Integrated event system

Abstract

One embodiment is directed to a method for assisting an operator to schedule events, comprising: providing a configuration wherein a first centralized computing system operates an event management webservice, the first centralized computing system operatively coupled to a second centralized computing system containing social networking data; and presenting the operator with a user interface such that the operator may utilize contact information comprising the social networking data to complete one or more portions of an invitation interface before dispatching to a designated group of invitees, the invitation interface comprising payment amount and payment closing date configuration options such that the operator may select a payment amount for each invitee to pay to attend the event, as well as a closing date for processing such payment amount which may be before, during, or after occurrence of the event.

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