Working in meetings and events is never boring. Or, very rarely boring. When I planned a multi-day event for a nonprofit organization, one of the things on my site visit check list was to ask what other groups or events would be utilizing the space either before, after, or at the same time as myContinue reading “Who’s Next Door?”
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Skewers at the Ready
It’s been a while since I’ve been asked to coordinate a chocolate fountain for an event. I’m not a huge chocolate fan, but there’s just something about letting the chocolate cascade over a fresh strawberry or cold mini cream puff that is very inviting. I have to warn you, however, there is more to aContinue reading “Skewers at the Ready”
Agendas with Impact
When hosting a large event in a city, do you serve the community while you’re there? I know there are zillions of details to review, rooms to set, and nametags to print, but as part of the event, do you offer your attendees the chance to participate in a service project? Depending on the goalsContinue reading “Agendas with Impact”
B2 Excited About Bingo
My daughter went to a private elementary school. Part of our obligation as parents was to serve on a Sunday at the local VFW for Bingo Night as a way to raise funds for our PTO (parent-teacher organization). Have you experienced one of these events? These ladies are cut-throat! There were a few men thereContinue reading “B2 Excited About Bingo”
Simple Isn’t Always Easy
Just because an event appears to be simple does not mean it is easy to plan or execute. Dictionary.com defines simple as “not complicated, not complex, or easy to understand.” It defines easy as “not hard, requiring no great labor or effort, not difficult to overcome.” A simple event with very few components might lookContinue reading “Simple Isn’t Always Easy”