Planning timeline:

Decide to have event                              8 – 18 months in advance

Choose chairperson                                8 – 18 months in advance

Print solicitation forms                         8 – 18 months in advance

First committee meeting                      8 – 18 months in advance

Set quarterly goals                                  8 – 18 months in advance

Deadline for items                                    1 month in advance

Day of event                                                 0

Save the date                                                5 months in advance

Invitations mailed                                     5-6 weeks in advance

Close reservations                                     10 days in advance

Volunteer event                                            2 weeks before or after