Week 11

I was fortunate enough this week to help with an event called Kabuki. The event was located in Destin, Florida at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event did this by three ways. First, businesses paid a fee to attend the event. Second, while at the event a predetermined member became a chef for the night and earned tips at the table. Each table was competing to see who could earn the most tips. Third, a silent auction collected funds by individuals bidding on donated items. The event was held not only for funds but also for entertainment. Each table dressed up with different themes and awards were presented for different merits, such as the chef who struggled the most.

While at my internship, I was tasked with calling and emailing businesses to ask for donations for the silent auction. After the businesses donated the items, I was then tasked with writing descriptions for the items to be put on display at the silent auction. On the night of the event, I helped by waiting on tables and assisting with the silent auction. At the end of the silent auction, an intoxicated bidder became upset when she did not win her prize. I got to see how one handles a confrontation in that scerio. My advisor did a great job calming her down. Overall, Kabuki was a great learning experience and a lot of fun.