There are two pressing items that are coming at us quickly. Due to stake conference next week, we do not have the time to get together and coordinate so this email attempts to do that.
Although we are not meeting (YM) this Wednesday, we are in charge of the combined activity the following Wed.
3-5 combined activity
YM and YW are combined that Wed., and we have decided to move the GAME NIGHT from May to March.
As such, we need some quorum assistance.
1-Deacons will be in charge of the "digital room." We will have the RS room with a Wii with games like JUST DANCE or whatever else is popular and the youth would like. Matt Lingwall will head this up and lead the charge in bringing equipment, games, etc. He will delegate to young men as needed. We can use the TV in the bishop's office as needed, as well as other library TVs.
2-Teachers will be in charge of the "sports" area. This will be in the gym and we will have balls, frisbees, etc. allowing people to move from station to station or activity to activity. Cory Peterson will head this up and lead the charge in bringing equipment, etc. He will delegate to young men as needed.
3-Priests will be in charge of the "traditional games" area. This will be in the gym or on the stage and we will have Uno, Phase 10, and some other games that can be played in the time we have. I will head this up and lead the charge in bringing equipment, etc.
Refreshments: I will plan to work with the young men or bring these myself. I propose a budget of $40.
Fundraiser in April
Toward the end of April, we plan to have our fundraiser. I believe it is the last Sat. of that month.
Our hope is to raise $3,000 this year. Our funds are depleted due to an early year youth conference, and not having a strong push for donations the last year or so.
We are NOT in charge of the food that evening. Two other quorums/groups (Elders and HP?) are in charge of the food.
However, we are in charge of the fundraising/activity portion.
As such, we need to consider what we can do, and we NEED your input.
1-Auctions have done quite well for us in the past (cakes, services, items, etc.). We propose continuing this; do you agree?
If so, what should we include in these auctions? Previously, we have done edibles and also gift baskets, products (new and used), services (mainly by the youth and youth leaders), etc.
If we do new and used products, we would need the youth and leaders to assist rounding these up (gift certificates from local companies, etc.). Also, if we auction off services, especially from the youth, I want to ensure we follow through and get the service completed in a timely manner.
2-Carnival
As we are closing in on good weather in late April, we thought of having each quorum and class be in charge of a carnival booth. One could be a ring toss, another could do magnetic darts, another could do free throws, etc. Something like this. Tickets could be required to play games.
Do you like this idea? If so, do we "charge" for admission (which gets you food and a certain number of tickets) and then have people buy more tickets to play additional games?
I am worried that the ticket idea will not bring in a lot of revenue by itself; we'd need to do something in addition to it for sure to get to 3k. But it would be a good way to get youth involved and ensure they actively participate in their fundraiser.
3-Other ideas?
We are open to other ideas. I'd like to cover create a proposal Lucinda and I can get in front of the bishopric in the next couple of weeks, and would love to get any additional and/or new ideas we can consider.
Thanks again for your help!
