Night of Comedy
| First Name | Denea |
| Last Name | Parker |
| deneaparker@gmail.com | |
| Club Name | Kinette Club of Lethbridge |
| District # | 4 |
| Number of Members | 10 or less |
| Community Size | Medium-sized community (20,000-100,000) |
| Community Type | Urban |
| Project Name | Night of Comedy |
| Type of Project (check all that apply) | Ticketed event (Gala, Princess Ball, Comedy Fest, Lip Sync Battle, Trivia Night etc.) |
| If other, please describe | |
| Was this project a fundraiser? | Yes |
| Description of project | The evening will include: - Live comedy by 2 Nationally acclaimed, televised and CBC and Sirius Radio featured performers - Erica Sigurdson and Ken Valgardson (Callback Corporate Entertainment) - A delicious Italian appetizer buffet dinner (arancini, gnocchi carbonara, braised beef ribs, meatballs, homemade assorted pizza, vegetable shooter with red pepper hummus, Italian desserts) - Family style appetizers served between performances (fresh baked breads and bruschettas) - Silent auction - 50/50 draw - Door prizes - Cash bar with great drink prices Eat till your heart’s content, laugh till you cry and help make a difference in our community. For more information about this exciting event please contact: Denea Parker Service Director/Event Chair Kinette Club of Lethbridge deneaparker@gmail.com 403-793-1654 |
| Service Hours | 51-100 |
| Did you leverage this project as a way to recruit new members? | No |
| If you answered yes to the question above, please explain: | |
| How was this project promoted in your community? | Marketing included social media, radio coverage (radio provided high level sponsorship), word of mouth |
| What were some challenges you faced with this project, and how could your project be improved? | Cost of entertainers It was the first year so identifying the best promotion strategies was challenging |
| What was the approximate budget for this project? | $5,000-$10,000 |
| If the project was a fundraiser, what were the sources of revenue for this project? | 50/50 proceeds Bar revenue Ticket sale proceeds |
| If this was a fundraiser, how much money was raised (minus expenses)? | $1,000-$5000 |
| What were the expenses for this project? | Entertainment, food, venue, bar |
| Is there anything else you would like to share that would assist another club in duplicating this project in their community? |