Description:
Provides refreshments at meetings, acts as the "meet and greet" group.

Duties:
Provides refreshments for events such as meetings or programs, manages the front table to welcome and/or sign-in attendees as needed. Should the committee be small, it may require contacting other parents to bring refreshments.

Time needed:
Varies depending on the activities of the school. Prior to each event, several hours may be needed to plan refreshments and to either buy/bake or make phone calls asking parents to contribute. On the day/evening of the event, 1-2 hours may be needed to set out refreshments and organize the front table for welcoming and/or sign-in.

Characteristics/skills needed:
Creativity--Ability to develop new and interesting ideas.
Dependability--Can be counted on to complete tasks.
Resourcefulness--Finds inventive ways to complete a project.

Helpful tools:
pretty baskets or trays

tablecloths

flower arrangements or creative centerpieces

Lifespan of committee:
As needed throughout the school year.

Personal benefits:
If you love to bake (or eat), this is your committee! It also enables you to meet new people and stay involved in all school activities.

Involving the kids:
Kids may help set up the refreshment and welcoming tables the evening of the event.

If phone calls are being made for contributions, kids may help keep a list of who has been called and who is contributing an item.