Launching Activities

graphic: Toolbox Launch Checklist and Reminders continued


Planning of Launch Due Contact Name Contact Phone Status Done
Publicity
Schedule photographer to record event          
Follow media checklist (in media relations guide) to encourage media coverage          
Facility / Location
Reserve location          
Design set-up/layout          
Decorations and displays supplies: posters, brochures          
Bookmarks: supplies and collection          
Safety check: check for potential safety hazards, e.g. placement of electrical wires, physical obstacles          
Parking          
Transportation          
Special permits (city hall)          
Insurance (does venue have insurance to cover events hosted by other groups?)          
Clean-up crew          
Risk and issue management, e.g. possible fire, overcrowding          
Equipment
Complete equipment list          
Reserve special equipment (e.g. microphones)          
Purchase orders for new equipment          
Follow-up
Thank-you letters (include VIPs, community partners, adult learners, venue, media)          
Evaluation (how the event went)