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Event Planning Kit

The Basics
-Who, What, When & Where
-Light Bulb Art
-Event Checklist
-Involving Youth
-Email & Print Invitations
-Lights On At-A-Glance
-Afterschool Facts

Event Ideas & Activities
-Case Studies
-Issue a Proclamation
-Sign on to Project 2010
-Lights On In an Election Year

Policy-Makers
-Invitation
-Proclamation

Getting Press
-Ten Steps
-Media Timeline
-Save the Date
-Media Alert
-News Release

Using Lights On to Raise Funds
-10 Tips for Getting Sponsors
-32 Ways to Give Sponsors Exposure at Your Event
-Sample Letter to Potential Sponsors

Artwork & Materials
-Light Bulb Art
-Graphics & Logos
-Newsletter Article
-Lights On Buttons & Other Items
-Poster
-Radio Announcer Copy
-Web Banners
-Afterschool Fact Sheet
-Lights On! Fact Sheet

Sample Materials
-Email & Print Invitations
-Save the Date
-Media Alert
-News Release
-Policy-Maker Invitation
-Policy-Maker Proclamation
-Other Proclamation


  Sample Invitation to Policy Maker



[ on your letterhead ]

Dear [ Policy Maker ]:

On October 18, 2007, our afterschool program will be participating in the 8th annual Lights On Afterschool nationwide celebration of afterschool programs . We will be one of more than 7,500 sites across the nation sending the message that afterschool is key to children's success, and that we must keep the lights on and doors open after school. Parents, media, employers, neighbors, school officials and others have been invited to help us rally support for safe, stimulating afterschool programs.

We would like you to be part of our local celebration scheduled

  • [ Date and time ]
  • [ Place]
  • [ Address ]

Our program is going to include a half hour ceremony and we would be honored to have you as our keynote presenter. Your role would include:

  • A 15-minute statement of the benefits of afterschool and
  • Presentation of the proclamation to the Director

The benefits of quality afterschool programs are clear. They support working families by ensuring that children are safe and productive when the school day ends. Quality afterschool programs make our communities stronger by involving students, parents, business leaders and volunteers. Quality afterschool programs give children the opportunity to discover hidden talents as they grow academically and socially.

I look forward to having you join us for Lights On Afterschool! I will call you next week to confirm your availability. We hope that you will help us keep the lights on after school, and give our children a brighter future.


Sincerely,

[ Your Name and Title ]

 

 

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