Download or read book A Meeting Planner s Guide to Catered Events written by Patti J. Shock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and beverage is the largest portion of a meeting budget, but most meeting and event planners have no formal background in purchasing and managing this expense. This guide helps event, meeting, and convention planners save money, negotiate contracts, deal with catering managers, and successfully manage the food and beverage aspect of their event. Covering everything from styles of service to on-premise and off-premise considerations to food and beverage contract negotiation, this book is a comprehensive and accessible reference for event planners and students.

Download or read book The Christian Conference Planner written by Angela Yee and published by Summitstar Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conference Organizing Made EasyIf you find yourself organizing a complicated event with limited time, little money, and with people who aren?t paid for their work, you must enjoy doing the impossible. Either that, or you?re putting together a Christian conference. But don?t despair ? conference planning can be fun! Given the right tools, the right people, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you can organize an event that God can use that?s beyond anything you ever dreamed. Whether you?re planning a simple retreat for a small group or a multi-day national event for a vast multitude, this practical book covers every detail. Step-by-step instructions and friendly advice guide you through the unique challenges that Christian organizations face in planning an effective event. This nuts-and-bolts book provides the organization, examples, and ideas to help you create an event that will make a significant impact.Includes:? Strategies for developing your event?s goals and purpose? Organizing financial planning and sponsorship development? Recruiting an effective conference staff, including job descriptions and detailed chapters for each person? Ways to develop the support of community, church leaders, and prayer partners? Ideas for establishing the spiritual foundation of the conference? Step-by-step plans for site selection, program design, logistics coordination, evaluation, and more? Samples of forms, checklists, maps, and schedules? Tips to save money, plan for success, and maximize technology? Lists of resources for speakers, sites, and organizationsHelpful advice from conference planners around the country? Post-conference wrap-up details that will help the next year?s event even better!Great for Christian Education departments, pastoral staff, ministry leaders, meeting planners and Christian organizations.

Download or read book The Conference Planner written by National School Public Relations Association and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Conference Planner written by Executivevents and published by . This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing and producing a successful conference is an art form. It starts with efficient, highly detailed planning and ends with smooth on-site execution. Along the way, event planners must remain creative, knowledgeable and in control. As organizers often have an enormous amount of responsibility and very limited support, The Complete Conference Planner: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Producing Successful Events provides a powerful blueprint to success. Designed for both beginning and seasoned planners, The Complete Conference Planner contains 24 lists in a unique workbook format that allows conference planners to keep every detail at their fingertips. It provides new ideas and gives the entire framework to organize any conference, regardless of size or budget. The comprehensive contents are easy to follow, can be used as a whole or in parts for different events, and can be customized with important documents added right into the book. Executivevents, a full-service, international event management firm based out of Colorado, developed The Complete Conference Planner through extensive research, interviews and brainstorming sessions with professional conference planners. Every element of producing a successful and creative event is included in the guide, giving conference planners an inexpensive solution to limited resources while adding confidence in today's competitive marketplace.

Download or read book Event Planning written by Judy Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-16 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events. Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company.

Download or read book The Christian Conference and Event Planner written by Angela Yee and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Planning Made Easy! Events are an important part of every church, and they must be run with little time, limited finances, and people who aren't paid for their work-a task for only the most hardy of souls! But don't despair-event planning can be fun! Given the right tools, the right people, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you can organize an event that God can use that's beyond anything you ever dreamed. Whether you're planning a simple retreat for a small group or a multi-day national event for a vast multitude, this practical book covers every detail. Step-by- step instructions and friendly advice guide you through the unique challenges that Christian organizations face in planning an effective event. In this revised edition of The Christian Conference Planner, now expanded to include many types of church events, this nuts-and-bolts book provides the organi- zation, examples, and ideas to help you create an event that will make a significant impact. New documents and examples provide a look at all aspects of planning an effective event: - Strategies for developing your event's goals and purpose - Tips and tools for event directors to establish a strong start, save time, and simplify planning - Organizing financial planning and sponsorship development - Recruiting an effective event staff, including job descriptions and detailed chapters for each person - Ways to develop the support of community, church leaders, and prayer partners - Ideas for establishing the spiritual foundation of the conference - Step-by-step plans for site selection, program design, logistics coordination, evaluation, and more - Samples of forms, checklists, maps, and schedules - Tips to save money, plan for success, and maximize technology - Lists of resources for speakers, sites, and organizations - Helpful advice from event planners around the country - Post-event wrap-up details that will help the next year's event be even better!

Download or read book The conference planner written by National School Public Relations Association and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Large Color Coded 5 Day Conference Planner Organizer Agenda Note Taking 8 5 X 11 44 Pages written by April Chloe Terrazas and published by Crazy Brainz. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate color-coded planner for up to a 5 Day Conference. 44 pages of clean, neat and organized Conference planning and note-taking. Travel information, to do list, goals. Full Conference Overview in one spread for Days 1 - 5 from 8:00am to 8:00pm by the hour, and color coded to match each day in the Planner. EACH DAY: full page 8:00am-8:00pm hourly agenda, plus a ruled area for notes, boxed areas for Awesome People/Follow Up, Meetings, Goals, etc. all easily viewable in ONE SPREAD. This is followed by 6 pages for Conference Note-Taking making a total of 8 pages per day. COLOR CODED sections separate each day (8 pages) for easy access to the current day.

