Event Planning at Babson College - Checklist
  1. Reserve a room with scheduling at Scheduling@Babson.edu
  • Logistic memo sent to all departments involved 3-4 weeks before event
  1. Facilities room set-up request Workorder@Babson.edu
  • Number of tables and how you would like them set up (dining, conference, theater, exam, classroom)
  • Registration Tables
  • Extra 6 foot tables
  • Coat Racks
  • Easels
  • Decorations (Trellis Pieces, ficus trees, etc.)
  • Garbage Cans
  • Extra Chairs
  • Podium
  • Flipcharts
  • Extension / Power Cords
  • Request signs to be staked / hung
  • Include size, type and payment
  • Reserved Parking signs, directions to parking lots or building signs, gate signs, signs with event name and location, podium signs, reserved seating signs, etc
  • Registration / Publications
  • Food - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, receptions, etc.
  • Beverages or Bar
  • Skirting and table clothes
  • Flowers - Centerpieces, buffet pieces, podium pieces, etc
  • Beverage refreshers
  • Orders must be placed 7 business days prior to the event
  • Final counts are due 3 days prior to event
  • Sodexho will order their own food tables
  • Save the date sent out
  • Invitations sent with RSVP information
  • Registration process set up (via phone, email or web)
  • Attendance sheet made
  • Posters
  • Programs
  • Publications and Brochures to give out
  • Banners
  • Website
  • Nametags
  • Tent cards
  • Place cards
  • A/V Media Needs - Media@Babson.edu
  • Public Safety - Ext 5555
  • Microphones
  • Projectors
  • Video Cameras
  • Laptop Hookups
  • TV/VCR/DVD Player
  • Video Tape Event
  • Computer Presentation in room
  • Slide for Backup
  • Lighting
  • Notify of which lots will be used
  • Notify of any private spots they need to cone off that day (5 Max)
  • Rooms unlocked / locked
  • Officer on site if there is beer/wine being served
  • Shuttle Vans - must provide drivers
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Favor / Thank You Gifts
  • Flights
  • Hotel
  • Car Service
  • Ordered or bought
  • Ready for presentation
  • Letters or gifts sent or emailed to volunteers
Click here to download a printable form
Click here to return to catering home page