BPS VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT - FAQ’S
When is the event?
Friday, 20 November 2020. Trivia will commence at 7.30pm with guests encourage to arrive before that and test connection from 7pm.
What is the format of the evening?
We are bringing the fun of a trivia night to your home. Find a host, get a team of 8 people together and enjoy a dinner party while Zooming into a hosted trivia night.
During the course of the night there will be games, prizes, a raffle and the opportunity to bid on auction items through our online auction.
TICKETS
How much are tickets?
You have three ticket options to choose from:
Option 1 - Virtual Trivia, Welcome Drink and 2 Course Meal: $600 for a table of 8 (equivalent of $75 p/p)
Option 2 - Virtual Trivia and Welcome Drink: $320 Table of 8 (equivalent of $40 p/p)
Option 3 - Donation only (if you can’t make it to the trivia night but still want to make a contribution) : $25
How do I buy tickets?
Go to Flexischools website (www.flexischools.com.au) or app and log in. Go to the ‘Events’ section, choose the Balmain Public School Virtual Trivia Night event and make your selection from there.
We’ll contact the person who buys the ticket soon after with the details of the event, and to confirm details like your team name and the host’s address. Each team must have a nominated host/team captain who we can contact before and during the night about things such as delivery of items for the evening, submission of answer sheets and to be a point of contact for any technical issues during the evening.
Can I buy a single ticket?
To make things as straight forward as possible, tickets for the night are available for a group of 8 people. We encourage you to organise a table. Attendees do not need to be part of the Balmain Public School community. Please also speak to your class rep about getting a class team together.
If you cannot make it on the evening, a donation only ticket is available for $25.
What if I have more than 8 people?
We encourage you to create a second table!
Is there a cut-off date for ticket purchases?
Yes, 12pm on Tuesday, 17 November.
DELIVERY LOGISTICS
Why do I need to put in the host address address when I buy tickets?
We need to know where to deliver you trivia answer pack, welcome drinks and (if applicable) dinner pack.
On the afternoon/evening of Thursday 19 November (the day before the event) we will deliver:
Trivia pack (with Zoom login details, answer sheets etc)
Welcome drinks
Dinner pack (if ordered)
During the night there may also be prizes delivered to the dinner party house. We politely request that it is a house located in the local area as the volunteer team will be carrying out all the deliveries.
Don’t worry if you need to change the address - you can communicate any changes to us in the lead up to the event.
Will I receive any further information about this delivery?
Yes, after you buy the ticket we’ll send you an information with more information.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
What equipment do I need?
We ask all houses to have a computer / ipad with a video function and volume loud enough to be heard by your group for listening to the questions and engaging in the evening.
You will also need a smartphone to take photos of your answer sheet and send it to the markers during the evening.
There will also be the opportunity to bid on auction items throughout the evening on an online platform (ie use your smartphone, ipad or computer to access).
What software do I need to download before the evening?
Zoom (https://zoom.us/)
How will we complete the trivia answer sheets?
No need to juggle with technology - it will be just like being at an in person trivia night. Fill out the answer sheet that we’ll deliver to you in your trivia night, take a photo of it with your smartphone and send it to the designated phone number / email address that will be provided in your trivia pack
FOOD
What food will we receive in our dinner party pack?
Your pack, prepared by Kitchen by Mike, will contain gourmet entrees and mains for 8 people, specifically:
Mike's famous sourdough rolls
Chicken liver pate, quince relish
Two marinated whole free range chickens in verjus & thyme
Roasted pumpkin, pomegranate molasses & nigella
Broccolini, tofu, sesame, coriander and chilli
What if I don’t like the menu / have dietary requirements?
We have endeavoured to select a menu that can meet different dietary requirements, but acknowledge that it won’t be able to suit everyone.
We suggest that you supplement the menu with other items to meet dietary requirements. Alternatively, the dinner party pack is optional - you do not need to buy it if you would prefer to cater your dinner party with other food.
How and when will my dinner pack be delivered to me? Do I need to be at home?
We will delivery your dinner pack to you at the address specified when you buy your ticket (or as otherwise advised). Please ensure it is in the local area. Dinner will be delivered to you by the volunteers on the trivia committee in an insulated box. If you are not home, they will leave it for you on your doorstep. Please ensure the contents are refrigerated as soon as possible.
What food preparation do I need to do?
The sourdough rolls, pate & quince relish will all arrive fresh. The pate needs to be consumed within 5 days.
The chicken, pumpkin, broccolini will all arrive frozen. Please put these items into the fridge (not freezer) when you receive it on Thursday and let each dish thaw overnight. On Friday you will cook them from thawed. Each dish comes with labelled (straight-forward!) cooking instructions.
DRINKS
Your welcome drinks consist of two bottles of sparkling wine delivered to your home to serve to your guests on arrival.
ONLINE AUCTION
What? An auction?
There will be an online silent auction for some fabulous prizes.
The online auction will go live 2 weeks before the event - we will update you with the link at the time so that you can register and prepare to bid.
There will be a variety of experiences and goods on offer. Collection will be after the event following payment - committee members will either email you (virtual prizes), deliver it or arrange a collection point.
WHAT ARE WE RAISING MONEY FOR AND WHAT’S THE TARGET?
This is our only fundraising event of 2020. We have a target of $15,000.
HELP!
One of my questions isn’t answered in this document
Please email us at balmainpstrivia@gmail.com
Who do I contact on the night if I’m having problems?
Troubleshooting and contact details will be included in the trivia pack to be delivered the day before the event.