Area Tent & Canvas Advice & Tips

Fundraisers/Special Events

Since 1982, Area Tent & Canvas has compiled an impressive stockpile of tips, advice, special event strategies, plus general special event knowledge now available for your use in executing your successful fundraiser or special event.

Preventing food poisoning from happening at your party!
Food poisoning occurs when you swallow food or water that contains bacteria, parasites, viruses, or toxins made by these germs. Most cases of food poisoning are from common bacteria such as Staphylococcus or E. coli. Food poisoning can affect one person or a group of people who all ate the ...
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Rain, rain go away!!
"If you don't like the weather in Michigan, wait five minutes..." Staying on top of Michigan's dynamic weather conditions can be a challenge. The Great Lakes dominates Michigan's weather. Summers in Michigan tend to be sunny statewide as the cool water of the Lakes chill the air near the earth's ...
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Your Party Planning Trip
Party Planning, just like so many other endeavors, has a language and has tools of the trade that are unique and helpful to know. Remember, that it is normal in your rush to fashion a party that blends fun, good food and entertainment, there will be times of confusion,anxiety ...
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Super Party Foods That Sizzle!
You know that feeling you get after a BIG holiday meal? That tired feeling that causes you to slow down and often fall asleep? However, when choosing foods for your party or special event, you are trying to attain the exact opposite effect. So, keeping the menu light and less ...
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Tent Basics 101
Throughout history, tents have provided people with temporary and transportable lodging. From ancient nomads to biblical characters, humans and their use of tents has been a mainstay in recorded history. However, as time progressed, tents were used for other popular activities. Whether then or now, tents still provide the same ...
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Media Coverage for Your Special Event!
Let's start by saying...always put your best foot forward with media coverage of your special event/fundraiser-it's free and easy to accomplish- if you know how. Move the whole process with GOOD PHOTOS that can be incorporated in print applications. The better the resolution on the picture--the better ...
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Call 811
This new national phone number is available for anyone planning ground digging or staking. In May 2005, Common Ground Alliance brought together a diverse coalition of utility, railroad, public works, manufacturers, excavators, builders, emergency services, and other agencies to promote the idea for the best practices for damage control and to ...
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What Size Tent to Choose?
Trying to choose the correct size tent can seem like a complicated task when try to accomodate all your guests and party/special event needs. Here is a "General Rule of Thumb" to help you decide how space you will need for you next party, special event, or fundraiser! If ...
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Cool!! Special Event/Fundraisers Websites
1.Party Tents/Inflatable Rentals www.areatent.com 2.Fake Cakes www.cakerental.com ...
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Establishing a Special Events/Fundraising Budget
Establishing a budget is the process of identifying/managing and anticipating the expenses and income related to an event or meeting. When making a budget try to include ALL possible elements of your concept for your special event. Special Events will fall into 3 categories: 1. Profit--Revenue will be greater than ...
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Fake Cakes are Fun Cakes!
FunCakes in Grandville, Michigan, has made a deal with the devil to make a cake - not out of angel food or even devil food cake mix - but out of Styrofoam. FunCakes owner Kimberly Aya has conceived of a new way to frost and decorate wedding cakes. She doesn't "sell sell" ...
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Finding Volunteers for your Nonprofit Organization
Voluneers are the heart and soul of any nonprofit organization. Trying to match a person's passion with the needs of your organization is always tough...but it can be a win-win for everyone involved if handled properly. Getting people to voluneer for your fundraisers/special event can make people feel ...
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Five Fundraising/Special Events "Power Points"
Vision: The centerpiece of each special event! People: From guest,family,friends,vendors to all! Leadership: Bringing each idea to it's potential! You: Your enthusiasm,dedication,and execution! Fulfillment: Positive,rewarding end results! It is your labor of lovet... from the very beginning of the concept for your fundraising/special ...
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Graduation Parties... Made Simple
Graduation Parties have become huge family events--with milestones for both graduates and their parents! From party tents, tables, and chairs to kid's games, entertainment, and music...the sky is the limit when planning for a Graduation Party. It's always important to keep in mind the size of the graduating ...
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Seven Easy Party Planning Tips!
#1. BUDGET! Whether a large company/church event or a small immediate family party, try to decide on a general range for your party budget--try making it appropriate for the size gathering. Establishing a budget and remaining flexible will allow ease in the decision-making process. # 2. GUESTS! Try to keep in ...
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Boat & Fishing Tips

Ahoy! Introducing our new sections. It's a boatload of tips, advice, and current events to enhance your boating and fishing fun. Catch the wave!

