Dean Jones
Thu, 2007-02-01 12:00
Family conferences come with their own set of planning challenges. Review this checklist to get a sense of the issues that need to be addressed.
- Nursery Programming A. Equipment
- Cribs
- High chairs
- Playpens
- Refrigerator
- First aid supplies
- Check-in table
B. Personnel - Adequate ratio
- Properly trained
- Background check
- First aid/CPR trained
C. Location - Adequate space
- Carpeted
- Near restroom
- Hot water supply
D. Insurance E. Security - Written security plan
- Instructions for parents
- Instructions for workers
- ID badges for workers
- Check-in and check-out system
F. Professional Services - Professional services vs. self-staffing
- Children, Student Programming A. Equipment
- Properly sized table and chairs
- Supplies for activities
- First aid supplies
B. Personnel - Adequate ratio for supervision
- Properly trained
- Background check
- First aid/CPR trained
- Specialty personnel (lifeguard, drivers, etc.)
C. Location - Adequate space
- On-site or off-site (hotel vs. park)
D. Insurance E. Security - Written security plan
- Instructions for parents
- Instructions for workers
- ID badges for workers
- Check-in and check-out system
F. Programming -
Community service projects
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Banquets
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Special events
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Collection project (have students bring items to event, e.g. food drive, clothing drive, school supplies, to be distributed to local agency)
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Competition/contest activities
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Educational opportunities
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Worship services
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Doctrinal training
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Sports contests
G. Intern Program - Family Events A. Scheduled Outings
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Tours (historical, children's museums, parks, etc.)
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Cruises (riverboats, dolphin-watching excursions, etc.)
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Discount tickets to area attractions (theme parks, museums, etc.)
B. Spouse Tours - Shopping excursions
- Spa experiences
- Golf outings
- Sightseeing tours
Dean Jones is convention manager, Free Will Baptist Convention, National Association of Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn.
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