We’re getting close…only 3 posts to go.  By next Monday you should have everything you need for your fabulous party.  Now on to the next step.

Step 12:  Create Your GWC Trophies
Remember how we talked about a “coveted golden broomstick” on our invitation?  Now it’s time to make them.  Don’t worry, you can whip them out in about 5 minutes.  To make them you’ll just need three things: a natural-style witch broomstick (I found this one at Target for $3), a can of gold spray paint, and a magic marker.  Use the spray paint to coat both the handle and the broom (you may need 2 coats) and then use the magic marker to add ‘GWC Challenge 2007 Champion’ to the handle.  Chances are this fun little trophy will end up on a shelf in their garage so don’t stress over creating something perfect, just something that will look great in a picture.  Since my teams are usually made up of three couples, I make 3 trophies and place them in a prominent place at the party destination.  You’ll give them out once all the teams have arrived and the points have been tallied at the party.

Step 13:  Send Your Captain’s Instructions
In order for your captains to inform their team about the hunt rules, they’ll need a little information.  About ten days before the party you’ll provide it to them.  The file below will provide them everything they need to know and get them all revved up for the big night.  You’ll want to update the file with your specific party info (like the team members, party starting time, and other little details).    If you’re short on time, the easiest form of delivery is to simply mail the instructions to the team captains.  However, if you’d like to add a little mystery and up your buzz factor, opt for hand delivery.  Print out a set of instructions for each team captain couple, roll them and slide a spider ring on the roll to hold it in place.  You can’t risk being seen, so you’ll need to head out at a crazy-late hour.  When I did this with my friend we went out at 4am, tied the instructions to the captain’s doorknobs, and then treated ourselves to bright and early breakfast.  If you used email as your RSVP option, you could also send email the attached file to the captains and copy the other team members on the message.  Whatever method you choose to get the info out, just make sure your captains have plenty of time to spread the word to their team members. 

Just so you know, at the end of the captain’s instructions there is a little sentence about enlisting spooks to watch over each location.  You won’t actually do this, I just add this in to keep the guests on their toes.  It’s really tempting (especially for the guys) to give themselves an advantage by messing with another team’s ingredients when they’re in a clue location.  If you tell them that you’ve got someone watching…they’ll assume every passer-by is a potential spy and hopefully leave the other ingredients alone. 

Remember, one of the captains will be contacting you to inform you of the party rules so keep up a good poker face and play along.  Good luck Wandas.  More to come soon…just thought I’d pass it on.

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