Tag Archives: eventplanners

Christmas Light Parades

I love Christmas lights. When my daughter still lived at home, several evenings during the Christmas season we would drive around different neighborhoods near our townhouse to see the amazing spectacle that some people would put together. Because we lived in a townhouse community, we were limited by space and bylaws as to what weContinue reading “Christmas Light Parades”

It’s Not a Life Sentence

Depending on the health of an organization’s volunteer program, some leaders may feel they are constantly training and retraining people to perform the same task. They may struggle to retain volunteers responsible for a certain team, or who help plan or execute certain events. I’ve seen leaders try to enforce a minimum length of timeContinue reading “It’s Not a Life Sentence”

Green Thumb Hotels

Speaking of going green (see my blog “It’s Not Easy Being Green“), were you aware that many hotels have green thumbs? They grow produce, have herb gardens, and keep vineyards. They garden with hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and good old-fashioned dirt. When planning an event with F&B, be sure to ask if the venue has theirContinue reading “Green Thumb Hotels”

Portion Distortion

When ordering food for a buffet meal at an event, it can be tricky to get the guarantee right. There are many factors involved outside of a simple number of people. Are the attendees men or women? Older or younger? Is the meal breakfast or dinner? What day of the week is it? What timeContinue reading “Portion Distortion”