Rosemary
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Post by Rosemary on Dec 16, 2009 9:17:25 GMT -5
Anyone out there with some advice for me?!
I have a cookie exchange this afternoon at work. I had 5 people confirmed on Friday and I let everyone know how many cookies to bake (only 1/2 dozen per person). I am now down to 2 people:
-- 1 cancelled on Friday afternoon with no explanation
-- 1 is sick and didn't bake
-- 1 left her cookies at home
-- 1 bought cookies from my mom because her fundraiser cookie dough didn't arrive
-- and there's me.
so both lots of cookies currntly in the office came out of my kitchen!
Has this happened to anyone before and what did you do?! I feel so terrible -- especially since my new boss tried last week to cancel my event entirely. Mustn't have anything fun druing work hours you know! I have party favors and everything.
sniff sniff
[Update: I have postponed it to Monday at lunchtime. The people who said Yes have now said No. I still feel so bad. I am definitely NOT doing this next year.]
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Post by pookie on Dec 17, 2009 5:51:31 GMT -5
I think work is a hard place to do one of these. I would stick to friends and relatives and do it out of your home.
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Post by Robin on Dec 17, 2009 13:04:52 GMT -5
I agree with Pookie. There's another recent message on this board about a work CE, where one person worked hard to create one and after 5 years another co-worker "stole" it by insisting that the party be at her house. Start one on your own with your friends, neighbors and family.
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Post by blessed4life on Dec 18, 2009 16:00:10 GMT -5
Hi Rosemary,
I'm so sorry to hear that your event didn't quite turn out as expected. Sometimes, people don't realize how much time and effort you/we put in to create a nice event. I would surely take the advice already giving and start a CE in your home. Please don't give up...it can be such a joyous occasion...we and all need that!
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Post by Valerie on Dec 22, 2009 12:56:10 GMT -5
I have a somewhat different problem, but also resulted in a canceled party. Sent out 14 invites with a request for RSVPs. Three days before the party, I had received 3 RSVPs so decided to cancel. Got a couple of emails back saying "I was planning on coming - didn't know I had to RSVP - you should have put that on the invitation." Well, it was on the invitation right next to the capital and bolded "Important - Please RSVP." This was my second try and I am really discouraged! Any suggestions?
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Post by blessed4life on Dec 22, 2009 20:43:10 GMT -5
Hi Valerie, Oh, I'm sorry to hear that you had to cancel  . Please don't give up. Maybe you can try with another group of friends or family? Trust me...sometimes it's just the people we invite. It's like pulling teeth sometimes, but the end result is such a blessing. I'm an event planner and many people simply do not RSVP...not sure why? It can drive you crazy, especially when you ask them to RSVP!!! Some people actually just show up, assuming you knew they would come  ! Maybe you can try again around Valentine's? That would be very fun. For my CE (being held tomorrow....so excited!), I know I they were tired of hearing from me ;D! I continued to send reminders...because I have a large group(all family) who don't seem to understand about RSVP. So, the more reminders for them the better. I actually had to also send a voice blast (a pre-recorded message...dialed to their phone). This worked miracles! I heard back from the last few ladies...all of whom didn't know they needed to RSVP or that they needed to bring cookies! But, I know you'll have a successful party once it gets going, just don't give up. |
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Post by llgavin on Jan 2, 2010 10:47:55 GMT -5
Don't get discouraged! It's a busy time of year and things do come up at the last minute. I agree with all of the advice here--have one at home with your own friends and family--you'll have a great time!
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Post by Christi on Oct 9, 2010 18:56:05 GMT -5
This year I am giving a prize for the first person (or first 5, haven't decided yet!) yo RSVP AND send me their recipe! That will be ON the invite so I hope that will get people motivated!
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Post by Skye on Oct 12, 2010 18:55:15 GMT -5
It is unfortunate but true that some of my generation seems to be, shall we say, to be gentle, "lacking in the social graces"? Not to tar us all with an ugly brush but just an observation. When my husband and I married, we actually put the message "Please tell us if you will be attending" and gave a specific date. That worked fairly well. Perhaps the direct approach might be the best way. Just a thought.  |
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Post by Tiffany on Nov 17, 2010 15:21:43 GMT -5
My only suggestion would be to have the party no matter what! A few years ago (what would have been my 3rd annual CE) I had a complete breakdown. It was a result of some family issues, yadda yadda. Needless to say, I cancelled my party and have regretted it ever since. I have some ladies that had been to the first 2 exchanges that were less than understanding and refuse to come anymore. So, I would have that party regardless of whether there are 3 or 20 ladies coming. Chances are that after a few years your party will have grown and it will be something that everyone will look forward to and plan for every year. Good luck!
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. Please don't give up. Maybe you can try with another group of friends or family? Trust me...sometimes it's just the people we invite. It's like pulling teeth sometimes, but the end result is such a blessing.
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