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The LCC Events Standards of Presentation website provides the necessary, and required, processes for holding successful Star Standard events at LCC; it also includes helpful resources and tools. Our brand must always be associated with the highest quality – just the way our programs are.
On this page, you'll find templates, tips and tools for overall event organization, standard event timelines, media, photo, marketing and PR request examples, food & beverage guidelines, and solutions to common problems to assist you in running seamless events in collaboration with Conference Services that meet the Star Standard.
Quick Start Tools
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Event Checklist
Conference Services | Internal Event Planner | Timeline | Notes | |
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Determines event budget and funding | X | 3+ months before event date | ||
Contacts Conference Services to check date, time and location availability | X | 1-3 months+ before event date | ||
Submits event request in 25 Live | X | 1-3 months+ before event date | ||
Site tour of event space, as needed | X | X | 1-3 months+ before event date | |
Discuss event logistics | X | X | 1-3 months+ before event date | Ongoing as needed via in person meeting, WebEx meeting, email, etc. Logistics include but aren't limited to set up, AV, facilities, accomodations, catering, etc. |
Send catering menu to Conference Services | X | 1 month+ before event date | Menu is finalized once it's received. Please be sure to send dietary restrictions, as known. Catering isn't secure until a menu is submitted and accepted by the vendor. | |
Submit marketing request, including registration form, as needed | X | 1 month+ before event date | https://www.lcc.edu/marketing/index.html | |
Submit public relations request | X | 1 month+ before event date | https://5starservicecenter.lcc.edu/TDClient/41/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=154 | |
Submit Board of Trustee attendance, as needed | X | 1 month+ before event date | https://lcc1957.wufoo.com/forms/invite-the-trustees-to-an-event/ | |
Submit request for online streaming, recording and photography, as needed | X | 1 month+ before event date | ||
Submit special accomodations requests, as needed | X | 1 month+ before event date | ASL interpreter, captionist, etc. | |
Submits print services request for programs | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | ||
Submit facilities requests | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | https://5starservicecenter.lcc.edu/TDClient/41/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=62 | |
Submit AV requests | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | ||
Submit moving services requests | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | ||
Submits LCC Police Department requests for parking, door unlocking and locking, etc. | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | ||
Submits media services request for digital directional signage wayfinding | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | ||
Submits print services request for printed directional signage for wayfinding | X | 2 weeks+ before event date | ||
Send final catering count and dietary restrictions to Conference Services | X | By noon 1 week before event date | ||
Final changes to all logistics | X | 72 hours before event date | ||
Sends run of show, images and presentation to Conference Services | X | 72 hours before event date | ||
Set up complete and event planner able to access event space | X | X | 1 hour before event time | |
Set up all items brought into the room for event from event planner (materials) | X | 1 hour before event time | ||
AV techs onsite and ready for run thru | X | X | 1 hour before event time | |
Onsite during event | X | Entire event | ||
Clean up all items brought into the room for the event from event planner (materials) | X | 1 hour after event | ||
Post event wrap up meeting, as needed | X | X | 1 week after event | This is important for annual events to note the changes needed for next year |
Sample Event Timeline
Experience Starpower Awards Showcase
Friday, April 28, 2023
12-2pm
Michigan Room
Conference Services | Internal Event Planner | Timeline | Notes | |
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Determines event budget and funding | X | 1/15/23 | Met with ELT and determined budget of $5500. Funded through HR budget. | |
Contacts Conference Services to check date, time and location availability | X | 1/30/23 | Emailed on 1/30 and requested the Michigan Room on 4/28 from 11am-2pm | |
Submits event request in 25 Live | X | 1/30/23 | Event confirmed. | |
Site tour of event space, as needed | X | X | 2/15/23 | |
Discuss event logistics | X | X | 2/15/2023-4/14/2023 | |
Send catering menu to Conference Services | X | 3/28/23 | ||
Submit marketing request, including registration form, as needed | X | 3/15/23 | https://www.lcc.edu/marketing/index.html | |
Submit public relations request | X | 3/15/23 | https://5starservicecenter.lcc.edu/TDClient/41/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=154 | |
