Jim Anderson

To all NW Race Organizers -



Probably not many bike race organizers are aware of the The division of

Continuing Education and the Arts & Administration Program partnered in

Fall 1999 to develop

a Festival & Event Management Certificate Program.

With support from the Oregon Tourism Commission, the

Certificate Program has been endorsed by the

International Festivals & Events Association, the Oregon

Festivals & Events Association, and the Convention &

Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon. Staff and

volunteers working with community festivals, non-profit

organizations, recreation sites, or businesses that

host special events will find various opportunities to gain

the insights and tools essential in producing successful

events.



In this program you can take one workshop or finish the certificate in

event and fesitval management from University of Oregon (see website for

all the info). You dont have to be in Oregon to do this.



If you are serious about your event, and would like a chance to network

and learn professional practices in the event world i'm urging all race

organizers to take a workshop. Some of them range from the basics of

managment to sponsorship, marketing and behind the event (planning,

volunteers, and timelines).



Want more info, talk to me or visit:

http://center.uoregon.edu/festivalevent/



Other info about events in professional world checkout International

Festival and Events Assoc.: http://www.ifea.com/   or Oregon Chapter, of

the IFEA (OFEA) email: of-@mindspring.com













Jim Anderson

Race Director

Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic (Sept. 15-16th, 2001)

www.eugenecelebration.com

503-975-8229

spa-@teleport.com