The type of the event to be held is one of the most important factors and it needs a lot of thought. You can incorporate activities as varied as simple banquets and adventurous outings lasting a few days. Frequency of holding social events and the finances available are both crucial factors to be considered when selecting the nature of the event more suited to your particular situation.

After you have chosen the type of event, you need to consider the location or venue for the event. If it is a dinner, then you will have to look for a restaurant which is classy and yet not too expensive. The location of the social event should be such that it ensures a comfortable environment for your employees.

Then you need to think about is the guest list. The size of the group can vary from a single project team to the entire department and the venue should be in accordance to this important requirement. You will also have to consider whether the family members of the employees should be called to the event or not.

Then you must choose the type of food you want served at the social event. Do not forget that various staff members would have diverse preferences, so it is important to have a big menu that will appeal to the tastes of all employees.

Moreover, it is always better to bring in some games at the event to ensure that the employees are engaged in the event completely and they go back home happy. Choose these activities with care, although you will find that the favourite choices for most social events are quiz contests, dancing and karaoke.

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Managing an event is a complicated and tough task. Not everyone can do a fine job at it and even experts in managing events often find themselves caught in tricky situations. This is because meticulous planning and flawless execution are required to make an event a success. There are numerous factors that need to be taken into account and a lot of emergency situations that you need to bear in mind. The tips mentioned below can be very useful if you want to make sure that your event is successful.

The most important part of the event is the venue, so it must be selected after much forethought. The venue you choose must be in line with the spirit and essence of the event. You will have to think if you want an indoor venue or an outdoor one, and which location your guests will be most comfortable in. You must ensure that the venue can accommodate the gathering comfortably, and to avoid any risk of shortage of space, it is better to pick a venue having floor space that is more than what you require.

Any event needs a number of employees who can serve food and refreshments or receive them at the gate. The employees have to show good care so that the guests feel easy and comfortable at the event. When you reach the venue to evaluate it, try to study the attitude of the employees towards you and if they are helpful and alert.

Most events have arrangements for offering lunch or dinner, along with snacks to the guests. If the event is for more than 2-3 hours, the standard of food becomes highly important. It is quite normal for the venue to have its own caterer, and otherwise they will be able to suggest to you a reputed external one. The menu must be decided in accordance with the broad preferences of the invited guests who will turn up. It is also a good idea to taste the food before appointing a caterer.

You must never overlook the fact that there will be some danger of an accident at the event. You must see that there are emergency arrangements for a wounded guest to be taken care of promptly. Other arrangements like emergency exits must also be examined so that if there is an outbreak of fire or some other untoward incident then people can be rushed out easily.

Although, there are many other issues that could make or break an event, by keeping in mind these broad suggestions, you would be able to reduce the risks of things going wrong. If it is a big event you are organizing, then it is also judicious to seek professional help in managing it.

Team building events foster better interpersonal relationships among team mates and improve the team’s efficacy and overall performance. These activities are being adopted by organizations throughout the globe and expert events companies now assist you in arranging them.

But you have to be thoughtful of some important things before choosing an events company so that you end up hiring one appropriate for your requirements.

You must first confirm if the events company has prior experience of organizing similar events in other places with success. These events are very different from all other events and there is no utility in picking a company which is yet to comprehend all the nuances involved. Hence, always go for a firm which knows what team building is all about.

Then you must ensure that you are hiring a local firm for the event, whose staff come from the same region. Only a local firm will have employees who will share a cultural affinity with the team members, which is crucial to ensure the success of such events.

The events company must also be able to quickly grasp the work culture of your organization. The goals of your company should be the main considerations during the planning of a team building event. This requires the organizers to comprehend what type of relationship exists between the older and junior members, and members at the same level within the team.

The organizers should also be trained in psychological and organization behaviour disciplines. Ordinary human responses to unfavourable situations, reasons that lead to motivation, and the strategies that click in the corporate social milieu should be known by the organizers.

Themes are an indispensible element of team building events. Hence you must have an idea of the skill of the company in handling different themes and see if the ones provided by it match your requirements. For example, if you are looking for the thrills of an adventurous event, then your events company must have the competency to arrange for such excursions, mange all the risks, and deal with all the vendors.

Lastly, the team members must derive maximum enjoyment out of a successful team building event. For this, the organizer’s disposition and persona has to be considered. The organizer must be amicable and friendly and should be able to spread a good sense of humour in the group. This will help employees to lighten up and get revived, and they will always welcome any more such sessions in the future. At the same time this will increase the efficacy of the event greatly.

The purpose of the teaching seminars is to deepen and strengthen our faith in the Word of God. This is accomplished through presentation and discussion of various topics relating to our practical Christian life.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. Heb10:24-25 (NIV)

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Rom12:2 (NIV)

Topic: Two Opposites

Date: Saturday 06

June 2009

Venue: Lyttelton Primary School, crn Potgieter & Monument rd
Lyttelton

Child care: Child care will be available
(if possible, please make other arrangements)

Agenda:

8:30 9:00 Coffee and tea (supplied)

9:00 10:15 Lesson 1: Sin (30 min teaching, 45 min participative discussion)

10:15 10:45 Tea break (supplied)

10:45 12:00 Lesson 2: Good Works (30 min teaching, 45 min participative discussion)

12:00 13:00 Lunch (bring a picnic basket)

Please prepare your own study notes on these topics in order to meaningfully contribute to the discussion and to enhance understanding.

Questions to consider:

• What is sin? What is God’s idea/thoughts about sin?
• Can a Christian (or anyone) be perfect?
• Do we have a choice whether to sin or do good works?
• Living a spiritual lifestyle in a worldly environment, how do I do it?
• How can I become more holy in my walk with God (tools, advice, guidance, encouragement)?
• How important is it for us to do initiated good works?
• How do we practice good works without becoming legalistic?

Thank you to everyone who contributed questions to the seminar. Feel free to contact me for any additional input. Contact Marius van der Merwe @ 082 3838 339 and vandermeerza@gmail.com or Gordon Uys @ 072 081 6454