Area Tent & Canvas LLC's "Canoe & Kayak Paddle Safely"
1. Start your boating experience by knowing boat throughly, including a water safety course. 2. Plan ahead by filing a float plan with who will know where you will be and when you intend to return. 3. Always paddle with a companion including wearing an appropriate life jacket. 4. Don't drink while paddling since ...
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Lifejackets 101
So you ended up in the water unexpectedly, even if you are a lifeguard or excellant swimmer, it's always a great idea to make a lifejacket handy. Now which personal floatation device you may chose is always important decision but being proactive and having the right one is paramount to ...
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Area Tent's "Best Boat" Trailering Safety Checklist
Boat Trailering Checklist...SAFETY FIRST!!! 1. Review Your Tow Vehicle Checklist. 2. Confirm Coupler, Hitch, Hitch Ball Are SAME size. 3. Secure Coupler and Safety Chains properly to Hitch of Tow Vehicle. 4. Tighten all Lugnuts and Fasteners . 5. Maintain Wheel Bearing Lubrication. 6. Compute Whether Load is Within MAXIMUM Carrying Capacity. 7. Maintain and Properly Inflate ...
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Name Your Boat!
Hey Matey... From "Aqua Therapy" to "Makin' Waves", "Tomorrow's Dreams" to "Z-Breeze", there isn't a name floating across these blue waters that hasn't been attached to a boat at some time of another. Check out this new website - www.namethatboat.com - for all your boat naming needs. There are hundreds ...
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5500 Boating Products in stock!
See www.sea-dog.com or 1-800-sea-dog-1 for a new 2009 catalog ...
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Battery Oil Additive
Battery De-Mister, Appleton WI, is a patented battery oil additive designed to help increase the life of your battery plus reduce battery maintainance. When you charge your battery with Battery De-Misterin it, the hydrogen and oxygen gases migrating to the surface are slowed by the oil, helping elimitnating acid mist ...
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Hurricanes and Boating
Hurricane Ike damaged about 15,000 boats in Texas totaling $175 million plus another $25 million worth of damages occurring to boats in other surrounding states, according to Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS). To help , BoatUS offers free planning, help, and information on what the marine industry can do to protect ...
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Outdoor-Adventure Photo Contest
Got an exciting outdoor photo? From camping, backpacking, and hiking, to boating, fishing, and sailing orsurfing,hand gliding, and rock climbing...any old sport will do! Enter a photo contest @ www.Adventure-Space.com/PhotoContest. Check it out! ...
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Boating Websites
1.Dockage products www.carolinawaterworks.co 2.Dock Floats/Dock Boxes www.dockboxes.com 3.Dock Fenders www.bestdockbumper.com 4.PWC Docks www.sportport.com 5.Dock/Marine Hardware www.dockedge.com 6.Dock Maintainance?Flooring www.thruflow.com ...
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Clean Boat Act of 2008
On July 29 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R.5949/S.2766 the Clean Boat Act of 2008, protecting the more than 17 million recreational boats throughout the U.S. from unprecedented and unnessary federal regulations. The signing of the bill permanently and fully restores a longstanding, commonsense regulation that excludes recreational boaters and ...
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Cool Boating Websites to Visit
1.Fuel Tank Conditioners www.algue-x.net 2.Towable Inflatable Tubes www.airhead.com 3.Battery relocation kit www.quickcable.com 4.Heat Sensors www.sea-fire.com 5.Coleman Marine Products www.coleman.com 6.Stearns Lifejackets www.stearnsinc.com 7.Marine Paints www.aquagard-boatpaint.com 8.Trailer "Load Mate" www.loadmate.seasense.com 9.Underwater Lighting www.aqualuma. ...
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Starbrite Boat Cleaning Products Online
Sea Safe Boat Wash, Wash & Wax, Hull Cleaner, Non-Skid Deck Cleaner are all Eco-friendly and biodegradable yet deliver full-strength, no compromises cleaning POWER. They are safe for the environment but tough on dirt and grime. See online @ www.starbrite.com --(800)-327-8583 ...
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Captain's Bucket of Clean
IMAR Products Inc manufactures superior line of products that are designed to keep your boat looking brand new. IMAR Strataglass Cleaner/ Protective Polish plus IMAR Stamoid Vinyl Cleaner/ Protective Cream/Protective Spray. See online @ www.Imarsales.com (703)-330-4693 ...
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Boat Trailering Checklist
Boat Trailering Checklist! 1.Use a Safety Checklist for your tow vehicle 2.Coupler,hitch, & hitch ball are of the SAME size. 3.Coupler and safety chains are installed and secured to the hitch of the tow vehicle 4.All fastners/lugnuts are properly tightened 5.Wheel bearings maintained 6.Load is within maximum carrying capacity 7. ...
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2010 National Marina Day!
Saturday June 12, 2010 is National Marine Day. The goal of the National Marina Day is the education of politicians, civic leaders, and the public about the important role the marina industry plays in the cities and towns across the nation as family-friendly gateways to boating and the sewards of the environment. ...
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Selling a Boat? see www.boattraderonline.com
If you are planning on selling a used boat, check out www.boattraderonline.com for ideas. It may worth your time to look at this online site for the purposes of valuing your boat for future sale. Hey Good Luck! ...
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