planning for banquet hosted by: paula raney & racheal redman

PLANNING FOR

BANQUET

Hosted By:

Paula Raney&

Racheal Redman

What is a Banquet ?

A Banquet is…– "The time to recognize accomplishments and achievements from throughout the year. This is

the most important event held at chapter level! "

How to plan a successful banquet

•Planning ahead

•Assigning Committees

•Picking A Theme

•Sending out invitations

Planning AheadStart planning months ahead of time- Don’t wait till the last minute. The better you prepare the better the results will be

Make reservations-Other organizations and clubs will be trying to book

reservations for their banquets too!

Why make Committees?

It lets everyone from the chapter to get involved

It divides up the work so that every aspect receives 100%

Make committees for decorations, food, invitations, set up, clean up, and greeting

Pick A Theme

• This will allow your banquet to have a focus and will allow planning for decorations to be easier – Up, Up, and away with FFA– Under construction

Send out Invitations

• Parents• Members• Sponsors• University Representators • Faculty

What should youinclude

during YOUR banquet?

What to include during Banquet

– Overview of the year and success within the chapter

– Recognition and Awards

– Guest Speaker(s)

– Slide Show or video

Overview and Success• Make clear to the audience your chapters

achievements throughout the year.

*Give examples from… - Chapter level - Community Level - Student level

*Remember FFA is not all about plows and sows. Tell the community what it truly entails

Who should we Recognize? Members Supporters

Alumni Parents

Sponsors Faculty

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Award Ideas

• Plaques are always appropriate for banquets• Award members License plates• For proficiency area get awards that

correspond (Ag. Mechanics= welding mask) • If funding permits set up scholarships for

seniors

Ask… Guest Speaker

•State Officers (request form)

• Past FFA members

• Individuals who work in the agriculture industry and know about the FFA

Ideas and suggestions

• Create displays on activities and accomplishments throughout the year

• Create a slide show or video• Use a script• Host a dress rehearsal• Promote incoming freshman to attend• Arrange for media coverage (local newspaper)