Download or read book The Conference Planner written by Julia McDaid and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Meeting and Event Planning For Dummies written by Susan Friedmann and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on how to stage the perfect event every time "A terrific resource of information for anyone in the event-planning business." --James Spellos, CMP, President, Meeting U. Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies is a practical step-by-step guide to the strategies and techniques event-planning professionals use to bring people together. This comprehensive resource covers all the angles from the little details to the big picture to make sure your business meetings and special events come off without a hitch! Praise for Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies "Packed with valuable information in an easy-to-use format. [It] covers all the basics for the meeting planning novice." --Diane Silberstein, President, Diane Silberstein & Associates "A great resource book every event professional should have.... Checklist heaven! We all love our checklists, and this book is full of them!" --Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP

Download or read book Event Planning and Management written by Ruth Dowson and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Planning and Management, second edition, is an ideal resource for those seeking a step by step formula to plan and deliver a successful event. With the vital balance of professional experience behind them, the authors teach the next generation of event planners with unrivalled knowledge, ensuring an effective event process from start to finish. This book delivers practical understanding of the theory and practice needed to activate each stage of planning, from initial venue selection, budgeting and programme content, to managing stakeholders and sponsors, promotion, risk assessment, safety and post-event evaluation. Fully revised, the second edition of Event Planning and Management expands on managing events on the day, and explores the PR and experiential marketing boom for live brand experiences. Including updated real-world case studies from around the globe, it also features an invaluable toolkit of templates, planning checklists and budget sheets. Accompanied by a host of downloadable resources, this book is the ideal end to end resource for both event planning modules and certifications, plus busy marketing and PR professionals facing the new wave of live brand and customer experiences.

Download or read book Conference Center Planning and Design written by Richard H. Penner and published by Whitney Library of Design. This book was released on 1991 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A planning and design handbook for the meeting industry which aims to address the needs of architects, designers, design specialists, meeting planners and facility managers. Major types of conference centre and meeting place are presented and analyzed from design and usage approaches.

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Download or read book Professional Event Coordination written by Julia Rutherford Silvers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated guide to the state-of-the-art guidelines, strategies, and new technologies in modern event planning A must-have resource for every event planner, manager, caterer, and student, this in-depth guide covers all aspects of the event planning process. Written by expert event manager Julia Rutherford Silvers, the book outlines the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, vendors, and services needed to bring an event to life. Enhanced throughout with useful checklists, tables, and sample forms, the book includes chapters on everything from Developing the Event Site and Providing the Event Infrastructure to Ancillary Programs, Food and Beverage Operations, and Vendors and Volunteers. The practical information is supplemented throughout the book by "On-Site Insights" featuring real-world examples from successful event planners, as well as chapter objectives, discussion questions, and exercises in professional event coordination to help readers build key skills and test their knowledge. From weddings to corporate conferences and from intimate events to huge festivals, Professional Event Coordination is a versatile guide to planning events of all kinds.

Download or read book Planning a Successful Conference written by Cynthia Winter and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1994-08-05 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your professional association just asked you to plan next year′s conference. But where do you begin? Cynthia Winter, a professional meeting planner with 25 years′ experience planning academic conferences, guides you through the many details necessary for planning a successful, smoothly run conference. Winter addresses the planning process for the novice conference chair, from the initial design to the final wrap-up, with useful advice on some of the major tasks involved: program planning, budgeting, pricing, finding a suitable location, advertising, scheduling rooms, finding speakers and entertainment, and organizing banquets. This volume also describes the benefits to and activities of savvy conference attendees. A series of appendixes and resource listings provide you with the tools you′ll need to run an enjoyable, informative conference.

Download or read book The Business of Event Planning written by Judy Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-07-09 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical tools and expert advice for professional event planners Before planning an event, there is much that must be done behind the scenes to make the event successful. Before any thought is even given to timing or location of the event, before the menus are selected and the decor designed, there are proposals to be written, fees and contracts to be negotiated, and safety issues to be considered. This book takes you behind the scenes of event planning and explains every aspect of organizing and strategic planning. This book will be of value to both the professional event planner and to clients who are dealing with planners. Its comprehensive coverage includes: how to prepare winning proposals, and how to understand them if you are the client; how to determine management fees; negotiating contracts; safety issues; designing events in multicultural settings; and new technology that makes operations more efficient (such as online registration and response management, database project management tools). The book also includes practical tools such as sample letters of agreement, sample layouts for client proposals, forms, and checklists. Professional event planner Judy Allen offers first-time or professional event planners all the top-class advice they need to make their special events come off without a hitch.

Download or read book The Event Planning Toolkit written by Linda Joyce Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Event Planning Toolkit will help you rise to the occasion to plan and execute extraordinary meetings and events by getting organized, reducing time-wasting mistakes, and inspiring creativity. The Event Planning Toolkit provides the information you need to prepare and execute each aspect of your event with precision and enjoy the big day with less stress and fewer unpleasant surprises. It provides the assistance you need to make your event a real hit. Many people find the thought of planning an event to be an intimidating prospect. They think they’re not organized enough, or they don’t have the experience required to pull it off. But whatever the occasion, the path to success is straightforward; it’s a matter of thinking through the details and using a proven strategy to create an action plan and execute that plan on time and on budget. In this book, you will not only learn how to manage your scope, time, and resources, but also identify goals, create a budget, find the right venue, assemble an effective team, and much more. Use The Event Planning Toolkit to uncover some juicy nuggets of information that you can apply to your next event and give you the courage and confidence take on any new project or assignment that comes your way.