This guide book provides valuable checklists, charts and forms, pointers and case histories to help in organizing and conducting a successful meeting. The 16 chapter headings are as follows: What to Expect from a Meeting; The Meeting-Planner: The Catalyst; Using an Outside Consultant; First Things First--So Let's Look at Planning; Developing the Plan and Program; Assembling the Cast; Where Shall It Be Held; Gentlemen, Be Seated; People Do Get Hungry; Countdown to Your Meeting; Press Relations Etiquette; Communicating with Your Audience; Getting the Audience Involved; Injecting Excitement into Your Meeting; Putting Visual Aids to Work; and For a Better Meeting Next Time. (DB)