Event Best Practices

GSC
GSC Funding

So you want to throw a party?

What to do

  • book your venue
  • register your event if:
    • alcoholic beverages will be served
    • amplified music or a band will be used
    • the event will be publicized to non-Caltech people
  • ask for a bartender if you need one
  • write a budget

    Advertise!

  • 72 hours (3 full days) prior to your event, post 40 flyers around campus, including 20 in Catalina Housing Complex as well as GSC Display near Red Door and Broad Cafe.
  • submit your flyer to display@caltech
  • if possible, one month prior to your event, email the GSC newsletter (gscnews@its) with an announcement for your event
  • 7 days prior to your event, send an email announcement to gsc@its.caltech
  • Request Quickfunding
  • include this graphic in your flyers:

  • No-nos

  • don't advertise alcohol
  • more detailed guidelines