Fundraising is the Name of the Game
February 1, 2010 by meredithwilliams
We have purchased our tickets from Seattle to Honduras! We are still in the process of deciding whether to fly out of Spokane or to drive to Seattle. Flying out of Spokane would be ideal, but also more expensive. This semester is entirely centered around fundraising! We had a rather successful semester last semester, but we have a very long way to go. Shortly after the start of this semester, we had a group meeting to discuss several fundraising options.
Every other week, our group hosts a “taco sale” at the law school. These events have always been a mainstay of Mission Possible’s fundraising efforts. On Wednesdays, we put together a taco bar where we sell tacos, chips, cookies, and soda for $5 a plate. These events don’t rake in the big bucks, but they provide consistent cash flow and every little bit helps at this point.
On January 21, Mission Possible participated in “Monte Carlo Night.” This event was hosted by the Student Bar Association. Each club that wished to participate had the opportunity to purchase a table and set up a different gambling game. Even though the event had a gambling theme, funny money was used in lieu of the real deal. Our table was Black Jack. Other tables at the event were Texas Hold ‘Em, Craps, and even Wheel of Fortune. Each club that participated in the event split the profits equally. Although we didn’t make a huge profit, it was still a great event that raised awareness among the law school’s clubs and offered a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of being a law student.
Our next big event will be the 2nd Annual Mission Possible Pub Crawl. Last year’s pub crawl was a great success and most of the participants had a great time! Lorien Barrett, a 3-year member, has worked diligently to put this event together. She was also responsible for last year’s amazing turnout.
According to Lorien, several local establishments are eager and willing to be a part of our event. All of the bars are within walking distance of each other and MP members always make certain that the pub crawlers drink responsibly. We also hand out the numbers of all Spokane taxi companies to each pub crawler. The date of this event is Friday, February 19th. We are keeping our fingers crossed for another great turnout. With our trip approximately 5 weeks away, we are definitely feeling the crunch to have successful fundraisers.
A couple of weeks before we head to Honduras, we will host a school supplies drive at the law school. This is a tradition for MP. Wherever we go, we always try to bring school supplies to bring to the children. Every little bit helps and they are always so gracious and excited to get backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils, and stickers. This is definitely one of the most rewarding aspects of the trip.
Because our trip is student-financed, we could use all the help we could get. So, if anyone reading this blog would like to donate to our cause, we would be so very appreciative! If you would like to send a donation (remember—it’s tax deductible!), please send to:
Gonzaga Law School Mission Possible
c/o Georgia Dunham
PO Box 3528 |721 N Cincinnati St
Spokane, WA 99220-3528
