How to Host a Crazy Cards PartyIn Feburary 2016 17,

In Feburary 2016 17,
Send out invitations at least two weeks in advance. Your Crazy Cards invitation should make it clear that guests need to RSVP by a certain date. You will want to have enough guests to seat four players to a table, although you can play with a 'ghost' or two. Ideally you will have 12 or more players.
Decide on party food and drinks. Consider having a different bowl of sweet or salty snacks at each card table for guests to enjoy as the game advances.
Set up card tables with four chairs each. Depending on the number of guests, you may need to use more than one room, such as the kitchen, dining room, living room and family room--or a large gathering space such as a church hall. Each table should be numbered so guests know where to rotate during the game. Each table should have a pen or pencil so players can keep score.
Hosting the Party
Plan for at least 30 minutes of mingling time at the start of the party. If guests don't know each other, be sure to provide name tags.
When it's time to begin the game, gather everyone together to explain the basic rules:
Players sitting opposite each other are partners for that round.
Before dealing, each person at the table draws a card; high card deals out all cards (13 cards to each player.)
The person to the left of the dealer plays first. Moving counterclockwise, each person plays a card in the same suit, if possible. If that's not possible, he may play a card from the 'trump' suit or another suit.
The partners with the most 'tricks' (hands won) are the table winners. Each trick is worth 10 points.
Winners advance to the next numbered table but switch partners for the next round.
Losers stay at the same table but switch partners for the next round.
There is no bidding as in classic Spades.
No leading with the trump suit until one is played (except in the no-peek round or unless that's all you have left in your hand.)
Each person should receive a score sheet with his name on it. Score sheets should list eight rounds and include the rules for each round. Consider handing out table assignments. That way, couples or groups of people who do know each other can start out playing together.
Play a practice round before beginning.
Consider adding fun activities, such as team pictures, after some rounds. Another idea is an 'Instant Challenge,' such as a house of cards building contest or paper airplane flying contest, for extra points. Make sure everyone has time to revisit the bar and snack table--consider calling an intermission for that purpose.
In Feburary 2016 17,

How to Estimate a Spaghetti Dinner FundraiserIn Feburary 2016 11,

In Feburary 2016 11,
Set a fundraising goal. Whether the event is for charity or to raise money for new team uniforms, you need to have an idea of your fundraising objective. Set a realistic, achievable goal. Make sure that the goal is flexible because you might have to amend the number once you figure out how much supplies cost.
Select a venue. To maximize profits, try to pick a place that is free of charge. Check with your local church or school to see if you can use a spare room or cafeteria. If it's a small fundraiser, you can possibly use someone's house. For venues that charge, ask when payment is due. If you have to put down a nonrefundable deposit to secure the space, you must be comfortable taking a financial risk in the event you do not sell enough tickets.
Estimate attendance. Once your venue is chosen, you will have a clearer picture of how many tickets you can sell. Figure out how many people can comfortably sit and eat in the space. Do not plan on overbooking to make extra money.
Price supplies. For the menu, plan on serving a simple salad, garlic bread and spaghetti with or without meat. For the pasta, plan on the typical serving of 4 oz. per person, or 1 lb. per four people. One jar of sauce is generally needed for every pound of pasta. Plan on 1 cup of salad and two slices of bread per person. For drinks, you can serve water, iced tea or soda. To be safe, plan on everyone drinking at least two servings, or 16 oz.
Calculate cost. Once you have priced how much it will cost to feed your estimated number of guests, add any applicable venue fees. Add this total cost to your fundraising goal and then divide by the number of guests. This will be your ticket price. If the ticket price seems unreasonably high, then you can buy cheaper brands of food, select another venue or amend your goal.
In Feburary 2016 11,