APPENDIX 2

THE PROGRAM CHECKLIST



 
  Date to Be Done Assigned To Done
BEFORE      
Check calendar conflicts


Reserve facility (room, building, outdoor areas)


Reserve special equipment (A/V, sound, lights, microphones, etc.)


Coordinate physical setup (seating, room arrangements, decorations)


Decide theme


Plan transportation (if needed)


Decide who will run event


BUDGET      
Plan proposed budget (income/expenses)


Create reimbursement form/ provide money in advance


Determine who will pay


Solicit grant funding


PROGRAM      
Contact speakers, performers


Create schedule of events


Plan activities


PUBLICITY      
Prepare calendar of event(s):   dates, event, time, place


Prepare flyers and other materials for bulletin boards, displays


Plan flyer distribution


Prepare news articles for bulletins, newspapers, newsletters


Make follow-up phone calls


Send out information in an e-mail


REFRESHMENTS      
Determine menu


Arrange for purchase


Arrange paper goods


MISCELLANEOUS      
Obtain program supplies paper, pens, markers, tape, etc.)


name tags


sign-in sheet



 
 
 
 
  Date to Be Done Assigned To Done
FEW DAYS BEFORE RECHECK THE FOLLOWING      
Refreshments


Transportation


Confirm building and technical arrangements


Budget


Check on payments


Phone calls


DAY OF EVENT CHECK ON      
Facility/room setup


Program schedule


Attendance


Supplies


Introduce guests/participants


Bring camera and take pictures



 
 
 
 
  Date to Be Done Assigned To Done
FOLLOW UP      
Reconcile budget and pay all invoices/refund all receipts


Return any borrowed equipment


Fill out program evaluation form


Clip any news articles for final report


Keep extra flyers for report


Share final report with adviser and/or committee


Congratulate/recognize/send thank-you notes to those who helped, your speaker


Send thank-you notes to funding sources along with event flyers, program schedule, photos