National Catholic Forester

National Catholic Forester 20 tIps FOr a successFuL MeetIng Or event 1) Determine what activities the members would like to do during the upcoming year. What months? Where? 2) Set a date and time. Consider other things that might be on the church calendar. 3) Publicize early. 4) Develop committees to handle the various aspects of the project or develop a schedule for getting the work accomplished. 5) Plan a publicity campaign. Contact the newspaper, radio station, prepare flyers, posters, etc. 6) Hold a meeting just before the activity or project to be sure that details are complete. 7) After the event evaluate the success or shortcomings of the event or project. 8) Make notes on the project so that you have them for future reference. event Ideas 1) host a Fashion show – invite local retailers to display new styles and earn a percentage of the sales to donate to a local charity. 2) host a "date night" – a perfect event for Valentine's Day! Provide dinner and dancing, or project a movie on a wall. 3) host a spring tea – Have ladies "host" a table which they decorate in a fun competition with other tables. Add the fashion show for a larger event. 4) plan a youth day event – have storytellers and games for younger kids, incorporate a service project and prayer experience for older kids. actIvIty Ideas FaMILy actIvItIes. Any of the holidays will provide an excellent theme for a social occasion or party. The following are excellent ways to include NCSF families: 1) Trip to a ball game. 2) Corporate communion breakfast. 3) Altar server recognition. 4) Amateur talent night. 5) Drug and alcohol awareness program. 6) Fish fry. 7) Skating or bowling party. 8) Fraternalist nominee recognition. 9) Summer camp-out. 10) Corn roast. 11) Hearts and Hands projects. 12) Family night potluck or picnic. actIvItIes FOr JunIOrs. Fun activities are part of the joy of childhood. But, developing a sense of awareness of others is developing the child's sense of volunteerism. 1) Develop a "story hour" with older children reading to other children in the community. 2) Provide a child-care service at one of the Sunday Masses. 3) Work on two or more projects a year helping the elderly, confined, or disabled. continued on page 22 Pictured: St. Mary Court 998 in Rudolph, WI pHILANTHROpy continued from page 19 Good planning is the key to successful meetings and events

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