We're in the final push for the Big Event. I'm managing a major garden event -- all day workshops, 70 classes, 50 speakers, 400 people attending, with 100+ volunteers assisting.
Today I had one speaker cancel, one volunteer I rely heavily on go into hospital for emergency surgery, the office person who helps us go missing because her daughter needs surgery, and a broken database of registrations.
Guess what I'm going to do this week and weekend? Yep, I'm going to be rebuilding a database with details for 400 registrants. Then printing out those details. And stuffing envelopes. Printing signs. Finding a speaker substitute ... and the list goes on.
So wish me luck -- that big sigh of relief you hear at 7 p.m. on March 5 will be me, sitting down with a drink in hand as I put the event behind me. Until then, though, it's Event Management and/or Paycheck Work 24/7. Literally.
Wish me luck ...
J L
jayellwilson.com
Hey, J.L., you are getting it done. If not for the glitches, the success wouldn't be so sweet! You know what to do, now go do it! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is OH NO!!! YOU GOT THIS.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should run for president, JL. It sounds like you're cool in a crisis and know how to get things done! The country could use you...
ReplyDeleteWe're behind you, JL. Wish we were closer so we could REALLY help. You've got the skills...it will turn out to be a great event!
ReplyDeleteBreathe, JL. Just breathe.
ReplyDeleteDitto what Jannine said! And Rolynn. Once it's over and you've had a chance to breathe, let us know how it went!
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