How to Coordinate a Picnic with a Sign Up
Posted by Ally Patterson
Picnics are a fun way to gather with friends or family and enjoy the outdoors, all with your favorite foods on hand!
While it's great to enjoy simple picnics in the backyard with a blanket, picnics are also a fun way to engage church members, gather employees together or celebrate with friends for special occasions. When you are planning a picnic for a larger group, sign ups can help to simplify the process.
Here are a few ways you can coordinate your next group picnic from sending out invites to sharing the food responsibilities:
Plan ahead
Planning is always the most important step in the process. Having a vision for the desired outcome will help you organize all the details ahead of time before relaying the information to your group.
Think through the key details when you are hosting a large picnic. Consider the location, how long the event will last and what types of food you want to provide or have guests bring - along with additional supplies like utensils, decorations and games.
You also need to plan out what type of sign up you want to use. If you plan to provide everything for the picnic, and just need a headcount, then an RSVP formatted sign up is the way to go. If you know that you need additional help with the preparation and supplies, consider using a sign up to recruit volunteers for delegating tasks.
