1. YOUR “ HOW TO ” GUIDE FOR EVENT PLANNING HOW TO HOST A GREAT EVENT!

2. Steps to a great event: Set your goals Define your audience Determine date, time and venue for event Determine event theme Determine the event budget Invite attendees Publicize Set event agenda Confirm all plans Set up event Execute event Follow – up

3. Set your goals It is important to set realistic goals for your event. Goals should be set in terms of attendees and the desired event outcome. Goal of attendance How many people do you want to participate in your event? Goal of outcome What do you want the outcome of your event to be / what do you want people to think of your event?

4. Define your audience Clearly define who you want to attend your event. This will contribute in the later steps such as theme and venue. Having a good understanding of your target audience will prevent common complaints by attendees

5. Determine date, time and venue for event Selecting the date, time and venue that will work with your target audience. You want an event that will fit in their schedules as well as a venue that they will feel comfortable in. Contact the venue as soon as you can! Most venues for events require ample time for booking.