June 2012 Archives

Events Web Resources 2.0: Blogs

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Back in March, I did a blog post on Event Web Resources. These websites are helpful tools, but not part of my daily read. I keep a long list of blogs (professional and personal) that keep me entertained and informed. Below are some of my favorite events blogs. I hope many of these can find a way into your reader as well.

What Will You Have?

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If you’re like me, you’re constantly concerned with the following three questions regarding meal selection: (1) Can I accommodate all special dietary needs; (2) Are my catering choices fitting (and tasty) for the event; and (3) Will I have enough to feed all my guests? I list a few tips to help you (and me!) answer all the above questions when choosing our next menu.

Save the Date for our Annual Event Coordinators’ Network Workshop!

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It’s time to mark your calendars for the fourth annual ECN Workshop, which will be held at the Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech on Wednesday, August 8. This year’s workshop will focus on taking our events and event skills to the next level and increasing the Georgia Tech standard of excellence.

Event Volunteering – your next networking opportunity

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Networking is an important part of career growth and advancement. While we all recognize that we need to do it, our busy schedules often limit our opportunities. If, however, you can take an hour to assist at a check-in table, for example, you can create your next networking opportunity.

Planning a Georgia Tech Event Outside of Georgia Tech

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An important part of planning any Georgia Tech event is keeping “Georgia Tech” in the event. This can include logos, official fonts, Institute representations, etc. Many of us plan events on Tech’s campus, which of course makes this portion of our jobs much easier. But, for those who plan events outside campus, how do you keep “Georgia Tech” in your off-campus event?

Music Options at Georgia Tech

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Need a musical group to provide entertainment for your next event? Look no farther than our own campus resources. We’ve researched various instrumental, vocal, and a cappella ensembles and have listed them below, including their contact information and applicable video clips. This list, along with other entertainment and spirit options, can be found on the Institute Special Events & Protocol website.

Event Planner Profile: Shawn Stinson and Anne Minty

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Last December, the newly renovated Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech reopened, and the venue has since been a flurry of activity. Shawn Stinson and Anne Minty share how they can partner with you to produce a successful event and why it’s okay to act like a duck at times.   

Enter your Georgia Tech Homecoming event for a chance to win!

As one of the Institute’s most high-profile annual events, Homecoming brings alumni back to campus for reunions, open houses, tailgates, and other events enabling us to showcase all that makes Georgia Tech unique. Every year we receive a number of calls asking us about various events happening around campus most of which we are unaware of. In an effort to better serve alumni and promote your events, we hope you will help us in the creation of a "one stop"online schedule of events at http://www.gthomecoming.gatech.edu/events where alumni can access information about all Homecoming events, whether sponsored by the Alumni Association, Athletics, colleges, departments, students, etc.

Three Things You Should Be Doing at Your Event

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When planning and executing an event, it is easy to overlook some of the simpler items.  In this post, I wanted to highlight a few simple actions that event planners should make a habit at all of their events but are easy to neglect.

Barrelhouse Catering Tasting

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From time to time, we'll highlight some of the new services or products provided by our approved caterers and vendors so everyone can partake in the experience. For our first post, we had the pleasure of joining our friends at Barrelhouse for a tasting of their new catering menu.