December 5th is Bathtub Party Day ~ Time for a bath! How about a bathtub race for charity? It can bring your company great publicity while doing good for the community. “Each year teams of stalwarts, idiots, call them what you will, leap into cast iron bath tubs and row like mad down the River Adur from Bramber to Shoreham, in a race against the elements and each other, all with the aim of having fun and raising funds for local charities.” The modern race began over 30 years ago when a member of Shoreham and Southwick Round Table, Clive Thorpe, had a bright idea to liven up proceedings for the year. The first race had eight teams, with all the men dressed as women, complete with stockings and suspenders; and a lot of fun was had by all contestants, culminating in a party. For more information on this historic British event, visit: http://www.bathtubrace.co.uk/December 5th is also International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development ~ Find a new cause or volunteer for one you are already involved in. Celebrate other volunteers with a thank you note or pizza party. Create an event for your small business and recruit volunteers to help you plan and present the event to the public. Habitat for Humanity has created a wonderful Economic and Social Development program called Woman Build Program where they take volunteers to help build homes for people in dire need of housing. Check it out at www.habitatforhumanity.org.
Today is also:
AFL-CIO Day
Bathtub Party Day
International Ninja Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development
