Subject: Tote-Bag Fundraiser—A Plan to Review
1Hi Nolan, I drafted our plan for the tote-bag fundraiser. We will sell plain canvas bags decorated with our original designs. We will use the money for more seating in the student common room. We will take orders before buying supplies. We will show the plan to the student council on Thursday. I have the main facts, but this opening sounds more like a checklist than an email.
2During lunch yesterday, I asked several students about the designs. Some wanted bold shapes, while others preferred small patterns near the handles. Because our decorating time is limited, I suggest offering just two designs. Buyers could choose either design on the order form. That would give people a choice without leaving our volunteers with too many different instructions to follow.
3I also checked the supply list with the activities adviser. The list included canvas bags, fabric markers, and cardboard inserts to keep ink from reaching the other side. The markers were unavailable. The supplier’s website offered no date for a new shipment. I had already pictured a table covered with finished bags, so that message was discouraging.
4Fortunately, the art teacher has unopened fabric markers that our group may borrow. If the test design stays clear after washing, we can use those markers for the fundraiser. Before we announce the sale, however, we need to test one bag. We should record how long the decorating takes, too. A design that looks simple on paper might take longer to finish on fabric.
5Could you bring a sample design to our meeting? Please bring the order-form draft as well. After we compare the samples and review the test results, we can divide the jobs. I will contact the volunteers. You can organize the orders. With a small plan that we can actually manage, I think we can make this work. Thanks, Saira