Annual Nut Sale
 

How often do you do have this fundraiser? Once a year.
 

What type of fundraiser is this? Sales
 

What do you do to prepare for the fundraiser? Have a chairperson form a committee. The committee meets and decides which items to order in to sell. Order the nuts, pick them up, (we purchase in bulk so we need to break it down into 1 lb bags), set the prices for the individual types, and set them up for sale. The committee sets a schedule of when people who volunteer will work so that everyone gets a chance and no one person is always there doing it.

What are the costs to put on this fundraiser? The cost of purchasing the nuts through the local distributor, which is wholesale prices.
 

How much do you charge for the tickets or meal, etc.? Based on market prices. Depending on the price to us and then a mark up of approximately 20%-25%.

How many members are needed to put on the fundraiser? 1 but the more volunteers, the easier it is.

How much do you usually profit from the fundraiser? $1,000.00 + annually

What do you usually hold the fundraiser for? In the past it has been held to raise money in the Social Fund, the Ritual Team and this year to help offset expenses for State Convention which will be held at our Aerie in 2007.

Additional Comments:
This is a great and easy way to earn money. We have people who bake, and they look forward every year to the nut sales for their holiday baking needs. They get a good, fresh product, and still pay less than they would at the store. We sell during events within the Aerie, i.e. Breakfast, Sandwiches, and Dinners. A couple of hours each time. If your Aerie has NASCAR parties or football parties another good opportunity to sell. We are also selling during our annual picnic and Spa Day.

Submitted by Teri O'Connor of Bellevue, Nebraska #3912