strategies for successful events kendra knight gpsa director of events & awards
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Strategies for Successful Events
Kendra Knight
GPSA Director of Events & Awards
Overview
• Getting started
• Using ASU resources to your advantage
• Food and beverage keys
Getting Started
• Determine event objectives What functions will your event serve for your
group?
• Propose a budget Start with all possible, then differentiate
between necessities and perks
• Choose a venue
Using ASU Resources
• MU Events & Meeting Services: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/event_meeting_services.htm
• All SORC groups can use MU meeting rooms – limit 1 per week.
• Key Contacts at Tempe Campus: Reservations: Judy Schroeder – MU Program
Manager
Using ASU Resources
• ASU Catering: http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMW/ArizonaState/Catering/CateringHome.htm
• Key Contacts at Tempe Campus: Catering: Collen Ellsworth
Using ASU Resources
• Summary Meeting & Event Services handle reservations
and room set Catering handles everything that goes on the
tables
Food and Beverage Keys
• ASU Rules and Regulations On-campus events must use an approved ASU
caterer: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/events/docs/Approved%20Caterer%20List%20IV.pdf
ASU catering is required for MU events
Food and Beverage Keys
• Choosing your Menu and Service style What is your budget? Where is the event taking place? Who are your guests? Will guests be seated, standing or strolling? What is the timing of the F/B in the program? How are guests arriving?
