The Boys & Girls Club’s annual gala represents more than just a fundraising event, it’s a celebration of community impact and youth empowerment. This year’s event was meticulously planned to create an atmosphere of sophistication while highlighting the organization’s mission. The venue featured lush, floral decor that created a garden-like ambiance throughout the space.

The evening began with a pre-event reception in the foyer, where guests were welcomed with cocktails and passed appetizers while browsing an impressive array of auction items displayed on round tables. The space buzzed with energy as live violinists performed on elevated stages, their melodies weaving through conversations and laughter.

Three strategically placed bars ensured seamless service, while a stunning Rosé wall provided both refreshment and a picture-perfect backdrop for social media moments. Perhaps most touching of all was the display of artwork created by Boys & Girls Club kids, a beautiful reminder of why everyone had gathered that evening.

As the reception hour concluded, guests transitioned into the main ballroom for the evening’s programming and dinner service. The transformation from cocktail reception to formal dining created natural momentum throughout the event, building anticipation for the evening’s main presentations and fundraising activities.

Guest response was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees specifically commented on the fragrance experience, with many noting how the scent enhanced their overall perception of the event’s quality and attention to detail. 

Most importantly, the client, the Boys & Girls Club organization, expressed complete satisfaction with both the fragrance selection and the overall execution. For non-profit organizations, every element of their fundraising events must contribute to their mission and reflect their values. The positive client response indicates that the scentscaping not only enhanced the guest experience but also supported the organization’s broader objectives.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. In the U.S., more than 50% of workers find their jobs increasingly dependent on workplace collaboration, while office workers spend 42% of their time collaborating with others. The impact is significant: employees encouraged to work in teams deliver 19% higher sales and a 7% increase in customer engagement.

However, only 33% of U.S. employees were engaged at work throughout 2023, a concerning decline that underscores the urgent need for innovative approaches to strengthen team connections.

Enter Scentex’s virtual scent workshop, a groundbreaking approach that transforms virtual team building through the power of fragrance.

Here’s how it works:

Customization & Preparation: Our team collaborates with you to select a custom fragrance unique to your team and organizational culture. Individual kits are assembled and shipped to participants in advance, ensuring everyone has the materials they need, regardless of location.

The Workshop Experience: On workshop day, we gather virtually with your team. Our fragrance specialist guides participants through the fascinating building blocks of olfaction, explaining how each note works together to create memorable scents. Then comes the hands-on magic: we assist your team through the blending process, teaching them to craft their own custom fragrance.

The Lasting Connection: Each participant leaves with a high-quality, custom reed diffuser containing their team’s signature scent. No matter where team members are located, different cities, states, or time zones, they share the same fragrance, creating a tangible connection that bridges physical distance and time.

Why Scent Works

This isn’t just novelty, it’s neuroscience. Scent is processed by the limbic system, the same part of the brain responsible for emotions and memory formation. When your team shares a custom fragrance, they’re creating a multi-sensory memory that strengthens their bond and enhances recall of the collaborative experience.

The result? A truly transformative team-building experience that goes beyond traditional virtual activities to create lasting emotional connections.

Strategic Impact

Scentex’s custom fragrance workshops provide the flexibility modern organizations need while creating distinctive, sensory-rich experiences that directly address the 33% engagement challenge facing American workplaces. By incorporating scent into virtual team building, Scentex offers a solution that’s both strategically sound and experientially unforgettable, turning the challenge of digital distance into an opportunity for deeper connection.

Learn more about our virtual workshop experience here. Or contact us to learn more.