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Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County is looking for volunteers for 2013 Wags to Witches fund-raising event

Clarksville, TNWags to Witches Fur Ball BashHumane Society of Clarksville – Montgomery County (HSCMC)The Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County will be holding a volunteer meeting for the 7th annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash this afternoon at 5:30pm at the Humane Society of the Clarksville Montgomery County offices .

The meeting will begin planning for this year’s event, with a focus on volunteers needed for the event. If you would like to volunteer but cannot attend the meeting please let Sandy Britt, this year’s volunteer coordinator know as she will be compiling an email list for volunteers so they can stay updated on what needs to be done.

Some of the great costumes at the 2012 Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash
Some of the great costumes at the 2012 Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash

A fundraiser of this magnitude doesn’t come together without the help of lots of committed volunteers, and the Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County needs your help.

Volunteers Needed for Following Areas

  • Decorations: Volunteers may be asked to meet on days/times determined by majority of the committee to complete décor related projects, etc. Many projects can likely be done in the comfort of your own home, too. We will need all hands on deck for event set-up. We already have a solid plan for the decorations to create our Creepy Carnival, so don’t think you have to be crafty to get involved. There is typically something for everyone to do!
  • Solicitations: a select group of volunteers will be responsible for soliciting for & collecting donations needed for silent auction tables and door prizes. Past auctions brought in an average of $5,000, which constitutes about one-fourth of the event’s earnings, so this is a really important committee! Phone, door-to-door solicitations and a limited number of email solicitations are required. Volunteers are also needed to pickup & transport donations.
  • Food: volunteers must be available to work the evening of the dance from 6:30pm-11:30pm. Help is needed arranging food onto serving trays, keeping food tables stocked with napkins, utensils, etc., removing & restocking empty food trays from hors d’oeuvres tables, and keeping guest tables cleared of trash, empty plates/glasses, etc. COOKS & food preparers are also needed – these individuals will need to be prepared to arrive and work several hours prior to the event.
  • Publicity: it’s very important to get the word out about our event. Volunteers are needed to hang pre-printed posters & flyers around town. Labeling, addressing, sealing & stamping invites & thank you cards will fall under this committee as well.
  • Setup: décor committee volunteers will need lots of extra hands starting early on Saturday morning prior to the dance to ensure all of our décor is set up by 6:00pm dance night.
  • Clean Up : The dance ends at Midnight, but there is typically another event scheduled in the ballroom the following morning, so everything must be cleaned up immediately after the dance, including the kitchen area! Night owls are needed to show up at Midnight (or if already in attendance, stick around after the event!) to help remove décor, clean kitchen area, transport items to the Humane Society building for storage, etc. The entire process typically only takes a couple of hours, depending on how many volunteers are available. After 6 years, we pretty much have this down to a science. J

If you would like to be part of this amazing team effort to make the 2013 wags to witches fur ball bash bigger & better than all prior years, here’s your chance! If you are planning on donating your time please email Sandy at sjbritths@gmail.com, and tell her what area(s) you are looking to help us with.

This event has turned out to be one of the Humane society of Clarksville Montgomery County’s best fundraisers thanks in large part to many, many volunteers. We have set our target to raise $20,000 this year, all of which which goes right back into our community to fund our current programs, services & spay-neuter clinic goals.

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We are located in the blue building behind the Arby’s Restaurant located on Riverside Drive.

940 Tennessee Ave.
Clarksville, TN 37041
Phone: (931) 648-8042

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