Travel and Tourist

Are you a teacher’s aide, teacher, or school administrator?  Are you dreading the next school trip with your class – a long day, unruly students running everywhere, unhelpful museum staff or gallery attendants?  Well, if you follow these suggestions, you can help ensure your next group trip will go more smoothly – I can’t promise it will be pain free, but hopefully you can avoid unplanned surprises.

1)    Make sure your students and their parents are well-informed about the trip and any activities ahead of time.  This includes any necessary permission slips, money, lunches, or equipment that will be needed for the outing, contact information, etc.  Make sure any student going on the trip has everything he or she will need for the duration of the trip, and make sure YOU have a mobile phone and the contact information for your school, the children’s parents, your destination, and emergency services.

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Are you looking to host an event, party, conference or workshop?  If you have done so before, you know event planning can be a headache.  And, if you haven’t, you’re probably already overwhelmed!  Continue reading to discover a checklist that will help you ensure you’re prepared for your upcoming event.

Nail down the basic information.  Be able to answer these questions:
1.    What is the purpose of your event?  (Informational, fundraiser, social, etc.)
2.    What is the name of your event?  This should be catchy but relate to the purpose of your activity.
3.    When will your event take place?  (Date and time)
4.    What is the draw – a performer, speaker, fundraising activity?  If a person or group needs to be booked, are they available?

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