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ACI CONVENTION SOCIAL EVENTS SUBCOMMITTEE

ACI CONVENTION SOCIAL EVENTS SUBCOMMITTEE Responsibilities Opening Reception Concrete Mixer VIP/Sponsor Reception Opening Reception Sunday (Day 1) early evening Approx. 1,000+ people Chapter sponsorship Light hors d’oeuvres (cheese and crackers, veggies, etc.) Cash bar

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ACI CONVENTION SOCIAL EVENTS SUBCOMMITTEE

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  1. ACICONVENTION SOCIAL EVENTS SUBCOMMITTEE

  2. Responsibilities • Opening Reception • Concrete Mixer • VIP/Sponsor Reception

  3. Opening Reception • Sunday (Day 1) early evening • Approx. 1,000+ people • Chapter sponsorship • Light hors d’oeuvres (cheese and crackers, veggies, etc.) • Cash bar

  4. Tuesday (Day 3) early evening 1,000 to 1,500 people Showcase your local specialties Not a competition, be yourself Concrete Mixer

  5. Concrete Mixer • Venue • Entertainment • Food • Drinks

  6. Concrete Mixer—Venue On site versus Off site

  7. Concrete Mixer— Venue • On-site Considerations: • Hotel contribution • ACI staff help negotiate • Convenient for attendees

  8. Concrete Mixer— Venue • Off-site Considerations: • Need to decide no later than 24 months prior • Nice to get out of hotel • Must provide transportation (added cost) • Show off a local venue • Venue rental

  9. Concrete Mixer—Entertainment • Be creative – have a theme • No loud music • People want to socialize • Entertainment besides music?

  10. Concrete Mixer—Food • “Heavy” hors d’oeuvres (eight pieces per person) • Stations • Showcase local specialties in season

  11. Concrete Mixer—Drinks • Two complimentary drink tickets per person • Cash bars

  12. VIP/Sponsor Reception • Recognize donors, active Chapter people, and others • Optional • Approved by Convention Committee • Held most often on Monday evening (Day 2)

  13. Need Help? • Chapter Convention Guide! • Event Services staff • History • Negotiations • Past Host Chapters • Go to a Convention • Teamwork! • Consult local Convention & Visitors Bureau

  14. Questions & Answers Thank You!

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