9. Community service activities
More than 100 attendees from the Professional Convention Management Association's Convening Leaders conference assembled hygiene kits at Clean the World in Orlando in January. The kits were later donated to a local homeless shelter. Community service projects such as this provide an opportunity for event attendees to work together toward a common goal. For large events, planners can offer a variety of service options that attendees choose from in the registration process. The host city's convention bureau or destination management companies can help to identify community organizations that need assistance. If transportation is an issue, ask about projects that can be done within the meeting space.
Photo: Courtesy of P.C.M.A.
