Events

Events by Wordspring is the source for creative event planning and implementation. Principal Dawn Stuart, self-appointed social coordinator to her friends and associates, plans a wide array of events … from socials and business meetings to weddings and charitable benefits. She is happy to handle the details of an entire event or cover one aspect to complement the work of your existing staff. Here are examples of this work:

Jubilate Worship Dance Conference, Spring 2012
Processed pre-conference registration and payments. Prepared participant folders and nametags. Worked with data base files. Coordinated on-site registration and payment; supervised volunteers working the registration desk. Attendance: 105

Singles "Game Night" Socials, 2007-2012
Planned and promoted bi-annual events; secured venue and door prizes; managed registration, set up and clean up. Implemented online registration in 2009.
Results: Each event at or near capacity in attendance (40 persons), 50/50 male/female ratio, both new and returning participants. One participant said it was the best singles event he had ever attended.

Annual Rabbit Day at AniMall, 2007-present
Coordinate a team of volunteers to plan and operate the event and managing publicity through flyers, online event calendars, social media and web site.
Results: In 2007, up to 26 volunteers and 200 attendees (estimated) from the general public participated; two on-site rabbit adoptions; $191 raised to benefit rescue groups. Active volunteer participation, adoptions and charitable contributions achieved each consecutive year.

Jubilate Worship Dance Conference, Spring 2010
Processed pre-conference registration and payments. Prepared participant folders and nametags. Worked with data base files. Coordinated on-site registration and payment; supervised volunteers working the desk. Conference attended by 150 adults and children; 110 pre-registered and 40 walk-in.

Volunteer Recognition Event, September 2008
Planned and coordinated outdoor catered event for non-profit organization. Developed theme and concept in conjunction with organization staff. Secured in-kind donations and sponsorships. Recruited volunteer assistance. Oversaw catering, decorations, entertainment, promotion, audio/visual, logistics, set up, clean up and follow up.
Results: Contributed to the growth and success of the non-profit organization by increasing camaraderie and engagement among volunteers. See Client Testimonial.