Submit Board of Trustee attendance, as needed | X | 3/15/23 | https://lcc1957.wufoo.com/forms/invite-the-trustees-to-an-event/ | |
Submit request for online streaming, recording and photography, as needed | X | 3/28/23 | ||
Submit special accomodations requests, as needed | X | 3/28/23 | 2 ASL interpreters requested on 3/28. Confirmed on 4/10. | |
Submits print services request for programs | X | 4/14/23 | Proof coming from marketing on 4/12. | |
Submit facilities requests | X | 4/14/23 | ||
Submit AV requests | X | 4/14/23 | ||
Submit moving services requests | X | 4/14/23 | ||
Submits LCC Police Department requests for parking, door unlocking and locking, etc. | X | 4/14/23 | Community members without star cards are attending, make sure the doors are unlocked. | |
Submits media services request for digital directional signage wayfinding | X | 4/14/23 | No needed, using digital signage only. | |
Submits print services request for printed directional signage for wayfinding | X | 4/14/23 | ||
Send final catering count and dietary restrictions to Conference Services | X | 12pm on 4/21/2023 | 2 vegan, 4 gluten free, 1 tree nut allergy. Update final count from 150 to 140. | |
Final changes to all logistics | X | 4/25/23 | Added on table stanchions to moving service's request. | |
Sends run of show, images and presentation to Conference Services | X | 4/25/23 | ||
Set up complete and event planner able to access event space | X | X | 11am on 4/28/2023 | |
Set up all items brought into the room for event from event planner (materials) | X | 11am on 4/28/2023 | ||
AV techs onsite and ready for run thru | X | X | 11am on 4/28/2023 | Experience Starpower team meet for run of show run through. |
Onsite during event | X | X | Entire event | |
Clean up all items brought into the room for the event from event planner (materials) | X | 3pm on 4/28/2023 | Experience Starpower team responsible for clearing tables with centerpieces and award boxes, etc. | |
Post event wrap up meeting, as needed | X | X | 5/5/23 | Notes from meeting- have lunch ready to be served at 11:15am, not 11:30am. |
Sample Event Run of Show
Experience Starpower Awards Showcase
Friday, April 28, 2023
12-2pm
Michigan Room
Time | Activity | Who | AV Notes | General Notes |
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11am | Arrive for AV run through | Experience Starpower Committee, AV team | Run through of slides, double check streaming to Experience Starpower webpage | |
11:30am | Caterer arrives to set up | Morton's Fine Catering | Setting up in conference center prefunction space | |
12pm | Guests arrive | Have photo slideshow playing on 2 LED walls and smooth jazz music playing as people eat until ceremony begins | ||
12-1pm | Lunch is served | |||
1pm | Program begins | Switch to powerpoint presentation emailed to conference services on 4/21 | ||
1-1:05pm | Welcoming remarks | Dr. Robinson | Welcome slide | |
1:05-1:10pm | Explaination of awards | Trustee Mathews | Awards slide | |
1:10-1:15pm | Shooting Star Award presentation | Dean Miller | Shooting Star Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:15-1:20pm | Rockstar Award presentation | Dean Berger | Rockstar Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:20-1:25pm | Rising Star Award presentation | Dean Wilhm | Rising Star Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:25-1:30pm | Aurora Award presentation | Chris MacKersie | Aurora Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:30-1:35pm | Superstar Award presentation | Bo Garcia | Superstar Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:35-1:40pm | Galaxy Award presentation | Dr. Glasscoe | Galaxy Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:40-1:45pm | Stellar Award presentation | Matt Fall | Stellar Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:45-1:50pm | Provost's Award presentation | Dr. Welch | Provost's Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:50-1:55pm | President's Award presentation | Dr. Robinson | President's Award slide | Winner can speak for up to 1 minute. When done, they will exit stage left and proceed to prefunction space to have picture taken. |
1:55-2pm | Closing remarks | Dr. Robinson | Closing slide | |
2:00-2:10 | Group photos of winners | Meet near the stage | Meet near the stage for group photos. |
What's Happening at the College?
Quick Note: Before selecting the big date for your upcoming event, it's a good idea to check the college events calendar to see what, if anything, else is going on. It's an even better idea to double check with your Conference Services Coordinator on a date before moving forward.
Our Facilities
From professional training sessions to holiday office parties, LCC has a space for any occasion at two convenient locations. Conference centers are located in the heart of Lansing at the Downtown Campus and in Delta Township at the West campus. Both offer free parking, catering and AV services, and stunning facilities.
Meet the Conference Services Team
Kelly Hekler, CMP, CTA
Conference Services Manager
heklerk@lcc.edu
Samantha Bite, CTA
Conference Services Coordinator,
Downtown Campus
geiges@lcc.edu
Erin Biel
Conference Services Coordinator,
West Campus
biele@lcc.edu