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CHAPTER SEVEN
THE ' SMOOTH? M. C.
Webster's Dictionary defines Master of
Ceremonies as: a) " a person in charge of a social or other
occasion, who introduces the events or performers; b) one
who organizes and looks after details at a dance or other
fonnal occasion".
Some occasions that require an MO are; a wedding
reception ( and dance), a graduation exercise, a dinner
meeting with some business and a speaker, a social to
honour someone, an awards ceremony. a presentation
ceremony, a company dinner and dance, a Christmas ( or
other holiday) party, an evening of entertainment ( from
children's music recital or concert to adult little theatre)
There is no size requirement Any event that will function
more smoothly with someone ' guiding' it with an eye to
variety, smooth progression of the program, introduction of
the events/ persons and the other eye on the clock will
benefit from the services of an M. C.
In the beginning...
When you are first approached, you should get
some basic information time, date, location and type of
event. You should also, at this time, make an appointment
to meet the program organizer, as soon as possible, to
discuss the agenda. ( In the case of a wedding, the bride and
groom may be the organizers: a business event may be
organized by the company president.)
At this meeting you need to know the exact nature
of the event and determine what, exactly, the program
director perceives your role to be. You should have a
notebook and a list of questions to discuss.
It is best to get a COMPLETE agenda of everything
that will be happening. Many things are not your
responsibility, but as MC, you may need to announce,
guide, introduce, etc. You may also be asked questions by
guests, so it is best to be in on the overall picture.
You can also make suggestions. For instance, has
anyone made arrangements to meet and greet guests or
speakers? Is someone in charge of seating guests? These
aren't your duties, but the organizer may appreciate the
input
ORIGINAL INFORMATION
DATE:
TIME: ( from_ t o _ )
LOCATION:
EVENT:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
PHONE NUMBER
EVENTS/ ITEMS ( not necessarily in order)
Event 1.
where it will occur ( main hall? head table? etc.)
my duties
info 1 will need ( ie: names of people involved,
what their part is in the program.)
Event 2
[ same as above for ALL items in program)
As you go through this agenda, some questions you
should ask are:
What are the bar hours? Will it close during supper?
Is it cash bar or free? ( You need to know in order to announce
the rules.) If an entertainer needs a piano, is one available
and who will assure it will be in place? Where will supper be
served? ( If in another room, you will need to know where to
send the guests.) Will there be a head table? Will grace be
said? By who? Are there any special guests that need to be
recognized? Are there any special cultural or club customs or
ceremonies of which you should be aware? Will there be
reserved seating? If presentations are to be made: by whom?
Where will the gifts/ certificates, etc. be located? Will you
need to plan the dance agenda, or will the DJ act as MC for
the dance? Will you need to announce ( during the dance) such
things as lunch, bouquet throwing, bar closing, and/ or
closing of hall?
You will find that many of these questions don't
yet have answers, but the program director is now aware that
they exist, and should fill in the answers for you as soon as
possible. You will work closely throughout the planning
stage
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| Transcript | CHAPTER SEVEN THE ' SMOOTH? M. C. Webster's Dictionary defines Master of Ceremonies as: a) " a person in charge of a social or other occasion, who introduces the events or performers; b) one who organizes and looks after details at a dance or other fonnal occasion". Some occasions that require an MO are; a wedding reception ( and dance), a graduation exercise, a dinner meeting with some business and a speaker, a social to honour someone, an awards ceremony. a presentation ceremony, a company dinner and dance, a Christmas ( or other holiday) party, an evening of entertainment ( from children's music recital or concert to adult little theatre) There is no size requirement Any event that will function more smoothly with someone ' guiding' it with an eye to variety, smooth progression of the program, introduction of the events/ persons and the other eye on the clock will benefit from the services of an M. C. In the beginning... When you are first approached, you should get some basic information time, date, location and type of event. You should also, at this time, make an appointment to meet the program organizer, as soon as possible, to discuss the agenda. ( In the case of a wedding, the bride and groom may be the organizers: a business event may be organized by the company president.) At this meeting you need to know the exact nature of the event and determine what, exactly, the program director perceives your role to be. You should have a notebook and a list of questions to discuss. It is best to get a COMPLETE agenda of everything that will be happening. Many things are not your responsibility, but as MC, you may need to announce, guide, introduce, etc. You may also be asked questions by guests, so it is best to be in on the overall picture. You can also make suggestions. For instance, has anyone made arrangements to meet and greet guests or speakers? Is someone in charge of seating guests? These aren't your duties, but the organizer may appreciate the input ORIGINAL INFORMATION DATE: TIME: ( from_ t o _ ) LOCATION: EVENT: PROGRAM DIRECTOR PHONE NUMBER EVENTS/ ITEMS ( not necessarily in order) Event 1. where it will occur ( main hall? head table? etc.) my duties info 1 will need ( ie: names of people involved, what their part is in the program.) Event 2 [ same as above for ALL items in program) As you go through this agenda, some questions you should ask are: What are the bar hours? Will it close during supper? Is it cash bar or free? ( You need to know in order to announce the rules.) If an entertainer needs a piano, is one available and who will assure it will be in place? Where will supper be served? ( If in another room, you will need to know where to send the guests.) Will there be a head table? Will grace be said? By who? Are there any special guests that need to be recognized? Are there any special cultural or club customs or ceremonies of which you should be aware? Will there be reserved seating? If presentations are to be made: by whom? Where will the gifts/ certificates, etc. be located? Will you need to plan the dance agenda, or will the DJ act as MC for the dance? Will you need to announce ( during the dance) such things as lunch, bouquet throwing, bar closing, and/ or closing of hall? You will find that many of these questions don't yet have answers, but the program director is now aware that they exist, and should fill in the answers for you as soon as possible. You will work closely throughout the planning stage |
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