St Patty's Bash
| First Name | Brenda |
| Last Name | Dooley |
| brendadooley1962@gmail.com | |
| Club Name | Kinette Club of Sackville |
| District # | 7 |
| Number of Members | 11-25 |
| Community Size | Medium-sized community (20,000-100,000) |
| Community Type | Urban |
| Project Name | St Patty's Bash |
| 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 | On St. Patrick's Day we host a bash/dance with Beef n Barley soup. Tickets sell for $25.00 a couple. We decorate the hall in green. A local DJ plays popular Irish music periodically throughout the evening along with popular dance songs. The crowd dresses in costume and party all evening. |
| Service Hours | 1-20 |
| Did you leverage this project as a way to recruit new members? | No |
| If you answered yes to the question above, please explain: | |
| How was this project promoted in your community? | We utilized all social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We posted the event in Kijiji and on local signs. Radio stations blasted out the event. |
| What were some challenges you faced with this project, and how could your project be improved? | We sold out the first couple of years. The last couple we had about 15 left over. We realized that we need to promote it more locally. |
| What was the approximate budget for this project? | $1,000-$5,000 |
| If the project was a fundraiser, what were the sources of revenue for this project? | 1200.00 - 1500.00 was the profit for the event. This year was our 5th |
| If this was a fundraiser, how much money was raised (minus expenses)? | $1,000-$5000 |
| What were the expenses for this project? | DJ 300.00 cost to make the soup. $100.00. Decorations 30.00 (We use them year after year with a few additions.) |
| Is there anything else you would like to share that would assist another club in duplicating this project in their community? | Our local dollar store has now increased their stock of St Patrick's Day items. It's an easy event to put on. |