Today the temperatures are going to hit in the 90s here in the Midwest!  It may just be the beginning of May, but it sure feels like it is June! With that being said, your summer event is probably either coming up real soon or a couple months out.  You should be checking your registration and making sure everything is lined up and ready to go.  But don't forget about your next event...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Each property may name this role slightly differently, but the conference services coordinator is the person on the property who helps each group plan the details of their event. We're talking about the nitty gritty stuff like hour by hour schedules, dietary issues, meeting space set up (number of chairs,  microphones, even the width of the esille). These details are generally worked out closer to your day of arrival when you're well aware of who is coming to your event, their needs, and the ministry needs of your event. The staff who handle these details are also handling the same details for any other groups who will be on property so they can give you insights to make small adjustments that will greatly enhance the guest experience...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Retreat Planner and Event Coordinator are all-encompassing titles, with pretty much the same job description. I have been that person a few times, as have many of you. But for those that sort of just fell into it, or volunteered (without even realizing it), I would like to make a few suggestions...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Many churches and Christian organizations are preparing for their summer conferences and camps. Most of these events are going to be lead by volunteers. I can't think of any events that don't utilize a number of volunteers to pull off their events. The challenge with volunteers is that their time is limited, they need to be trained well and then put to work. As with all aspects of an event the best case scenario is to plan in advance...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment