Christmas 2011

Christmas Overview Volunteer Recruitment Marketing and PR Special Events

Pre-Kettle Volunteer Recruitment Registration Week Nov 8 – 11 Nov 7: Mandatory orientation session Distribution Set Up Dec Distribution Week Dec

Registration Week Nov 8 – 11 SC State Fairgrounds Assist at Christmas warehouse Meet with applicants Review applications Must be 18 or older Mandatory orientation session

Distribution Set-up Dec 5 – 10 SC State Fairgrounds Assist at Christmas warehouse Move tables, chairs, etc. Sort food and gifts Assemble gift bags Must be 16 or older

Distribution Week Dec 12 – 16 SC State Fairgrounds Assist clients as they pick up their gifts at the Christmas warehouse

Kettle Campaign Volunteer Recruitment Target groups to adopt kettle for a full day 10am – 8pm Need contact person for reservations and staffing internally Complete form and return to staff

Kettle Campaign Spread the Word Schedule speaking engagements Pass out flyers Send s Facebook and tweet

Kettle Campaign Digital Kettle Target individuals to host an online Red Kettle Partnering with young professional groups Facebook contest to give away iPad to whoever raises the most $

Marketing & PR Word of mouth volunteer recruitment Optimize marketing State Fair booth Advertisements

Programs Angel Tree Bear Dressing Stocking Stuffing

Angel Tree Adopt a child for Christmas Collect toys & food for those in need

Bear Dressing Adopt a bear to dress for Christmas Dressed bears are distributed to the needy

Stocking Stuffing Great for school or youth groups Stocking stuffer suggestions available online Oct pick-up > Fill > Dec drop-off

Events October Oct 12-23State Fair booth November Nov 8-11Registration Week Nov 18 Bell ringing begins Nov 21 Christmas Kickoff December Dec 5-10Distribution Set-up Dec 10 Christmas Reveal Dec 12-16Distribution Week Dec 24Bell ringing ends

Contact Contact Seth Taylor for more information