I’ve always been confused as to whether or not raffles can be conducted on campus. Some colleagues have cautioned that they shouldn’t be—per Institute policy—while others seem to raffle off items at all their events. So, if raffles are allowed, how do we obtain approval?
Given that it’s fall and we are in the “sport’s spirit,” we can’t forget our great friends at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and the wonderful event opportunities they offer. If you are looking for a space for an upcoming staff or department gathering, or hope to plan a meeting with a bit more fun and adventure, look no further than the CRC! Sara Warner, assistant director for Communications and Marketing at the CRC, shared some great information about how you can use the facility for your next successful event.
The Georgia Tech campus comes alive on game days. From Bobby Dodd Stadium to the Campus Recreation Center, the campus is crowded with students, alumni, and fans of all ages parked outside for tailgating. Which brings us to two big concerns of hosting an event on a game day: crowds and parking.
Are you ready to plan a sports-related event that will always have a winning score? Well, let’s get started with a few tips and pointers to make this dream a reality. The first thing to consider is timing, so you can plan your event around a sport that’s in season or perhaps a particular sporting event.
As my event supply closet series continues, I want to discuss the hidden costs of items. We all clearly see the initial item cost but can forget to calculate the maintenance.
The hardest part of maintaining an event supply closet is upkeep of the items. It is possible to create a one-time budget entry to purchase an item, but no event item has only a one-time cost. Continued use translates into repair costs for general wear and tear.
Isaac Asimov said, “The only constant is change, continuing change, inevitable change” — and I couldn’t agree more. This year has brought about numerous changes in Special Events & Protocol, from a reorganization within our department to the various ways we coordinate our annual events. I enjoy change — it keeps me on my toes and often enables creativity and innovation; however, I’ve definitely learned some important lessons while navigating change along the way.
Lower temperatures and longer lines in the Student Center can mean only one thing—the start of fall semester. Welcome back everyone! To kick off the new school year, I wanted to feature some on-campus resources for event planners to get some new skills this semester. Here are a few on-campus and low-cost ways to expand your event-planning skills.
To join or not to join? To certify or not to certify? Maybe you’ve asked yourself these questions. Four panelists were on hand at the Event Coordinators’ Network’s workshop to provide answers. The organizations represented were the: Georgia Chapters of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI); Meeting Professionals International (MPI); National Association for Catering and Events (NACE); and International Special Events Society (ISES).
To start off the Event Coordinators’ Network 4th Annual Workshop: Rising to the Next Level with a bang, the Event Coordinator’s Council (ECC) organized and held a robust Vendor Showcase from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Licensed and approved vendors with talents ranging from fun and funky giveaways, to culinary arts, to decorative items gave attendees a chance to visit and learn more about their services. The ECC highlighted lesser-known vendors this year, giving attendees a new and fresh look at goodies they can use to take their events to the next level.
This year, the Event Coordinators’ Network welcomed Jim Hooker, cofounder of Stewart and Hooker and former associate senior vice president for Cultural Relations and University Events at the University of Southern California.
In his keynote address, Mr. Hooker spoke about “Rising to the Next Level.” He reminded us that it does not take a large budget to create a great event and having a large budget does not guarantee success. An event becomes great when it maintains consistently high standards and makes an emotional connection with the guests.
