The number of volunteers and the amount of donated items will depend on the number of guests attending this event. Last year's event drew 297 individuals. We are anticipating more guests this year. Endries gym has a capacity of 466 people. This year’s event is being held to fulfill our Strong Kids obligation and the general needs of the FCDA competition team. Click here to learn how more kids and families in our community can share the YMCA experience through Strong Kids.
Important dates leading up to the event:
ASAP sign-up to volunteer time and/or items for the event. Please send an email to
FCDA@new.rr.com
See below Volunteer Opportunities for details. Monday, February 1 - Completed heart decorations returned to the Dance Studio.
Each dance team is asked to make one large (2’ x 2’) heart, and
Each dancer is asked to make 2 smaller (approx 1’ x 1’) conversation hearts.
By
Monday, February 1 - Deliver your raffle item to the Dance Studio’s storage closet and
place it in a bin marked for your theme. See bottom of this page for raffle basket themes and assignments.
Thursday, February 4, approximately between 4 – 6 p.m.
Available parents & dancers are invited to meet at the Y to assemble the raffle baskets.
By Friday, February 5 - Deliver non-perishable items to the Dance Studio's storage closet (water, 7UP, etc.)
Friday, February 5 - After 1:00 p.m. (and preferably before 5:30 p.m.) deliver desserts
Evening Timeline for Friday, February 5:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Opportunites by the FCDA families (including the dancers):
Please RSVP to FCDA@new.rr.com with your commitment of time and/or items.
Volunteer Items:
Total number of guests registered as of 02-04-10: 351
Received | Total Needed 300 guests | 350 | 400 | 450 | Items: |
12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 24-pack water bottles |
23 | 30 | 37 | 43 | 50 | Bottles of cherry 7UP |
35 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 24-count cookies / bars † |
29 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 38 | Bags of conversation hearts / candy kisses |
2 | 2 | - | - | 3 | Coolers* |
11 | 22 | - | 25 | - | Bags of ice |
4 | 4 | - | - | - | Work lights* |
8 | 8 | - | - | - | Extension cords* |
2 / 5 | ? | - | - | - | Trees / white lights* |
† Can also make checks payable to the YMCA and marked that it’s for the F/D Dance desserts can be dropped in the Dance Studio’s silver box by Tuesday, February 2. The Fundraising Committee will compile the money to purchase cookies through Manderfield’s and/or Wal Mart’s bakery.
* Please mark items with your name so that they will be properly returned
Volunteer Time:
# Signed-up | # Needed | Shifts |
8 | 4 | 1:00 p.m. - Begin set-up and decorate |
20 | 10 | 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. - Final touch-ups |
19 | 20 | 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. - Early evening |
14 | 10 | 7:45 – 9:45 p.m. - Later evening |
17 | AMAP | 7:45 p.m. As many as possible FCDA dancers to lead a line dance |
Decorations:
To help transform the gym into a magical place, your Team Parent will be contacting you to help decorate! We are asking for:
Each dance team to make one large (2’ x 2’) heart, and
Each dancer to make 2 smaller (approx 1’ x 1’) conversation hearts.
NOTE: If you're on multiple dance teams, you are not required to make 2 smaller hearts for each dance team. It's just asked that each dancer make 2 hearts total. You are more than welcome to make more if you so desire!
The color scheme is pastel, such as found in traditional conversation candy hearts of pink, yellow, light purple, mint green, and light orange. Dancers can use their creativity by using construction paper, tissue paper, doilies, etc. Some materials will be available in the Dance Studio's storage closet.
Completed hearts are to be returned to the Studio by Monday, February 1. Space inside the Studio's storage closet will be made available to place the decorations.
Raffle Baskets:
Please donate new items that girls in the kindergarten – 6th grade age rages will enjoy.
By Monday, February 1, please bring your items to the Dance Studio’s storage closet and place it in a bin marked for your theme.
On Thursday, February 4, between 4 – 6 p.m. available parents & dancers are invited to meet at the Y to assemble the baskets.
If you know of a business / organization or your company is willing to make a donation to our raffle baskets, please let us know! We will promote and give recognition to the business / organization in the basket.
You may also donate any items and/or baskets/containers for any other themes.
Theme: Games
1. Ashley A.
2. Kayla B.
3. Emily B.
4. Emma C.
5. Kristin C.
6. Morganne D.
| Theme: Movie Night
1. Emily D.
2. Abbey D.
3. Megan D.
4. Maria D.
5. Melissa F. 6. Sarah G. | Theme: Pretty, Pretty Princess
1. Jaliana G.
2. Grace G.
3. Erika G.
4. Eleanor G. 5. Abbey K.
6. Maddie K. |
Theme: Stuff Animals
1. McKayla K.
2. Katie K.
3. Mariah L.
4. McKenzie L.
5. Jenna L.
6. Allyson L.
| Theme: Sports
1. Kayla L.
2. Caitlin L.
3. Emily L.
4. Kendra L.
5. Alexis M.
6. Haley M. | Theme: Outdoor Fun (bubbles, chalk, etc.)
1. Ellie M.
2. Kyra P.
3. Maggie P.
4. Isley R.
5. Lauryn R.
6. Lyndsey R.
|
Theme: Arts & Crafts
1. Chloe S.
2. Claire S.
3. Kaitlyn S.
4. Amanda S.
5. Claire S.
6. Lynn S.
7. Kayla S.
8. Grace S.
| Theme: Winter Warm
(hot chocolate, fleece blanket, etc.)
1. Eliza S.
2. Taylor S.
3. Samantha T.
4. Brooke T. 5. Claire T. 6. Lauren T.
7. Kenzie U. | Theme: Swimming / Beach / Summer
1. Dana V.
2. Kayla V.
3. Amanda W.
4. Hannah W.
5. Libby W.
6. Rachel W.
7. Elise Y. |
Theme: One for the dads (Packers / Badgers / Brewers / Bucks / Golf, are just some ideas)
1. Marni K. will be putting a basket together for the dads. Contact Marni if you would like to help.
Contact Us:
Please feel free to contact the below chairpersons/co-leaders or to Cassie and Toni with any questions/comments.
Father Daughter Committee Co-Leaders:
Nancy K., Connie S., Barb S.
Chairperson(s) for specific areas:
Decorating / Signs / Lighting: Sharon K. & Tammy M.
Food / Refreshments & Related: Marni K.
Guest Check-in / Coat Check-in/out: Sharon K. & Darlene H. (and Tammy M.)
Raffle Baskets: Barb S.
Volunteerism: Nancy K.,
