Southside PP expo.

CustomCandles replied:

Well done Mel on wanting to hold an Expo.

I hope that it all goes really well for you and that you get the help and support to make it really successful.

A couple of my pet charities are - Diabeties Australia and Sids.

Being a Diabetic myself and having had support with Sids, I would highly recomment raising funds for both these charities.

Keep us posted on how things come along for you.

AngelicaLyn replied:

Hi Mel,

I am very interested in your expo, where are you hoping to hold it?? I am from the northside but have no one working the south so i am it. As i am away all of December and won't have access to a computer i will have to make other arrangements to get the info from you. The Leukemia Foundation are very good to work with but really any well known charity is a good thing. Good luck with the organising.

Lyn

SaucyKath replied:

Mel,   Please count Saucy Fish in for sure.   If you send me the details as soon as you can I am more than happy to forward these to all of the contacts I have for the Expo we just did.     I'd rather do it this way then me giving their email addresses out - and then they can just contact you direct if they would like to book a site.

Look forward to hearing more;    Kath

anadesigns replied:

Hi Mel....
I hope all goes well for the planning of the expo that u want to do
If I lived over that way I would be in for sure.....
I hope you get ALOT of Party Planner's & lots of people go to the expo
GOOD LUCK with it all & cant wait to hear more about the plans for it all
I do stuff for the Leukaemia Foundation & Starlight Childrens Foundation
Any charity organisation that does not recieve any government funding would be greatful if they get chosen by u to raise money for them at the expo & would love any funds that u may be able to raise for them 
GOOD LUCK with it all
MarineMC

marina replied:

Hi Mel,

I would love to be a part of the expo. I am with 5th avenue collections Jewellery. I will fly from Melbourne to Brissy.

It is so hard to choose a charity, I wish we could give to all, but any childrens Charity would be great.

kindest regards

marina

SaucyKath replied:

Maybe the Royal Childrens Hospital in Brisbane - god forbid we never have to use it, but as we all live in the area good chance we will come across somebody that has had to use their brilliant services.

Kath

moonbeam replied:

Hi Mel

Would love to be part of it, I am with Le Reve.  We have a charity foundation that supports the Breast Cancer Network and the Starlight Childrens foundation with the proceeds of the sale of our 2 charity perfume products.  But I am happy to help any worthy charity.

Count me it.

Trish p.s. I am SUCH a newbie here any help or hellos would be much appreciated.

Catmagic replied:

Hi Mel.... I am with Discreet Party Plan and we are based on the Gold Coast.. we would be very interested in coming to your expo as well so any additional info would be great... Cheers Amanda

spicytam replied:

Sounds great mel -

keep me posted on details.

ucwmel replied:

ok ladies,

the details so far are: Mt Gravatt Bowls Club, Sunday January 14th (or 21st which is better as children still on holidays) I think the earlier in the year, the better for our businesses. 9am - 4pm for public.

i have chosen a sunday because the Mt Gravatt showgrounds has a huge market on sundays and if i can get someone to hand out flyers at markets (thanks rebecca) and put signage out front then we should attract more public.

Cost still unknown at moment, but this will include unlimited tea/coffee and lunch for stall holders. (table hire extra if needed)

Charity still unknown, but hoping to find a small local one that we can help out.

please let me know what date suits everyone better, i can then get registration forms and flyers ready to go..

mel

ucwmel replied:

okay.......

details for consultants....

Sunday January 21st, Mt Gravatt Bowls Club.  $30 per stall (extra $15 if Public Liability needed) plus a prize donated for raffles, Price includes Unlimited Tea/Coffee and lunch for all stall holders. this is NON REFUNDABLE. Registration forms will be going out shortly, payments, proof of Public Liability coverage and registration form due back to me by January 7th. (whoever does NOT provide proof of PLI certificate will be requierd to pay extra $15 to be covered)

set up from 7.30am open to public at 9am. you will have approx 3x3m stall ( maybe a little smaller)

you will need to bring your own table, displays and signage, you should also have a FREE draw box to entice leads.

Charity is yet to be chosen, but there will be a Gold Coin Donation on entry to public, i am trying to get the Bowls club or a Radio Station to host a sausage sizzle in carpark to also donate % to charity, and there will be raffle tickets available on day for $1ea or 6 for $5 available to public and stall holders. all raffle money will be donated. (i am also going to get a representative from the charity to stand at door with collection tin for entry fee)

So how does this sound to everyone so far??? let me know what you think!!

There will be ONLY 1 Representative from each company allowed, so first in with registration and payment will be picked.

