I was the project manager for the Habitat for Humanity Contra Dance fundraiser that was held on April 8, 2011. This event was organized through a group project in a different TLEP class I am in, but throughout the actual event (and planning stages) there were different aspects that I thought of that I learned […]
Entries Tagged as 'TLEP 4830'
Habitat for Humanity Contra Dance fundraiser
April 26th, 2011 · 2,144 Comments · Application, TLEP 4830
LOL with UAO feating Ross Matthews – extra credit
April 26th, 2011 · 40 Comments · TLEP 4830
I would describe the “First Spring Comedy Festival featuring Ross Matthews” as being surprisingly funny. The price was very reasonable, only $5 per student. The event was also very well advertised prior and the pre-selling of tickets was great! I had never heard of Ross Mathews before this event, but all of my friends are […]
Tags:LOL with UAO·Reflection
Perry Field House Tour Reflection
April 18th, 2011 · 63 Comments · Facility Tours, TLEP 4830
One thing about the Perry Field House that I never thought about before the tour was seating. The field house has portable bleachers, which according to chapter 12 in the text means they are smaller units and are constructed of lightweight materials. They will have skids or a wheel system to make them easy to […]
Perry Field House Tour Questions
April 17th, 2011 · 61 Comments · Facility Tours, TLEP 4830
1. How was this building built to accommodate all parties? ie. Ada compliancy 2. Are there any plans for renovation or upgrading? 3. Have you initiated any lean movements/practices? If so, what are they? 4. Can you briefly describe your Risk Management plan, and how well it is followed? 5. This facility is primarily for […]
Current Research Critique
April 17th, 2011 · 14 Comments · Application, TLEP 4830
The scholarly article Association of Neighborhood Design and Recreation Environment Variables With Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Adolescents by Morton Kligerman, MD, MPH; James F. Sallis, PhD; Sherry Ryan, PhD; Lawrence D. Frank, PhD; Philip R. Nader, MD deals primarily with the underlying assumptions that facilities may impose on the well being of […]
The Olympics
April 6th, 2011 · 57 Comments · Application, TLEP 4830
According to the article Most-Watched Opening Ceremony Ever For Non-U.S. Winter Olympics, Vancouver definitely benefited by hosting the Olympic games. The entire article goes on to talk about the comparison of the total views for Vancouver (67.5 million) versus the total views of other cities, such as Torino (50.2 million) and Lillehammer (61.7 million). I […]
Ancillary Areas
March 29th, 2011 · 2,205 Comments · Application, TLEP 4830
Anti-bacteria flooring (that also captures odors) Anti-slip resistance flooring A lot of trash receptacles, variously spread out Adequate seating (benches vs. stools) Make sure it is ADA assessable Utilize maximum locker space Have a separate ‘grooming’ area with some privacy Having the right lighting, especially in the grooming area Provide a separate area with stalls […]
Ice Arena Management Reflection
March 15th, 2011 · 101 Comments · Facility Tours, TLEP 4830
In the beginning, I really wasn’t that thrilled to have a tour of the BGSU Ice Arena. I have gone to numerous BGSU Hockey games, and have even sold tickets through the Ticket Office for events so I felt that I already knew the facility pretty well, and also that it just isn’t that […]
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Questions for Ice Arena Management
March 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Facility Tours, TLEP 4830
How difficult is it for your operations during the recent construction renovations? Have you initiated any lean movements/practices? If so, what are they? What is your projected goal for the BGSU Ice Arena? Can you briefly describe your Risk Management plan, and how well it is followed? What is the ice arena used for when […]
Technology
March 2nd, 2011 · 171 Comments · Application, TLEP 4830
Benefits of Technology in the Tourism, Leisure, and Event Planning field Organization – It is inevitable the different applications and databases that professionals can use. Excel, for example, is a great tool that Event Planners can use to keep track of budgets and cost analysis. Communication – Emails and messengers make it simple to communicate […]
Tags:MS Outlook·Technology