Campaign Special Events Planning Guide
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“Don’t leave your community to chance” - Monopoly Theme “Counting on you”- Count jelly beans in a jar “What’s Raised for CAUW... Stays for CAUW” - Vegas Theme “Music Mania”- Play musical chairs, karaoke contest, musical trivia contest “Oh, the places you’ll go” - Dr. Seuss “Carnival” - Have putt-putt, pool table, ring toss “Tribute to the Oldies...but Goodies” 50’s- Wear decade attire, have a sock hop or twist contest. 60’s- Sell headbands, tie-dyed shirts, smiley face pins, etc. 70’s- Have a disco. Wear your favorite polyester shirt. 80’s- Who has the best or biggest 80’s hair?
“Go the extra yard...Give” Sports...hold a tailgate party. Have a playing field with players advancing towards the goal. “Set Your Sights High” or “The Sky’s the Limit” - Hot air balloons Have a balloon rising as funds are raised or hold a drawing for a balloon ride. “Wild West”- Dress in cowboy hats and bandannas. Hold a chili contest. Serve BBQ’s for a kick off event. Use a cactus for a thermometer. “Halloween/Fall Festival” - Pumpkin decorating contest, guess the weight of the pumpkin, haunted house, apple bobbing, apple or pumpkin pie baking contest
Events
Contests
Fundraising
Raffles
New Hires Reception
Pie Eating
Employee Cookbook
Breakfast at an Agency
Hula Hoop
Garage Sale
Agency Fair
Costume
Good as New Sale
Agency Tour Day
Door Decorating
Putt Putt Golf Tourney
Mall Gift Certificates
Superhero Luncheon
United Way Trivia
Flower Sale
Day at the Spa
United Way LSU or SU Day
Pumpkin Carving
White Elephant Sale
Gift Baskets
Quiz Bowl
Popcorn Sale
Mystery Hunt
International Lunch
Afternoon of Games Game Shows Spelling Bee Movie Showing Nacho Party Silent Auction Car Wash
Yo Yo Contest Crazy Hat Day
Christmas Card Sale
Tug-of-War
Antique Fair
Bowl Off Balloon Race
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