Girl Scout Sock Hop - 01/18/2008
01/19/08 16:28 Filed in: Events
Hi everyone,
We have been working with this group of Girl Scouts for several years now. I have to say, Girl Scout parties are so much fun! These girls are so helpful and really know how to have a good time. They sing Karaoke like rock stars and Dance like there is no one watching. I love how polite and kind they are to me and to each other. The parents and leaders who run this event are a pleasure to work with too. I am always excited to do this show because I know it is going to be spectacular and a great turn out no matter what weather we are having. One of the key things is they are good at communicating and they let us know exactly what they want. Also, having done this show for the past 4 or 5 years we have a lot of experience with them and that always helps.
Our son Jim and his girlfriend, Sarah (DJ's in training) came to help us. Even though this show is always fun it is a lot of work. We have to set up everything in one hour because there is kids club in the cafeteria till an hour before the show. The extra help was appreciated and we were all set up in 45 minutes.
There are so many kids, which is a good thing and they make lots of requests for Dance music and Karaoke. I happened to be in the Karaoke room this time around. Karl did the dance and played a lot of Hannah Montanna (Mylee Cyrus) and Jonas Brothers for sure. He played a lot of the classics from the fifties and sixties. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, there were the occasional free cookie announcements that sent Girl Scouts running.
I have never really been the DJ in the Karaoke room all by myself, Karl always did that job and it is a good thing I asked my son and his girlfriend to come because we had 150 song requests in 2 hours, I kid you not. It took some management skills and coordination to keep this under control and not have any disappointed Girl Scouts. I did make announcements that we had all the requests we could handle and that I wasn't taking anymore requests but that didn't stop them from trying. The most popular songs were ABC - Jackson 5, Sk8ter Boi - Avril Lavigne, Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cindy Lauper and YMCA - Village People. At the end of the night there were still quite a few girls that wanted to sing so I invited all of them up on stage and put on I Love Rock & Roll by my idol Joan Jet. The adults had a blast taking pictures of their kids on the stage and the kids sang that last song with all their heart. Their young voices made it sound so cute. When it was all done there were scraps of paper all over the place. I turned around and started to take down my equipment and when I turned back around all the paper was picked up. Jimmy and Sarah had a hand in that but also the Girl Scouts picked it up. I did not even have to ask. That is so cool.
I forgot to mention John the custodian at the school, this guy always goes above and beyond to help us. He is so nice and remains available if we need him throughout. He even gave us his pager number so we could always find him. Everything went so well! I only wish it could be a longer event so more people could sing because they obviously love to do so.
We took down the equipment loaded up in the frigid air. Did I forget to mention the below zero wind chill, silly me. I really didn't feel the cold when carrying the equipment out but I would not have liked to have been outside for more than 10 minutes straight. It was just too darn cold. Today it is suppose to get to 20 below. Time to hibernate.
When we got home, Karl, my manly man took care of the trailer and I ran in the house and put on a fluffy robe. I hate to get cold. I am so lucky he does that for me. If he asked for my help I would help him. Ok, when it is not 20 below, I promise to ask him if he wants my help. I could learn a thing or two from the Girl Scouts.
Best Wishes
Carol Morgan
www.collsound.com
We have been working with this group of Girl Scouts for several years now. I have to say, Girl Scout parties are so much fun! These girls are so helpful and really know how to have a good time. They sing Karaoke like rock stars and Dance like there is no one watching. I love how polite and kind they are to me and to each other. The parents and leaders who run this event are a pleasure to work with too. I am always excited to do this show because I know it is going to be spectacular and a great turn out no matter what weather we are having. One of the key things is they are good at communicating and they let us know exactly what they want. Also, having done this show for the past 4 or 5 years we have a lot of experience with them and that always helps.
Our son Jim and his girlfriend, Sarah (DJ's in training) came to help us. Even though this show is always fun it is a lot of work. We have to set up everything in one hour because there is kids club in the cafeteria till an hour before the show. The extra help was appreciated and we were all set up in 45 minutes.
There are so many kids, which is a good thing and they make lots of requests for Dance music and Karaoke. I happened to be in the Karaoke room this time around. Karl did the dance and played a lot of Hannah Montanna (Mylee Cyrus) and Jonas Brothers for sure. He played a lot of the classics from the fifties and sixties. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, there were the occasional free cookie announcements that sent Girl Scouts running.
I have never really been the DJ in the Karaoke room all by myself, Karl always did that job and it is a good thing I asked my son and his girlfriend to come because we had 150 song requests in 2 hours, I kid you not. It took some management skills and coordination to keep this under control and not have any disappointed Girl Scouts. I did make announcements that we had all the requests we could handle and that I wasn't taking anymore requests but that didn't stop them from trying. The most popular songs were ABC - Jackson 5, Sk8ter Boi - Avril Lavigne, Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cindy Lauper and YMCA - Village People. At the end of the night there were still quite a few girls that wanted to sing so I invited all of them up on stage and put on I Love Rock & Roll by my idol Joan Jet. The adults had a blast taking pictures of their kids on the stage and the kids sang that last song with all their heart. Their young voices made it sound so cute. When it was all done there were scraps of paper all over the place. I turned around and started to take down my equipment and when I turned back around all the paper was picked up. Jimmy and Sarah had a hand in that but also the Girl Scouts picked it up. I did not even have to ask. That is so cool.
I forgot to mention John the custodian at the school, this guy always goes above and beyond to help us. He is so nice and remains available if we need him throughout. He even gave us his pager number so we could always find him. Everything went so well! I only wish it could be a longer event so more people could sing because they obviously love to do so.
We took down the equipment loaded up in the frigid air. Did I forget to mention the below zero wind chill, silly me. I really didn't feel the cold when carrying the equipment out but I would not have liked to have been outside for more than 10 minutes straight. It was just too darn cold. Today it is suppose to get to 20 below. Time to hibernate.
When we got home, Karl, my manly man took care of the trailer and I ran in the house and put on a fluffy robe. I hate to get cold. I am so lucky he does that for me. If he asked for my help I would help him. Ok, when it is not 20 below, I promise to ask him if he wants my help. I could learn a thing or two from the Girl Scouts.
Best Wishes
Carol Morgan
www.collsound.com
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