended. This cannot happen again.
- Also, for future events, please keep in mind that money is collected in different boxes for a reason. Please do not combine concessions money with admissions money, etc.
New Rules/Procedures:
- We discussed the fact that the club is quite numerous in members and, unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to know everyone. Also, some students may show up for one meeting and then not attend again. When we hold events, we agreed that in order to work the event and/or recieve a "member discount" on admission, a student would need to have attended 50% of our previously scheduled meetings. The "member discount" would be usually half the price of admission (depending on the event) OR a member could contribute by baking, bringing a dish of food, or some other possible way.
Ideas for the next meeting:
- Discuss other people leading the meetings, possible news updates at the meetings, and other people doing these blog summaries.
- Start/continue planning the scavenger hunt, the Dine-Around, and other potential events.
- School Awareness will continue with the display at the next meeting too.
We are not meeting again until Friday, December 12th. That is two weeks away. From now until then, USE THE BLOG!!!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
After the Hypnosis Show
Thanks to everyone who helped last night. Things went well and we raised some good money. More details to come.
Whenever anyone sees a Comedy Hypnosis show flyer up, please take it down and put it in a recycling bin! Thanks.
Whenever anyone sees a Comedy Hypnosis show flyer up, please take it down and put it in a recycling bin! Thanks.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Meeting Summary - 11/14/08
Our primary focus today was to prepare for the Comedy Hypnosis show. We signed up for jobs, made signs for the concession table, etc.
The School Awareness team also worked on the display by the library.
The School Awareness team also worked on the display by the library.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Baking
I thought I'd start a list of who can bake for the comedy hypnosis show. Please comment if you can bring something and what you are bringing. Thanks!
Meeting Summary - November 7, 2008
Here's what we did/discussed:
- Safe Halloween Recap - It went well, low turnout from the community. We did have a presence and got the word out to some.
- Can people please research where to get a banner made? We have the electronic file we just need to get ideas as to size and pricing.
- Erin is to be commended for her work to get a grant through her church. They are awarding $600 to purchase solar cookers. Way to go!
- SaveDarfur.org sent a letter acknowldeging our donation from May of 2006!
- CLUB PHOTOS are scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00pm. WEAR GREEN.
- Comedy Hypnosis show is NEXT Friday, November 14th. We need to hype this up all week. Tell your classes/friends/teachers. We decided that teachers should only have to pay $5 admission. For everyone else, it is $7.00. The show starts at 7:00pm but we need to be there by 6:00pm to get ready. At our meeting next Friday, we will have people sign up for jobs. We will need people to work the door collecting the admissions money and stamping hands, we'll need people to work the information table (where we will have the tri-fold board, the pamphlets, and the water jug for donations), we will need people to work the concessions table (bring a baked good!), we will also need people to coordinate the 50/50 raffle. Erin brought in a roll of tickets that we can use and we still have our raffle box from the dine-around. In addition, we need to get someone to work the lights in the auditorium. Plus, Ginny said she'd prepare a speech/introduction and we also discussed having a slide show as the audience is waiting for the show to start. We also need to think about where we want the proceeds to go.
This week to prepare for the hypnosis show we hung up more flyers, the suggestion was made to see if we could leave a stack of flyers at the school store, and there was a mention of the show in the Smithtown News (thanks, Dan!).
The School Awareness group also worked on the display by the library.
So, as usual, lots to do! Baked goods for Friday, research banners, promote the hypnosis show, wear green for club photo on Wednesday, think about organizations/causes to donate money to from the hypnosis show.
- Safe Halloween Recap - It went well, low turnout from the community. We did have a presence and got the word out to some.
- Can people please research where to get a banner made? We have the electronic file we just need to get ideas as to size and pricing.
- Erin is to be commended for her work to get a grant through her church. They are awarding $600 to purchase solar cookers. Way to go!
- SaveDarfur.org sent a letter acknowldeging our donation from May of 2006!
- CLUB PHOTOS are scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00pm. WEAR GREEN.
- Comedy Hypnosis show is NEXT Friday, November 14th. We need to hype this up all week. Tell your classes/friends/teachers. We decided that teachers should only have to pay $5 admission. For everyone else, it is $7.00. The show starts at 7:00pm but we need to be there by 6:00pm to get ready. At our meeting next Friday, we will have people sign up for jobs. We will need people to work the door collecting the admissions money and stamping hands, we'll need people to work the information table (where we will have the tri-fold board, the pamphlets, and the water jug for donations), we will need people to work the concessions table (bring a baked good!), we will also need people to coordinate the 50/50 raffle. Erin brought in a roll of tickets that we can use and we still have our raffle box from the dine-around. In addition, we need to get someone to work the lights in the auditorium. Plus, Ginny said she'd prepare a speech/introduction and we also discussed having a slide show as the audience is waiting for the show to start. We also need to think about where we want the proceeds to go.
This week to prepare for the hypnosis show we hung up more flyers, the suggestion was made to see if we could leave a stack of flyers at the school store, and there was a mention of the show in the Smithtown News (thanks, Dan!).
The School Awareness group also worked on the display by the library.
So, as usual, lots to do! Baked goods for Friday, research banners, promote the hypnosis show, wear green for club photo on Wednesday, think about organizations/causes to donate money to from the hypnosis show.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Club Photos - NOVEMBER 12th - Wear Green!
We are scheduled for a club photo on Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00pm (toward the end of 8th period). Show up and wear green!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Meeting Summary - 10/24/08
Here's what we discussed/did:
- If you have received an email invite to be able to post to this blog (not just read it), please do follow-through and respond. We have approximately 50 people who have 'open invitations' still!!
- Can someone research where to get a nice banner made? Mary can change the resolution on the poster to accomodate the size of a banner. We should price out a nice, weather resistant one that will hold up well.
- The Comedy Hypnosis show is set for Friday, November 14th. Tickets will be $7.00 at the door. Flyers were made and hung up. Please start talking this up. It is fun for all ages. We will look into getting the DVD of a past performance to play on the TV in the Commons. A large banner was painted today that we can hang up next week to further promote the event.
- Safe Halloween is next Friday from 3:30pm-7:30pm. Our table is right in the main entrance. We will have a tri-fold board (kid-friendly), pamphlets, the water jug to collect donations, a banner that says "Darfur Action Committee," and flyers for the Comedy Hypnosis show. We will also purchase candy. Thanks to everyone who signed up and committed to being stationed at the table. Please wear a costume! If anyone else wants to sign up for an hour at the table, please reply on the blog and/or email me!
- No meeting next Friday - just SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!
- If you have received an email invite to be able to post to this blog (not just read it), please do follow-through and respond. We have approximately 50 people who have 'open invitations' still!!
- Can someone research where to get a nice banner made? Mary can change the resolution on the poster to accomodate the size of a banner. We should price out a nice, weather resistant one that will hold up well.
- The Comedy Hypnosis show is set for Friday, November 14th. Tickets will be $7.00 at the door. Flyers were made and hung up. Please start talking this up. It is fun for all ages. We will look into getting the DVD of a past performance to play on the TV in the Commons. A large banner was painted today that we can hang up next week to further promote the event.
- Safe Halloween is next Friday from 3:30pm-7:30pm. Our table is right in the main entrance. We will have a tri-fold board (kid-friendly), pamphlets, the water jug to collect donations, a banner that says "Darfur Action Committee," and flyers for the Comedy Hypnosis show. We will also purchase candy. Thanks to everyone who signed up and committed to being stationed at the table. Please wear a costume! If anyone else wants to sign up for an hour at the table, please reply on the blog and/or email me!
- No meeting next Friday - just SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!
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