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Fundraiser’s Dinner Etiquette Tip #6: Table Manners When dining at a fundraising event, table manners go a long way in showing respect for those around you. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: ✅ Elbows off the table – Keeping your elbows away from the table not only shows good manners but also prevents accidental spills! ✅ Don’t reach across others – Instead of leaning or stretching to grab an item, ask politely with a phrase like, “Could you please pass the salt?” and always say “thank you” afterward. ✅ Pass items to the right – For food items like bread or salad dressings, pass to the right. If you’re the one starting the bread basket, offer it first to the person on your left, then take some for yourself, and continue passing to the right. ✅ Salt and pepper go together – Pass the salt and pepper as a pair, even if only one was requested. And if someone asks you to pass them, don’t pause to use them yourself. ✅ Be mindful of hygiene – Avoid blowing your nose or picking your teeth at the table. Excuse yourself if necessary, and definitely don’t use your napkin for anything other than wiping your hands or mouth. Small gestures like these can make a big difference in creating a positive and respectful dining experience. What else would you add? Share below! 👇 #DinnerEtiquette #petrusdevelopment #fundraising #development #faithbasedfundraising #fundraisingdinner #EtiquetteTips

Fundraiser’s Dinner Etiquette Tip #4: Utensils You find yourself at dinner, but the place setting is much more complex than you are used to. You don’t want to make a bad impression on your dinner companions. Where do you start with all of the various utensils? Here are the main considerations to keep in mind: 🍽️Start on the outside, and work your way in. Utensils for the main course will be closest to the plate. 🍽️If soup is served, the spoon will be on the outermost right side, since it will be the first course of the meal. 🍽️ Dessert forks and spoons will be placed at the top of the place setting. 🍽️ Wine glasses will be arranged from right to left in the order that they will be used. The water glass will be the inmost glass, placed right above your knives. What formal dining situations have you encountered with donors? #DinnerEtiquette #petrusdevelopment #fundraising #development #faithbasedfundraising #fundraisingdinner #EtiquetteTips

Are you looking for a way to positively impact your Community this Thanksgiving? You can do it by donating a discount you receive. On occasional Fridays, my family and I order pizza from Domino’s. So, if you are planning a Friday pizza dinner, you can use Domino’s Pizza code 1126 for a 20% discount on your order, like we did this past Friday. Just be sure to check for updated codes online. You might get lucky and find a greater percent off or buy one, get one free from Domino’s. We used the 20% discount, which turned out to be $15.20 in savings. We went to Walmart, our favorite local and hiking resupply spot, to buy non-perishable Thanksgiving day items recommended by Feeding America. Luckily, Walmart had their rollback price special on several of the items. We were fortunate to get two each of the six recommended nonperishable items. Non-perishable Thanksgiving Day food items: • Boxed stuffing • Instant mashed potatoes • Canned vegetables • Dry macaroni • Cranberry sauce • Canned Pumpkin This is not a sermon, just a thought on how to help others based on a lesson someone taught me. #FeedingAmerica #Walmart #Dominos

Saturday, April 20, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, is our day for an ALA-Oregon Chapter fun-filled social event full of camaraderie, bowling, and food! Register by April 10! Several of you participated in past events supporting the Sunshine Division, and we want to continue that support! We are hoping that you can bring one or more non-perishable food items for donation to the Sunshine Division as your entrance to this event—the more the better! This is an exciting opportunity to connect with your fellow members and business partner colleagues while we continue our support of a local community partner. Perhaps a bit of competitive bowling or competitive eating—who knows! Knowing that weekends are often family time, our event is open to your +1 and kids. The Grand Central Bowling venue should be a fun way to mix and mingle, enjoy some good food, enjoy bowling at your leisure, or take in a few arcade game activities. Space is limited so register at oregonala.org EARLY! Be sure to register yourself as well as any family members who will join. Please email Lori Hughes at lori.hughes@millernash.com with any questions. Let her know if you will be bringing any children so that we can plan the menu and arcade opportunities. Let’s kick off spring together, support our local community, and spend time with the best in our community -- you! Sunshine Division Food Donation Recommendations: "We rely heavily on food donations to make our mission possible. We are always looking for the following non-perishable items: canned meats, pasta, rice, cereal, soup/broth, peanut butter, canned/dried beans, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cooking oil and shelf-stable milk.    To ensure food safety we cannot use: Noncommercial or repackaged items, perishable items, open or used items, alcoholic beverages, damaged or unlabeled cans, homemade items." #networking #ALABuzz #LegalManagment #FoodDonation

