How to Run a Successful Car Wash Fundraiser - Online Think Tank

CHAPTER FIVE
THE DAY OF THE EVENT
In this chapter, we will go through the tasks for the day of your
car wash fundraising event.
THE NIGHT BEFORE
Make sure committee members call all the people associated with
this fundraiser the night before your event. This includes:
¥ Volunteers
¥ Sub-committee members
¥ Owner of the Event Location
¥ Parent Supervisors
¥ Media
¥ Professional mobile car washer or car detailer
Remind people about the following: their job duties for the event,
any supplies they signed up to bring, the time everyone is meeting
(30 minutes before the start time) and the location of the event.
Important: Make sure that you will have all necessary supplies, and
signage ready to go the night before the event.
LAYOUT/TRAFFIC FLOW
Your layout is very important and inevitably determines how many
cars you can wash. The single most important aspect of your car
wash is to keep the cars moving. And, itÕs very important to lay out
your traffic flow before you start and remain consistent throughout
the day. Chaos will ensue if cars begin pulling in the wrong way
or you change your layout in the middle of the day. You donÕt want
this. If youÕve done your marketing correctly, have a good location
and sold tickets/pledges, you will have unlimited cars to wash. Now
you must wash them efficiently.
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