TN Twin Mom;133909 wrote: i understand all issues, but my biggest question, was how much money did these events raise?...we have been hosting a black/gold game for our spring event but feel it is running it's course and looking for something new and inside...
We approach most "events" with a break-even or less mentality. We save fundraising for fundraising and everything else is part of the budget or covered by minimal cost. These things include: beginning of year ice cream social, spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast, carnival, etc. If they are money-makers (like our spaghetti dinner and pancake breakfast) most of the food gets donated and all proceeds go to a cause (Media Center, less-fortunate families, etc.) Our Muffins and Donuts events were free to everyone and just a cost to our budget so everyone can attend.
I think it's how you market it. If it's a fundraiser, market it as such. If it's an event for fun or for a cause, market it as such.
i have just started using this tool and i was so excited to find some info regarding this issue...i had this idea over the weekend and wondered how it went for others...
i understand all issues, but my biggest question, was how much money did these events raise?...we have been hosting a black/gold game for our spring event but feel it is running it's course and looking for something new and inside...
Yes its true, the girls all they do is dance together. Dads just stand around like fifth wheels. Family nights (regardless of activity) are a better choice and no one takes offense at not being invited or welcomed.
We wanted to so this at our school. But I was told we would step on to many toes. Meaning the religous thing we have two many different denominations. My husband and I offered to DJ for free. We have a business doing it for weddings and such. Our local community center has the same events. Which we DJ. They have games, snacks and have a photographer take a picture of the father and daughter together as a keepsake or mom and son. It is a huge success.
So if you can get your school to agree to do it go for it. Maybe you can find a parent that is a DJ to do it at a discount or for free.
Our father/daughter dance idea caused WW III at our school. Everyone had an opinion about fatherless girls and divorced parents. It brought to light all kinds of hidden agendas: PTO power hungry vs disbanding PTO. I would never bring this topic up again! My advice is to stick with entire family functions, they are fair to everyone.