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of gratitude and giving thanks. Its origins lie in harvest festivals and a spirit of thankfulness for the blessings of the past year. The holiday has evolved over time, with distinct traditions in each country: In the United States: Date: Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. History: Rooted in the 1621 feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was declared a national holiday in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Traditions: Feast: A meal featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Family Gatherings: Families come together to celebrate. Parades: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is particularly famous. Football Games: Watching or playing football is a popular activity. Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday shopping season. In Canada: Date: Celebrated on the second Monday of October. History: Linked to European harvest celebrations and the explorer Martin Frobisher’s safe return in the 16th century. Traditions: Similar to the U.S., though less tied to specific historical events. Universal Themes: Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for family, friends, health, and life’s blessings, often involving charitable acts like donating food or volunteering. It’s also a moment to reflect on shared history and community.

Water is Life. That's what the bucket hat of someone in Aryna Sabalenka's team said. It caught my attention. So, I Googled "Water is Life" And the first result was WATERisLIFE, a non-profit that helps people in Africa and Latin America get clean drinking water, sanitation, and access to hygiene education programs. If you've ever watched a tennis match, you know the teams of the players get almost as much air time as the players themselves. Now, I'm not sure what role the guy in the bucket hat has in WATERisLIFE, but it's a good example of how to use that "free" airtime for brands to garner more awareness. I likely wouldn't have known about WATERisLIFE if it wasn't for that bucket hat. This example got me thinking about how there are so many opportunities out there for brands to expand their reach and pique people's interest.  Think branded.. Pens you can give restaurants for patrons to sign their checks.  Koozies that are great for summertime beverages.  Sunscreen bottles for beach vacations. What are some creative ways you've promoted your brand? #morningthoughts

A lot of companies talk a good game. Cambro Manufacturing actually walks the walk. They don't rest on their good products and their good reputation in the industry, and they do make great products and are highly regarded. We all have Cambro's in the BOH, kitchen, often a lot of them... 🍪 This program says a lot about who they are outside the kitchen. 👏 #helpinghand #giving #corporateresponsibility #foodindustry

Is your kitchen feeling more crowded than a gourmet food market on a Saturday? Let's simplify! Start by rummaging through every cabinet, drawer, and pantry nook. Toss what's expired or broken, and bid farewell to the gadgets you haven't touched since last spring. Clear containers or chic baskets? That's your next move for a Pinterest-worthy pantry. And those extra six spatulas? It's time to donate, discard, or deal them away. Your reward: a kitchen that's as inviting as the aroma of fresh coffee on a Sunday morning. It's not just decluttering; it's reclaiming your space! #yourventuracountyagent #luisaarmas #yourventuracounty

Is your kitchen feeling more crowded than a gourmet food market on a Saturday? Let's simplify! Start by rummaging through every cabinet, drawer, and pantry nook. Toss what's expired or broken, and bid farewell to the gadgets you haven't touched since last spring. Clear containers or chic baskets? That's your next move for a Pinterest-worthy pantry. And those extra six spatulas? It's time to donate, discard, or deal them away. Your reward: a kitchen that's as inviting as the aroma of fresh coffee on a Sunday morning. It's not just decluttering; it's reclaiming your space! #KWCitywiderealty #CesarRGPropertyAdvisors #CesarKWRealtor #CesarRealtor

The belief persists that hunger relief organizations are operating under outdated models which deride dignity and limit choice, and it’s a driving force in the pay-what-you-can restaurant movement. Since the nonprofit dining model took shape about 20 years ago, it’s gained a sturdy foothold in the South. The region is home to about one-third of the 14 venues affiliated with One World Everybody Eats (OWEE), a national consortium of cafes without set prices, including new pay-what-you-can restaurants planned for New Orleans and Pittsboro. Industry experts estimate there are dozens more independent venues nationwide relying on a combination of charitable donations and customer payments to underwrite luncheonettes where patrons can choose to forgo all or part of the tab, although about the same number have come and gone since the concept got buzzy. https://lnkd.in/ej3dWphi