Activities


Notes from Evie, typed by Chris, 2019

Granthams Day Preparation

  1. Send out reminders 1 week before and day before.
  2. BBQ’s (volunteers supplying and managing during event…remind them to bring drinking water, its hot at the helm) or Call SCCU and ask if they lend BBQ’s for community events.
  3. Tents, tarps to keep area cooler
  4. Ask volunteers to supply and setup
  5. Garbage cans with bags
  6. Recyle bins for can’s etc.
  7. Wet cloth in ziplock bag to wipe up table messes
  8. Paper towels (for Barbequing as well)
  9. Extra Chairs, Tables, Tablecloths…supply your own and ask for volunteer tablecloths etc.
  10. Paper napkins
  11. Extra serving spoons (thrift store)
  12. Tables for bunds and condiments (cheese, ketchup, mustard cooked onions jalapenos, lettuce, bbq sauce, hot sauce)
  13. Table for desserts
  14. Extension cords to Mark’s House
  15. Fence Flags at wharf area: Cheerful, powerstaple up
  16. Cheerful summertime music. Evie has a set up with speakers to share.
  17. Large Glass Water containers for lemonade and water with ice. Richard and Susan Kimm-Jones have 2 of these (owned by GWA) and take care of this usually.
  18. We don’t advertize that alcohol can be consumed, but folks do discreetly.
  19. Remind everyone to BYO plate, cup and cutlery
  20. Set up table with table cloth at entrance to wharf: have nametags, felt pens, money box for change for burgers.

GWA “Would love to see this become a fun part of our day, it was a huge deal in the 1930’s”

  • Tix @ $15 each
  • Boat ride, tubing prize…win a 2 hour tubing package?
  • Encourage local businesses to donate prizes? Kayaking, Spa, Restuarants, breweries etc.
  • Swim: Kids –  3 age groups

                        Adult – Boogie board races

  • Paddle race (crazyboat with passengers and 1 paddle only), decide route. Blow horn to start/end.
  • Silly prizes – Chocolates, free t-shirts, other?

Activities Board Member – Duties

  • Bounce off ideas with President before any final decisions
  • Present VP ideas to President for any upcoming events, fundraisers, general thoughts and betterments for GWA before going public.

Responsible for GWA Events:

  • Leading with event supplies
  • Setting up
  • Getting volunteers
  • List making, communications with volunteers
  • Creative ideas for Fundraising:
  • T-shirts
  • Caps
  • Stickers
  • Boatrides

Christmas Email (GWA wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season) Ok’d first with President…they send out.

  • collects and checks Red Mail Box at Dock area for donations and notes of interest
  • keeps eye on dock, boats, confronts people if issues arise on dock.