HOW YOU CAN HELP!

The After Prom Committee is made up completely of parent, guardian, and community volunteers. There is nothing magical about being a part of the committee, everyone is welcome and appreciated! Every year, students graduate and their parents move on - After Prom is always looking for parents and guardians willing to jump in and help out!

Sign up to help with the 2024 KRHS After Prom on April 20, 2024!
Kettle Run After Prom: After Prom 2024 (signupgenius.com)

After Prom has several teams for parents and guardians to choose from so their skills can best be utilized. 

The following list describes the different teams into which the traditional After Prom has been divided. Teams are not stand alone and all team members are anticipated to assist with all duties as appropriate. The minimum numbers are identified as individuals that may take the lead in planning and following FCPS procedures. 

We would assume multiple volunteers at events and ESPECIALLY the night of After Prom. Team lead would be responsible for reporting at monthly After Prom meetings but is not expected to be sole team resource.  

If you would like to join the After Prom Committee and volunteer in one of the open positions below, please email kettlerunafterprom@gmail.com 

Treasurer (1): Position Open

The Treasurer will work with KRHS Finance Director to submit checks in a timely manner and issue receipts, and Thank You notes to donors. Will direct other teams on procedures and processes for money collections and disbursements. Other duties as appropriate.

Fund Raising Team (Unlimited) Lead: Position Open

The After Prom event is expensive as it is free to students. This is wholly community supported. Fund Raising Team will bring ideas to monthly meetings for various events, and is responsible for identifying and organizing fundraising opportunities. Team will work with Treasurer, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinator to make event successful. Other duties as appropriate. 

Volunteer Coordinator (min 3) Lead: Lisa Vetter

Works with Fund Raising Team to identify volunteer ‘opportunities’ and needs. Works with Communications Team to advertise needs. Generates electronic volunteer sign up pages. Other duties as appropriate.

Communications Team (min 3) Lead: Jen Upmeyer

This team will be responsible for keeping After Prom Website, Twitter, and Facebook accounts/pages up-to-date. Will work with Faculty liaison to place announcements in Friday emails as appropriate. Will assist Fund Raising Team with advertising events. Other duties as appropriate.

Prizes (Unlimited) Lead: Sharon Fuerlinger

Solicits prizes from community and businesses for fundraisers and After Prom event and includes reaching out to local businesses and corporations to get prize donations. Fundraising prizes will be used at Silent Auctions to raise money for the After Prom event. During the After Prom, the prizes are for students to win. This team will setup prizes during After Prom, and distribute the prizes to students throughout the event, making sure all prizes are awarded and picked up at the end of the night. Works with Treasurer as appropriate to provide receipts. Other duties as appropriate.

Senior Parade (1) Lead: Elizabeth McGonegal

Coordinates all aspects of the KRHS Senior parade within community and happens in April.

Entertainment (min 3) Lead: Position Open

Research companies to provide entertainment for night of After Prom. Works with companies to get best deal possible for not-for-profit event (aka After Prom). Will work with FCPS procurement to ensure contract is compliant. Traditional entertainment includes inflatables, casino tables, and games. This is the largest budget item and is dependent on available funds. Other duties as appropriate.

Food (min 3) Lead: Melissa Shanahan and Phuong Wilkerson

The Food Lead reaches out to local businesses, grocery stores, and corporations to get food donations. Furthermore, plans and purchases a variety of foods to supplement offerings. Works with vendors to coordinate delivery. If vendor does not deliver, works with Volunteer Coordinator to have food picked up and delivered at various hours. Also, coordinates items at CONCESSIONS. Determines where unused, unopened food will be donated. Works with Treasurer as appropriate to provide receipts. Other duties as appropriate.

Decorations (min 3) Lead: Donna Rosamond

This Team will plan, purchase, collect, and put up decorations for fundraising events and After Prom. Expect to design and/or build items for these events so if you're at all crafty, this is the committee for you! Coordinates decorating function of After Prom areas, especially during set up. Other duties as appropriate.

Welcome Table (min 2) Lead: Kerri Haiss 

Coordinates check-in of students at the After Prom, and provides students with activity maps and welcome cups with tickets and small item gifts (e.g. pens, mini flashlights, etc.). Coordinates with Fund Raising and Prize Teams to create THANK YOUs to community sponsors. Other duties as appropriate.

Security (1) Lead: Linda Sexton

Coordinates with Faculty liaison to determine areas of school off limits night of event. Coordinates with volunteers night of event to ensure areas of school are protected.

Clean Up (Unlimited) Lead: Position Open

Coordinates with custodial staff and all team leads to determine cleaning needs for school to resume regular schedule Monday. These individuals will work from approximately 3:30 AM – 5:30 AM ensuring all cleaning needs are met.