Basket Project for Sarge's Meet and Greet

[ellen0502]

Comment by A's Mom 1 hour ago

Hello Everyone! We would like to start a Basket Project for our, “Meet and Greet” to benefit Sarge and his wife, who put on these Meet & Greets weekly as long as there is a PIR. Sarge and his wife purchase/make this food for you. His wife bakes brownies every week, it is a free meal; they pay for this out of their own pocket. This is just an idea to help supplement their out of pocket cost in which he puts right back into the next weeks PIR.
What is involved is that you simply volunteer to put together baskets or tote bags with items from their state, or bath items or any other goodie items. All these are brought in and placed on a table at the Meet & Greet with a container in front of each to collect the raffle ticket of the people who want to win it. The 2 part raffle tickets are sold. Attendees have an opportunity to place tickets in the container of their choice. Then drawings are made for the winner. I hear it is great fun!! Participation is strictly voluntary on your part! The total of the items in each basket should be like $25 - $35. You can pack the separate elements in their luggage, then look for a basket or container in Great Lakes, if you want. There is a Super Walmart right smack in the middle of the hotels in Waukegan/Gurnee (Springhill Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Courtyard Marriot, Residence Inn). Or the completed basket can be one of their 2 carry-ons. Remember, your purse counts as a carry-on. This info is just what I have gleaned from other groups who have done it.
Let me know if you wish to participate :).

[KJTsMomma]

I'm actually doing a box (but I'm driving to GL).  Just an idea - a gift bag - folds flat - tissue paper and the items you want to put in it.  I went with a box due to the fact that so many people are flying & how do you get a basket in your suitcase???  So this way I can either take the box back (it's a decorated with my community) or it can be pitched and the winner just take the contents.  This will make it easier. :)  See you all Thursday evening!  I can't wait!

Katie  

[TJsMom]

So funny Katie.  I am doing a box also.  I'm using an APO/FPO box from USPS so that the winner can use it mail their first care package.  These special boxes are available free of charge at the post office.  They will lay flat in a large suitcase and you don't even need a roll of tape if you're not going to put a lot of weight in it.  Just tuck the flaps on the bottom and you're all set.  The contents of my basket will probably never make it home with anyone anyway.  It will be eaten throughout the weekend.  Yummy !

[KJTsMomma]

Great minds think alike!  :)  Some of mine will be eaten too - hopefully some before the winner has to fly home too.  So looking forward to the Meet and Greet to meet all the Moms who I feel like I alread know.  And SO EXCITED to see my son tomorrow.  Bring the kleenex Moms!  Safe travels to everyone.

Katie

[parentsofSR]

I RSVPed but it did not ask how many we will have three attending. Thanks