Mel 

AngelicaLyn replied:

Looks like your all organised now Mel. If you give us an email address we can email our interest and you can then reply with the registration forms. Looking forward to being one of the first signed up.

Thanks

Lyn

Janine replied:

Hi Mel,

I am semi party plan in a round about way plus online retail. I am keen to join in if my business is suitable.

Cheers

Janine

www.cheekychopskidsclothes.com

moonbeam replied:

Hi Mel.. sounds fantastic.. thumbs up from this end.

Definitely count me in.  Please let me know if I can do anything to help.  Looking forward to registering.

Trish

ucwmel replied:

sorry ladies.....

mel_martin81@optusnet.com.au

mel

candlekaren replied:

Count me in Mel with bells on! I'm really looking forward to it!

Karen

partyplans replied:

Hope the venue is big enough mel !

ucwmel replied:

hi there partyplans,

it should be.....lol. I am going on friday to measure it up so i can make sure there is enough room for visitors.....lol

the night before the expo i will be there putting  masking tape on the floor into everyones makeshift booths... that way everyone will have an allocated spot and not just set up anywhere, should be enough room for at least 50 PP's to have about 3x3m each, but will know for sure tomorrow.

keep your replies coming, as i am hoping to get the registration forms out tomorrow, i still have to choose the charity..

mel

candlekaren replied:

Hi Mel,

Do you have a list of PP's you already have reps for? I know quite a few different one's on the Southside who might be interested if you are looking for some.

ucwmel replied:

hi karen,

i have someone from the following companies,

Le'reve, cheeky chops kids clothes, Creative Memories, Partylite(you karen), natural soy candles, discreet titilations, 5th Avenue Collections, Saucy Fish, SnSpice,  I am also friends with a Grace jewellery/skincare/cosmetics lady, and a Kuta Kids lady.

If you have other friends in different PP companies, please pass on my details so i can get them a registration form.

i will post definites up before the event anyway, as payments received first will be chosen.so 1st in best dressed.....lol

mel

candlekaren replied:

Thanks Mel. I've emailed a few people so hopefully you'll get some response from some of them. Talk soon.

CustomCandles replied:

It sounds like you are going to have a fantastic turn out.

I hope that it goes well for you all.

Good luck.

ucwmel replied:

hi sharon,

i hope it does work out well also,

i have sooo many more inquiries in the past 6 hours, so i am up to about 25 companies altogether now.......still lots more room though....lol

indicolina replied:

Gee Mel I hope you havent fogotten me, I contacted you ages ago, and havent been in here for a few days and its all gone off..LOL

I've emailed you but am having troubles with my email so please get back to me if I dont confirm I got your email.

ucwmel replied:

Okay ladies....

I am going to make the charity the Ronald McDonald Houses in brisbane

I looked up many charities and believe this one deserves the money we will raise as it is only run by volunteers and they do FANTASTIC work.....

I have emailed the charity co-ordinater to see if we can have a representative there to collect the entry donations. That way they can be presented with the money at the end of the event........(i am hoping we can have Ronald McDonald there too) maybe get some balloons done and get them given out.....

It is looking good ladies, we have lots of interest, so i will now fix the Registration forms and get a flyer made up and send them off to you all.....

I just have 1 request for each consultant attending- if you can get a few copies of the flyer re-printed and leave them at your local kindies etc, that would be a great help towards advertising - think of this as going towards your business as if they attend, they will see you there....

Thanks ladies, and i will keep you updated (and motivated) lol

Mel

moonbeam replied:

I know it goes without saying but Mel..... YOU ARE A GEM!!!

trish

ucwmel replied:

Registration Forms have now gone out to those that have emailed me.... if you didnt get one and would like one then please email me at mel_martin81@optusnet.com.au

If you know of anyone from another PP that would like to attend, pass on my details or just email them the registration form.

Thanks

Mel

SaucyKath replied:

Mel,   I just wanted to say that you've done extremely well with the charity choice.    I can't think of a more worthy cause.

THANK YOU!!!

Kath

ucwmel replied:

good morning ladies,

for those of you attending the expo next year, could i please get an estimate number of those that will be needing power or water, i forgot to ask about this when booking venue, so will have to call them today to see if this is available.

sorry,

mel:-)

AngelicaLyn replied:

Mel i have just checked the expo.partyplans link and it still has the previous expo on there. i would really love to start helping with the advertising

Lyn

Janine replied:

Hi Mel,

I do not need power or water for my stall. By the way how are you going with stall numbers??

