How to host a prom attire giveaway in your library!

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Hosting a Prom Attire Giveaway
Location: 213
Presenter: DEVERA CHANDLER
Contact: dchandler@athenslibrary.org

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PROM
WHAT IF YOU COULD NOT
ATTEND YOUR PROM BECAUSE
OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES?
just the word brings back memories
that last a lifetime.
But…

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Many teens (and their parents) stress about
prom because it is something they cannot afford.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful
if your library could relieve
some of that financial
burden?

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COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Social Groups
Sororities/Fraternities
Boutiques
Tech Schools, Colleges,
Universities
Hair Stylists/Barbers
Dry Cleaners
Community Theaters
Friends Group
PATRONS!!!!

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ADVERTISING
• Start Early
• Donation Drive
• Promote Event
• Social Media,
Radio, and Print
• School District

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SOCIAL
MEDIA
Tag EVERYONE!

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IN THE
NEWS
The community media wanted to
interview US and spread the news!
http://www.onlineathens.com/local-news/2018-01-
11/donations-prom-attire-needed
https://www.redandblack.com/culture/bling-your-
prom-offers-affordable-prom-attire-for-area-
high/article_efeb0e96-1792-11e8-8abe-
db159c171acb.html
http://www.odysseynewsmagazine.net/2018/02/19/paying-it-
forward-for-prom/

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GET CREATIVE
AND HAVE
SOME FUN!
https://youtu.be
/1w1nhOWP_jk

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PREPARE
• You’ll never have enough storage!
• You’ll get stuff that looks like your Granny’s living room curtains
• Don’t be afraid to say, “No Thank YOU!”
ORGANIZE
• Clothing racks, shoe racks, bling display boards, hangers
• Sort as you store – this is a LIFESAVER
• Store reimagine items separately
• Start an everyday clothing bin
VOLUNTEERS
• Teens, Sorority members, FOL members
• Schedule shifts: sorting donations, setup, dressing room, breakdown
• Snacks/Drinks/Breaks
• Track hours for those in community/social groups

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SO MANY DONATIONS

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NOT JUST DRESSES…

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DON’T FORGET THE GUYS…

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THE DAY OF THE EVENT
• Held on a Saturday
• 4 hours for event
• Lots of A/C and Fans!

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ONSITE TAILORING…

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MAKEUP!

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SHOES & BLING!

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WHERE’S THE DRESSING ROOM?

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THANKS,
THANKS,
AND MORE
THANKS.

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WHAT WE LEARNED
• The Dementor Dressing Room
• Reimagine Rack
• Everyday Clothes
• Storage
• 2 Days instead of 1 OR longer time for the event
• More volunteers for sorting, setup, and breakdown

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Presenter: DEVERA CHANDLER
Contact: dchandler@athenslibrary.org
(706) 613-3650 x.323
THANK YOU!!!!
ANY QUESTIONS?