The BCEM planning journal
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Practical ideas. Better questions. Good events.Office party games for people who hate forced fun
Office party games work best when people can choose how to join. A work party can go wrong before anyone touches the food. The invitation says “mandatory fun,” the first activity asks everyone to perform, and the quietest colleague is already looking for an exit. A better plan for office party activities gives people choices: […]
Read the guidePlanning a water slide in New Westminster: four venue decisions
For a water slide in New Westminster, the difference between “there’s a tap” and “the venue has approved water play” is worth sorting out before the invitations go out. Ask three people three different questions: the venue approves the use of the space, the supplier reviews the exact unit, and the host plans where wet […]
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Choosing a Casino Party Format for Your Team
Choose casual play or a tournament by thinking about your team, guest arrivals, the wider programme and how you want the evening to feel.
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Sample Corporate Casino Party Timeline: Dinner, Speeches and Play
Use this sample sequence to connect dinner, speeches and casino play, then agree the real times with your venue and event suppliers.
Read the guideObstacle course rentals in North Vancouver: four checks before you book
Obstacle course rentals in North Vancouver begin with a question that a catalogue cannot answer: does the person who manages the site allow the proposed inflatable? A park shelter reservation, permission to hold a school fair and approval for an obstacle course are three different things. Use these four checks before inviting guests to race: […]
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Casino Night for Beginners: What Guests Can Expect
Guests do not need casino experience to join in. Here is how to introduce a corporate casino night so beginners know what to expect.
Read the guidePlanning 101 for Graduation Celebration
A graduation celebration works best when it reflects the graduate, gives guests a clear way to take part, and fits the host’s real budget and venue. Use this guide to choose a format, make a practical plan, and keep open questions visible. It is a planning resource, not a promise about venue availability, equipment suitability, […]
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Casino Party Venue Checklist: Access, Layout and Setup
A venue walkthrough checklist for loading access, room layout, dinner transitions and casino setup, without guessing at equipment space requirements.
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