The Great Trivia Challenge
| First Name | Mark |
| Last Name | Thibedeau |
| trivia@biblehillkinsmen.ca | |
| Club Name | Kinsmen Club of Bible Hill |
| District # | 7 |
| Number of Members | 26-40 |
| Community Size | Medium-sized community (20,000-100,000) |
| Community Type | Urban |
| Project Name | The Great Trivia Challenge |
| Type of Project (check all that apply) | Ticketed event (Gala, Princess Ball, Comedy Fest, Lip Sync Battle, Trivia Night etc.) |
| If other, please describe | |
| Was this project a fundraiser? | Yes |
| Description of project | The Great Trivia Challenge is one of the major projects the club runs annually. It’s an evening of trivia questions and answers, where teams of 8 look to be crowned Trivia Champions. It’s typically held at the end of February/first of March at the Best Western Glengarry. It’s a full club membership commitment for the evening, with the committee in charge of the planning. Tables are sold to businesses and groups in the community, with prizes donated for the silent auction and balloon pop. A major donation partner is chosen, where the majority of the proceeds are given. |
| Service Hours | 100+ |
| Did you leverage this project as a way to recruit new members? | Yes |
| If you answered yes to the question above, please explain: | |
| How was this project promoted in your community? | |
| What were some challenges you faced with this project, and how could your project be improved? | |
| What was the approximate budget for this project? | No cost (ex. KINdness project, time only) |
| If the project was a fundraiser, what were the sources of revenue for this project? | Table entry fees, 50/50 and Silent Auction, balloon pop |
| If this was a fundraiser, how much money was raised (minus expenses)? | $10,000+ |
| What were the expenses for this project? | Food for participants, some printing fees for posters and table info, plaque for winning team, and secondary prizes. Balloons, helium. Thank you gifts for MC and hosts. Some food for volunteers. |
| Is there anything else you would like to share that would assist another club in duplicating this project in their community? | Our club has developed a step by step file that can be shared upon request. It outlines timelines, any and all letters to participants and community sponsors, registration forms, etc. And also ideas on choosing a partner for the event. |