Howdy!
First, I said I would update ya'all on the benefit where I provided a vase for the silent auction. I dropped by event thinking I would have a couple of drinks, maybe bid on a few things... little did I know...
The organizer of the event saw me and said... "Good! You're here!" and set me to work... I spent most of the evening working the room selling raffle tickets. I personally raised about 140 bucks before I had to leave to get sleep... it was a Thursday and I have to work on Friday morning. So, being slightly obnoxious and having some PR experience does come in handy.
Also featured at the event were a few of the local Drag Performers who were also working the room. If you've never been to a drag show, generally the 'girls' get up, talk, fling some tude around, then lip sych a song while collecting tips from the crowd... on the night in question, all the tips went into a bucket and were donated to the cause.
I don't know exactly how much my vase brought in... but the total for the event was $2040 towards the food pantry. And the food pantry people are very good and ensuring that each and every dollar donated is stretched to the max. They'll be repeating this event quarterly, and they've asked if I can help do some PR for it. I have every intention of doing so...
First, I said I would update ya'all on the benefit where I provided a vase for the silent auction. I dropped by event thinking I would have a couple of drinks, maybe bid on a few things... little did I know...
The organizer of the event saw me and said... "Good! You're here!" and set me to work... I spent most of the evening working the room selling raffle tickets. I personally raised about 140 bucks before I had to leave to get sleep... it was a Thursday and I have to work on Friday morning. So, being slightly obnoxious and having some PR experience does come in handy.
Also featured at the event were a few of the local Drag Performers who were also working the room. If you've never been to a drag show, generally the 'girls' get up, talk, fling some tude around, then lip sych a song while collecting tips from the crowd... on the night in question, all the tips went into a bucket and were donated to the cause.
I don't know exactly how much my vase brought in... but the total for the event was $2040 towards the food pantry. And the food pantry people are very good and ensuring that each and every dollar donated is stretched to the max. They'll be repeating this event quarterly, and they've asked if I can help do some PR for it. I have every intention of doing so...
Claude,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the fund raiser was a success and it sounds like a good time was had by all. – gary
Oh how fun!!! Sounds like a good cause...they are lucky to have you, Claude!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!!!