February 1, 2004
Features
Preparing for a Medical Emergency
Medical emergencies will happen at meetings. Often the difference between life and death may be seconds or minutes. Relying on your meeting staff or calling...
Managing a Crisis
The key to preparing for a potential crisis at a meeting is to develop strategies for fast, accurate communication, says Nancy L. Elder, CAE director,...
Expert Advice on Creating a Meeting Budget
The key to developing an income and expense budget is to include every element that may be part of your event. It is better to maintain a complete list...
Small Meeting Timeline
The six-month lead time modeled here unfortunately is often a luxury nowadays. It can be compressed into three months if need be. Six Months Out Establish...
Large Meeting Timeline
This scheduling timeline for a large international meeting and exhibit was adapted from a project management template, with 18 months lead time. There...
Save Money on Printing
Looking for cost savings at your religious meetings? Printing is an area in which you're likely to find ways to save money. Consider the following: Send...
Picking an Airline Partner
When holding an international meeting, investigate the benefits of negotiating an official airline carrier with regard to attendee compliance, cost savings,...
Food and Beverage Savings
Looking for ways to save money on food and beverage? Here is a checklist that will be a great starting point. The Fundamentals Be very tight with your...
How to Keep Personnel Costs Down
Personnel costs can gobble up your meeting budget in a hurry. Here are suggestions for keeping those costs from limiting under control. Staff and Volunteers...
Managing the Media
Dealing with the media can be intimidating. But if you understand journalists' objectives, the fear disappears and you can recognize media management...
Make the Most of Photos
Photography plays a key role in capturing the memories your attendees will have of all the fun and fellowship at your event. It also keeps the event alive...
Audiovisual
Checklist for Data Projection
Use this checklist of equipment details and operating instructions to make data projection setup smooth. This is designed for a Proxima DP 5600 data projector....
Be Smart with AV Needs
Audiovisual equipment can be a budgetary black hole for your religious meetings. Here are ways you can avoid overspending on AV. AV Answers Talk with...
Law
Negotiating and Contracts
An argument can be made that the most important job of a religious meeting planner is negotiating contracts. To negotiate well, keep these strategies...
Tech
Online Registration Reboot
Following are observations on the evolving online registration scene from Jeff Rasco, president of Attendee Management Inc., and a past speaker at RCMA....
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