Encouraging First Event Attendance - Revision history

BethWeiss: /* Related */

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	* [[Responding to Members]]		* [[Responding to Members]]
	* [[Supporting Remote Members]]		* [[Supporting Remote Members]]
	* [[Membership Officer ~~- Templates and Samples~~]]		* [[Membership Officer Resources]]

BethWeiss: /* Related */ added How to find the Mensans!

2026-06-02T21:38:02Z

Related: added How to find the Mensans!

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	* [[Welcoming New Members]]		* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[New Member Events]]		* [[New Member Events]]
			* [[How to find the Mensans!]]
	* [[Making It Personal]]		* [[Making It Personal]]
	* [[Responding to Members]]		* [[Responding to Members]]
	* [[Supporting Remote Members]]		* [[Supporting Remote Members]]
	* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]		* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]

BethWeiss: /* Supporting First-Time Attendees */ reworked table

2026-06-01T06:57:03Z

Supporting First-Time Attendees: reworked table

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	== Supporting First-Time Attendees ==		== Supporting First-Time Attendees ==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!~~Timing~~		! Before the Event
	!~~Actions~~		! During the Event
			! After the Event
	\|-		\|-
	~~\|Before the Event~~
	\|		\|
	* Send a brief reminder ~~a day or two before~~		* Send a brief reminder
	* Confirm plans if you offered to meet		* Confirm plans if you offered to meet

	~~This reduces last-minute hesitation.~~
	\|-
	~~\|During the Event~~
	\|		\|
	* Greet them promptly		* Greet them promptly
	* ~~Introduce them to a few friendly members~~		* Make introductions
	* Help them join conversations		* Help them join conversations
	* Check in briefly ~~during the event~~		* Check in briefly

	~~Small actions make a big difference.~~
	\|-
	~~\|After the Event~~
	\|		\|
			* Send a follow-up message
			* Thank them for attending
			* Encourage future connection
	\|}		\|}
	*

	== Related ==		== Related ==

BethWeiss: /* Reminder Before the Event */ made into a table

2026-06-01T06:56:09Z

Reminder Before the Event: made into a table

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	* Tell them how to recognize you		* Tell them how to recognize you
	* Introduce them to others		* Introduce them to others

	~~=== Reminder Before the Event ===~~
	* Send a brief reminder a day or two before
	* Confirm plans if you offered to meet

	~~This reduces last-minute hesitation.~~

	=== Start with Low-Pressure Events ===		=== Start with Low-Pressure Events ===
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	* Large, complex, or highly structured events as a first experience		* Large, complex, or highly structured events as a first experience

	== ~~During the Event~~ ==		== Supporting First-Time Attendees ==
	~~Small actions make a big difference.~~		{\| class="wikitable"
	* Greet them promptly		!Timing
	* ~~Introduce them to~~ a ~~few friendly members~~		!Actions
	* ~~Help them join conversations~~		\|-
	* Check in briefly during the event		\|Before the Event
			\|
			* Send a brief reminder a day or two before
			* Confirm plans if you offered to meet

	~~== After~~ the Event ==		This reduces last-minute hesitation.
			\|-
			\|During the Event
			\|
			* Greet them promptly
			* Introduce them to a few friendly members
			* Help them join conversations
			* Check in briefly during the event

	* Follow up with a ~~short message~~		Small actions make a big difference.
	* Thank them for coming		\|-
	* ~~Encourage future connection (without pressure)~~		\|After the Event
			\|
			\|}
			*

	== Related ==		== Related ==

BethWeiss: Added Wow, reworked

2026-06-01T06:54:13Z

Added Wow, reworked

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	~~Ensure every new attendee has at least one person they recognize or will be ready~~ to ~~greet them when~~ they ~~arrive~~.		{{Words of Wisdom
			\| wisdom =
			The goal is not to get someone to attend an event.

			The goal is to make their first experience feel comfortable enough that they would consider coming back.

			Reducing uncertainty and creating a personal connection makes the biggest difference.
			\| success =
			* New members know what to expect before attending
			* First-time attendees are greeted and welcomed
			* Members report feeling comfortable and included
			* New attendees return for future activities (if they choose)
			* Members leave with at least one meaningful connection
			\| best =
			* Personal contact is more effective than general announcements
			* Small events are often better for first-time attendees
			* One positive experience builds confidence for future participation
			* Consistency matters more than scale
			* Ensure every new attendee has at least one person they recognize before they arrive.
			\| pitfalls =
			* Expecting members to attend without personal outreach
			* Providing too little or too much information
			* Failing to meet or greet new attendees
			* Overemphasizing attendance instead of comfort
			* Assuming lack of attendance means lack of interest
			}}
	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	Help new members feel comfortable attending their first event.		Help new members feel comfortable attending their first event.

