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March 2012 Archives

Event Web Resources

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While we certainly have some great event resources here at Georgia Tech, there are plenty of other resources out there that we lean on. Below is a list of some of the great event sites around the world wide web. Whether you are looking for industry standards or an idea for a centerpiece, be sure to check these sites out.

Frank Gordy Dining Room at the Wardlaw Center

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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.

Event Planner Profile: Jennifer Upton

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Clough Commons was dedicated last September and has quickly become one of the most desirable event spaces on campus. Marketing and Event Manager Jennifer Upton shares valuable tips for staging successful events in one of Georgia Tech’s premier spaces.

 

Professional Development Recap: Institute Special Events & Protocol Website

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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.

Virtual EMS

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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. 

Please Accept My Sincerest Thanks...

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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.

Be Prepared

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A key part of being a great event planner is being prepared. Event planners work for days to ensure that four hours of one day runs perfectly. It is impossible for planners to predict and they have to be ready for everything, but there are still precautions one can take to cover the common challenges.

This week I’m starting with the bare basics – documents.