Pictured here are my fellow
Purdue Event Planning Society members. I am the second from the right.
This past Monday I had the great opportunity of
volunteering for the Wish Upon A Wedding Gala in Chicago. I went with the event-planning
club I'm involved with on campus, Purdue Event Planning Society. Wish Upon the
Wedding gives weddings and vowel renewal to couples facing terminal illness,
serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation.
The previous week the President of the Chicago
Chapter Ali Philips came to Purdue to speak with our club. She told us about
her job and what to expect as event planners. She was very inspirational and eye
opening. As the President of the Chicago chapter and nationally the Vice
president of the Wish Upon a Wedding, she also touch on the importance of
philanthropy. I think that volunteering is very important. It is important
to give back within the industry that gives to you. For event planners that
industry involves weddings. I value giving back to the community greatly. I
participate in several charities on campus and at home.
The gala was not only a great volunteering
opportunity, but it was also my first time setting up for an event. After
setting up for the event the volunteers helped with the silent auction and the
live auction. There was a large live band that played every song, a bar, and
dinner. The event was fabulous! I realized that night why I wanted to do event
planning. When I saw how much fun all the guests were having, I thought to
myself I am part of the reason they are having such a great time. I helped make
this night memorable for them. This is how I know I will enjoy being an event
planner. I am planning on volunteering for the Wish Upon A Wedding Gala next
year.
Wish upon A Wedding Gala Chicago
Website: http://wishuponawedding.org/chicago/
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