Holiday Tour A Success!!
Holiday Tour 2001
The 2001 Holiday Tour was a success, with approximately 100 people paying
to tour the 5 houses on the tour, as well as Jenkins Memorial Church. We
received many positive comments regarding the tour itself and the houses.
The Raleigh Trolley proved quite popular, particularly with the children
from the Partnership School! Once the neighborhood children spied Santa
Claus riding the Trolley, we had kids and parents literally lined up along
the streets to ride and talk with Santa. We will look into how to leverage
this interest for next year's tour!
As always, there are things that worked very well, and others that did not
work so well. We will be looking to improve or change the things that did
not work so well, and enhance and build on the things that did. In
particular:
What Worked:
Trolley (almost worked too well, in terms of children wanting to ride)
Santa (see above)
Programs - these were outstanding and received many positive comments
Food and Entertainment at the Church
One day vs. two days for the tour
What Did Not Work (as well):
Trolley - need to re-think if and how we use the Trolley for future
tours. It is expensive, and we need to think through how to avoid "free
rides"
Carolers - we need to ensure we've communicated the purpose and what we
expect from the children well in advance if we decide to have the
children caroling again in the future.
8:00 end time for the tour is too late - 7:00 would be a better end time.
The most crucial element to a successful tour is early commitment. - of
homes for the tour, of volunteers committed to helping, and early planning
and notification for publicity purposes.
See December 5th meeting minutes for more detail...
