High Quality
Open the downloaded document, and select print from the file menu (PDF reader required).
People want to know that…•
what they do matters•
they make a difference•
they won’t be forgottenYet most people…•
don’t know how they impact others•
aren’t told or shown how before it’s too lateIn May of 2006 Oprah Winfrey hosted the Legends Ball Celebration, a formal party uniquelydesigned to commemorate and say thank you to the women who have impacted her life the most.
“I’ve always known I stand on the shoulders of giants. This was an opportunity to tell them.Too often in life people pass away and have the most flowers and most beautiful words said about them after their gone. There isn’t a gift I could have given that would have said howmuch their life has meant to my life. Just to be thanked was a gift that they received in a waythat I wanted it to be. They know that they will never be forgotten. As long as I live, I think it will carry me forward that I got to say thank you. I got to say thank you.”
-Oprah Winfrey, Legends Ball Celebration May 2006
Now you too can have your own “legend’s ball” - a special party that you host to formally recognizeand tribute those legends in your life with…
Finding IT’s Appreciation Party
Personalized gathering to celebrate those who matter most
What is an Appreciation Party?
An Appreciation is about:
•
taking the time to gather loved ones, friends, neighbors, colleagues, caregivers, mentors,customers or whomever else has impacted your life and formally acknowledge what they’vedone for you
•
connecting with those who matter most to you and letting them know how grateful you are tohave them in your life
•
creating an uniquely-designed party that’s memorable and meaningful for your guests
•
having fun, laughing, sharing and feeling cherished
•
being moved, uplifted and inspired
•
leaving your legacy by going back and giving back
How does it work?
An Appreciation Party encourages people to host a gathering to formally acknowledge and celebrate agroup of people in their lives (personally or professionally). Finding IT, the originator of theAppreciation Party concept, partners with the host to provide everything needed to help plan and deliver the party (
including an inspirational presentation for the guests).
The host:1.
Decides to have a party and determines which guests they want to appreciate/invite.2.
Contacts Finding IT to set up a complimentary consultation call after completing a planning form.3. Plans the gathering with supporting resources provided by Finding IT.4. Hosts the party for guests with Finding IT’s help.
What is the purpose of an Appreciation Party?
The gathering embraces these four significant elements:
•
Get connected
- allows party host and guests to connect in a meaningful way through meaningfulconversation
•
Feel appreciated
- enables the host to formally thank and acknowledge each guest for thedifference they’ve made in their life
•
Be inspired
- includes an inspirational and interactive presentation about what matters most thatdeeply touches the heart
•
Give back
- encourages guests to go back and give back, just like their host did for them through avariety of appreciation resources
Who is involved?
Three groups are involved in an Appreciation Party:1.
Host
- the person who has a gathering at their home or workplace to celebrate those who matter most2.
Finding IT
- the company that founded the Appreciation Party, who consults with the host to plan aone-of-a-kind party, gives the inspirational presentation and shares appreciation resources3.
Guests
- those VIP individuals invited by the host
Who is it for?
You could host a party for anybody and for any occasion:
•
Family members and relatives that mean the world to you
•
The girlfriends you couldn’t live without
•
Neighbors who always give you a helping hand
•
Mentors from different stages of your life that influenced you in significant ways
•
Church members for the support and spiritual growth you receive from them
•
Volunteers who go above and beyond with giving of their time
•
A professional organization or association who helps you grow and develop
•
Committee or special project that you were involved with
•
Co-workers and colleagues you work with on a daily basis
•
A mother’s group that helps you with the challenges of raising children
•
A support group that keeps you focused and sane
•
Saying thank you in a creative and memorable way to your customers
•
All the caregivers who provide heartfelt service to you or your loved ones
•
The employees and support staff that you supervise
•
All the people who contributed to an important project you managed
•
Those that helped you reach an important goal or significant milestone
•
Childhood friends that you grew up with and shared fond memories
•
Classmates you’ve never forgotten who have touched your life
•
Those passionate about a similar hobby as you are
•
The teammates from whom you’ve learned the most from
•
Favorite teachers and coaches who’ve taught you valuable lessons
What types of Appreciation Parties could you have?
Consider these celebration ideas to host a party with a
twist
:
•
Birthday party - a person having a birthday celebrates those who mean the most to them
•
Retirement - a person retiring thanks those with whom they’ve worked with through the years
•
Anniversary - couples celebrating their anniversary invite special people in their life who have madetheir marriage so enriching
•
Girls night in - instead of a girl’s night out, girlfriends stay in and share how much they mean toeach other
•
Get well - for someone who wishes to say thank you for all the caregivers during their illness
•
Bridal shower - a bride shows her appreciation to those who helped make her wedding a memorableoccasion
•
Teacher appreciation - teachers share with their students the impact each made on their career as ateacher
What does a party look like?
A typical gathering is 1-2 hours and includes:1.
Get Connected
Through a creative, interactive and appreciation-focused icebreaker, people mingle and make informalintroductions.2.
Feel Appreciated
Host welcomes and acknowledges guests, explains the purpose for the party, and introduces Finding ITto share the agenda for the gathering.3.
Be Inspired
The purpose of the interactive and inspirational presentation is to thank those guests for making adifference and then inspire them to ultimately give back. The presentation includes the study of gratitude, how to leave a legacy and ways to tribute those who matter most.4.
Give Back
Host personally shows appreciation for each guest and gives everyone an appreciation gift -personalizedgratitude card with bookmark. Finding IT demonstrates ways to give back, such as their Return ITBackward campaign and You’re IT Tribute product line.
How did Finding IT come up with this idea?
Add a Comment