1. WELCOME TO TH270 ADVANCED MEETING PLANNING Kaplan University

2.  Discussion Board  Grading Rubrics  Paper Submissions: APA  Extenuating Circumstances

3. Objectives: Define the steps involved in meeting planning 1. Evaluate the administration and logistics of a given event scenario 2. Explain the environmental concerns involved in managing an event/meeting 3. Analyze elements of a client culture affecting meeting planning

4. General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following General Education outcomes are assessed during this course: 1. Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English 2. Solve real-world problems using mathematical skills

5. KAPLAN’S LATE POLICY Without Extenuating Circumstances: · Up to one week (1-7 calendar days) late 20% deduction in points · After one week (8-14 calendar days) late 30% deduction in points · No work will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after the due date. Note: In order for you to make up a quiz, exam or discussion thread, you must contact your instructor by email at least one day prior to the day you want to make up the work so that access can be provided. Additionally, you must notify your instructor by email when you have submitted late work.

6. COURSE MATERIALS Textbook Information: Title: The Meeting Spectrum: An Advanced Guide for Meeting Professionals, Second Edition (Hardcover) Author(s): Rudy R. Wright, E. J. SiwekRudy R. WrightE. J. Siwek ISBN: ISBN-10: 0874258391; ISBN-13: 978-0874258394

7. SEMINAR INFORMATION Seminars will be held using the KHE Seminar tool. Our seminars are held on Tuesday’s at 9pm EST. SEMINAR DATES: Unit one: 2/8 Unit five: 3/8 Unit eight: 3/29

8. This fun, fast-paced class will help you: Build your project management skills Create and administer a budget for major events Understand Liquor Liability for food and beverage service operators Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with Hospitality partners Plan successful events

9. Meeting and Conference Planners interact with all segments of the Industry: Lodging, Transportation, F&B, Convention Management Photo courtesy of: aosconventions.com Important Tips: Terminology --Every industry has its own jargon. Know it well! --Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) is interchangeable; aka Professional Meeting Planner Know your audience --When planning an event, you have to know who is attending --You wouldn’t hire a clown for the CEO luncheon, unless it made sense to add humor to prove a point Have a Theme

10. Economic Impact on Hospitality Management Organizations Be prepared to discuss the influence of the weak dollar on travel to and from the U.S. in your weekly assignments (many offer incentives) Learn to administer a budget – it is a critical skill for a PCO

11. In Unit one we’ll discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Professional Convention Organizer (PCO) aka Meeting Planner and explore some of the places one can work in this field.

12. In Units 2 and 3 we’ll discuss meeting logistics and how to work with industry partners. In unit 4 we’ll examine how to do the Budget for meetings

13. Any Questions? Concerns?

14. Save the Date for the next Seminar Tuesday 3/8 9pm EST