What must be on the printed program handed out to the audience attending a workshop or seminar?
What will happen, when, and where; lists speakers, the times they will speak, breaks, and other vital information
100
What events require a banquet?
Honoring an individual, raise money for a charity, or celebrate an event for an organization
100
What are two factors you should plan for a member’s convenience when planning a convention?
Location and timing
100
How many people attend trade shows annually?
65 million
100
What is the purpose of an open house/plant tour?
To show where the organization does it works and how the work is done
200
How long of a notice before a meeting?
3-6 Weeks
200
What is the goal of a reception?
For people to relax and socialize; also to celebrate a specific event
200
How long do conventions usually last?
Two to three days
200
What is the biggest expense at a trade show?
Exhibit booths
200
What is the purpose of a promotional event?
Encourage sales, increase organizational visibility, make friends, and raise money for a charitable cause
300
What is one requirement for almost any meeting?
Name Tags
300
What are the three components to a timeline for a banquet?
Established for the entire process, drafted for several days and or the day of the event, and must be put in place so the event starts and ends at a reasonable time
300
What is required to get people to attend a convention?
An appealing program and a concerted effort to persuade members to attend
300
What are the organizations looking to achieve during a trade show?
One-on-one communication with potential customers and to demonstrate how their product differs from competitors
300
What is the main difference between open houses and plant tours?
Open houses are one-day affairs where plant tours are daily
400
What is the standard practice for setting up meeting meals in a hotel and/or restaurant facility?
24 hour notice and to guarantee a certain number of meals, plus, or minus 10%
400
How long does a reception usually last?
Up to two hours
400
Are trade show invitations still sent through the postal mail or have they transferred to email/social media?
via Internet is a better way to increase attendance
400
What are two things to remember when pitching your sale to reporters at a trade show?
Keep it short and relevant
400
What is one way to increase attendance and media coverage at a promotional event?
A celebrity appearance
500
Why is it important to have the right meeting location?
If it is too large the audience will feel the meeting does not have the expected attendance, if too small the audience will feel crowded and uncomfortable
500
How do assorted expenses get paid for through a banquet?
The ticket cost for the event
500
Since conventions are planned around timing, when would be a good time for educators to attend a convention?
Their summer vacation
500
How much time is said that an organization have to attract visitors at a trade show?
10 seconds
500
What is required when a public even in sponsored by an organization?