planner boot camp unlv
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Presented in conjunction with UNLV at the Event Solutions 2010 conference. This presentation was modified specifically for this session.TRANSCRIPT
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SPONSORED BY:
The Master’s of Hospitality AdministrationExecutive Online Program
Harrah Hotel College
Sunday, March 7, 2010Versailles Room at the Paris HotelLas Vegas, NV
UNLV Planner Boot CampEvent Planning Basics
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Session Leader
Larissa J. Schultz, CMPOwner/Meeting Planner
LJS Meeting Strategies, LLCTel: 310.519.0795Cell: 562.665.1904
Email: [email protected]: www.ljsmeetingstrategies.com
Facebook: Larissa J Schultz Cmp
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SESSION OBJECTIVE:Discuss and review the basics of event planning to create a
foundation for the week at Event Solutions
SESSION STRUCTURE:Overview of what an event isReview the basics of event planningProvide time for Q & A
GENERAL INFORMATION:RestroomsEmergency Exits
WelcomeProgram Introduction
Overview
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A meeting, a conference or an event?
EVENT = An organized occasion such as a meeting, convention, exhibition, special event, gala dinner, etc. An event is often composed of several different yet related functions.
MEETING= An event where the primary activity of the attendees is to attend educational sessions, participate in meetings/discussions, socialize, or attend other organized events. There is no exhibit component to this event.
Source: Convention Industry Council: A Working Guide for Effective Meetings and Conventions (8th edition)
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A meeting, a conference or an event?
CONVENTION = An event where the primary activity of the attendees is to attend educational sessions, participate in meetings/discussions, socialize, or attend other organized events. There is a secondary exhibit component.
CONFERENCE = Participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem solving and consultation. No tradition, continuity or periodicity is required to convene a conference. Although not generally limited in time, conferences are usually of short duration with specific objectives. Conferences are generally on a smaller scale than congresses.
Source: Convention Industry Council: A working Guide for Effective Meetings and Conventions
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For today’s purposes the definitions are:
Event (or special event) – to mean a short term program that occurs for a special purpose either daytime or evening. Either a stand-alone or part of an overall meeting, conference or convention.
Meeting, conference or convention – meaning a multi-day program that is either educational-based, networking-based or discussion-based. With or without an exhibition.
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Agenda
Topic 1 – Budgeting
Break
Topic 2 – RFP/Site Inspection/Site Selection & Contracts/Negotiations
Topic 3 – Meeting Logistics & Audiovisual
Break
Topic 4 – Food & Beverage
Topic 5 – Décor & Design
Q& A / Program Wrap-up
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GAEL HANCOCK
Graduate Program Manager
William F. Harrah Hotel College of
Hotel Administration
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Budgeting A Case Study
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Break
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Larissa J. Schultz, CMP
LJS Meeting Strategies, LLC
Request for Proposals (RFPs)Site Selection & Site Inspection
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Everything but the kitchen sink
Define General RequirementsDefine Specific RequirementsInclude Event HistoryPrioritize Negotiating PointsInternal: Prepare List of Venues & Send out
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Let’s take a look
Does the venue meet the objectives of your meeting?
Do they meet your dates/rates?Do they have the correct meeting space?Check the facility with your own eyes
Cleanliness Service staff Room obstructions
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High Points
• RFPs • Provide as much complete info as possible – type
of meeting, history, # of attendees, objectives
• Site selection • Ensure venue fits the needs of the meeting –
location, services, amenities
Site inspection – See it, touch it, smell it, experience it
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Larissa J. Schultz, CMP
LJS Meeting Strategies, LLC
Contracts/Negotiations
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Negotiate with the best of them
Tips for hotel negotiations Provide as much data as possible in RFP to help negotiations Don’t start negotiating until you have your final 2-4 venues
chosen Always be up front with the venues Prioritize YOUR negotiating points
Negotiable Items (here’s a few) Room rates, suites, upgrades and comp rooms % discounts off of Food and Beverage, audiovisual In-room amenities And a whole lot more….
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Legally binding
Make sure all items negotiated and agreed to are in the contract.
Make sure that you or your company can legally agree to all items in the contract.
Consult with a professional.Did I mention, consult with a professional?
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High Points
NEVER sign a contract on behalf of an organization unless you are authorized to do so. Refer to executives or contracting department.
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Larissa J. Schultz, CMP
LJS Meeting Strategies, LLC
Meeting Logistics &Audiovisual
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Meet the Logistics
Room set-up should be a direct reflection of the objective.
