Our Members

Planning Timeline

6 Weeks Before Event

  • Choose a theme.
  • Decide on an audience.
  • Appoint a planning team.
  • Secure coalition partners.

5 Weeks Before Event

  • Plan Budget.
  • Invite moderator/speakers.

4 Weeks Before Event

  • Finalize date and location.
  • Finalize panel speakers.

3 Weeks Before Event

  • Begin advertising event.
  • Create media packet.
  • Choose spokesperson.

2 Weeks Before Event

  • Re-confirm speakers
  • Increase audience recruitment.

5 Days Before Event

  • Fax media advisory.
  • Finalize media packets.
  • Call coalition partners to assess attendance.

2 Days Before Event

  • Make media reminder calls.

Day of Event

  • Make news release and media packet available to reporters who attend.

After Event

  • Follow up with media.
  • Thank participants.
  • Collect media clips.