Advice to younger class officers....

I know when I was a freshman class officer I was always in the dark about what to expect for the upcoming years, how to raise money, when to prepare for what, etc. So this is an entry dedicated to the young leaders at school so they can better prepare themselves for the fun years ahead. :)

First things first, try to get the entire class involved in everything. Whether it's a car wash, bake sale, garage sale, ANYTHING make sure to have your classmates lend a hand. It's the toughest thing to feel like you're alone in all the fundraising and working to get the class money to spend later on. So ask around, ask friends and tell them that if having a good prom is worth it to them, they better help you out NOW instead of later.

Second, make sure to raise more money than you'll think you'll need for prom. It's better to have too much money to know what to do with as opposed to running out and running into the red. Be creative and think about as many fundraising opportunities that you can think of. You'll be surprised at the new ideas and different things that will draw people in and make them want to get involved.

Third, always plan ahead. Plan earlier than you need to. In the long run, you won't feel as rushed and crunched for time to do things. Allow yourself plenty of time to get things done and make sure to communicate with each other. It's important to have meetings often as well, so that everyone can come together and share ideas and brainstorm together as a team.

My best three tips I can offer to the young ones. After I graduate this year, I'll be expecting people to step it up!