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Teens can be notoriously absentminded when it comes to times and places, so provide plenty of reminders about the dinner. Simple one-page fliers, written by hand and giving directions to your house, are the first step; hand them out at a practice a few days before the dinner. Use large letters with bold print and a simple heading, such as, 'Team dinner on Thursday,' so the fliers are easily to read at a glance. Send tweets and online posts the day before and the day of the gathering to ensure everyone will attend.
Set the Stage
A simple banner that says 'Go Team' is the only decoration you need. Organize your space to accommodate groups of teens. Include a buffet setup on your kitchen counters if room allows and allocate some seating at your dining room table; if your kitchen is small, set the buffet on the dining table. In either case, place folding chairs and TV trays in small clusters around the room, not in straight lines. Designate a coffee table as an eating space for teens to sit around on the floor, and place large pillows on the floor around the table.
Give 'Em Carbs
Spaghetti, garlic bread and salad with assorted vegetables for runners to add themselves make up a traditional pre-meet dinner, with easy-to-serve brownies, cookies or cupcakes for dessert. Plan on about 1 pound of pasta for every five to six people, and provide both vegetarian and meat sauces with about 1/2 to 3/4 cup per serving. Lasagna or baked potatoes with chili for topping provide good alternatives to spaghetti. For drinks, serve lemonade, sports drinks and ice water with lemon slices.
Encourage Socializing
Instead of leading games or competitions, ask students to help with dinner preparations and with cleanup at the end of the dinner -- they'll talk to each other over the chopping board and at the stove. Provide low-key activities that encourage talking, including asking each team member to say what she likes most about the cross-country team, or providing a list of questions for each person to answer aloud, such as, 'Describe your most embarrassing moment,' or 'Name your favorite movie and explain why you like it.'
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How to Organize a Successful Job FairIn Feburary 2016 12,

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The location should be large enough to accommodate both the anticipated attendees and the number of companies you hope will sign up. If you’re planning a community-wide event, such as one for an entire town or city, you might need a venue as large as a convention and events center or the state fairgrounds. A community center or hotel conference room may suffice for smaller events that feature a specific industry -- such as health care, for example -- or a particular group, such as high school students. Also, evaluate your budget before you scout locations and pick one several months in advance in case that venue has a long waiting list.
Setting a Budget
Review your budget and determine how much to allocate to each component of your job fair plan. For example, in addition to paying for a facility, you may need to rent furniture, such as chairs and tables for the booths. You’ll also need to allot money for advertising, such as the cost of printing flyers or buying print ads in the local newspaper. In addition, you’ll likely need to hire temporary workers to staff the fair. Beef up your budget by enlisting corporate sponsors. Encourage them to fund the event with sponsorship packages that include free booths at the fair and other perks.
Publicizing Your Event
To gain the most exposure and attract the most participants and corporate sponsors, get the word out early. If you’re planning a university job fair, reach out to companies who employ a large number of your alumni. Also approach companies that hire a wide range of occupations or that are important employers within your community. For example, if you’re planning an event for a small city, contact large employers that hire mostly local workers. Market your event through a variety of media, including email, corporate partnerships, traditional advertising and press releases. Your marketing materials should highlight major employers participating and outline how job seekers will benefit by attending.
Other Considerations
An effective job fair addresses the needs and concerns of your intended audience and helps job seekers with every aspect of their job search. To achieve this, enlist advocates for specific populations, such as people whose first language is not English, people with disabilities, and older job seekers, including retirees looking for part-time work. Help employers and job seekers by offering seminars on topics such as how to write an effective resume or how to comply with state and federal labor laws.
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