1. Leadership Day - Worksheet
Low-Cost Meetings
Todd DeLuca
@TechCommTodd
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2. Cheap! Free and low-cost meetings –
Locations
Public Spots
 School – University
 Classroom $
 Meeting Room $
 ConferenceArea $$
 Library $
 Gov’t Public Room $
Private Spots
 Business
 Member’sWorkplace
 Conference Room
 Restaurant $$
 Meeting Room
 Hotel or Banquet
Facility $$$

3. Cheap! Free and low-cost meetings –
Location Checklist
Things to Consider
 Internet
 Wired orWireless
 AV Options
 Projector & Screen
 Microphone
 RoomTypes & Setup
 Catering options
Other Items
 Non-profit Rates

4. Cheap! Free and low-cost meetings –
Catering & Food
Easy Options
 Takeout or Delivery
 Local place or chain
 Grocery Store
 Prepared non-cook
items
 Pot Luck
 Member dishes
Food Items
 Pizza, Sandwiches,
Salads, Cold Cuts, …
 Veggies (tray and dip)
 Side Salad or Dishes
 Cookies & Desert
 Water and Soda
 Snack bars or chips

5. Cheap! Free and low-cost meetings –
Catering & Food
OtherThings
 Meeting ‘Supplies’
 Plates
 Utensils
 Paper goods
 Cups
 Extras
 Foil, wrap, paper
towels, bags, …
Foods to Consider
 Meeting ‘Supplies’
 Pizza, Sandwiches,
Salads, Cold Cuts, …
 Side Salad or Dish
 Cookies & Desert
 Water and Soda

6. Cheap! Free and low-cost meetings –
OtherTips
Keep a Record
 Menus
 Locations & Hours
 Contacts
 Name and Phone
 Special Notes
 Dietary options
Meeting Records
 Receipts $
 Use chapter credit
card if possible
 Food Ordered
 How much?
 For how many?
 Leftovers?

7. Cheap! Free and low-cost meetings –
Get Some Help
Volunteer Support
 Order the Food
 Pick it Up
 Help Serve
 Bring Supplies
 Beverages
 Paper Goods
Other Assignments
 Research Locations
 Give criteria
 Reserve Room
 Supply contact info
 Update Records

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