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	! style="width:30%;" \| Situation		! style="width:25%;" \| Situation
	! style="width:30%;" \| Goal		! style="width:30%;" \| Goal
	! style="width:40%;" \| Example Response		! style="width:45%;" \| Example Response
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	\| No Response		\| No Response

BethWeiss: /* Common Outreach Scenarios */ format

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	Use these examples as starting points. Adapt them to your own voice and the specific situation.		Use these examples as starting points. Adapt them to your own voice and the specific situation.
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	! style="width:30%;"Situation		! style="width:30%;" \| Situation
	! style="width:30%;"Goal		! style="width:30%;" \| Goal
	! style="width:40%;"Example Response		! style="width:40%;" \| Example Response
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	\| No Response		\| No Response

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Common Outreach Scenarios: format

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	Use these examples as starting points. Adapt them to your own voice and the specific situation.		Use these examples as starting points. Adapt them to your own voice and the specific situation.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Situation		! style="width:30%;"Situation
	! Goal		! style="width:30%;"Goal
	! Example Response		! style="width:40%;"Example Response
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	\| No Response		\| No Response
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	\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.		\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.
	\|}		\|}

	== When to Escalate ==		== When to Escalate ==
	Most member questions can be handled by the Membership Officer.		Most member questions can be handled by the Membership Officer.

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 | Asking About Nearby Members
-| Facilitate connections while protecting privacy.  Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.
+| Facilitate connections while protecting privacy.  You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.
 | There are a few members in your area. If you're interested, I can help coordinate a connection or small meetup.
 |-
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 | Make it easy to say yes.
 | I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.
 |}
 == When to Escalate ==
 Most member questions can be handled by the Membership Officer.

BethWeiss: /* Common Outreach Scenarios */ formatting

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Common Outreach Scenarios: formatting

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	\| No Response		\| No Response
	\| One follow-up, then stop		\| One follow-up, then stop
	\| Just checking in in case my previous message got buried. No need to respond—just wanted to make sure you knew there's someone local if you ever want to connect. \|		\| Just checking in in case my previous message got buried. No need to respond—just wanted to make sure you knew there's someone local if you ever want to connect.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Short Reply ("Thanks")		\| Short Reply ("Thanks")
	\| Keep the conversation open without pressure.		\| Keep the conversation open without pressure.
	\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know.		\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Interested in Meeting People		\| Interested in Meeting People
	\| Offer a simple next step.		\| Offer a simple next step.
	\| That's great — there are a few members in your area. We sometimes do casual meetups. Would something like that interest you?		\| That's great — there are a few members in your area. We sometimes do casual meetups. Would something like that interest you?
	\| -		\|-
	\| Asking About Events		\| Asking About Events
	\| Keep it simple and clear. Avoid sending too much information at once.		\| Keep it simple and clear. Avoid sending too much information at once.
	\| We have a few upcoming events. [Event] is often a good first event, and I'd be happy to meet you there.		\| We have a few upcoming events. [Event] is often a good first event, and I'd be happy to meet you there.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Nervous About Attending		\| Nervous About Attending
	\| Reduce uncertainty.		\| Reduce uncertainty.
	\| Totally understandable — a lot of people feel that way at first. I'd be happy to meet you outside and introduce you around.		\| Totally understandable — a lot of people feel that way at first. I'd be happy to meet you outside and introduce you around.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Too Busy		\| Too Busy
	\| Respect their situation and leave the door open		\| Respect their situation and leave the door open
	\| That makes sense — schedules can get busy. If things ever open up, feel free to reach out anytime.		\| That makes sense — schedules can get busy. If things ever open up, feel free to reach out anytime.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Not Interested in Events		\| Not Interested in Events
	\| Explore other ways to connect.		\| Explore other ways to connect.
	\| That's completely fine. If you'd like information about newsletters, online groups, or webinars, I'm happy to help.		\| That's completely fine. If you'd like information about newsletters, online groups, or webinars, I'm happy to help.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Asking About Nearby Members		\| Asking About Nearby Members
	\| Facilitate connections while protecting privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.		\| Facilitate connections while protecting privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.
	\| There are a few members in your area. If you're interested, I can help coordinate a connection or small meetup.		\| There are a few members in your area. If you're interested, I can help coordinate a connection or small meetup.
	\| -		\|-
	\| You Don't Know the Answer		\| You Don't Know the Answer
	\| Be honest and follow up.		\| Be honest and follow up.
	\| That's a good question. I'm not sure, but I'll find out and get back to you.		\| That's a good question. I'm not sure, but I'll find out and get back to you.
	\| -		\|-
	\| Offering a First Meetup		\| Offering a First Meetup
	\| Make it easy to say yes.		\| Make it easy to say yes.
	\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.		\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.
	\| }		\| }

