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A Mother’s Guide to the Perfect House Party

June 11, 2007

Summer’s finally here! The air outside is warm, the pools are cold, and the barbeque pits are just waiting in gleeful anticipation for that first hopeful flicker of fire and hot dogs. It is the season of big family gatherings, picnics in the park, neighborhood block parties, sleepovers and potlucks.

It’s also the season to discuss some of my favorite tips and tricks that every mother should know when it comes to throwing that perfect summer house party!

Now, I’m sure you wondering why you are reading about house party tips here on Mothers Fighting for Others. How are hostess tips, wonderful as they may be, conducive to our mission? Well, let’s find out shall we?

• First, decide what you want to do.

Choose an event that’s guaranteed to bring in the guests. Will it be a good old fashioned barbeque? How about a Fourth of July neighborhood get-together? An intimate dinner party for friends or a large potluck for the office?

• Next, pick a date and time.

Be heedful of conflicts. Take a look over that calendar and decide on a date that’s best for both your schedule and those you have invited.

• Get a little help and then give some in return.

According to their website, the Global Fund for Women has raised and awarded over $56 million dollars to 3,371 women’s organizations in 165 countries. A large portion of these grants came from the fundraising efforts and events of individuals like you and me and those little summer barbeques and neighborhood block parties.

Some examples (click here for a full reference):

Vivian Slade organized a silent auction, along with theater, music, dance and refreshments at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. When describing her efforts, she said “I didn’t know I had this in me to do. It’s like someone lit a fire under me!” She rallied her network of businesswomen, members of the Nashville Association of Refugee and Immigrant Women, university women, actors, dancers and musicians. “I like the Global Fund because you are enabling people to take care of themselves. You’re giving them the money because they know exactly what to do with it,” says Vivian.

On the West coast, in Palo Alto, California, Christine Harris invited friends and colleagues to her home for an intimate gathering. A long-term supporter, Christine has found that when she talks about the Global Fund for Women, people respond well to the idea of supporting grassroots women’s groups. “You have the sense that your money is going to real people, with real need, and that it will make a difference.”

GlobalFundforWomen.org provides party throwers a wonderful free organizing kit that includes information on everything from ideas on what type of event to have to suggestions on how to get the word out and the guests in. The GFW even offers hosts a free website to help promote their house party or event and raise even more funds to help aid the ongoing struggle for human rights throughout this world in which we live.

So, what are you waiting for?

Make this summer’s party season about more than just laughter and joy. Make it about hope. Make it about a difference.

Oh! And should you be in my area around July 20^th, feel free to stop by and join us for a little backyard barbeque and potato salad. I’ll provide the food and fun… All I ask is that you bring a dollar and a smile.

For more information on the GFW or to find out how to organize a party of your own, visit Globalfundforwomen.org

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