The Social Planning Guide aims to address one primary responsibility of the chapter – the creation of a balanced social plan. To achieve such balance, several officers, such as the Commander, Risk Reduction Chairman and Social Chairman, must work together to develop a diverse, fun and safe social calendar. The Social Planning Guide provides a step-by-step approach that any officer can employ to build a balanced social program or plan an individual event. It also serves as a reference resource for themes, ideas and how to responsibly incorporate alcohol into an event.
The Social Planning Guide organizes the planning of any event according to six steps:
- Develop the Purpose
- Decide the Guests
- Plan the Activities
- Decide the Venue
- Add a Theme…or Don’t
- Events with Alcohol
In each step, the Social Planning Guide provides a variety of thoughts, ideas and suggestions aimed to assist a chapter in creating a great balanced social plan. If your chapter has difficulty with organizing events efficiently or if your chapter seems to plan the same events every year, the Social Planning Guide should serve as a helpful resource.
