The person who I chose to interview for this assignment was my aunt Tess Byer. Tess Byer is the family and community engagement supervisor for Lutheran Service Florida: Children and Head Start Services. Tess have been the supervisor of her department for over 7 years. Prior to receiving her current position, she was an employee for the Palm Beach County Head Start for over 28years. During her 28 years, she served as a teacher for children ages three to five-year-old. Also, Tess Byer is on the scholarship committee for sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Incorporated. She has been able to witness and experience fundraising in both the public and nonprofit sector.
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She is currently working on the scholarship committee for her organization. Every year the women of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Incorporated hold their annual Jabberwock pageant. The money that is raised from the Jabberwock pageant is given to selected graduating high school seniors for the amount of $1,000.00 per applicant. The contestants in the pageant are split into two three different categories depending on their age. The object of the pageant is to see who will raise the most money. The person who raised the most money is crowned queen of her category. Moreover, the sorority also hosts its annual gala. The money raised from the gala is used to assess in Christmas gifts for children who parents are unfortunate. Her past experience of fundraising come from her position as a teacher for Palm Beach County Head Start. She assisted with the annual homecoming court fundraiser. Parents are given the opportunity to have their children participate in running for Mr. and Miss. Head Start. The money goes towards school supplies, and field day festivities for the students. Also, the money can help parents who are unable to afford different field trips the children are