[Rotary] 🐋 WhaleFest Weekend Popcorn Fundraiser in Rotary Park?

[J Gary Hopper]

I am happy to take care of the drinks and popcorn selling  I need some
signs saying bag of popcorn and drink $5.  Like one other to help me etc.
I can be ther at 11 to set up.
Gary

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 10:41 AM Black, Margaret via Rotary <
rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> Hi Mendocino Rotary Club,
>
> At our last meeting, I floated the idea of doing a simple, fun fundraiser
> in Rotary Park during the WhaleFest Wine Walk celebration on Saturday,
> March 7th, and I wanted to follow up with a few more details.
>
> It’s shaping up to be a big weekend in the Village with the 50th
> Anniversary of the Whale Wars, the Wine Walk, and lots of related
> activities. We’re expecting great foot traffic, and if the weather
> cooperates (which it sounds like it will!), the park should be buzzing
> between 1:00pm and 4:00pm (the same hours as the Wine Walk).
>
> My thought is that Rotary could set up our popcorn machine in the park and
> sell fresh popcorn during those hours. It’s inexpensive, easy to manage,
> and a great way to be visible while raising a little money. We could also
> set up a small table to sell Dining Raffle tickets at the same time.
>
> We didn’t decide at the meeting where the proceeds would go, but I’d
> suggest highlighting our students. Set out a donation jar designated for
> student scholarships, RYLA Camp, or even helping offset the Interact
> lunches (we’re currently spending about $200/month on pizza). It would be a
> nice way to connect the fundraiser directly to youth programs we care about.
>
> If the club would like to move forward with this, I’m reaching out because
> I’ll need someone to help take the reins and coordinate. I’m happy to
> support however I can, but I’m serving on the Chamber WhaleFest Committee
> and will also be hosting a winery at Engel & Völkers that day so my dance
> card is pretty full.
>
> Please let me know your thoughts. I think this could be a fun, low-lift
> way to show up in the community and raise a little extra support for our
> programs.
>
> Warmly,
> Margaret
>
> *Margaret Black*
> Marketing Advisor Concierge
>
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Gary "Hoop" Hopper
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