EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

  • Fundraising

    1. Restaurant fundraiser night

    2. Bake sale

    3. Candy gram sale

    4. School spirit sale

    5. Car wash

    6. Dance battle fundraiser

    7. Talent show

    8. Trivia night

    9. Board game tournament

    10. Video game tournament

    11. Dodgeball tournament

    12. Basketball tournament

    13. Volleyball tournament

    14. Walkathon

    15. Fun run

    16. Penny wars

    17. Coin collection challenge

    18. Teacher challenge fundraiser

    19. Pie-a-teacher fundraiser

    20. Silent auction

    Vision Awareness

    1. Vision Awareness Week

    2. Wear Sunglasses Day

    3. Children's Eye Health Campaign

    4. Vision Myth vs. Fact Campaign

    5. Vision Statistics Display

    6. Morning announcement series

    7. Eye health poster campaign

    8. Eye safety awareness week

    9. Social media awareness challenge

    10. World Sight Day event

    School Activities

    1. Information table during lunch

    2. Club fair booth

    3. New member interest meeting

    4. School assembly presentation

    5. Classroom presentations

    6. Advisory period presentations

    7. School-wide awareness challenge

    8. Vision-themed spirit day

    9. Teacher appreciation event

    10. Student wellness event

    Community Service

    1. Community cleanup

    2. Volunteer day

    3. Community resource fair

    4. Library educational event

    5. Senior center visit

    6. Youth mentoring activity

    7. School supply collection

    8. Community kindness campaign

    9. Holiday giving project

    10. Community outreach event

    Creative & Unique Events

    1. Best Glasses Design Contest

    2. Design STWF Merchandise Contest

    3. Vision-Themed Art Competition

    4. Photography Contest

    5. Talent Showcase

    6. Minute-to-Win-It Competition

    7. Scavenger Hunt

    8. Escape Room Night

    9. Movie Night

    10. Field Day Fundraiser

    For the Best Glasses Design Contest, you could write:

    Students submit original glasses frame designs. The winning design will be recognized by the chapter, and STWF may work to have a custom pair created for the winner as funding and availability allow.

  • Successful events begin with proper planning. Before hosting an event, determine your goals, audience, timeline, budget, and volunteer needs. Consider what activities would be most engaging and impactful for your school or community. Chapters are encouraged to start with manageable events and gradually expand their programming as membership and community support grow.

    When planning events, remember to consider:

    • Event purpose and goals

    • Location and logistics

    • Volunteer responsibilities

    • Promotional materials

    • Budget needs

    • Safety considerations

    • Community impact

  • Partnerships can help chapters expand their reach, increase attendance, and create more meaningful programming. Consider collaborating with schools, local businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, libraries, community centers, and service organizations.

    Strong partnerships are built through professional communication, clear expectations, and mutual benefit. Chapters should maintain positive relationships with community partners and keep STWF HQ informed of larger sponsorships or partnership opportunities.

    Examples of potential partners include:

    • Local businesses

    • Restaurants

    • Libraries

    • Healthcare providers

    • Community organizations

    • Service clubs

    • School organizations

  • Fundraising allows chapters to support STWF's mission while engaging their communities. Chapters are encouraged to choose fundraising activities that are appropriate for their school environment, resources, and community interests.

    Examples include:

    • Restaurant fundraiser nights

    • Bake sales

    • Dance battle fundraisers

    • Talent shows

    • Walkathons

    • Car washes

    • School tournaments

    • Best Glasses Design Contest

    • Community fundraising campaigns

    • Collaborative fundraising events with local organizations

    Always ensure fundraising activities comply with school policies and local requirements.

  • Effective promotion is one of the most important parts of a successful event. Chapters should begin advertising early and use a variety of communication methods to reach their audience.

    Consider using:

    • Social media posts

    • School announcements

    • Flyers and posters

    • Email outreach

    • Word-of-mouth promotion

    • School newsletters

    • Community calendars

    The STWF Templates Library contains promotional graphics and materials that can be customized for your chapter's events and initiatives.