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2 Days to Go

8 July 2019

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2 Days to Go – Countdown Planner!

On this page you will find:

  • Checklists for:
    • Convenor
    • Logistics
    • Marketing
    • Treasurer

What is ‘Fete in a Box’?

Our ‘Fete in a Box’ Countdown is the predecessor to our book: The Practical Fete Handbook for Fundraising Event Organisers! The book contains all of the information in this article and so much more – consolidated in an easy-to-read format, including the bonus: 99 Fete Stall Ideas! You can buy the book in printed form or as an eBook here.

2 Days to Go! It’s time for:

Convenor

  • Survival bag for convenors (bandaids, bobby pins, duct tape, sticky tape, charges, tampons, snacks etc)
  • Post on local Facebook community group a fireworks warning re dogs etc
  • Pick Up Gate Keys and Master Key
  • Stall/Activity Evaluation Forms distributed to all Coordinators

☐ Logistics

  • Layout map for outside market stall and food trucks
  • All automatic sprinklers must be turned off.
  • Collect – marquees, tables, other equipment from external owners
  • Mark out rides space and fireworks exclusion zone
  • Organise walkie talkies – need 4. One for MC, two for fete convenors, one for money room.

Marketing

  • Schedule first few Facebook thank yous (that’s plural haha) for post fete

☐ Treasurer

  • Schedule all Stall money collections

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