Campus Activity Board—S1 Event Report
CU Haunted House—October 31st, 2012
William Johnson/Residence Life Programs
NOTE: This form should be completed within two (2) business days of activity.
Event Description
A Haunted House set up inside the Russell House triple lounge. It featured the following:
A ‘scare’ room—which featured multiple actors, music, horror displays, lights,
decorations and other elements to scare guests as they walked through;
A room with a variety of stations, including: scenario station; photobooth; ‘guess how
many’ pot with black and orange m&ms;
A room showing a horror film with candy, food and drinks for guests;
This activity was done in partnership with Residence Life staff including residence program
assistants and residence fellows.
Did the Event fulfill its purpose and goals?
Absolutely. The event was meant to provide on- and off-campus with a fun, timely activity for
Halloween. We surpassed our goal 200+ guests with ease.
Successes/Highlights
491 students attended the Haunted House;
Many students watch the movie in third room while joying food and drinks;
Campus Safety officers stopped by with candy—many students commented that they
were very pleased with their presence at the event;
Many students showed up dressed in their costume (Halloween night), and there were
prizes award for various costume contest categories;
We raised $121 for the CUSA Food Centre, and collective cans for Food Bank;
Challenges (Unforeseen problems, issues, etc.)
Campus Activity Board—S1 Event Report
Many volunteers backed out nearing the event unfortunately;
The line-up was extremely long for the entire evening, and this blocked the entrance to
Russell House for most the night;
Recommendations
Get commitments from more individuals to volunteer to make absolute sure that there
is enough for the event the night of;
Hold the event in another location so that we can fit more individuals inside, and so that
the line is not blocking any doorways or exits;
More food and drinks (in anticipation of large attendance numbers);
Invite Campus Safety officers back again;
Expected Attendance: 200
Actual Attendance: 491
Do you recommend that this event be held again?
Yes or No (circle)
Why?
Specifically, the high attendance numbers, and the very reasonable amount of money spent on
the event.
Planned Cost:$300
Final Cost: $50 (for CAB);
$316.54 (for Residence)
Operational Costs
Venue: $0 (Russell House Triple Lounge)
Entertainment/Artist Fee: $) (Volunteers)
Tech: $0 (Screen and projector for movie provided by Residence)
Decorations, supplies and food: $316.54 (Residence paid all of this)
Drape and Framing: $TBD
Promotional Costs
Marketing: $0 (Promotion was built into general CAB advertising; placing large banners
Campus Activity Board—S1 Event Report
in the Fresh Food Co. was free; this is done through Chef Horton;
Gift Card Prizes: $50 (2 x $25 for best costume contests)
Additional Notes
This completed form must be submitted to Stephanie Desson, Vice-Chair of Information and
Co-sponsorships, at [email protected] within 2 business days of the activity.