Local Group Events and Activities - Revision history

BethWeiss: /* Related */

2026-06-03T05:09:52Z

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	* [[Engagement Levels Overview]]		* [[Engagement Levels Overview]]
	* [[Event Calendar Best Practices]]		* [[Event Calendar Best Practices]]
	* [[Event Channels and Platforms]]		* [[Local Group Event Channels and Platforms]]
	* [[Get Involved Virtually]]		* [[Get Involved Virtually]]
	* [[New Member Events]]		* [[New Member Events]]
	* [[Planning Your First Activity]]		* [[Planning Your First Activity]]

BethWeiss: /* Related */

2026-06-03T04:24:33Z

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	* [[Get Involved Virtually]]		* [[Get Involved Virtually]]
	* [[New Member Events]]		* [[New Member Events]]
			* [[Planning Your First Activity]]

BethWeiss: /* Related */ cleaned up

2026-06-01T04:31:57Z

Related: cleaned up

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	* [[Get Involved Virtually]]		* [[Get Involved Virtually]]
	* [[New Member Events]]		* [[New Member Events]]
	* [[Membership Officer]]
	* [[Area Coordinators]]

BethWeiss: Rewrote and tightened

2026-06-01T04:31:12Z

Rewrote and tightened

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BethWeiss: /* Engagement Levels */ cleaning up

2026-06-01T04:07:11Z

Engagement Levels: cleaning up

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	== Engagement Levels ==		== Engagement Levels ==
	Not all activities require the same level of involvement.		Not all activities require the same level of involvement.

	~~See:~~
	* [[Engagement Levels Overview]]

	== Planning and Calendar ==		== Planning and Calendar ==

BethWeiss: /* Guiding Principle */ made WoW

2026-06-01T04:06:18Z

Guiding Principle: made WoW

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	~~{{Words of Wisdom~~		== Purpose ==
	~~\| wisdom =~~
	~~A strong event program is not defined by a single event or format.~~

	~~It is defined by offering multiple ways for members to connect — in person or virtually, and on their own terms.~~

	~~Success is not measured only by attendance, but by connection and accessibility.~~
	~~\| success =~~
	* Members can easily find and understand events
	* A variety of activities are available
	* Both in-person and virtual options are available
	* New members feel comfortable participating
	* Participation reflects different engagement styles
	~~\| best =~~
	~~\| pitfalls =~~
	}}== Purpose ==
	Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement.		Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement.

	~~Events are one of the primary ways members connect, participate, and build community.~~

	~~== Guiding Principle ==~~
	~~A strong event program offers variety, flexibility, and clear entry points for different types of members.~~

	~~No single type of event works for everyone.~~

	== The Role of Events ==		== The Role of Events ==
	Events help Local Groups:		Events are one of the primary ways members connect, participate, and build community. Events help Local Groups:

	* Welcome new members		* Welcome new members
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	Virtual and in-person activities should be viewed as complementary, not competing.		Virtual and in-person activities should be viewed as complementary, not competing.

	See:		See: [[Get Involved Virtually]]
	* [[Get Involved Virtually]]

	== Types of Activities ==		== Types of Activities ==
	Local Groups benefit from offering a range of activities.		Local Groups benefit from offering a range of activities.
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	* Includes different engagement levels		* Includes different engagement levels
	* Provides clear and consistent information		* Provides clear and consistent information
	To design a balanced and sustainable mix of activities, see:		To design a balanced and sustainable mix of activities, see [[Designing Your Event Mix]]

	* [[Designing Your Event Mix]]

	~~See also:~~
	* [[Event Calendar Best Practices]]

	== Communication and Promotion ==		== Communication and Promotion ==
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	* Keep information consistent across platforms		* Keep information consistent across platforms

	See:		See [[Event Channels and Platforms]]
	* [[Event Channels and Platforms]]

	== Creating Welcoming Experiences ==		== Creating Welcoming Experiences ==
	Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible.		Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible.
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	* Reduce barriers to participation		* Reduce barriers to participation
	* Support first-time attendees		* Support first-time attendees

	~~See:~~
	* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[New Member Events]]

	== Roles and Collaboration ==		== Roles and Collaboration ==

BethWeiss: Created WoW

2026-06-01T04:03:36Z

Created WoW

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 Local Groups may divide responsibilities differently.
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BethWeiss: /* Roles and Collaboration */ Added links

2026-04-08T23:39:00Z

Roles and Collaboration: Added links

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	* ExComm and individual hosts (planning and logistics)		* ExComm and individual hosts (planning and logistics)
	* Membership Officer (member experience and outreach)		* [[Membership Officer]] (member experience and outreach)
	* Communications / Editor (promotion)		* Communications / Editor (promotion)
	* Area Coordinators (local events)		* [[Area Coordinators]] (local events)

	Local Groups may divide responsibilities differently.		Local Groups may divide responsibilities differently.

BethWeiss: /* Local Group Events and Activities */

2026-03-26T02:58:04Z

Local Group Events and Activities

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	~~= Local Group Events and Activities =~~

	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement.		Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement.

BethWeiss: /* Types of Activities */ added Designing Your Event Mix

2026-03-26T00:02:08Z

Types of Activities: added Designing Your Event Mix

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	See:		See:
	* [[Ideas for Local Group Activities]]		* [[Ideas for Local Group Activities]]
			* [[Designing Your Event Mix]]

	== Engagement Levels ==		== Engagement Levels ==