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04254aam a2200505 i 4500 001 C1B03B9890F111EA86A69E4897128E48 003 SILO 005 20200508010100 006 m q d 007 co bg||||auuuu 008 160506s2016 flua bf 001 0 eng 010 $a 2016017996 020 $a 1620231565 020 $a 9781620231562 035 $a (OCoLC)949553553 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d YDXCP $d OCLCO $d JQM $d MUU $d OCLCF $d JDP $d OCLCO $d UKMGB $d OCLCQ $d OCLCO $d OCLCA $d OCLCQ $d OCLCO $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a GT3405 $b .K55 2016 082 00 $a 394.2 $2 23 100 1 $a Kilkenny, Shannon, $d 1955- $e author. 245 14 $a The complete guide to successful event planning : $b with companion CD-ROM / $c Shannon S. Kilkenny. 250 $a Revised third edition. 264 1 $a Ocala, Fla. : $b Atlantic Pub. Group, Inc., $c [2016] 300 $a 380 pages : $b illustrations ; $c 24 cm + $e 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 500 $a The bonus CD-ROM includes: reusable checklists and timelines; sample letters and forms; helpful catering calculations; guidelines to creating environmental practices; list of references encompassing the entire event planning industry; room design ideas ; hiring and certification information. 500 $a Includes index. 520 $a Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include social media, social networking, cultural sensitivity, ethics and diversity. The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself in charge of one important event or you have chosen event planning as a career, you want your events to be incredibly successful and remembered for years to come. A memorable event is one that flows smoothly with every detail carefully orchestrated and meticulously produced with the participant in mind. Successful events do not just fall together; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail. -- $c Publisher's description. 505 0 $a About this book. Introduction ; This guide is for you ; The anatomy of an event -- The big picture. Defining your purpose ; The planning sessions ; Where is the money? -- Taking care of the people and the planet. Planning responsibly ; Planning for the environment ; Social responsibility ; Culture, diversity and ethics -- High level logistics. Get down to business ; Creating atmosphere ; Food and beverage choices -- Marketing and networking -- Technology speaking. The world of technology ; Staying on top of technology -- Social media and social networking -- Cover your assets: contracts, insurance and security. Contracts ; Insurance ; Security issues -- On-site logistics. Logistically speaking ; The day has arrived! ; Wrap it up! ; Resources -- Appendix A. Tips to becoming a great planner ; Appendix B. Checklists ; Appendix C. Timelines. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 $a Special events $x Planning $v Handbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 $a Special events $x Management $v Handbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 $a Meetings $x Planning $v Handbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 $a Congresses and conventions $x Planning $v Handbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 $a Special events industry $x Vocational guidance $v Handbooks, manuals, etc. 650 7 $a Congresses and conventions $x Planning. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00875230 650 7 $a Meetings $x Planning. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01015507 650 7 $a Special events $x Management. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01767792 650 7 $a Special events $x Planning. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01128927 655 7 $a Handbooks and manuals. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01423877 655 7 $a Handbooks and manuals. $2 lcgft 776 08 $i Online version: $a Kilkenny, Shannon, 1955- $t Complete guide to successful event planning. $b Revised 3rd edition. $d Ocala, Fla. : Atlantic Pub. Group, Inc., 2016 $z 9781620231579 $w (OCoLC)2016021741 941 $a 1 952 $l CEAX572 $d 20200508022257.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=C1B03B9890F111EA86A69E4897128E48 994 $a 92 $b UINInitiate Another SILO Locator Search