Local Group Event Channels and Platforms - Revision history

BethWeiss at 05:45, 3 June 2026

2026-06-03T05:45:27Z

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	\| Broad visibility \|\| National Calendar		\| Broad visibility \|\| National Calendar
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	See [[~~Communication Platforms~~ and ~~Tools~~]] for information about using Mensa Connect and the National Calendar.		See [[National Tools and Resources]] for information about using Mensa Connect and the National Calendar.

	== How Each Channel Is Used ==		== How Each Channel Is Used ==

BethWeiss: BethWeiss moved page Event Channels and Platforms to Local Group Event Channels and Platforms

2026-06-03T05:08:49Z

BethWeiss moved page Local Group Event Channels and Platforms to Local Group Event Channels and Platforms

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BethWeiss: /* Purpose */

2026-06-03T05:07:48Z

Purpose

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 == Purpose ==
 Explain how different communication channels are used to share and promote events.
 == Channel Overview ==
+Each platform can serve a different purpose — together, they help members discover, understand, and attend activities.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Channel !! Primary Use !! Notes
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 | National Calendar || Broader visibility || For events of wider interest
 |}
 == How Each Channel Is Used ==
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 * Update all platforms
 * Clearly communicate the update
 == Related ==

BethWeiss at 05:05, 3 June 2026

2026-06-03T05:05:45Z

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	== How Each Channel Is Used ==		== How Each Channel Is Used ==

	=== Newsletter ~~===~~		{\| class="wikitable"
			! Channel !! How Used !! Best Practices
	* Often the primary or official event listing		\|-
	* Provides advance notice and full details		\| Newsletter \|\|
	* Should be consistent with all other platforms		*Often the primary or official event listing
			* Provides advance notice and full details
	~~=== Email (Non~~-~~Newsletter) ===~~		* Should be consistent with all other platforms
			\| Often the main source of truth
	* Event reminders		\|-
	* Highlighting upcoming activities		\| Email \|\|
	* Communicating updates or changes		*Event reminders
			* Highlighting upcoming activities
	~~Best practice:~~		* Communicating updates or changes
	* Keep messages short and clear and link to full event details when possible		\| Keep messages short and clear and link to full event details when possible
			\|-
	~~=== Local Group~~ Website ~~===~~		\| Website \|\|
			*Serves as a stable reference point
	* Serves as a stable reference point
	* Should include:		* Should include:
	** Upcoming events		** Upcoming events
	** Key details and links		** Key details and links
	* Keep content current and aligned with other platforms		*
			\| Keep content current and aligned with other platforms
	~~===~~ Meetup ~~===~~		\|-
			\| Meetup \|\|
	* Useful for discoverability and attracting new people		*Useful for discoverability and attracting new people
	* Allows RSVPs and interaction		* Allows RSVPs and interaction
			\| Use for RSVps
	~~===~~ Facebook ~~(Groups or Events) ===~~		\|-
			\| Facebook \|\|
	* Supports community visibility and sharing		*Supports community visibility and sharing
	* Useful for:		* Useful for:
	** Reminders		** Reminders
	** Photos		** Photos
	** Informal engagement		** Informal engagement
			\|
	~~Best practice:~~		*Keep event details accurate
	* Keep event details accurate		* Avoid relying on Facebook as the only source
	* Avoid relying on Facebook as the only source		\|-
			\| National Calendar \|\|
	~~===~~ National ~~Event~~ Calendar ~~===~~		*Provides visibility beyond the Local Group

	* Provides visibility beyond the Local Group
	* Useful for:		* Useful for:
	** Larger events		** Larger events
	** Events of broader interest		** Events of broader interest
			\|
	~~Best practice:~~		*Submit events early
	* Submit events early		* Ensure information is complete and consistent
	* Ensure information is complete and consistent
	* Tools: [https://www.us.mensa.org/attend/calendar/ National Event Calendar]		* Tools: [https://www.us.mensa.org/attend/calendar/ National Event Calendar]
			\|}

	== Consistency Across ~~Channels~~ ==		== Consistency Across Channel ==

	All platforms should include the same core information:		All platforms should include the same core information:
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	* [[Event Calendar Best Practices]]		* [[Event Calendar Best Practices]]
	* [[Events and Activities]]		* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]
	* [[Member Communication]]
	* Templates: [[Initial Welcome Emails]]

BethWeiss: /* Email (Non-Newsletter) */

2026-06-03T05:02:22Z

Email (Non-Newsletter)

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	Best practice:		Best practice:
	* Keep messages short and clear		* Keep messages short and clear and link to full event details when possible
	* Link to full event details when possible

	=== Local Group Website ===		=== Local Group Website ===
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	* Useful for discoverability and attracting new people		* Useful for discoverability and attracting new people
	* Allows RSVPs and interaction		* Allows RSVPs and interaction

	~~Best practice:~~
	* Ensure details match official listings
	* Monitor RSVPs and questions

	=== Facebook (Groups or Events) ===		=== Facebook (Groups or Events) ===

BethWeiss at 05:01, 3 June 2026

2026-06-03T05:01:26Z

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-   See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for overall event strategy.
+{{Words of Wisdom
-= Event Channels and Platforms =
+| wisdom =
 == Purpose ==
 Explain how different communication channels are used to share and promote events.
 Each platform serves a different purpose — together, they help members discover, understand, and attend activities.
 == Channel Overview ==
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 Use the channels that work best for your group — consistency matters more than quantity.
 == Related ==

BethWeiss: /* Choosing the Right Channels */ Added Mensa Connect

2026-04-08T23:42:25Z

Choosing the Right Channels: Added Mensa Connect

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	! Situation !! Recommended Channels		! Situation !! Recommended Channels
	\|-		\|-
	\| Regular communication \|\| Newsletter + Email		\| Regular communication \|\| Newsletter + Email, Mensa Connect
	\|-		\|-
	\| Reaching new people \|\| Meetup, Website		\| Reaching new people \|\| Meetup, Website, Mensa Connect
	\|-		\|-
	\| Community interaction \|\| Facebook		\| Community interaction \|\| Facebook, Mensa Connect
	\|-		\|-
	\| Broad visibility \|\| National Calendar		\| Broad visibility \|\| National Calendar

BethWeiss: /* National Event Calendar */ added link

2026-04-08T23:41:24Z

National Event Calendar: added link

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	* Submit events early		* Submit events early
	* Ensure information is complete and consistent		* Ensure information is complete and consistent
	* Tools: ~~How to submit events to the~~ National Event Calendar		* Tools: [https://www.us.mensa.org/attend/calendar/ National Event Calendar]

	== Consistency Across Channels ==		== Consistency Across Channels ==

BethWeiss: /* Related */ Fixed link

2026-03-25T23:29:41Z

Related: Fixed link

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	* [[Events and Activities]]		* [[Events and Activities]]
	* [[Member Communication]]		* [[Member Communication]]
	* [[~~First Contact Templates~~]]		* Templates: [[Initial Welcome Emails]]

BethWeiss: Added See Local Group Events and Activities for overall event strategy.

2026-03-25T16:18:36Z

Added See Local Group Events and Activities for overall event strategy.

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			See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for overall event strategy.
	= Event Channels and Platforms =		= Event Channels and Platforms =