Disappointment

I’m at a bit of a loss as far as getting myself into action for this year’s walk. It’s been a lazy sort of weekend and I didn’t get things accomplished that I should have. I will have to do more brainstorming and talk to some businesses this week.

Brainstorm

I’ve decided to make a list of things I need to try in order to raise the appropriate funds for The 3 Day:

- Email everyone I know.

- Talk to restaurant managers about donation days.

- Ask local shops about having a donation table.

- Have a donation jar at work.

That’s all I can think of at the moment. Would love to hear more ideas!

Activity Low

I’m still not in full force fund raising mode just yet. I do think at some point I will take a  donation jar to work and set it on my desk. People may be more inclined to give a little at a time instead of feeling pressured to make large donations. Still working out the game plan.

Sick Day

No exercising today, either. I was in bed most of the day with a horrible migraine. I get these regularly. Perhaps tomorrow will be better. I have to work, but I’m off Friday so I can get some exercise in there somewhere.

I also have to get my donation requests going. It’s time to send out some emails…

First Donation Dollars

I had a productive October in my Mary Kay business. As I stated I am donating 10% of my profits to The 3 Day. I sold about $500 in October. My profit was $250 and I am able to donate $25 to the cause. It’s not the $200 goal I had originally, but I will get there. I think this weekend I will talk to some of the local restaurants about fundraising. They do dining dollars or something at Max & Erma’s and TGIFriday’s and Applebee’s. I will be finding out how it all works and get those events scheduled. I’m going to raise the $2200 this year. I really want to walk. If I wind up raising more, I’ll recruit my husband and give him my excess donation money.

In addition to the fundraisers, I am going to get those emails out to my contacts. One friend has already asked me about donations. She actually asked if she was too late for 2007. I said no, but I was collecting for 2008. So, I believe I will begin to receive those donations soon. November’s a brand new month in Mary Kay, too. I have lots of appointments scheduled so I see more happening in that avenue as well. It’s going to get interesting, I think…

Email List Updated

Tonight I put 68 email addresses into my 3 Day address book. I’m not sure yet if I’ll use their template or simply send an original email of my own to each person from my personal email address. I can’t wait to get the word out!

Privileges

I can’t not sign up for The 3 Day now. Because I was involved last year, I have been offered a discount for my registration! That is awesome! I’m going to sign up this week and in the meantime, I’m going to get started with my campaigning.

First off, I will be contacting my Mary Kay customers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That will generate some sales and I can donate part of the profits to the walk! Next, I will get those 3 Day business cards printed off