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Lynne Tayl
Our girl's youth group is raising money so that we can all go to girl's camp, or at least pay less than we usually have to.
What are some really cool creative ideas to raise as much money as possible?
We can't have an auction be our main source of money because our Bishop doesn't want all of the church members to have to basically pay for the camp every year, especially if they don't have a daughter even going to camp.
So, anything to appeal to the public?
We've tried garage sale,
But not everybody participated, and yeah.
So; Ideas?
Answer
Hi Lynne,
First off, here are a few sites you might want to check out for fundraising.
http://www.fundraising.com/
http://www.fundraisingweb.org/
http://www.youthpastor.com/Resource/index.cfm/Youth_Ministry_Fundraising.htm
http://www.churchbizonline.com/youth_fundraising.htm
Suggestions I would make are:
1. A Bake Sale - After (or before) church sell baked goods to the congregation. You can also sell some good coffee. If you don't want to bake see if the local donut shop will give you a deal on donuts to sell.
2. Chores - Offer to do chores for members of the church. Car washing, yard work, etc. could bring in some good money.
3. Dinner and a Show - Put together a show with all the girls doing 8-10 skits (kind of like Saturday Night Live) while parents and friends eat a dinner you all made. Spaghetti is easy to make a lot of.
4. Restaurants - Some restaurants like Round Table Pizza and Carl's Jr. have a fundraising program where you invite everyone you know to eat dinner there one night (basically having a big party) and your group gets a portion of the money.
5. Parent's Night Out - At your church or someone's home provide an evening where parents of the church can drop off their kids. While you and the other girls babysit the kids the parents can have a nice evening out.
6. Door to Door Car Wash - Find a safe neighborhood and go door to door asking residents if they would like a car wash. Make sure you have a hose, soap, rags, etc. Either have a parent drive the stuff around in their car or keep it all in a cart that you can pul from house to house.
7. If all else fails kidnap the Bishop and hold him for ransom. As long as it's all in good fun.
Good luck!
Hi Lynne,
First off, here are a few sites you might want to check out for fundraising.
http://www.fundraising.com/
http://www.fundraisingweb.org/
http://www.youthpastor.com/Resource/index.cfm/Youth_Ministry_Fundraising.htm
http://www.churchbizonline.com/youth_fundraising.htm
Suggestions I would make are:
1. A Bake Sale - After (or before) church sell baked goods to the congregation. You can also sell some good coffee. If you don't want to bake see if the local donut shop will give you a deal on donuts to sell.
2. Chores - Offer to do chores for members of the church. Car washing, yard work, etc. could bring in some good money.
3. Dinner and a Show - Put together a show with all the girls doing 8-10 skits (kind of like Saturday Night Live) while parents and friends eat a dinner you all made. Spaghetti is easy to make a lot of.
4. Restaurants - Some restaurants like Round Table Pizza and Carl's Jr. have a fundraising program where you invite everyone you know to eat dinner there one night (basically having a big party) and your group gets a portion of the money.
5. Parent's Night Out - At your church or someone's home provide an evening where parents of the church can drop off their kids. While you and the other girls babysit the kids the parents can have a nice evening out.
6. Door to Door Car Wash - Find a safe neighborhood and go door to door asking residents if they would like a car wash. Make sure you have a hose, soap, rags, etc. Either have a parent drive the stuff around in their car or keep it all in a cart that you can pul from house to house.
7. If all else fails kidnap the Bishop and hold him for ransom. As long as it's all in good fun.
Good luck!
How do I plan a successful camping trip without overstressing so I can enjoy it too?
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I'm supposed to be planning a camping 3day 2night camping trip for about 10-15 people. We want to keep it cheap and this is my first time planning my husband's squadron camp-out and it's still two weeks away and I just can't keep things organized and I'm having a hard time getting people to cooperate. Any suggestions?
Answer
My wife and I used to do this...a LOT!
We cooked breakfast every morning. Lunches were on your own. Dinners were we cooked the meat and the other campers provided the side dishes.
Everyone paid $15 toward the meals we provided. That didn't cover the actual cost, but it came pretty close because I used a lot of things from home that I already had. Salt and pepper shakers, cooking oil, margarine, etc.
Pancakes are cheap. Scrambled eggs with bits of ham and cheese is easy. Potatoes are cheap. I had an electric table top griddle that I used for breakfast. We camped where they had hook-ups.
Everyone is responsible to provide their own sleeping equipment and ice chests, etc.
You either want to get what is called a "group site", or several camping "spaces" together. Ask the park ranger how many vehicles are allowed per space. The more people you can get in a space, the cheaper the space.
Find out if there is someone in the squadron that has access to free firewood.
Distribute lists of what each person is responsible for. They need to bring 2 lunches for themselves and provide a side dish for 2 dinners for the group. Their $15, will provide 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners. They need to bring their own plates. utensils, and drinks.
Have set meal times for breakfast and dinner. Since they are on their own for lunch, you will have all day to enjoy yourself.
You can plan some games, or get someone else who would like to do that. Water-filled balloon toss. Hairy man contest. Whatever you think would work with the group you have.
Sitting around the fire in the evening is a great time to share "The Most Embarrassing Moment" story, or who can tell the biggest lie.
You can do any variations on this you want. Depending on budget, where the money comes from, what if anything you are able to get donated. You may find a store that is willing to donate if "Squadron" indicates your husband and other campers are in the military.
You can find junk in your garage, such as an old fuel pump or something and write "Hairy Man Trophy" on it with a magic marker. Much more fun than the real thing.
You are limited by your imagination much more than you are by lack of helpful participants. You will be finding people willing to help out when you actually get there.
My wife and I used to do this...a LOT!
We cooked breakfast every morning. Lunches were on your own. Dinners were we cooked the meat and the other campers provided the side dishes.
Everyone paid $15 toward the meals we provided. That didn't cover the actual cost, but it came pretty close because I used a lot of things from home that I already had. Salt and pepper shakers, cooking oil, margarine, etc.
Pancakes are cheap. Scrambled eggs with bits of ham and cheese is easy. Potatoes are cheap. I had an electric table top griddle that I used for breakfast. We camped where they had hook-ups.
Everyone is responsible to provide their own sleeping equipment and ice chests, etc.
You either want to get what is called a "group site", or several camping "spaces" together. Ask the park ranger how many vehicles are allowed per space. The more people you can get in a space, the cheaper the space.
Find out if there is someone in the squadron that has access to free firewood.
Distribute lists of what each person is responsible for. They need to bring 2 lunches for themselves and provide a side dish for 2 dinners for the group. Their $15, will provide 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners. They need to bring their own plates. utensils, and drinks.
Have set meal times for breakfast and dinner. Since they are on their own for lunch, you will have all day to enjoy yourself.
You can plan some games, or get someone else who would like to do that. Water-filled balloon toss. Hairy man contest. Whatever you think would work with the group you have.
Sitting around the fire in the evening is a great time to share "The Most Embarrassing Moment" story, or who can tell the biggest lie.
You can do any variations on this you want. Depending on budget, where the money comes from, what if anything you are able to get donated. You may find a store that is willing to donate if "Squadron" indicates your husband and other campers are in the military.
You can find junk in your garage, such as an old fuel pump or something and write "Hairy Man Trophy" on it with a magic marker. Much more fun than the real thing.
You are limited by your imagination much more than you are by lack of helpful participants. You will be finding people willing to help out when you actually get there.
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