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Friday, June 25, 2010

Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party - Chapter 33, pages, 182, & 183.

Volunteers – Making The Most Of Them

Recognize when you need help. We all like to have the pride of doing things on our own, but putting together a party is a big endeavor (even with all my guidance and tips). So recognize when you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, and rather than allowing yourself to burn out, turn to volunteers.

Use my PartyCharlie Checklist at the end of my book to determine in which areas you could use assistance.

Make a list of equipment you need to borrow and assign this task to a volunteer.

Make a list of the times when you expect rental deliveries, such as for tables and chairs. Don’t forget that if you’re allowing one of your volunteers to do this, he or she needs to check in every rental piece so you don’t get charged for something that was damaged or never arrived.

Invite your volunteers to choose a job they would enjoy doing. People are more likely to do something well if they really care about it.

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Friday, June 11, 2010

On Friday, June 18th, the prestigious Bel-Air Magazine Launch Party, will be one of the hottest tickets in town. Where you ask? Well darling, Bel-Air of course! I have the pleasure, and honor to be producing this wonderful event, benefiting the Children's Hospital, Los Angeles. This event is invitation only!

Fundraising parties are a hot topic these days. I've been receiving a lot of emails on the subject. Most people feel overwhelmed, with the prospect of putting together such an event. But I'm here to tell you, that with a little bit of planning, you can host a successful, fun party that will raise money for your important cause.

Organization is the key to any winning fundraiser. Pick a date, secure your space, and decide what method you will use to raise funds. A combination of admission price, along with an auction can maximize profits for your event. Asking friends to donate their time, and services is great way to cut costs, and increase net income! Invite anyone, and everyone that might have an interest in your project. When the lights go down at the end of your event, your job is not over. Send thank you notes, and keep everyone that attended, informed about the progress of your project.

Create a time line, stay focused, and everything will fall into place!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

A Memorial Day Party is a great opportunity to bring your friends and family together. Your local park makes a great location for a Memorial Day Party.

Make sure you call your local parks department early and reserve a space for your party.

Over-sized blankets are perfect for any picnic. Bring along some plastic sheeting to protect the blankets in case the ground is moist.

Use one picnic basket for food and bring along another for dishware, glasses and other utensils.

Extra-strength paper plates are great for a big picnic as well as colorful Milmac plates.

Thermal flasks are very important.

The local supermarket has a fantastic array of colorful plastic glasses. They add so much to the overall presentation of your picnic.

Always bring a tablecloth, and an old sheet to use as an under liner.
Flowers will add a touch of elegance to your outdoor affair.

Clean-up is a very important part of any party. Don't forget to bring plenty of plastic garbage bags and paper towels.

And most importantly, pack sunscreen, and a first-aid kit.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

PartyCharlie.com, is proud to offer, “the mainstay of California’s culinary heritage,” Santa Maria Style Barbecue! If you love a great barbecue, but are tired of the same old backyard affair, you owe it to yourself to try this outrageously, delectable feast!

Santa Maria BBQ Chef, Cowboy Bill, and PartyCharlie, join forces to bring you the best Santa Maria BBQ in the country!

The origin of Santa Maria Barbecue dates back to the middle of the 1800s, in Santa Maria Valley, California, where local ranchers barbecued meats over earthen pits, filled with hot coals of red oak. The traditional meal is served with small pink beans, called pinquitos.

Impress your friends, and family with a smoky, hearty, flavorful experience of a lifetime! Give us a call, and book your Santa Maria Style Barbecue today!!!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

This month's party tips, are taken directly from my book; “Party Planning Secrets, The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” This month's excerpt, is from chapter 6, page 38 & 39.

Saving Money on Rentals and Disposable Ware.

Consider using disposable plates and plastic tumblers rather than china and glassware. Some disposable ware now comes with stylish designs.

It is less expensive to buy than glassware is to rent, and you don’t have to worry about cleaning or breakage charges. For some parties, it’s OK to mix plastic ware for food and glassware for beverage, or vice versa.

Go to www.partycharlie.com for offers on disposable ware shipped to your home.

If you’re renting equipment, dishware, or glassware, delegate someone to check each item before signing the delivery order. Unless you note the damaged or soiled pieces on the
delivery ticket before you sign it, you will be charged when the goods are returned.

If you’re renting plates, be sure to rinse them so they’re free of food before you return them. Rental companies often charge a cleaning fee for dried-on food.

Avoid late charges by returning all rental items on time.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

BEVERLY HILLS -- The Crown Jewels social club, a group of 50 philanthropic women in the Beverly Hills area who select their own Royal titles and meet four times a year for fun and frolic, held their annual Royal Purple Luncheon at Spagos in Beverly Hills last week. This years special guest speaker was Charlie Scola, aka Party Charlie, the renowned celebrity party planner, caterer, actor, author and columnist who shared his party planning secrets (from his new book) to the more than 80 purple-clad guests. The Board of the Crown Jewels includes President Gail Dauer; Vice President & Social Director Marci Weiner; Treasurer Marlene Ridgley; Secretary Eleanor Moscatel; plus Annie Lehrer and Grace Scherrer. Other members in attendance included Beverly Cohen (owner of the Four Seasons Hotel), Producer Loreen Arbus, Grace Robbins Barnes (former wife of Harold Robbins) and Shelly Sterling (wife of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling). Members and guests enjoyed decorating champagne glasses and participating in a raffle that included Charlies book Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party. Past guest speakers have included TV host Leeza Gibbons, Jackie Kallen (the First lady of Boxing), Broadway Producer and Author Sharleen Cooper Cohen, and Barbara Lazaroff, Co-Owner of Spago. For more information, please contact:

Bob Mazza | (310) 994-4847 | mazzaefx@earthlink.net

PHOTO CAPTION (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Members of The Crown Jewels social club surround special guest speaker Charlie Scola (aka Party Charlie) at their annual Royal Purple Luncheon at Spagos in Beverly Hills last week. Pictured (left to right): Gail Dauer, Annie Lehrer, Marlene Ridgley, PartyCharlie, Marci Weiner and Eleanor Moscatel.

PHOTO CAPTION (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Charlie Scola (aka Party Charlie) presents an autographed copy of his new book "Party Planning Secrets: the Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party" to Wolfgang Puck during a special luncheon appearance for the Crown Jewels social club at Spago's. Also pictured is Charlie's and actress Tasha Tacosa.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, March 29, 2010

“Party Planning Secrets, The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Chapter 6, page 37 & 38.

Saving Money on Your Venue:

If you’re having a large party for which you need a venue other than your home, consider lower-cost alternative locations like local parks, community centers, church and synagogue social halls, lodges, or clubs, or call your local Chamber of Commerce for information about other venues.

In terms of renting locations, Fridays and Sundays are usually less in demand than Saturdays. Some facilities will discount their rates on thesedays, so ask for the discount.Book your venue in advance. You can often avoid extra fees for booking early. If you’re booking a venue at the last minute and
the hall is available, ask for a special deal. The venue management would much rather have someone use the space than let it go empty.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!