Event planning template
Event planning template
|Name of event – what | |
|(building opening, sports day, art show, launch of new program) | |
|Date of event | |
|Time of event | |
|Location of event | |
| | |
|Event coordinator/contact person | |
|Target audience – who | |
|Who is this promotion targeted at? | |
|What does the audience need to know? | |
|What will hold their interest? | |
|Message – what | |
|What do you want to say to the target audience? | |
|What do you want them to know/do? | |
|Objectives – why | |
|Be clear about what you hope to achieve with this event. | |
|Description of event – what | |
|Risk assessment – what | |
|Identify possible risks and develop strategies to minimise risks. | |
|Evaluation criteria established | |
|What were our aims/objectives? | |
|Did we achieve what we set out to do? | |
|Did it come in on budget? | |
|What were the intended/unintended outcomes? | |
|How do we measure effectiveness? | |
|What tools do we use to measure our success? | |
|Checklist | |
|ο Who will be involved in the event | |
|ο Date/s of event determined | |
|ο Location/venue for event booked | |
|ο Target audience determined | |
|ο Message determined | |
|ο Objectives set | |
|ο Risk assessment completed | |
|ο Evaluation criteria established | |
|ο DECS Strategic Communications informed/involved | |
Early event planning template
|Early event planning |Person responsible |Action |Date to be |
| | | |completed |
|Budget | | | |
|ο Source identified | | | |
|ο Sponsorship | | | |
|ο Break even point established | | | |
|ο Have you accounted for the GST? | | | |
|Protocol | | | |
|ο Request to invite Minister or CE in writing and timely (six to eight weeks | | | |
|prior to event) | | | |
|ο Protocol issues (relating to Commonwealth/State funding) | | | |
|ο Anything that needs to be approved by DECS Strategic Communications | | | |
|ο Anything that needs to be approved by the Manager | | | |
|ο Minister’s office notified | | | |
|ο DECS Strategic Communications notified | | | |
|ο Education News notified | | | |
|Invitations | | | |
|ο Mailing list generated/updated | | | |
|ο Invitation composed | | | |
|ο Invitation checked | | | |
|ο Printer | | | |
|ο Calligrapher | | | |
|ο RSVPs (responsible person briefed) | | | |
|ο Invitation list compiled | | | |
|ο Names on list and titles/addresses checked for accuracy | | | |
|ο Special guests/speakers alerted to make time in diaries | | | |
|ο Invitations sent | | | |
|Catering | | | |
|ο Cost per head or upfront | | | |
|ο Upmarket or casual | | | |
|ο Beverages – orange juice, mineral water, tea and coffee (instant or percolated)| | | |
|ο Food – fruit platters, bagels, danish, bagettes, sandwiches, biscuits and cakes| | | |
|ο Hot or cold | | | |
|ο Self service or waiting staff | | | |
|ο Internal or external catering | | | |
|ο Power required | | | |
|ο Equipment required | | | |
|ο Tables, tablecloths, cups and saucers | | | |
|ο Plates, napkins, knives and forks (disposable/non-disposable) | | | |
|ο Can the theme of the event be followed through in catering? | | | |
|ο Special dietary requirements of guests | | | |
|ο Menu | | | |
|Early event planning |Person responsible |Action |Date to be completed |
|Advertising | | | |
|ο Press, radio TV, school newsletter | | | |
|ο Education News | | | |
|ο Media release – DECS Strategic Communications | | | |
|Talent | | | |
|ο Book and brief | | | |
|ο Rehearsals | | | |
|Signage | | | |
|ο Organise plaque if necessary | | | |
|ο Check plaque wording with DECS Strategic Communications | | | |
|ο Departmental signage booked with DECS Strategic Communications | | | |
|ο Other signage produced | | | |
|Program/running sheet/speeches | | | |
|ο Program finalised | | | |
|ο Running sheet written | | | |
|ο Program/running sheet sent to speakers | | | |
|ο Speakers fully briefed | | | |
|ο Speeches written | | | |
|ο Let caterers know program - when to serve drinks/food | | | |
|Value added for guests | | | |
|ο Copy of publication, CD-ROM | | | |
|ο Gifts | | | |
|ο Programs | | | |
|ο Catalogues | | | |
|ο Special offers/discounts | | | |
|ο Competitions | | | |
|ο Prizes | | | |
|Security | | | |
|ο Security alerted | | | |
|ο Occupational health, welfare and safety concerns addressed | | | |
|ο Provision of first aid | | | |
|Audio/visual requirements | | | |
|ο PA system | | | |
|ο CD or tape player | | | |
|ο Lapel or handheld microphone | | | |
|ο Lighting | | | |
|ο Extra electrical requirements | | | |
|ο Lectern | | | |
|Staffing | | | |
|ο Extra required | | | |
|ο Staff to meet and greet guests | | | |
|Ambience | | | |
|ο Floral arrangements, pedestal – can the theme of the event be followed in | | | |
|flowers? | | | |
|ο Background music | | | |
|Early event planning |Person responsible |Action |Date to be completed |
|Guest comfort | | | |
|ο Wheelchair access | | | |
|ο Toilet facilities | | | |
|Hospitality | | | |
|ο Welcome signage at entrance | | | |
|ο Ushers briefed | | | |
|ο Cloak room | | | |
|ο Red carpet | | | |
|Housekeeping | | | |
|ο Cleaning before and after | | | |
|ο On standby during the event | | | |
|On the day | | | |
|ο Time for set up by whom | | | |
|ο Time for dismantle by whom | | | |
|ο Dais, stage | | | |
|ο Tables, chairs layout | | | |
|ο Chair covers | | | |
|ο Floor plan | | | |
|ο VIP seating | | | |
|ο Book courier/transport | | | |
|ο Name tags | | | |
|ο Clear location directions | | | |
|ο Registration desk | | | |
|After the event | | | |
|ο Person responsible | | | |
|ο Debrief | | | |
|ο Comments on all aspects (negative and positive) | | | |
|ο Guest feedback | | | |
|ο Guidelines for improvement next time | | | |
|ο Evaluation against criteria | | | |
|ο Celebration | | | |
|ο Thankyou’s | | | |
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