I’ve always felt sending a thank-you note after an event to those who have been of assistance is crucial to the post-event planning phase. As event planners, we know we call upon many peers, colleagues, and volunteers to ensure our events are successful. I consulted the 18th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette: Manners for a New World for a few thank-you note guidelines that I paraphrase below.
Thank you to the more than 100 colleagues who registered to attend our professional development event on February 23, where we introduced our new Institute Special Events & Protocol website. The new site, intended to provide event planners with a centralized location to find all the necessary information they need to produce a successful event, includes information on policies, entertainment resources, catering options, and many other useful topics.
Frank Gordy Dining Room at the William C. Wardlaw Jr. Center
The Wardlaw Center, located at the corner of North Avenue and Techwood Drive, not only houses Georgia Tech’s Development and Communications & Marketing departments, but also offers ideal space for seated dinners for 50 to 100 guests.
Georgia Tech is by no means a small campus. For event planners, this can work in your favor as it opens up a plethora of possible venues. The Virtual EMS, or Event Management System, allows staff members across campus to view and reserve many of the classrooms, event spaces, and banner displays available to them.
No matter how many years of event experience one may have under his/her belt, there will always be questions. Whom do I contact? Is there a more efficient way to execute this plan? Can someone remind me of that linen size?
At Georgia Tech, the answer to your question may require a bit more digging due to all the resources, locations, and options we have available. We supply a quick guide for finding answers to your more common questions.
