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== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
Provide an overview of how Local Groups use events and activities to support member engagement, connection, and community. | |||
== | == The Role of Events == | ||
Events are one of the primary ways members connect, participate, and build community. | |||
Events help Local Groups: | Events help Local Groups: | ||
* Welcome new members | * Welcome new members | ||
* Build relationships | * Build relationships | ||
* Provide intellectual and social engagement | * Provide intellectual and social engagement | ||
* | * Encourage ongoing participation | ||
Events are one of | Events are important, but they are only one part of a broader member engagement strategy. | ||
== | == Activity Variety == | ||
Members have different interests, schedules, and comfort levels. A strong activity program offers a variety of ways to participate. | |||
This may include: | |||
Virtual and | * Social activities | ||
* Intellectual activities | |||
* Active or experiential activities | |||
* Virtual activities | |||
* Casual and recurring gatherings | |||
See | See [[Ideas for Local Group Activities]]. | ||
== | == Engagement Levels == | ||
Not all activities require the same level of commitment. | |||
Some members prefer low-pressure opportunities to connect, while others seek deeper involvement and leadership opportunities. | |||
See | See [[Engagement Levels Overview]]. | ||
== | == In-Person and Virtual Activities == | ||
Not all engagement happens in person. | |||
Virtual activities: | |||
* Increase accessibility | |||
* | * Support remote and homebound members | ||
* Provide flexible participation options | |||
Virtual and in-person activities should complement one another rather than compete. | |||
See [[Get Involved Virtually]]. | |||
== Planning a Balanced Calendar == | |||
A strong event calendar: | |||
* | * Offers a variety of activity types | ||
* | * Includes different engagement levels | ||
* | * Provides regular opportunities to connect | ||
* Communicates events clearly and consistently | |||
See | See [[Designing Your Event Mix]] and [[Event Calendar Best Practices]]. | ||
== | == Creating Welcoming Experiences == | ||
Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible. | |||
* | * Provide clear expectations | ||
* | * Reduce barriers to participation | ||
* | * Support first-time attendees | ||
* | * Foster connection among participants | ||
See [[Welcoming New Members]] and [[New Member Events]]. | |||
== | == Roles and Collaboration == | ||
Events are often a shared responsibility. | |||
Common contributors include: | |||
* ExComm and event hosts | |||
* [[Membership Officer]] | |||
* Communications volunteers and editors | |||
* [[Area Coordinators]] | |||
Local Groups may divide responsibilities differently based on their size and structure. | |||
== Related == | == Related == | ||
* [[Ideas for Local Group Activities]] | |||
* [[Designing Your Event Mix]] | |||
* [[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]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 3 June 2026
Purpose
[edit | hide all | hide | edit source]Provide an overview of how Local Groups use events and activities to support member engagement, connection, and community.
The Role of Events
[edit | hide | edit source]Events are one of the primary ways members connect, participate, and build community.
Events help Local Groups:
- Welcome new members
- Build relationships
- Provide intellectual and social engagement
- Encourage ongoing participation
Events are important, but they are only one part of a broader member engagement strategy.
Activity Variety
[edit | hide | edit source]Members have different interests, schedules, and comfort levels. A strong activity program offers a variety of ways to participate.
This may include:
- Social activities
- Intellectual activities
- Active or experiential activities
- Virtual activities
- Casual and recurring gatherings
See Ideas for Local Group Activities.
Engagement Levels
[edit | hide | edit source]Not all activities require the same level of commitment.
Some members prefer low-pressure opportunities to connect, while others seek deeper involvement and leadership opportunities.
See Engagement Levels Overview.
In-Person and Virtual Activities
[edit | hide | edit source]Not all engagement happens in person.
Virtual activities:
- Increase accessibility
- Support remote and homebound members
- Provide flexible participation options
Virtual and in-person activities should complement one another rather than compete.
See Supporting Virtual Engagement.
Planning a Balanced Calendar
[edit | hide | edit source]A strong event calendar:
- Offers a variety of activity types
- Includes different engagement levels
- Provides regular opportunities to connect
- Communicates events clearly and consistently
See Designing Your Event Mix and Event Calendar Best Practices.
Creating Welcoming Experiences
[edit | hide | edit source]Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible.
- Provide clear expectations
- Reduce barriers to participation
- Support first-time attendees
- Foster connection among participants
See Welcoming New Members and New Member Events.
Roles and Collaboration
[edit | hide | edit source]Events are often a shared responsibility.
Common contributors include:
- ExComm and event hosts
- Membership Officer
- Communications volunteers and editors
- Area Coordinators
Local Groups may divide responsibilities differently based on their size and structure.