Basic options include: Theater Classroom Hollow Square or rectangle Banquet Crescent Conference U-shape
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What did you say? Where are you?
What do you need to see and hear the message?Hire a professional.Ensure visual sight lines.Always plan to have equipment set at least one-hour
ahead of start-time for sound checks and testing.Presentation tools (like Power Point) should
reinforce or support message not PROVIDE the message.
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Example - Really?
The company is happy to announce that our fiscal quarter year-end balance was above what we had anticipated although revenues were not as high as we had hoped, our expenses were a lot less than expected and therefore, that provided us with the necessary revenue to provide $10,000 bonuses for everyone (see chart).
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Series 3
Series 2
Series 1
Sales1st QtrJanFebMar2nd QtrAprilMayJune3rd QtrJulyAugustSeptember4th QtrOctoberNovember December
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Example -Real
Fiscal quarter year – end, let’s celebrate - WE DID IT!Revenue did not meet goalExpenses exceeded goal
BONUSES FOR EVERYONE
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1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarte
Revenue
Expenses
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High Points
• Use calculations to accurately determine how many people can fit in the room based on square footage.
• What layout makes the most sense to reach the meeting objectives?
• What type of equipment do we need or don’t need to ensure the message gets communicated?
• If the attendees can’t hear or see the message being communicated – what’s the point of the event?
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Break
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Meeting Planner Boot CampFood & Beverage
Robyn Hadden, CSEP
Director of Alumni & College Relations
UNLV Harrah Hotel College
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Event Goals
Resort to 5 Ws first Who, What, Why, When, Where
Budget Look at similar events in the past
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Who?
Who is coming to the event? Who is being invited? Who is being recognized?
Who is producing the event? Corporate event Social event
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What?
What type of event? Reception Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Gala New Product Presentation
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Why?
What is the purpose of the event? Celebration Recognition Fundraiser Annual Educational
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When & Where?
When is the event taking place? Time of day (morning, lunch, evening) Time of year
Where is event being held? Ballroom, off premise, boardroom
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In Class Activity
Using information from the case study, identify the 5 W’s and how they apply to the case study
We will use this information to design the food & beverage portion of the event
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Food Design
Start with your senses Just for starters
Hear, Smell, Taste, Touch, SeeNatural cues
Corporate colors, colors in invitation, etc.Budget
Know how much you can spend
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Contract
Pricing Price per person Tax Gratuity
BEO Read it!
What is included? What isn’t included?
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Contract (continued)
Don’t forget about… Venue rental fee
Included? Additional costs
Labor? Use of Linens, etc. Time venue is available
When can you load in/out? Corkage
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Helpful Hints for Menus
VegetariansReligious restrictions Options for reducing pricingDon’t plan the menu according to your tasteUtilize the catering contact!
They know the space, they know what their team can do
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Case Study – Menu Design
Let’s Brainstorm! Based on the first class activity, now we can start
to plan the menu Ideas for a food theme or beverage theme?
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Questions?
Ask me!
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EDDIE DIAZ
Creative Producer & CEO
Encore Creations
Décor & Design
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Question and Answer Time
Program Wrap-up
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Find out more this week
Budgeting
- Monday /7:30 am – A Session with “Dr Ruth” Event Therapy
Contracts & Negotiations
- Tuesday /7:30 am – A Session with “Dr Ruth” Event Therapy
Meeting Logistics
- Tuesday /7:30 am – Planning for the Future: Virtual and Hybrid Event Strategy
- Tuesday /10:30 am – Experiential Events…
Pushing Beyond Four Walls
- Wednesday / 7:00 am – Catalyst Conferences: How to Plan and Produce Next Generation Conferences & Events
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Find out more this week
Audiovisual - Tuesday / 7:30 am – Planning for the Future:Virtual & Hybrid
Event Strategy
Food & Beverage - Tuesday / 9:00 am – Food & Beverage Trends Coast-to-Coast
Décor/Design - Monday / 9:00 am – Wedding Design from Concept to Completion - Monday / 1:30 pm – Steal These Ideas - Monday /3:00 pm – Design Workshop - Monday / 4:30 pm – Event Design Trends in Your Market - Wednesday / 7:00 am – Deconstructing Design
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TO OUR SPEAKERS:
Gael Hancock
Robyn Hadden
Eddie Diaz
Thank you
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TO OUR SPONSOR:
The Master’s of Hospitality AdministrationExecutive Online Program
Harrah Hotel College
Thank you