When you're choosing a time and place. find out...

  • if the place you want is available
  • if there is something else going on at the same time that might take people away from your meeting
  • if the presenters you want are available
  • if the place is wheelchair accessible
  • if the place has enough rooms
  • if there is enough parking.

If you're serving food...

  • find someone to provide the food or do it yourself
  • figure out the cost per person plus taxes
  • decide what you want to serve when. Depending on the time of day, you can serve snacks or a meal. Don't forget the drinks.
People think better on a full stomach!


Guidelines for Meetings

  • Do not talk when someone else is talking.

  • Take turns speaking and listening.

  • Respect others.

  • Agree to disagree sometimes.

  • Do not put down someone else's idea.

  • No smoking.

  • No perfume, aftershave or other strongly scented products.

  • Take time out if you need to.

PEI Literacy Alliance
902-368-3620


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