Event Planning : The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives And Other Special Events - 00 edition

Allen, Judy : Judy Allen Productions

Judy Allen is highly regarded as an expert in the field of event planning. She is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company that designs, produces, and orchestrates special events worldwide.

Judy offers a dynamic combination of excellent planning, organizational, logistical, and negotiating skills, mixed with creativity, visualization, and an ability to focus not only on the big picture but also on the many tiny details that make the magic. She has designed and produced memorable events such as Disney's opening night gala for Beauty and the Beast, and coordinated Norman Jewison's 25th Anniversary celebration for Fiddler on the Roof. Her clients include EMI Music Canada, BPI Mutual Funds, NCE Resources Group, Tetra Pak, Cyanamid (a Division of Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc.), and Marriott International.

Judy Allen is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, such as Meeting Professionals International, and a frequent contributor to publications such as Meeting and Incentive Magazine, and Toronto Special Events.

"Event Planning will provide both beginning and seasoned event planners the tools to be successful in a competitive marketplace. As you read through Even Planning, you realize how much detail and value you must provide to have a successful event. Event Planning is a realistic conceptual framework for planning successful events."

--John Bailey, National Account Executives, Marriott International, Inc.

"This book will be a help to all event planners, from rank beginners to seasoned professionals. It provides excellent guidelines as well as helpful details."

--Katherine Kossuth, Director of Operations and Special Events, Canadian Film Center

"Even Planning will save beginning event planners from plenty of heartbreak and headaches."

--Lisa Hurley, Special Events Magazine

"This book is long overdue and will make a great contribution to the event planning industry."

--Keith Stein, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Magna International Inc.

Publisher Web Site, June, 2003

The First Steps: Initial Planning and Budgeting.
Organization and Timing.
Location, Location, Location.
Transportation.
Guest Arrival.
Venue Requirements.
Who's It All For?
Food and Beverage.
Other Considerations.
Conclusion.
Appendices.
Index.