Fundraiser: Selling Water at the Street Faire in Louisville, Colorado

 

BILs loading up the Smith's 10' x 5' flatbed trailer full of ice chests, ice, and water bottles.

L-R: Jim Oakley, Phil Smith, Chuck McDonnell

(Photo taken by Jan Smith)

L-R: Annie Gaddy, Belinda Alkula, Tanya Lynn, Maggie McDonnell, Annette Oakley, Karen Lockwood (Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

Our sales tent was across from the stage where the bands played all night. (T4 tent location)

(Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

(Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

(Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

This was a first for our chapter! With great excitement, we tried this activity to raise money for our projects. We rented a tent, table, 2 chairs (located in front of the Louisville Library) during tonight's Louisville Street Faire. It was a great location. We were across from the pavilion where the bands were playing on stage, and folks were having SO much fun dancing to the music. In fact, dancing to the music happened outside the pavilion, too! Sisters joined the crowd outside the pavilion -- dancing away to classic rock and roll "oldies" -- as they were selling the iced-down bottled water. 💗

Sisters volunteered for setup and first shift; others volunteered for second shift and breakdown. Thanks to expert leadership and clear communication, it was a fun activity that netted positive results. We sold each bottle of water for $2, realizing a hefty profit margin. And we had P.E.O. informational flyers to disseminate. In fact, two women made donations to our efforts, saying that wholeheartedly supported our mission to provide financial assistance to women so they can pursue their educational dreams.

The weather was lovely, not too hot, with a sweet, cool breeze. The experience was fun and Just Incredible! 💗