Week 2 Spring Semester

It's only the second week back this semester and we already in the middle of many things. Meeting with my department on Friday helped me think through some of the details of the Valentine's Day Party. James suggested that I make two raffle baskets with the prizes that I have received. I think that it is a good suggestion and I will begin splitting up the prizes that seem appropriate for a date night for two versus a "treat yourself" solo basket. I also called Apple Annie's on Friday for a second time to inquire about catering but the manager wasn't there so they took a message. I went on Saturday in person but since the manager was also absent that day, it didn't do me any good. The best course of action in this case was to ask for when the manager would be in and call back then. I have also emailed several other bakeries in the area as a back up. I also filled out the Kilwin's donation form for catering and will submit that for approval. They promise to get back to me within a few days, which is really nice to have. Today, Monday, I went and picked up the horse ride voucher for the raffle basket.

In regards to the after party, I have emailed several possible locations, hearing back from Ironclad Brewery and Satellite Bar and Lounge. I was given the max capacity and told that both locations were available the day of the after party. Ironclad is quite an expensive location to have the after party, however. As I look back at this process, I am very thankful to all the kind people that have helped me, especially my department. They have been amazing!