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Fundraising Twist
Don’t you love going to fundraising dinners? Ahem. A friend of mine, who has been to countless such affairs, affectionately calls them “rubber chicken dinners.” He says the same four meals, all involving chicken, have been served at fundraising dinners in the south...
Beyond the “Hello, My Name Is…”
We recently blogged about effectively designing name badges. When done right, name badges can be a great tool for your event. When done incorrectly, they can be a distraction and something attendees purposefully “forget” to wear. Name badges are...
God is Faithful
March 31, 2015 was the Tuesday afternoon before Easter, and we were preparing for several groups to arrive that weekend. I’ll never forget standing outside the Pritchell Mezzanine with my co-workers and staring in shock as thick clouds of smoke engulfed our...
What’s In Your On-Site Meeting Bag
It’s event time. Some planners have a special bag, to carry and organize everything they need during the event. Here’s what my bag usually contains: Chargers. For everything- my phone, my computer, my iPad. Clipboard and pens. I know lots of people have gone...
Tips On Scouting a Location
You’re taking a trip to look at a potential site for an event. Here are a few things to remember to help you make the most of your visit. Make a list of the all the group needs. Do this before you arrive. Prepare and bring as much information as you can on the...
Keeping Your Event Budget on Track
You have established your event budget—good. Now for the task of keeping your event on track, which is by far the trickiest part of event planning. Leave out a detail or under estimate costs, and you are on the fast-track to crashing the budget. So what are some...
LifeWay finalizes sale of Ridgecrest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LifeWay Christian Resources has finalized the sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center and Summer Camps to the Ridgecrest Foundation, a group dedicated to using the property as a Christian camp and conference center. “We’re so thankful God has provided...
Why You Should Do Devotions With Your Leadership Team
Guiding your leadership team in a look at God’s Word and a short time of prayer says several things. My relationship with God is a top priority. This sends a clear signal to your team that you are in a relationship with God. You care about what God has to say in...
How To Offer A Yoga Class At Your Next Event
Yoga is a type of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility, breathing and relaxation. After a single session participants experience benefits like lower blood pressure and improved mood. Yoga is popular in the United States and can be a nice benefit to offer to...
Creative Ways to Fund Your Event Budget
You have an opportunity to create a wonderful event or meeting. Ideas swirl around in your head about how to pull off the perfect event. The venue? Check. The theme? Working on it. What speaker can we get to connect our guests with God and each other? And what...
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