Ok, I'm lost on this one. A "turkey bowl" anywhere I've lived is a spontaneous sort of event, where folks get together to run off the food and anxiety of the holiday. People enjoy it because it is simple especially after a holiday that generally includes lots of planning. cooking, stress, etc.

This event started out simple and now it's grown a life of its own. Now, not only will people plan for the holiday, they have to plan for the event too.

What's wrong with simple? Crafts, lots of cooking and organization, everyone is losing the spirit of the concept (and a pool of volunteers/participants).

If you want to prove a point about community organized events, I'd suggest something else not pinned to the holiday. Or, just plan a regular turkey bowl, a few munchies, lots of running, no stress.