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Management Housekeeping, like any other business component, needs good management to have any chance of success. The larger the event, the deeper the management staff should be. Given the restricted resources of the Kittitas Valley Event Center, it is imperative that we use our resources very efficiently. Nothing can ruin an event quicker than a failed cleaning plan. We must ensure that our staff not only has the right equipment, but also has good leadership on the grounds. Therefore we ensure accurate job descriptions, hire strategically into facility management positions, and provide training for our staff. Aside from managing our employees, communication is critically important. On a weekly basis, our entire staff meets to discuss upcoming facility needs and plans together to ensure we are prepared for upcoming events. In addition, each staff member is issued a two way radio in order to ensure timely communications. Making Trash Removal Easier Trash generated during an event can quickly become problematic. Our policy at the Kittitas Valley Event Center is to ensure that we have more than adequate trash receptacles available based on the number of people attending and the type of event. Events with alcohol and food have a greater need than general meetings. By increasing the number of receptacles we have available during an event, we can reduce the number of times the cleaning crew must empty them and also limit the potential for overflowing trashcans to create an unsightly mess. There are few things more frustrating, not to mention the potential for negative public relations, than not having the ability to properly dispose of the trash generated during an event. A Flexible Mindset No matter how well we plan and execute, one of the certainties in the event business is that anything can happen. To successfully host events, the maintenance team must have a flexible mindset and a Can- do attitude. Did the event attract more attendees than anticipated or is it running longer than originally scheduled? If so, we don't panic; it's all part of dealing with events. We have contingencies in place and make the best adjustments that we can on the fly and then we debrief and learn our lessons for future similar events. The Kittitas Valley Event Center keeps good records which we believe are essential to making informed staffing decisions, especially since we host some events on a recurring basis or on an annual basis. For our larger events, like the Kittitas County Fair and Ellensburg Rodeo, our regular personnel are not sufficient to handle the crowds. In these cases, and occasionally in others, we hire temporary help to find the type of laborers needed. Experience suggests that not all temporary help will show up for work and so we typically over hire for these temporary positions to ensure adequate coverage. Kittitas Valley Event Center Cleaning Action Plan 2017 14 1 P a g e