Event Planning

Plan a successful event by developing a strong relationship between event sponsors and event management.

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Planning and Responsibilities

Plan successful events with firm objectives and time to prepare and plan. Each detail is critical. Though resources like space, facilities, equipment, and furniture are limited, identifying what resources you need for your event when you submit a request is very important. Use the Checklist for Events to organize your needs and objectives as a guide to your event planning. Plan in advance for success so you can enjoy the fruit of your labors.*

Event Planning Brochure (PDF)

Successful Events are a Shared Responsibility

Successful events require cooperation between the Event Sponsor (you) and the Event Management (Scheduling Office).

Event Sponsor and Event Management Responsibilities Chart

Your Responsibilities As Sponsor

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Sponsors might include BYU-Idaho departments, church units, study groups, or individuals. Basic responsibilities apply only to on-campus and community users.

Request a date and location (community request forms may be submitted 90 days prior to the event date for consideration)
Identify target audience (estimate number of attendees and the type of guests attending)
Determine event content and talent (must adhere to speaker clearance policies)
Identify an adequate budget to host an event
Produce printed programs, invitations, or promotional material (University Press services are available)
Gain copyright permissions
Assure food safety (see regulations from Eastern Idaho Public Health)
Order specific items such as flowers or food (e.g. buffet or served meal through University Catering)
Host guests and provide seating charts
Provide program outline and conducting notes, if applicable

Event Management Responsibilities

Scheduling Office

Verify the event complies with all university policies and gain appropriate level of approval including verification of speaker clearance, if applicable
Confirm date, space and resource availability
Connect event to online BYU-Idaho calendar and reports for resource services (use calendar image template).
Event registrations
Final invoicing and budget settlement

Event Services

Coordinate and host pre-production meetings for university resources
Custodial and room and staging setups
Audio/visual needs (lights, sound, teleprompter, microphones, video)
Security and parking
Ticketing and ushers
Manage house at event including ushering and emergency services (required if over 1,000 guests in attendance)

*Academic course scheduling has priority for space. All scheduling is subject to change if University needs arise.

Compliance with food safety regulations is required. For more information, see Eastern Idaho Public Health.