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 Version January 2012 Objectives Gain a better understanding of how to maximize fun at an event Describe the planning process that goes into an event Describe the planning process for the attendees

 Version January 2012 Overview Each event is a unique experience Understanding Planning Attitude YOU make the fun happen

I’ve got the Gold Wing Spirit and I’m Ready to Share the FUN With YOU!!!!  Version 1.12 January 2012

 Version January 2012 A Question An Event is an Event is an Event... True or False?

 Version January 2012 Make FUN Happen Understanding Planning Behavior/Attitude

 Version January 2012 Event Fun – It’s For Everyone What do you do at an event to have fun? What wasn’t fun and why?

 Version January 2012 Event Planning Ingredients Facility Registration Fees Banquets/Meals Seminars Hospitality Room Rider Ed Range Bike Show On-Bike Games Poker Runs Observation Runs Motel/Hotel accommodations Entertainment Vendors Ceremonies Prizes/Trophies

 Version January 2012 Attendees + Gold Wing spirit + Activities + Food and ice cream = FUN

 Version January 2012 Planning Start at home –Checklist What to take? What to wear? –Event Registration/Fees –Reservations Hotel/Motel/Campgrounds –Travel Route Car/Motorcycle Scenic/Freeway

 Version January 2012 Planning At the event –Registration packet –Check event schedule –Plan your daily activities –Participate as much or little as you want –Relax and enjoy the event

 Version January 2012 Attitude Are you approachable? Is the glass half full? –Hoping for the best Are you standoffish? Is the glass half empty? –Expecting the worst

 Version January 2012 The Answer An Event is an Event is an Event... Absolutely not!

 Version January 2012 Summary Each event is a unique experience Understanding Planning Attitude YOU make the fun happen

 Version January 2012 Recipe For Fun Take a gallon of UNDERSTANDING, Mix with a quart of PLANNING Stir in 3 cups of a POSITIVE ATTITUDE Yield: A bushel of FUN Servings: Unlimited

 Version January 2012 Thank you for your time and attention Let’s share the FUN TOGETHER!

 Version January 2012 Questions??