Here we go! Each month the GOL planning team hopes to bring your GOL committee tips on how to best prepare for your event. Remember to check out all of the resources available on our Resources page. 

If you have any extra suggestions or ideas that you would like to share with the district, or if there's something we have forgotten to provide you, please send us an email. 

This month's recommendations are:
 
 1. BRAINSTORM with your GOL committee 

-        Will the event work?

-        How many people do you need to make the event happen?

-        Does the event serve a need previously not met in your church/community?

-        Do we have the resources to make it happen?

2. CREATE A BUDGET

-        See sample budget planning sheet on Resources page

3. START SCHEDULING

 *This part is crucial. If you plan on renting/booking a field for your event, make sure you do this as soon as possible to ensure you get the date you want. 

-        Talk with the appropriate field rental office

o      What size field do you need?

o      What tech needs do you have?

o      What can you afford?

-        Tentatively book a couple of dates

-        Call the field provider and confirm your date 

4. GET PEOPLE EXCITED
      -       Once your church/zone is on board, start getting the word out. Recruit some volunteers and plan a date where you can all get together and discuss roles/responsibilities (some important roles are noted on the 'Event Checklist' on the Resources page).