The Foundation — The Brand Wheel

The Skeleton — Ultimate Event Checklist

The Organs — Download Screening Templates

Categories

• Audiences — List All Possible Groups Of People You Would Like To Have At Your Event
• Assets — What Does Your Event Offer To Audience And Participants?
• Vision — What Is The Highest Expectation For The Event?
• Promise — What Will Each Event Participant Actually Take Away From The Event Experience?
• Differentiators — What Makes Your Event So Special/Different?
• Competitors — Is There Any Direct Competitive Activity For Your Event?
• Brand Core — What Is The Essence Of Your Event — These Few Words Sum Up The Optimal Experience For Your Event — Oftentimes, Event Titles Come Directly From Your Brand Core.

Ultra Event Checklist:?

Site Selection:

• Physical Layout And General Location
• Traffic Patterns
• Availability Of Electricity/Restrooms
• Furniture/Equipment Needs
• Other Events Sharing Venue At That Time
• Police Clearances/Parking/Security

Invitations:

• Preparation Of Mailing Lists/Email Lists
• *** Link To Our Rsvp Site*** Response System Set-Up (Online Or Return Cards)
• Printing
• Postage
• Filing System To Track Responses (Physical), Contributions And Reservations
• Police Clearances/Parking/Security

Program:

• Invite Speakers
• Working Agenda
• Print Program For Event
• Speaking Notes, Speeches
• Award Certificate Or Plaques
• Seating Charts, Name Cards, Place Cards
• Media, Slideshow & Displays
• Music

Equipment:

• Logos, Banners, Signage
• Decorations (Creative, Reusable, Purposeful
• Display & Exhibit Equipment
• Chairs, Tables
• Transportation
• Merchandise (If You Choose To Distribute Or Sell Media)
• Informational Handouts (Brochures, One Pagers, Cd Roms)
• Lighting
• Sound System
• Audiovisual Equiment
• Electrical Outlets
• Generators
• Phones & Faxes & Computers For Onsite Production Needs

Finance:

• Budget
• Invoice Rpocedures
• Petty Cash
• Special Bank Accounts (If Budget Exceeds $10k)
• System Of Receipts
• Vendor Policies
• Tax Exempt Forms

The Vital Organs: Downloadable Screening Documents Listen Up! Created A Screening Guide, Complete With Templates For Programs, Viewing Guides And Evaluation. Register Your Screening Here And Receive The Entire Screening Pdf Package. Link To Version Of:
http://listenup.org/education/organizescreening.php?add=1