The clock is ticking...

As you can see by the countdown in the top left...Cab & Cab is approaching! We haven't wasted any time. The Event Request Form has been submitted and we are officially registered to host the event! The class is separated into the "6 A's" of event planning. Those 6 A's and their current accomplishments are listed below. Read up and drink in!

Anticipation
The anticipation group is in charge of the arduous task of getting everyone excited for Cab & Cab...aka MARKETING. The group has spent a lot of individual time brainstorming and collectively made a to-do list and divided that list up so that everyone has something specific to accomplish. They have discussed where we would like to market and how.  There is also a special team within the anticipation team that is planning to acquire all the sponsorships needed to make Cab & Cab possible. The Sponsorship group worked on ideas for our sponsorship packets (levels of contirbution and what the recognition they will receive) and also updated the sponsorship reservation form from last year.  They have been in touch with Seasons 52, a great sponsor from last year and they have their calendar marked for Cab & Cab! The sponsorship team would like to get this all together so they can start reaching out to people by the end of next week! So stay tuned for updates on who we have had the pleasure of meeting!

Appetite
The Appetite group is obviously in charge of pleasing your appetite! So far, the appetite group has gotten their creative juices FLOWING! Knowing that people are becoming more involved in what they eat, the appetite group has chosen to stay true to season with some delicious items like baked salmon cakes, endive salad bites and pesto ravioli. "We want to incorporate fresh, seasonal foods that will compliment our unique variety of wine". Cab & Cab plans to feature wine from Spain, France and Italy! Don't even try to tell me your palate isn't dancing over the thought of all of those wonderful things!

Activities
The activities group is to make certain that event goers ENJOY Cab & Cab (and we are sure you will!)

Atmosphere
The atmosphere group is in charge of transporting you to another place and time in every way imaginable. Atmosphere discussed with Activities how to narrow down the theme since "Old World/New World" and "Movies" was a bit vague.  They came up with several ideas but are dependent on what type of entertainment that Activities can get.  As of right now (and this can/probably will change), we are looking at Moulin Rouge, Chicago, and Copa Cabana type atmosphere.

Arrival/Amenities
In charge of making sure that your arrival at Cab & Cab is as memorable as all the things you take home with you is the Arrival/Amenities group. The group has started looking at Cab & Cab from a logistical standpoint. They've discussed different elements such as parking, VIP parking, registration tables, arrival escorts and signage. Arrival/Amenities has also started to brainstorm ideas for take home gifts for each of our guests as well as special gifts to each of our sponsors. They are starting to price those gift items and will bring that information to our class meeting on Tuesday. "We are going to make a great team, as we are all equally excited for Cab & Cab and we bring really unique ideas to the table!".

Overall, the class is just bursting with excitement like a bunch of 13 year olds at a Justin Bieber concert. Eager to get started and elated to show you what we are made of, Event Management II promises this years Cab & Cab will be a night to remember!