Cheers

Janine

www.cheekychopskidsclothes.com

ucwmel replied:

Hi lyn,

sorry, i havent given details to Party Plans yet for this to be updated as i am still waiting to hear back if B105 are attending to do the sausage sizzle and also waiting for permission to use the Ronald McDonald House Logo..... i am hoping to get this back today or tomorrow as i have mentioned to them i need these for advertising purposes.

Janine - i am doing greta with this, i have definites from 28 companies so far.........it is looking at being a great day.

I was hoping to have a Ronald McDonald on the day also, but unfortunately this will cost approx $600 to get him there. so this wont be happening unless i can organise  approx 60 people to donate $10 each..... but we will see how everything goes.....

Who would be interested in helping me get ronald there? just wanting to check as this is being advertised as a community expo,so  i would expect alot of children to be coming along and i was hoping to have ronald handing out balloons for the kids. maybe to organise something for the kids, as you wouldnt really think kids could do anything at a Party Plan expo.

Any suggestions welcome.....

Mel

Janine replied:

Mel,

I am keen to put in the extra $10.00 as it would be great to have him there as he is a big part of advertising for the charity. The kids would think that was great - it would keep the hubby's and kids interested while mums have a good look around, book parties and spend money. By putting in the extra $10 it only makes our stalls cost either $40.00 or $55.00 (with insurance included) and for that extra I think it may pull more families especially with markets down the road.

Janine

www.cheekychopskidsclothes

ucwmel replied:

hi janine,

thats what i was thinking also.....

i am going to look around  for a face painter. i think kids would love to get their faces painted also...

okay, if anyone is interested in donating the $10 to getting Ronald at our event, i would need payment for him asap, as he has to be booked and paid for up front.

Please email me for bank details if you would like to contribute... (if i can get at least 50 people pay $10 each, i am more than happy to pay the extra $100)

mel:-)

AngelicaLyn replied:

Hi Mel,

I would be happy to pay the extra $10 as it would be well worth it. Have you thought about asking a local business or two for donations, i know here that a local real estate agent will sell drinks that they pay for and give you the profits. Maybe that can help with any shortfall.

I will send my registration in tomorrow. Good luck your doing a great job

Lyn

moonbeam replied:

Hey Mel

Count me in for $10 for Ronnie Mc Donnie.... I think it is a great idea....

Trish

SaucyKath replied:

Hi Mel,

Please put myself (K Machen) down for a $10 donation towards Ronald McDonald and also a $10 donation from A Crowther Fencing (www.acrowtherfencing.com.au) (thats the other business my partner and I run).

Please PM or email your bank details and I will make the deposits asap.

With regard to a face painter - I highly recommend Wowee Creations - you'll find them on the web..

It sounds like everything is going really well - I've told a few people about it already and have forwarded your email to them.   Remember I'm here if you need a hand!

Kath

Janine replied:

hi Mel,

Could you pm or email me with your bank details too . Plus the idea of a face painter is great too. I know of 1 local to southside Brissy and she is quite good so I can find out her fees - I do not think she would be too expensive. Plus if there is anything you need help with feel free to ask I am just an email away.

Cheers

Janine

www.cheekychopskidsclothes.com

ucwmel replied:

hi kath and janine,

i am just going to wait until tomorrow to give out bank details because i received a call from RMHC head office this afternoon and we may get him free in the end, as they think this is well planned and they are going to speak to Mt Gravatt McDonalds owner and see if he will part take in the event by donating maccas vouchers for ronald to hand out and then they will also do a special trip to the Mt Gravatt store after our fundraiser, so yeah, she will call me back tomorrow with a definite answer.

As for the face painter, please give me all your suggestions as i would like to get something cheap as i will be paying for this.

Thanks ladies and if you come up with any other suggestions for the day, feel free to let me know.

Mel:-) 

Janine replied:

Great to hear that you might be able to Ronald for free. Another idea for entertainment would be a balloon modeler - I know my girls would part with their pocket money 10times over for fancy shaped balloons.

Janine

www.cheekychopskidsclothes.com

candlekaren replied:

Hi Mel,

You are doing a fantastic job!! Well done. Please don't try to do it all yourself though - we are here to help you. What would you like us to do? How about a get together coffee sometime and we can allocate jobs to people? Many hands make light work as they say!! Let me know your thoughts.

claire replied:

Yeah the sNspice team are in for that. Sounds great and hopefully we will get quite a few people through. Keep me posted.

ucwmel replied:

all details for this event are now in the events section...

thanks

mel:-)