Article Title: Checklist-MovieNight Email updates/ideas/corrections to Royce Barber ***Schedule in Advance*** * Have movie DVD ready, but not letterbox format, to fit the square screen. * Buy popcorn premixed with oil, and have PopCorn machine moved to solarium. * Outer Bathrooms Unlocked. * Advertise: Schedule 6 weeks in advance to have radio stations announce event. * Advertise: Schedule to have event listed in free section of Fresno Bee. * Advertise: Place 100 fliers of event on key Fresno cork boards. * Advertise: Place event on Craigslist & GoogleBase (Perhaps see article on advertising avenues). * Event put on church calendar well in advance. See Jeannette's list of Lynn's deadlines (to be listed on this site). * Schedule to have Solarium Movie screen placed on courtyard hooks. * Facility: Sprinklers disabled. * Facility: Access to 40 church chairs to place on lawn IF its dry. * Facility: Church building locked so wandering visitors do not get lost. Elder or staff with building key need be present for volunteers to access building. * Elder should be present to welcome visitors and speak about the Church. One to two minute presentation. * Facility: Reserve two orange juice canisters for water and punch. Cups/Napkins. * Elder should be present to welcome visitors and speak about the Church. Two minute presentation. * Ask pastor two speak about event two Sundays in advance, and to have each congregation member seriously invite 10 people who do not attend a church. * Volunteer sign-up one 20 days in advance. Four days in advance, remind all volunteers via phone to report to event. * Have movie night posted to main Church sign. ***To Bring on The Night of Event*** * Unscrew the four courtyard flood lights with a rag, so the projector image can be seen. * Bring technical equipment: 2 orange extension cords, DVD Player, PC Speakers, Sample DVD, Flash Light. * Five blankets to be placed upfront for children. * Each volunteer shall bring necessary personal food and medications. * Recommended that volunteers wear name tags, but NOT required. * Getting bored? Recommended that volunteers bring paper/pen/clipboard. * If convenient, have digital copy of movie on a flash drive or memory card. * 100 general 'thank you for coming' 1/4th sheet postcards with Sunday service listed. * Head count during mid-movie. First movie night, Wall-E, had 40 people. * Seating: Front row of 15 chairs, touching back edge of blankets. Five feet back, another row, one foot to the left, the next back to normal. Thus, chairs not blocking each other. * Poster size sign listing bathrooms. ***Concepts To Explore*** * White tarp instead of Solarium screen, would increase "wow factor". * Vince Prince's sheet sign. * Vince Prince's banner above the street, depending on City allowance. ***Other*** * Keep things Biblical, God-Focused, Faithful, easy, multipurpose, and let God do ALL the heavy lifting. Money does not sell an event. Know the Church primary directive and laser focus on it. When in question, ask God, use proper discretion and go for it. ***Flier Text*** YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE INVITED (Usted Y Su Familia Estan Envitados) TO OUR FREE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS (Gratis) * Friday MAY 00: Movie Night - 8:00PM. Showing of "MovieName" Children Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by an Adult Snacks Will Be Provided [Large Church Logo Here] 222 East Fountain Way, Fresno, California 93704 Phone (559) 225-2370 |
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