Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

Guessing Game: So simple than many groups never think of it and is appropriate for school groups, sports teams, civic clubs, adult work places - just about anywhere. There are many versions but the principle is the same for each. Participants are given the opportunity to guess something and they pay for each guess. The simplest version is a large jar filled with virtually any item as long as it takes a lot of them to fill the jar. Place the jar in a conspicuous place so everyone can see it. Place a sign next to the jar challenging participants to guess the number of "whatevers" in the jar. Your specific organization and target participants will dictate what to fill the jar with, how much to charge per guess and how to collect for the guesses. Make sure your signage explains what the proceeds will be spent for.

Fresh Choice is dedicated to providing you with fun and rewarding programs to help with your fundraising efforts. Our programs - dinner fundraisers and scrip sales - are quick and easy to implement without the hassle of traditional fundraisers (no baking or clean-up)! If you’re looking for a fun, memorable way to boost your fundraising event, try our 'See Your Teacher Really Cook!' Fundraiser night. This promotion gets teachers involved in serving at Fresh Choice. Kids love it. See your local store for details. More Info

Holidaysbears.com: Who doesn’t love teddy bears?  What better way to raise money than this high-quality plush bear manufactured by Russ®!  At 9 1/2" tall,  retail price can range to $19.95,  while the purchase price is just $5 each. His Santa cap adorned with holly, he has a detachable mini-bear for use as a tree ornament or he can continue serving as a constant friend for your bear.  Wondrous children will delight in hugging this cherished companion on Christmas Eve as they not-so-patiently await a visit from Santa Claus!  Purchase for $5 each as a fundraiser or buy one as a gift. Details!

Fundraiser News Briefs 

Green Valley, NV: Students sell candy to raise funds for classroom supplies their school can't afford; Amherst, MA: Lingerie show benefits Everywoman's Center; Tallahassee, FL: Dine Out for Disaster Relief campaign announced for hurricane victims; Launceston, Australia: Tasmanian World of Trivia Championships raise funds for the Leukemia Foundation; Austin, TX: eBay consignment strategy can assist in fundraising; Wodonga, Australia: 24-hour Drug Run held for people suffering from drug and alcohol abuse; Weston, FL: Empty Bowls Project aims to fill bellies; Jefferson City, MO: Twenty McDonald's restaurants hold McTeacher's Night fundraisers for local schools; Muncie, IN: Giddy-up on the Greenway to promote horse trails; Winnipeg, MB: 75 km truck push held to support cancer research; Holliston, MA: Student newspaper staffers sell doughnuts at Celebrate Holliston; Watauga, NC: A Buck Can Change Their Luck fundraiser sponsored by animal shelter; Sycamore, IL: Fire Department and Chamber raise funds to restore 1923 Stutz Fire Engine; Barbados: Cricket match raises funds for those affected by Hurricane Ivan; Bend, OR: Skyliners Ski Swap fundraiser to benefit young athletes with alpine, cross country and snowboard competition training; Georgina, ON: Turkeys 'N' Toys Gala held to fill food bank hamper for those in need this December.

Interesting or Fun Facts

In 1934, Charles Darrow showed what he called the MONOPOLY game to Parker Brothers which rejected it due to "52 design errors"!  Mr. Darrow wasn't daunted. With help from a friend who was a printer, he sold 5,000 handmade sets of the game to a Philadelphia department store. People loved it!  As demand grew, he couldn't keep up with all the orders and went back to talk to Parker Brothers. He received a much better reception this time and, in its first year, 1935, the MONOPOLY game was the best-selling game in America. Trivia: Over 200 million games have been sold worldwide; more than five billion little green houses have been "built"; the longest game in history lasted 70 straight days; and the longest game in a bathtub lasted 99 hours! (Source: Hasbro)

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