Housie (bingo) night checklist: before, on the day and after

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Before

Book the venue and get the hire terms and any minimum numbers in writing.
Read the food-safety rules for fundraising sales and plan safe handling.The rules
Check the prizes and ticket sales fit the Class 1 or 2 limits, and write down what the money is for.The rules
Book the venue and a confident caller.
Buy compliant housie books.
Set card prices and prize splits so >= 70% returns as prizes.
Advertise the date, price and the society.

On the day

Brief the helpers: who does what, when, and where the cash box and first aid kit are.
Count the float with two people before you open, and write the total down.
On the night: sell cards, announce each game's prizes, call, check, pay cash immediately.
Run food and a raffle alongside for the real margin.
Record session takings and prizes paid.

After

Count the takings in pairs and bank them within a day or two.
Thank donors, sponsors and helpers, by name where they’re happy with that.
Tell supporters what you raised and what it will pay for.

Watch out for

Keeping more than 30% of card money.
Paying prizes later or by voucher.

Housie Game Rules apply: at least 70% of card money back as cash prizes paid straight after each game. Class 1 up to $500 per session; Class 2 up to $5,000 in prizes. If the hall has a bar, the venue's licence covers it.

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Housie (bingo) night: checklist

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On the day

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