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I-1b 2015 Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Evaluation Y.s IOW stuw�zKZ�ppq�;.z4K. CITY OF MEMORANDUM CHANHASSEN TO: Todd Hoffman, Park &Recreation Director 7700 Market Boulevard FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent PO Box 147 Chanhassen,MN 55317 DATE: February 24, 2015 Administration SUBJ: 2015 Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Evaluation Phone 952 2271100 Fax 952 2271110 The Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance was held on Friday, February 6 at the Building Inspections Recreation Center A total of 82 dads and daughters participated at this year's Phone 952 2271180 Fax 952 2271190 event. It continues to be successful with many attendees returning each year Engineering Dinner Phone 952 2271160 The event was catered by Chuckwagon Charlie's of Chanhassen. The menu Fax 952 2271170 included pulled pork sandwiches,macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, and a cupcake for Finance dessert. Staff received numerous positive compliments on the food, and the price Phone 952 2271140 and service were outstanding I would highly recommend using them again in the Fax 952 2271110 future To save on costs, the city supplied the dessert and beverages for the event Park&Recreation Dance Phone 952.2271120 DJ John Vavnn provided the music and entertainment for the dance He did an Fax 952 2271110 excellent job keeping the participants engaged and dancing the whole night. Recreation Center Along with the dance, he also provided soft music during dinner Staff would 2310 Coulter Boulevard definitely recommend using his services again next year Phone 952 2271400 Fax 952 2271404 Activities Several different games and activities were offered throughout the night. Annual Planning& favorites are the heart count and candy guess games Staff decorates the room Natural Resources Phone 952 2271130 with hearts and participants have to search and guess how many there are Fax 952 2271110 Participants remain very enthusiastic about these games! Public Works Staff also setup a craft table where participants could make a valentine-themed 7901 Park Place project to take home Two carnival games were also available as well as coloring Phone 952 2271300 sheets and puzzles at each of the dinner tables Fax 952 2271310 Senior Center Staff also organized door prize drawings for the dads The Chanhassen Dinner Phone 952 2271125 Theatres provided a certificate for a dinner and show for two, and Culver's, Fax 952 2271110 Houlihan's, and Pizzaioli also provided gift certificates Website www ci chanhassen mn us Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Mr Todd Hoffman February 24, 2015 Page 2 Entertainment Face painter, Lynda Volavka was at the event and did a great job providing valentine-themed paintings for each of the girls. There seemed to be a constant line for this activity, so staff recommends using their services again next year Photographer The photo booth was back at this year's event VP Booths provided a portable photo booth, where couples could take unlimited photos throughout the night. They brought a basket of props to wear, which was a huge hit The photos were all printed onsite, so participants could get them nght away This was a great addition to the event, and I highly recommend inviting them back again next year General Comments/Suggestions • Continue to offer a variety of beverages, including caffeine-free pop and bottled water • At the conclusion of the event, each child received a heart shaped balloon, a pink carnation, and art items from ABC Toy Zone. • Staff recommends continuing to offer this program on Friday night • Many couples are returning for multiple years, thus staff will continue searching for new and innovative ideas to keep the event fresh. • Look to extend the dance portion of the event to go longer than one hour • Order more macaroni and cheese and less pulled pork and coleslaw g\park\febfest\2015\evaluaUOn.docx 2015 Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance Expense Report REVENUE AMOUNT Registrations $ 1,874 00 EXPENSES AMOUNT Chuckwagon Charlie's $ 557.22 Face Painting $ 85 00 DJ John Vavrin $ 200 00 VP Photo Booths $ 300.00 Chanhassen Floral $ 84 16 Beverages & Dessert $ 140.04 Supplies for program $ 210 74 Total Expenses $ 1,577.16 TOTAL REVENUE: $ 1,874.00 TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 1,577.16 BALANCE: $ 296.84