	== x ==		== x ==

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 * Be warm, but not intense
-== Common Scenarios ==
+== Common Outreach Scenarios ==
 Use these examples as starting points. Adapt them to your own voice and the specific situation.
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 ! Situation

BethWeiss: /* Common Scenarios */ format

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	Keep it light.		Keep it light.
	\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know — always happy to help.		\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know — always happy to help.
	}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| They express interest in meeting people		\| They express interest in meeting people
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	\| They ask about other members nearby		\| They ask about other members nearby
	Facilitate connection carefully.		Facilitate connection carefully.

			Note: Respect privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.
	\| There are a few members in your area. If you’re open to it, I can help connect you or coordinate a small meetup.		\| There are a few members in your area. If you’re open to it, I can help connect you or coordinate a small meetup.
	<br>		<br>
	~~'Note: Respect privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| When you don't know the answer		\| When you don't know the answer

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	\| Just checking in in case my previous message got buried. No need to respond—just wanted to make sure you knew there's someone local if you ever want to connect.		\| Just checking in in case my previous message got buried. No need to respond—just wanted to make sure you knew there's someone local if you ever want to connect.
	\|-		\|-
	\| They ~~Say~~ “Thanks” or ~~Give~~ a ~~Short Reply: keep~~ it light.		\| They say “Thanks” or give a short reply
			Keep it light.
	\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know — always happy to help.		\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know — always happy to help.
	}}		}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| They ~~Express Interest~~ in ~~Meeting People:~~ Move gently toward a next step.		\| They express interest in meeting people
			Move gently toward a next step.
	\| That’s great — there are a few members in your area. We sometimes do casual meetups (coffee, lunch, etc.). Would something like that interest you?		\| That’s great — there are a few members in your area. We sometimes do casual meetups (coffee, lunch, etc.). Would something like that interest you?

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	* Offer to help coordinate		* Offer to help coordinate
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~tThey Ask About Events:~~ Keep it simple and clear. Avoid sending too much information at once		\| They ask about events
			Keep it simple and clear. Avoid sending too much information at once
	\| We have a few upcoming events — here's a link to our website's calendar. [Event] is often a good first event, and I'll be attending [Event] and would love to meet you there.		\| We have a few upcoming events — here's a link to our website's calendar. [Event] is often a good first event, and I'll be attending [Event] and would love to meet you there.
	\|-		\|-
	\| They’re ~~Nervous About Attending:~~ Normalize the feeling and reduce uncertainty.		\| They’re nervous about attending
			Normalize the feeling and reduce uncertainty.
	\| Totally understandable — a lot of people feel that way at first. If you decide to come to something, I’d be happy to meet you outside and introduce you around.		\| Totally understandable — a lot of people feel that way at first. If you decide to come to something, I’d be happy to meet you outside and introduce you around.
	\|-		\|-
	\| They ~~Say They’re Too Busy:~~ Respect that and keep the door open.		\| They say they're too busy
			Respect that and keep the door open.
	\| ''That makes sense — schedules can get busy. If things ever open up, or if you just want to connect locally, feel free to reach out anytime.''		\| ''That makes sense — schedules can get busy. If things ever open up, or if you just want to connect locally, feel free to reach out anytime.''
	\|-		\|-
	\| They ~~Say They’re Not Interested~~ in ~~Events:~~ Acknowledge and pivot.		\| They say they're not interested in events
			Acknowledge and pivot.
	\| That’s completely fine — not everyone is looking for events. If you want to stay connected in other ways (newsletter, online groups, webinars, etc.), I’m happy to help.		\| That’s completely fine — not everyone is looking for events. If you want to stay connected in other ways (newsletter, online groups, webinars, etc.), I’m happy to help.
	}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| They ~~Ask About Other Members Nearby:~~ Facilitate connection carefully.		\| They ask about other members nearby
			Facilitate connection carefully.
	\| There are a few members in your area. If you’re open to it, I can help connect you or coordinate a small meetup.		\| There are a few members in your area. If you’re open to it, I can help connect you or coordinate a small meetup.
	<br>		<br>
	'Note: Respect privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.		'Note: Respect privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.
	\|-		\|-
	\| When ~~You Don’t Know~~ the ~~Answer:~~ It’s okay to say so and then follow up.		\| When you don't know the answer
			It’s okay to say so and then follow up.
	\|		\|
	That’s a good question — I’m not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.		That’s a good question — I’m not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Offering a ~~First Meetup:~~ Being specific about time, place, and expectations can make it easier for someone to say yes.		\| Offering a first meetup
			Being specific about time, place, and expectations can make it easier for someone to say yes.
	\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.		\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.

