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Special FocuS
	 Many	events	require	overnight	
stays,	which	makes	decisions	about	
lodging	crucial.	Brubaker	suggests	
that	knowing	who	the	attendees	
are	and	what	they	expect	is	vital	in	
making	decisions	about	lodging.	
Mixing	groups	can	lead	to	complaints	
and	displeasure,	which	can	color	the	
overall	experience	of	the	conference,	
and	accommodating	everyone	can	
be	challenging.	Do	they	need	Wi-Fi,	
air	conditioning,	elevators?	Moore	
recommends	fully	understanding	
the	potential	of	the	event's	physical	
location	so	that	you	can	specifically	
determine	what	you	can	and	can't	
offer	your	attendees.
	 Last	but	not	least,	custodial	and	
maintenance	are	two	vital	pieces	
in	planning	a	successful	event.	
They	are	the	"backbone"	of	the	
event,	according	to	Moore,	and	the	
"nuts	and	bolts	of	our	operation,"	

according	to	Brubaker.	They	can	
make	or	break	a	conference.	Even	
the	perfection	of	a	carefully	planned	
event	cannot	overcome	a	dirty	
conference	room	that	is	too	hot	
or	too	cold	or	uncomfortable	in	
any	other	way.	Miyamoto	suggests	
scheduling	a	meeting	with	the	
custodial	and	maintenance	operations	
team	to	properly	communicate	the	
expectations	for	the	event.	

occurrences,	and	always	have	a	plan	
B.	The	end	result	is	that	memorable	
experiences	will	come	out	of	all	the	
frenzied	planning.	As	Moore	says,	
"Embrace	the	madness." TS

Kayla Belcher

is the event intern for ACUHO-I.

	 Planning	a	conference	is	always	a	
hectic	experience;	nevertheless,	many	
coordinators	achieve	their	goal	of	
delivering	a	successful	event	year	after	
year.	Though	many	factors	contribute	
to	this	success,	communication	is	the	
most	vital.	Event	coordinators	need	
to	communicate	clearly	not	only	with	
the	clients,	but	also	with	maintenance	
and	custodial	professionals.	They	
must	be	able	to	adapt	to	changes	
quickly,	plan	for	unexpected	

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Talking Stick - January/February 2014

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Talking Stick - January/February 2014
Contents
New Member Highlight
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Facilities
Regroup
Special Focus
Calendar
Now Starring: Sophomores
An Oasis for Learning
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
New Members
Snapshot
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Talking Stick - January/February 2014
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Cover2
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 1
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 2
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Contents
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - New Member Highlight
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 5
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Vision
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 7
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Just In
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 9
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 10
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 11
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 12
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Your ACUHO-I
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Transitions
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 15
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Facilities
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 17
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 18
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 19
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Regroup
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 21
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 22
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 23
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Special Focus
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 25
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 26
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Calendar
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Now Starring: Sophomores
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 29
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 30
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 31
Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - 32
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Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - An Oasis for Learning
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Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - Conversations
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Talking Stick - January/February 2014 - First Takes
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