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Updated Feb 08, 2010

Q: Fundraising Ideas!    —Glen Mills, PA

"I am in the process of helping my "Pre-School" with some fundraisers for 2009. Have any of you worked with any nurser..."

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with gymnastics we do!!joe corbis pizza,bulbs,lottery calanders,candles,wawa coupons...i recently started selling avon have fund raising kit would be happy to do an av...

Some ideas are Dinner out (local resturants donate part of the proceeds back to the school), Joe Corbi's, Box Tops for Education, a silent auction/spring fair. If your...

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Q: Bossy Volunteer    —Duncanville, TX

"I have been planning an Athletic Booster Banquet since October, and things have gotten out of control. First, let me ..."

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Thank her for ideas, and make it clear that the superintendant set guidelines to follow with no exception to the music, & you have no authority to change it ! As for ...

I would just lay it out for her. Tell her you appreciate her enthusiasm and let her know THIS is how the banquet is going to go (theme, food, etc...) and give her a s...

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Q: Junior League of Plano    —Plano, TX

"Hey everyone, I'm with Junior League of Plano and I'm trying to find mama-related forums where I could pass informat..."

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Hi A., There is a great new site for women and children in DFW. It is www.Metroplex4Children.com. I am a sales manager for the company, Kirace Enterprises. I would be...

Hi A.! I have two ideas for you. One is a website that I love called "Moms Out Loud" (www.momsoutloud.com). It is a local resource for moms in the DFW, and they sen...

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Q: How to Motivate Volunteers    —Alameda, CA

"I'm a very active school and community volunteer. We're struggling with budget cuts in California and SO many program..."

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This is a great question. I am looking forward to reading more responses. All suggestions so far sound good. I especially like the suggestion that people like to...

A., Are you a mind reader? I have the same question myself! I run a non-profit organization that is under-staffed and under-funded and I'm always looking for folks ...

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Q: Volunteer Work for a 5 Year Old?    —Decatur, IL

"Hello moms! I came from a very poor upbringing, worked very hard, obtained my law degree, and also married an at..."

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My friend is putting her 11 yr old son in the YMCA Plano all day care program. She was telling me that you can sign your kid up for volunteer work. The Y takes the k...

I have tried to instill in my children that a hero doesn't necessarily save hundreds of people, they may just make the life of one person a better place. Even voluntee...

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Q: Girl Scouts    —Dallas, TX

"I am a new volunteer for the Girl Scouts of America. My title is a troop leader, and I need help on deciding some id..."

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Hi S.. I too, have a home business. I do bear stuffing parties and "glamour" parties. I offer a 15% discount for Girl Scout parties. Check out my website. http:...

S., How fun to be a Girls Scout troop leader. I remember our troop leaders working hard and keeping things fun. I do have a couple of suggestions, one I would lov...

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Q: Need Advice Aboout School Fundraiserd    —Pilot Mountain, NC

"I have recently been asked to organize a silent auction at my sons school. I have never attended a silent auction for..."

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I actually organized a fundraiser for my children's preschool. The baskets per class are perfect. Some other ideas are game night, movie night with Blockbuster GC, p...

They did this at my daughters school. There were bottles, bibs, burp clothes, wipes, rattles, blankets, bottle cleaners, lotion, powder, onsies, socks, nail clippers,...

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Q: Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk    —Scottsdale, AZ

"My sister and I are thinking about doing the 3-day walk for breast cancer. I've checked out the website but would li..."

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T., Dawn's response covers just about everything...I totally agree. I did the walk in 2001 with my best friend who had just lost her mom to breast cancer. It was a l...

I have not done this walk but, my friend has. She loves it. I do the Phoenix Walk for Hope in Oct. It is only a 5k! LOL I wish I could do the 3 day.

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Q: Looking for Volunteer Opportunities    —Norristown, PA

"Does anyone have any experience doing volunteer work with their kids? I am trying to think of some better ways to sp..."

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Meals on Wheels maybe one or any Nursing Home LOVES to have little kids stop in for visits. it's great for the elderly, they love the kids and they energy, excitement...

Hi J.. I work in a Skilled Nursing Facility and we often have volenteers come in on the weekend who are parents with small children. The kids make arts and crafts wit...

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Q: Seeking Moms & Kids to Go to Nursing Home with Me    —Niles, IL

"I am taking my boys (2yo & 5mo) to a nursing home in Niles on Tuesdays at 3:45 and would love to have other families ..."

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This is a grat idea! Would be interested if we could do it on the weekend for all of us moms that work!!!

Please, please let me know if you ever decide to switch to mornings or just on occasion, we would love to join you but naptime is 1-4. Thanks!

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