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	\| No Response		\| No Response
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| Just checking in in case my previous message got buried. No need to respond—just wanted to make sure you knew there's someone local if you ever want to connect.
	Just checking in in case my previous message got buried. No need to respond—just wanted to make sure you knew there's someone local if you ever want to connect.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| They Say “Thanks” or Give a Short Reply: keep it light.		\| They Say “Thanks” or Give a Short Reply: keep it light.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know — always happy to help.
	Glad to hear from you! If you ever feel like connecting locally or coming to something, just let me know — always happy to help.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	}}		}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| They Express Interest in Meeting People: Move gently toward a next step.		\| They Express Interest in Meeting People: Move gently toward a next step.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| That’s great — there are a few members in your area. We sometimes do casual meetups (coffee, lunch, etc.). Would something like that interest you?
	That’s great — there are a few members in your area. We sometimes do casual meetups (coffee, lunch, etc.). Would something like that interest you?

	Optionally:		Optionally:
	* Suggest a specific event		* Suggest a specific event
	* Offer to help coordinate		* Offer to help coordinate
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| tThey Ask About Events: Keep it simple and clear. Avoid sending too much information at once		\| tThey Ask About Events: Keep it simple and clear. Avoid sending too much information at once
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| We have a few upcoming events — here's a link to our website's calendar. [Event] is often a good first event, and I'll be attending [Event] and would love to meet you there.
	We have a few upcoming events — here's a link to our website's calendar. [Event] is often a good first event, and I'll be attending [Event] and would love to meet you there.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| They’re Nervous About Attending: Normalize the feeling and reduce uncertainty.		\| They’re Nervous About Attending: Normalize the feeling and reduce uncertainty.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| Totally understandable — a lot of people feel that way at first. If you decide to come to something, I’d be happy to meet you outside and introduce you around.
	Totally understandable — a lot of people feel that way at first. If you decide to come to something, I’d be happy to meet you outside and introduce you around.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| They Say They’re Too Busy: Respect that and keep the door open.		\| They Say They’re Too Busy: Respect that and keep the door open.
	\|		\| ''That makes sense — schedules can get busy. If things ever open up, or if you just want to connect locally, feel free to reach out anytime.''
	~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~
	''That makes sense — schedules can get busy. If things ever open up, or if you just want to connect locally, feel free to reach out anytime.''
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| They Say They’re Not Interested in Events: Acknowledge and pivot.		\| They Say They’re Not Interested in Events: Acknowledge and pivot.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| That’s completely fine — not everyone is looking for events. If you want to stay connected in other ways (newsletter, online groups, webinars, etc.), I’m happy to help.
	That’s completely fine — not everyone is looking for events. If you want to stay connected in other ways (newsletter, online groups, webinars, etc.), I’m happy to help.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	}}		}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| They Ask About Other Members Nearby: Facilitate connection carefully.		\| They Ask About Other Members Nearby: Facilitate connection carefully.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| There are a few members in your area. If you’re open to it, I can help connect you or coordinate a small meetup.
	There are a few members in your area. If you’re open to it, I can help connect you or coordinate a small meetup.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	<br>		<br>
	'Note: Respect privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.		'Note: Respect privacy. Do not share contact information without permission. You can direct members to the Membership Directory on the National website.
	\|-
	~~\| They Don’t Respond After Initial Interest: One gentle follow-up is enough, then leave it.~~
	~~\| Hi [Name],<br><br>~~
	~~''Just wanted to follow up in case my last message got buried. No pressure at all — feel free to reach out anytime.''~~
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| When You Don’t Know the Answer: It’s okay to say so and then follow up.		\| When You Don’t Know the Answer: It’s okay to say so and then follow up.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\|
	That’s a good question — I’m not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.		That’s a good question — I’m not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| Offering a First Meetup: Being specific about time, place, and expectations can make it easier for someone to say yes.		\| Offering a First Meetup: Being specific about time, place, and expectations can make it easier for someone to say yes.
	\| ~~Hi [Name],<br><br>~~		\| I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.
	I'll be at [location] on [day/time]. If you'd like, we could meet there and attend together.

	I'm happy to meet you outside and walk in with you if that would make things more comfortable.		I'm happy to meet you outside and walk in with you if that would make things more comfortable.
	~~<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]~~
	\|}		\|}