by April Welch, The Mental Clutter Coach
It's official. You've been chosen as the go-to for the concession stand. Problem is, being organized behind the counter may not be your strongest trait.
After recently being recruited for this exact job, I realized how helpful it would be for the next person to have a little guidance in the 'being organized' department.
Here are some of the 'lists' I worked from ...
Things the league already had:
- Cash box
- Hot Dog machine / BBQ
- Tables
- Ice chests
- Canopy
Things I brought from home:
- Pens
- Pad of paper
- Clip board
- Scissors
- Sharp knife
- Serving utensils {tongs, ladle, spatula}
- Crock Pots
- White board
- Dry erase markers
- Garbage can
- Garbage bags
- Tables
Things I bought the week before:
- tape
- rubber bands
- condiments
- napkins
- plates / paper boats
- utensils
- rubber gloves
- food
Things I did the day before:
- Cash for starting change
- Delivered non-perishables to storage area of field
- Checked my volunteer schedule on VolunteerSpot
Of course, the morning of the event is going to be chaotic. Taking initial steps toward accomplishing key tasks to being organized behind the counter will only be a precautionary measure. There will always be the last minute items or the critical things you couldn't avoid. {Like popping the circuit breaker every time you turn on the hot dog machine, not that I would know anything about that???}
The key is to keep it all in perspective. My number one tip for being organized at anything is a good sense of humor. Situations only escalate with stress, laughter can ease even the most difficult problems. {Like seeing a grown woman scale a pop machine to get to the GFI that keeps requiring a re-set???}
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Here are even more ideas on organizing a concessions stand fundraiser.
I'd love to know your tips for being organized behind the counter of your concessions over on the VolunteerSpot Facebook Page or down below in the comments.
Keepin' in Tidy,
April
April is a Mental Clutter Expert | Mom of 2 boys | Wife to 1 Fireman | Horrible Cook | Loyal Friend | National Public Speaker who gives you permission to be imperfect.
