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Benefit concert

Planning multiple Pizza Partys and Lock In’s

We’re trying to host a laser tag night as a fundraiser

Battle of the Bands event

Mechanical bull riding competition and on a smaller scale recycling drives and dine-in nights at local restaurants

Once it gets cold outside we’re going to sell hot chocolate outside our student union

My program might be hosting a mixer which is a dance for our program to raise awareness for Autism and all other disabilities. They told us at the end of last semester.

We’re also having a bake sale next week.

A giant scavenger hunt across campus. We’re competing with another club to see who finishes the fastest.

we did a bake sale too and it was successful

We are also trying to have a “Auction” where we will be auctioning off faculty members to the students for 1 day. Still in beginning stages but hoping to make them wrap gifts and stuff for x-mas :)

we are not sure yet but diddy riese is an option

I like the scavenger hunt idea

We’re going to have Greek life and sports teams compete against each other for the scavenger hunt and finish with a relay race

St. John’s University- Staten Island Campus – Welcome!

We flier everywhere and get the on campus television to run free ads for us!

Tabling is a big one for us. Also, we sold those rubber bracelets on campus and they were a huge hit and got us a lot of attention. Facebook has been hugely helpful as well.

We just recieved aproval this morning to send a mass email to all students using our “Blackboard” system as well as posting it directly on the schools website. We will also be placing fliers in every classroom on campus

We can set up posters around campus, right?

We bought ping pong balls in bulk and some blue sharpies, and drew puzzle pieces or wrote “Autism Speaks U” or “1 in 110″ on them to spread the word. We also use Facebook and flyers a lot.

we are planning on having the director of campus affairs email the whole school about autism speaks u

Depends on your campus rules (in regards to posting fliers)

We wear our Autism Speaks U t-shirts to campus the day of our meetings and make announcements at the beginning of class.

Where can materials for tables form Autism Speaks U be requested at?

I like the ping pong ball idea!

I support Sindia’s idea.

A lot of businesses are usually willing to help out with any events you may be planning. Even if they just donate gift cards or something small you can use them for raffles prizes, etc

Sponsorship packet

Posterboard in student lobby

We contacted a local restaurant and they offered to pay for our event t-shirts as long as we put their logo on the back of the shirt.

We have contacted several local businesses who have agreed to help with drinks, food for our events as well as donating raffle items. As a business owner myself it was easier to contact other business owners in my area.

I am area that major restaurant chains are willing to do nights where they will give a certain percentage of a persons bill back to an organization or charity.

Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs and Dunkin Donuts have always donated to our events also.

I used to work in non-profit management, and we had a fundraising breakfast using the Benevon model, and we had a bunch of our members invite 10 guests to have breakfast, then there’s a speaker who talks about the cause, and then there’s an “ask” at the end. The ballroom we hosted it in donated space, and the food was extremely discounted for the cause. Do you think that’d work for a student organization as well?

Will any restaurant chains in Round Rock support Autism Speaks U as well?

Johny Carino’s is a statewide sponsor here in Texas for Autism Speaks. We are in the process of talking to them about Autism Speaks U as well

I have worked with them when we do our Walk Now for Autism Speaks in April. They are always willing to lend a helping hand when it comes to charity

When you say marketing grants, what exactly do you mean? Would we have to use the money specifically for marketing?

Okay!

The business I worked at last year let me do the puzzle peices for 1.00 I no longer work there. any suggestions on how to raise money for the walk in may 2012

Amanda (also in this chat) and I are thinking about starting a chapter at Eastern Michigan University. Besides filing the appropriate paperwork, what else is involved in starting a chapter?

starting a chapter is easier then renewing your drivers license!

In response to Hailey’s question: I just started a new chapter on the staten island campus of St john’s University. Aside from the paper work needed from Autism Speaks U, you will need to get approval from your campus’ student organization

Thank you!

The process can take quite some time on the schools behalf.

Is Student Activities another name for Student Life? Because at ACC, we call it student life.

What is the benefit to the university to have a chapter on campus? We will be asking one of our faculty members to advise our chapter and would like to know what the university might gain from having a chapter with Autism Speaks, versus another autism organization?

How do you go about funding? Would you need a separate bank account?

Mr. McDonald. I am 19 years old and I have Aspergers. I’m trying to start a chapter at ACC in round rock. Can I contact you for questions. If so, how?

alot of schools will setup an account for your chapter with the business office. All you have to do is ask

But once you get approval and get the ball rolling its all up to you!

Where can we order Autism Speaks U shirts?

To students who have started a chapter, I’m new at this, what has been your biggest challenge so far?

for our chapter, it was just getting it off the ground in the 1st place. Our school has a lot of red tape when it comes to new clubs and promoting. We found it was best to be persistent

I think the biggest challenge so far for me has been “ok, What next”… Everything is a challenge for me as we are a small community college with locations 75 miles away from each other. Finding recruits, fundraising is the easy part. Getting everything organized for the first yr has been my toughest challenge because we are technically “the new group” on campus

I think our biggest challenge has been getting the word out since our chapter is fairly new too. But we’ve been attending our involvement fairs and making sure to pass out flyers and make announcements before classes

We have so many great ideas but executing them can be difficult. Which is why having a strong executive board is important, so that we can delegate responsibilities.

I want to try to start a chapter at my school. Is it hard to get people involved and join the club? I’d assume it takes a few people just to get it started..

Thankfully serving on the committee for West Texas Autism Speaks has helped me in tremendous ways because i am use to the funraising and sponsorship atmosphere. I’m sure it can be a little overwhelming at first but having a positive attitude and selecting a great e-board has helped so much

Patty- we are a brand new chapter, just got approval a few weeks ago. It’ll take a little work, but you’ll be surprised how many people will be interested once you get your name out there!

It only took us a small number of people to start but once we started tabling and getting the word out a lot of students approached us.

thanks!

Thanks! You too!

Thanks!

You guys are awesome! Thanks!

you too! thanks :)