Kenya Carnival 2012
Committee List
Games
Youth leader: Meredith Warbinton
Adult mentor: Kelley Warbinton
- Coordinate inflatables, games and other activities.
- Research game options.
- Recruit game sponsors.
- Organize activities for carnival day.
- Create signage.
- Coordinate game prizes.
- Manage “King” and “Queen” contests.
Marketplace
Adult mentor: Jill Zaniker
- Recruit vendors for marketplace area.
- Coordinate vendors and volunteers on carnival day.
- Help make bags, bracelets and other items to sell.
Education
Youth leader:
Adult mentor: Laura Lucas
- Create videos and presentations to tell the story of the carnival and how it helps the kids in Kenya
- Tell others about life in Chulaimbo, Kenya
- Present education segment at monthly meetings
- Conduct presentations at congregations, schools and other organizations
- Coordinate and host Education tent at the carnival
Corporate Sponsorships
Youth leader: Roshni Bag
Adult mentor: Anushree Bag
- Create promotional packet and sponsorship levels
- Create target list of contacts
- Rehearse presentation
- Meet with corporate contacts and present carnival sponsor information
- Coordinate sponsor t-shirts
- Make sure corporate sponsors are recognized on web site, promotional materials and on carnival day
Fundraising
Adult mentor: Laura Lucas
- Present creative fundraising ideas
- Track fundraising goals and progress
- Recognize fundraising efforts
- Help recruit volunteers for fundraising activities
Legal/Logistics
- Research liability and insurance issues
- Plan for inclement weather and other contingencies
- Develop carnival layout
- Coordinate parking, directional signage, first aid and other carnival day details
Interfaith Activities
Adult mentor: Joe Connelly
- Coordinate faith-related activities at monthly meetings
- Encourage diverse groups to get involved
- Create interfaith display showcasing faith groups on carnival day
Promotion
- Research media targets, including television, radio and print
- Register carnival on local community calendars
- Coordinate flyer and postcard production
- Arrange interviews in advance of carnival
- Coordinate “Paint the Town” day to spread flyers around town
- Follow up with media contacts days before carnival
Entertainment
- Recruit and schedule musicians and other entertainers for carnival day
Food
Adult mentor: Bob Getts
- Plan food options for carnival day
- Purchase food and plan preparation
- Coordinate soft drink and water collection
- Volunteer to help in food area
- Sell water/food around carnival