	== ~~Guiding Principle~~ ==		== Why This Matters ==

	For many members, the hardest part is not attending an event — it’s deciding to walk into the first one.		For many members, the hardest part is not attending an event — it’s deciding to walk into the first one.

	~~Reducing uncertainty and creating a personal connection makes the biggest difference.~~

	~~== Why This Matters ==~~

	New members often feel:		New members often feel:
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	== What This Means in Practice ==		== What This Means in Practice ==
			Not every member wants to attend events immediately. Some may prefer newsletters, online communities, or one-on-one connections first.

	* Make the first event feel approachable and low-pressure		* Make the first event feel approachable and low-pressure
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	=== Offer a “Known Contact” ===		=== Offer a “Known Contact” ===
	The most effective way to support attendance:		No one wants to walk into a room of strangers. The most effective way to support attendance:

			* Let them know who else will be attending
			* Mention if other newer members are expected
	* Offer to meet outside and walk in together		* Offer to meet outside and walk in together
	* Tell them how to recognize you		* Tell them how to recognize you
	* Introduce them to others		* Introduce them to others

	~~No one wants to walk into a room of strangers.~~		=== Reminder Before the Event ===

	=== ~~Follow Up~~ Before the Event ===
	* Send a brief reminder a day or two before		* Send a brief reminder a day or two before
	* Confirm plans if you offered to meet		* Confirm plans if you offered to meet
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	* Large, complex, or highly structured events as a first experience		* Large, complex, or highly structured events as a first experience

	== ~~Supporting First-Time Attendees at~~ the Event ==		== During the Event ==
			Small actions make a big difference.
	* Greet them promptly		* Greet them promptly
	* Introduce them to a few friendly members		* Introduce them to a few friendly members
	* Help them join conversations		* Help them join conversations
	* Check in briefly during the event		* Check in briefly during the event

	~~Small actions make a big difference.~~

	== After the Event ==		== After the Event ==
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	* Thank them for coming		* Thank them for coming
	* Encourage future connection (without pressure)		* Encourage future connection (without pressure)

	~~== Best Practices ==~~

	* Personal contact is more effective than general announcements
	* Small events are often better for first-time attendees
	* One positive experience builds confidence for future participation
	* Consistency matters more than scale
	* Ensure every new attendee has at least one person they recognize before they arrive.

	~~== Common Pitfalls ==~~

	* Expecting members to attend without personal outreach
	* Providing too little or too much information
	* Failing to meet or greet new attendees
	* Overemphasizing attendance instead of comfort
	* Assuming lack of attendance means lack of interest

	~~== Key Takeaway ==~~

	~~The goal is not to get someone to attend an event.~~

	~~The goal is to make their first experience feel comfortable enough that they would consider coming back.~~

	== Related ==		== Related ==

	* [[Welcoming New Members]]		* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[New Member Events]]		* [[New Member Events]]
	* ~~Templates:~~ [[~~Initial Welcome Emails~~]]		* [[Making It Personal]]
	* [[Responding to Members]]		* [[Responding to Members]]
			* [[Supporting Remote Members]]
			* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]

BethWeiss: /* Related */ Fixed link

2026-03-25T23:29:18Z

Related: Fixed link

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	* [[Welcoming New Members]]		* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[New Member Events]]		* [[New Member Events]]
	* [[~~First Contact Templates~~]]		* Templates: [[Initial Welcome Emails]]
	* [[Responding to Members]]		* [[Responding to Members]]

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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==

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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	Help new members feel comfortable attending their first event.		Help new members feel comfortable attending their first event.

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	~~= Encouraging First Event Attendance =~~

	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	Help new members feel comfortable attending their first event.		Help new members feel comfortable attending their first event.

BethWeiss: /* Best Practices */ Added Best practice: Ensure every new attendee has at least one person they recognize before they arrive.

2026-03-25T05:43:16Z

Best Practices: Added Best practice: Ensure every new attendee has at least one person they recognize before they arrive.

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	* One positive experience builds confidence for future participation		* One positive experience builds confidence for future participation
	* Consistency matters more than scale		* Consistency matters more than scale
			* Ensure every new attendee has at least one person they recognize before they arrive.

	== Common Pitfalls ==		== Common Pitfalls ==