Eight things to keep in mind when buying meeting shirts

 

If you are planning a meeting (or any event) for next year, there are a million decisions to make. An important decision is what you will provide for a souvenir item. The goal is to make the meeting a fun, relaxed and carefree moment (with high attendance and participation) that everyone enjoys. Making souvenir items as meaningful and personal as possible can be a motivator for participation, so it's important to give attendees something stylish, functional, and affordable.

Custom printed meeting t-shirts and caps are popular choices for keepsakes because they are all of the above. When ordering for a large group, it is important to keep costs low while sourcing quality merchandise, and planning is the key to success.

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It doesn't take much imagination to think about the problems that can occur when ordering custom shirts for a large group. Talk to any meeting planner and they will probably agree that ordering shirts for a large group can be a challenge. I'm sure if you were to talk to enough planners, you would hear stories about misspelled names printed Political T-Shirts, or those where planners didn't order enough shirts for everyone. You could hear even more about the planners who waited until the last minute to order, who ripped their hair out trying to find a "fast" printing service with overnight delivery.

Each group has its own way of selecting and distributing these items to members. The most important message is to plan as soon as possible and observe more than one factor (not just price) when selecting shirts for your group. Here are some tips; especially if you are new to meeting planning, that could save you money and headaches.

When looking at the shirts, first consider your group and your budget. What does your group like, in terms of style, quality, colors, etc.? How much can you spend per shirt? Consult the catalogs and online the shirts that you think will suit your needs.