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This training outline provides basic information, policies, and step-by-step guidance on planning an event, including break and catering samples. It also covers the Club and Org Advisory Board and information on the Club and Organization of the Year award. Additional resources, such as budgeting, space request, logistics, food, transportation, decorations, and advertising are included. Breakout sessions are available on recruiting members and marketing, leading a meeting, and managing budgets. Advisory board information is also provided.
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Outline of Training • Basic Information & Policies • Planning an Event (Steps 1-4) • Break & Catering Samples • Planning an Event (Steps 5-10) • Club & Org Advisory Board
Club & Org General Information • Registration • Register by SEPT 7!! • Update Information • President’s Council • Oct 5 • Nov 2 • Nov 30
Club and Organization of the Year • Requirements for Consideration: • Must Register Club or Org by September 7, 2012 • Must attend 70% of President’s Council Meetings • Executive Officers must attend at least 1 Leadership, Lunch & Learn • Group must host at least 1 social or educational event per semester that is open to the campus • Group must host at least 1 service project/trip
RESOURCES • Clubs & Orgs Suite • Craft Supplies • Balloons & Helium • Tablecloths • Keep it Clean • Let Amber Perrell know if supplies are running low! • Printing
Planning an Event • MyQueens • Student Life • Student Activities • Campus Event Planning • Follow the Steps
Step 1 – Request Budget • SGA Funds Usage Policy • Tshirts • Conferences • MyQueens – Budget Request Form • Joseph Vaughn, SGA Executive Treasurer • Joseph.vaughn@rexmail.queens.edu • Break Out Session For More Details!! • Sykes 220
Step 2: Space Request & Logistics Form • Lauren Bowen, Event Logistics • When to Use it? ALWAYS!!! • Space • Ad Astra – See if Space is Available • Using Burwell Parlors • Student Event
Step 2: Space Request & Event Logistics • Request Services like… • Space Unlocked/ AC On • Campus Services • Reserve Tables, Chairs, Stage, Trash Cans, Etc. • Media Services • Reserve Media Equipment (Small & Large) • Campus Police • Officer on Duty • Parking
Step 3 – Confirm Space Request & Event Logistics • You have not reserved your space until you get the follow up email CONFIRMING your space request!!
Step 4 – FOOD!!!! • Dee Wood, Catering Director • All food must be ordered through Chartwells • Catertrax • Food orders must be approved by Amber Perrell • Other Catering Services • Tablecloths • Curtain (Free in Dining Hall) • Curtain ($50 outside of Dining Hall)
Step 5 – Special Event Preparations • All Special Events require 2 weeks notice • Alcohol Events • Officers • Bartenders • Fire Circle Usage Request Form • Fire Wood • Hose • Fire Extinguishers
Step 6 - Transportation • Rose Transportation Services • Pricing available on MyQueens
Step 7: Decorations & Supplies • Check out these great resources: • Oriental Trading • Shindigz • Amazon • Party City • Thrift Stores • M&N International
Step 8: Contracting Outside Vendors/ Performers/Services • All Contracts must be signed by Amber Perrell or Dean Downey • Contracts should include: • Date, Time, Location • Amount to be Paid • Service Provided • Contract Template or Informal Agreements • New Vendors – Need a W-9
Step 9: Payments • Credit Cards (Less than $250) • Reserve with Amber Perrell • Mark Receipts • Club Name • Event Name • Account # • Event Code
Step 9: Payments • Paying by Invoice • Get a Purchase Order (Over $250) • Allow 3 business days for a PO to be processed • Check Requests (Triplicate) • Submit at least 2 weeks prior to date needed • Submit the contract/invoice with paperwork • Must be signed by Dean Downey or Amber Perrell and Vice President, Dr. Ralph • Over $500 - SGA Treasurer must also sign • Pick up checks 2-3 days in advance
Step 10: Advertise!!!! • Posting Policy • Student Life Calendar - MyQueens • Rex Text • Submit with Event Services Request OR • Email rextext@queens.edu • Facebook – Queens Get in the Know • Faculty & Staff - QNews • Bulletin Boards • Break Out Session For More Details!! Sykes 226
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT • What if you were planning….. CASINO NIGHT
CASINO NIGHT Follow the Steps • Step 1 – Request Budget (Budget Session) • Step 2 – Space Request & Logistics • Step 3 – Confirm Space Request & Logistics • Step 4 – Food • Step 5 – Special Prep (Alcohol Event Request Form) • Step 6 – Transportation • Step 7 – Decorations & Supplies • Step 8 – Contracting Vendors (Tent) • Step 9 – Payment (PO, Check Request for Tent) • Step 10 - Advertising
Breakout Sessions • Recruiting Members & MarketingSykes 226 • Leading a Meeting & Retaining Your Members Sykes 224 • Managing & Requesting a Budget Sykes 220
Advisory Board • What’s this Advisory Board thing all about??? • Greek Life – Zach Thomas • Spiritual – Alice O’Toole • Civic & Service – Leigh Davis • Cultural & Diversity – Laura Dahlberg • Social & Recreational – Patrick Motter • Academic & Honor – Amber Perrell