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Automate Event Management using Apps Script

April 19, 2011

Editor's Note: Guest author Phil Ridout is an independent consultant specialising in Knowledge Management. He is a facilitator for the Knowledge and Innovation Network (KIN) a business to business knowledge sharing network.Google Apps Script

Create an Events page in the MemberSpace Google Site (in a standardised format)

Create a Calender Event in the Network Events Calendar maintained by facilitators

Announce the event on the MemberSpace news (announcements) page

Allow delegate self-registration

Send attendees a customized email confirmation when they register

Send joining instructions emails to all attendees immediately prior to the event

The Solution

So what’s in the script behind this?Simple Mail Merge1. Event Registration EmailSimple Mail MergeonFormSubmitMail Services2. Event Page in SitesSites Services3. Calendar entry in Events Calendar4. Email confirmation / joining instructions5. Event Announcement in SitesherePosted by Phil Ridout, independent consultantWant to weigh in on this topic? Discuss on Buzz