Fundraising

Norman213

Hey,

This summer i'm helping out at Surf2Heal Kerry, which is a surf camp for kids with autism being held at banna Beach,trallee from the 10th to the 14th of August.

At the moment we're still fundraising and are trying to organise a table quiz.

I was just wondering if anyone hear has organised a table quiz before and if so do they have any tips for organising one.any and all help is appreciated!

cheers

ScumLord

People really don't know all that much about tables and there really isn't all that much variety in the subject of tables so it would be a short quiz, I'd go with general knowledge.

brummytom

Make sure you advertise it properly (not on boards ).. I assume you've got leaflets around the area - on community notice boards etc.?

Have you got decent prizes? Many local firms would normally be happy to donate something for a Charity function if you mention them - good publicity isn't it?

And not about the quiz, but is your charity registered? From experience, people are a lot more willing to give if they can see it's legitamate - again, more leaflets with information on the organisation, registered charity number.

Ponster

Make sure that the questions are hard enough for it to be interesting yet not so hard that people tune out. I can send you on sample quizzes from ones I've done in the past.

"Guess the intro" and picture rounds tend to be fun also. I do a music round with a ~5 second intro from 7 songs, one from each decade since the 1950's -> 2000's

I can send these along later also.


EDIT : I have about 200-ish questions and most are of this type. (aimed at pub-quiz-goers so some may not be suitable depending on your target audience.


GEOG

Which American state has the highest population?

Timbuktu is in which African country?

The Simpson Desert is in which country?

Name the capital cities of the three Baltic States?

What is the southern hemisphere equivalent of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights?

In which European country is the world`s highest road bridge?

Which three countries have both a Mediterranean and Atlantic coastline?


HISTORY


What was the name of the first artificial satellite sent into space?

Before becoming President of the United States, George W Bush was govenor of which state?

Which country`s president post did Albert Einstein decline?

According to the Bible, who committed the first ever murder?

What were the first living creatures sent into space by the United States?


Science

Sand consists of silicon and what other element?

Which bird can run the fastest?

What African animal kills the most people?

What does `http` stand for, as used in website addresses?

Where on the human body is the skin the thinnest?

What is the furthest planet from the sun?




SPORT


In which sport might you see the two teams defending goals of different sizes?

Who was the last European to win the Tour de France?

Which is the only non European country to host the World Cup more than once?

Who is the oldest man to score in the final stages of a World Cup and for which country?

Which 5 cities beginning with the letter `M` have hosted the Summer Olympic Games since 1896?

Why don`t Spaniards sing along when their national anthem is played after winning gold medals at the Olympic Games?

Norman213

cheers for all the feedback lads!

yup, think its a registered charity allright, just gotta check it with the guys in charge.

Pygmalion

Ponster wrote: »

In which sport might you see the two teams defending goals of different sizes?

Has to be strip poker right?

If not it's quite an unfair sport.

Pop's Diner

Ponster wrote: »

Which American state has the highest population?

I think you mean 'largest' population? The answer being 'California'.

Tho coincidentally if you did ask "Which American state has the highest population" the answer would probably still be California.