The 3rd annual H2O/YF New Year's Gala is a few days away!! Excitement is certainly starting to build for the event while we are working to ensure everything goes well leading to the 31st of December. Want to get involved in the process!? We'll tell you how in just a moment...
But first! Thank you to those who've replied with to the E-vite and/or through email! For those who haven't done so, please select your desired status on your E-vite invitation (Yes or No... for those who've put Maybe please update your status as early as you can) or reply to the h2o email. It's a simple step; please take the time to do so, as it helps us greatly with preparations.
Now, as mentioned, here's your chance to volunteer yourself! There are many behind-the-scene efforts to help make the Gala possible, and with your help, we can make it better! Here are the different areas of needs...
FOOD TEAM - Due to the fact that this will be a combined event for both H2O and YF, we're expecting a larger number of attendees, hence we need more food! What we've decided is to do a buffet-style dinner, and we need volunteers to help cook! We have pre-set the menu for the night so you won't need to scratch your head wondering what to make. We will spend some time together to purchase and prepare the food in the afternoon of Sunday, December 30th (after Worship Service), and also during the day of the Gala. If you are interested to help please let us know as soon as possible, so we can start assigning volunteers on different menu items.
DECORATION TEAM - Remember how nice the basement sanctuary looked during the Coffeehouse in August!? We need the same efforts to help make the Gala feel elegant! (to match all your semi-formal attire of course!). We are looking for volunteers to help transform the place into a festive hall . The team will need to get together to purchase the needed materials during the days before the Gala, and also spend the afternoon of both Sunday (30th) and Monday (31st) to decorate the basement. If you are interested in joining this group please let us know as soon as possible as well.
WELCOMING TEAM – We will need two to three cheerful people who can arrive early the night of the gala and man the reception table. This would involve welcoming arriving guests, collecting and keeping track of money received, handing things (like programs) out, ushering guests into the main hall, and braving the frigid winds that blow in as people close and open the door. Think you're up for this task? Please let us know!
CLEAN UP TEAM - After we've welcomed the arrival of the year 2008, we'll need volunteers to help clean up the kitchen and change the basement back into its original form! This often forgotten/neglected but VERY important task works best when many people are involved, so come on board! One important piece of information for this job is that since we'll be doing the New Year's countdown, you're required to stay late. Volunteers will need to stay past 12:30am, and if you need a ride we'll arrange one for you. If you are willing and able to stay behind for this task please let us know that you can help!
Please take some time to consider these options... we need as many helpers as we can!! For those who haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so ASAP. If you have any questions regarding the Gala, don't hesitate to ask via email (h2ofellowship@gmail.com) or phone (Steph or Chung - see phone numbers in email).
Thank you everyone! Looking forward to seeing you all on New Year's Eve!
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