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1. The first annual Smith Trust Family Marathon in support of disadvantaged youth is being planned by your boss. Initial interest in the event is projected to have 2,000 volunteers, 10,000 participants, and 20,000 spectators. You are charged with managing all food and beverage needs for this event. You'll need to organize concessions for the tradeshow and spectators, food for the volunteers and spectators, and food for the awards banquet the evening of the marathon. How do you determine who, what, how, and why for each part of this Marathon event? What challenges will you face with unknown participant counts and a nonprofit budget?
2. What kind of risk management procedures would you set in place for this event (specifically with F&B)? What risks can you plan for? How can you mitigate them prior to or during this event?
3. What is the purpose of permits related to event management? How do they impact an event?
4. 400 Pharmaceutical Representatives will be in New Orleans for an annual corporate meeting. The theme this year is Mardi Gras. Over four days they need to learn new compliance training, see new products, reward successes over the past year, look for synergies, and develop relationships to improve business relationships amongst each other. Each year this is something all representatives in the field hope to receive an invitation for. In the past, themes have included break dancing, rodeo cowboys, and wine tasting. How do you find the right entertainment for all the different events over the four day conference? There will be a trade show, training sessions, parties, an awards banquet, and vendor sponsored meals and breakout sessions. Considering goals, the Mardi Gras theme, and the audience.
5. Let's change topics...compare and contrast ethics, law, and morals. Give an example in relation to an event of what you consider unethical and against the law, and your personal views on morals.
6. Choose a city where an event planner would need to work with a union staff to deliver an event. How would you legally and ethically work with the union, but still be able to remain within a budget?
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