Q: We are preparing for our first Ask Event, and I wondered what I needed to include in the Table Captain packets that we are supposed to distribute at the Table Captain Kickoff.

Teri in Utah

A: There are several items that you should provide for your Table Captains in order to set them up for success. Give them:

• A Table Captain Welcome Letter
• A sample script for inviting guests to Point of Entry^® Events and to the Ask Event^™
• A Table Captain job description, so they know what they are signing up for
• A guest list form, with a deadline for filling it out and returning it to you
• A form for those guests who are unable to attend the Ask Event (these people will receive information or be invited to a future Point of Entry Event to learn more about your organization)
• Fourteen Save the Date postcards for your Table Captain to distribute to guests

You might also want to include:

• An FAQ about the Ask Event, so that Table Captains can answer guests' questions
• A one-page overview of your organization
• A map or directions to your Ask Event site

By properly preparing your Table Captains, you can help ensure that they fill your Ask Event tables with guests who are passionate and eager to become more involved with your organization!