| Some folks think that they don't need a party | | | | at the retirement party. The lesser the number of |
| checklist. However, it is impossible to remember | | | | guests, the more likely you can serve them a |
| every bit of detail that you are supposed to do for | | | | sit-down meal with a number of courses; whereas if |
| the retirement party you are planning to throw. | | | | you have more guests, finger foods or snack items |
| Having an organized to-do list prior to the date of the | | | | and limited drinks are the only ones that will fit your |
| retirement party will enable you to manage and | | | | budget. |
| accomplish the necessary tasks easily, efficiently and | | | | When you plan the guest list, it is only appropriate to |
| within schedule [if not earlier]. | | | | prioritize the retiree's family, closest friends and |
| For the retirement party you are organizing, it is | | | | colleagues. Other people outside this circle may be |
| essential to start your party checklist with the guest | | | | invited provided that you have enough budget to |
| list and the budget. Once you have these settled, all | | | | accommodate more guests. |
| other aspects can be planned and organized | | | | When both budget and guest list are settled, you can |
| accordingly. Your set budget will help determine the | | | | start with your party checklist. It is advisable to |
| party's overall direction. It is difficult to plan when the | | | | settle these things a few weeks to a month before |
| budget is not yet in place, so make sure that this is | | | | the part. Your party checklist should have the date |
| settled beforehand. | | | | and time, reservations for the venue, party theme [if |
| Include everything when you are computing for the | | | | applicable], decorations, distribution of invites and |
| cost, such as food and drinks, invitations, venue, | | | | other reservations. |
| entertainment, ice, sounds and lights, and | | | | A week before the retirement party, you may add |
| professionals you may need to hire such as a | | | | to your checklist the following tasks: shopping for |
| bartender, caterer and waiting staff. Any excess | | | | food or confirming with the caterer, verifying |
| should be cut from the budget. | | | | reservations, making calls, collecting/confirming |
| Once your budget is settled, it's time to plan for the | | | | RSVP's, and making necessary adjustments. A day |
| guest list. The number of people you will invite should | | | | before the party, your checklist may include the last |
| not exceed the allocated budget per head. So if you | | | | minute purchases, ordered food items that are |
| have a budget that is only enough for a hundred | | | | awaiting pick-up and other tasks. |
| guests, you cannot simply invite more than a hundred | | | | These are just the typical things that a party |
| people. Unless you have sponsors or the retiree's | | | | checklist has. In real-life, the tasks and party |
| company will pay for the event or if some of the | | | | must-haves are often plenty. It is only imperative to |
| guests will chip in with the tab. | | | | have a checklist for the retirement party you are |
| The number of invited guests should be | | | | helping to organize because it can help you achieve a |
| proportionate to the amount of food you will serve | | | | successful event. |