What's new on the Corner (Rebecca's Corner): April 2012

How to start the planning process

I can help you plan your next meeting or event. Check out these helpful pre planning tips.

Preplanning
-Determine the meeting or event purpose (board meeting, wedding, etc.).
-Consider the size of the group, gender mix, ages of attendees, and any special needs.
-Determine meeting dates. Avoid dates that coincide with other company or industry events or holidays.
-Are the dates and/or days of the week firm or flexible?
-Plan the meeting or event in advance to secure the most desirable space.
-Create an outline for each session or activity, including expected attendance, seating arrangements, required setup times, starting and ending times, and audiovisual and production needs.
-List food and beverage requirements for each occasion, including meals, receptions and breaks.
-Consider air and ground transportation needs. Group rates sometimes are offered in advance.
-Plan entertainment and recreation needs, group activities and/or team-building exercises.
-Prepare a timeline for producing invitations, event promotion, registration and production of meeting materials.
-Designate an administrative person to create name badges and coordinate written materials. Alot of times you can find assistance from your local CVB's for this complimentary.
-Budget for all sponsor expenses and calculate expenses for meeting participants. Remember sometimes free is better.
-Schedule speaker(s) or honorees, if required.

What's new on the Corner (Rebecca's Corner)

Monday, April 2, 2012

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