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Cocktails And Kindce, And Event : Concept And Concept Of Food

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The Events name & décor and concept/theme The events name is going to be Cocktails & Kindness, and will be a cocktail and hordevour party to raise money for the non profit Books For Kids. Elegant glitter décor will be used. Target Demographic: Business Owners, philantropists, general public. Most likely people with higher income levels will attend, due to the fact that it is a fundraise. Where: Hollinshead Barn, located at 1235 NE Jones Rd, Bend OR 97701. The barn is in the North-East side or Bend in the 16.5-acre Hollinshead Park. The barn is surrounded by open pastures and an orchard of trees. This is a multi-use park and contains a community garden and natural areas. The barn has French doors that open to patio’s on both …show more content…

He or she will know people/places who might donate outreach services. This member could also serve as the Volunteer Coordinator by organizing volunteers for the planning and event logistics. Sponsorship and Donations The Sponsorships and Donations member will identify and solicite potential sponsors (corporate, individual, etc). This person will need to follow-up with potential sponsors and confirm successful sponsorships as the event approaches. Logistical responsibilities include:  Obtaining and placing sponsor publicity materials and signs  Sending Thank You Letters to all sponsors Food/catering Food is critical for most, if not all, events. From the start, the Food coordinator is responsible for determining how much food will be needed, drafting and overseeing the food/catering budget and expenses, identifying and soliciting local businesses for food donations. As the event approaches, this member will confirm donations, determine what food is still needed, develop the food budget and purchase food. Other logistical responsibilities include:  Planning for rental or purchase of linens, serving platters and utensils, plates and napkins  Coordinating food pickups/deliveries  Ensuring that food is properly stored and refrigerated (if necessary)  Laying out and displaying food (if necessary)  Sending Thank You letters to food donors Media Publicity is important! The Media member will be responsible for press coverage, and here some

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