Help us create a night to remember!



United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's annual Power of the Purse is one of the most anticipated and talked-about events on the Iron Range, a sold out celebration of early literacy and community impact. Each year, guests walk into a completely transformed space with every event featuring a new and imaginative theme that takes the decor to the next level.



This year's theme is Wicked! and we're looking for a group of creative volunteers to help make it nothing short of magical.



We're assembling a Power of the Purse Decorating Committee - a small group of creative, detail-oriented volunteers who can help bring this year's spellbinding theme to life. Whether you're a seasoned event decorator or someone with a flair for design and a love for teamwork, we'd love you to join the team to make sure this year's event is one to remember!



Volunteers will:

• Meet regularly in the months leading up to the event to brainstorm, plan, and design this year's Wicked themed decor.
• Help source and create decorations that will make guests feel like they've stepped right into the Emerald City.
• Dedicate the day before the event (Wednesday, January 28th) to decorate the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia.
• Work together to uphold Power of the Purse's reputation as one of the best decorated and most memorable events in the region.



Ideal volunteers:

• Are creative, imaginative, and love a good theme
• Have decorating, design, or event-planning experience (or just a great eye for detail!)
• Can commit to regular planning meetings through the fall and early winter.
• Work well with a team - because even Glinda and Elphaba needed each other to make some magic happen!



Help us prove once again that 'there's no place like Power of the Purse!' ✨



Join the Committee and help make this year's Wicked event truly unforgettable.



Examples of past decor provided almost entirely by Susan and Steven Henke!