Course:
TM 123 - Special Club Events

Course Description:
The course explains how to use special events for effective and diverse
educational programming. How to plan special events, allocate the required
resources, and stimulate the club membership. How to increase member
participation by providing additional leadership and speaking opportunities.

Length:  55 minutes

Target Audience:
Vice President Education (VP-E)
Sergeant At Arms

Course Objectives & Goals:
At the conclusion of the course: 
 a. the VP-E will be able to plan and set an educational agenda for several
different special events;
 b. the Sergeant At Arms will be able to create a checklist for each special
event to facilitate the arrangement of the room, selection and utilization of
program materials; and the reception of guests and members; and
 c. all participants will be able to list several options for increased
member participation and involvement.

Instructional Format:
Lecture and Group discussion 

Topics Outline:
Types of Club Events
 Theme Meetings
  TI Anniversary - October
  Holidays
 Inter-Club Events
  Debates
  Tall Tales
  Evaluation Contest
 Officer Installation
 Club Charter Anniversary
 Past Presidents Dinner
 Open Demonstration Meetings
 Club Speech Contests
 Speak-a-thons
Success Leadership Programs
 Parliamentary Procedure in Action
 How to Conduct Productive Meetings
 The Art of Effective Evaluation
 How to Listen Effectively
 Leadership, Parts I and II
 Building Your Thinking Power, I&II
 Speechcraft
Checklist and Required Resources
 Pre-Meeting Setup and Planning
  Coordinators and Facilitators
  TI Catalog Orders
  Workbooks and Handouts
  Slides or Overheads
  Certificates and Trophies
 Meeting Setup
  Welcome / Reception of Guests
  Room Layout and Seating
  Audio / Visual Aides
  Distribution of Handouts