TROOST FESTIVAL

Troost Fest was great! I got to work out bugs in the s'mores delivery system and meet lots of interesting folks on the street. The highlight of my day was a succession of lively conversations with all types of people, most who live near the area, but many from outside the neighborhood who came to support and contribute to the Troost Village Community Organization.

I was amazed at the level of interest and support for a vending cart that does far more than just provide food; I am convinced I could never be a "regular " vendor without a thoughtful (albeit ambitious) goal to give back to community. I was reminded of this when I was given the opportunity to move the cart up by the stage, where the majority of people were congregated later in the evening. The live acts were great, but the sound was too loud to really talk with my customers, and I realized conversation is essential to a good s'mores cart vending experience.

The S'mores Cart is not just conversation: Talk is cheap, but having the ability to commit resources to literally make change in public, shared environments is the S'mores Cart goal. Proceeds after expenses will be donated to the Troost Village Organization.

SC 2 Progress: The top covering is sufficiently done; I plan to add folding side shade panels. I chose plastic because its easy to remove and clean-and I like the ambient light on the inside in the day and at night it will glow with LED lighting.